Robert Long

About Robert Long

A seasoned professional with top-secret clearance and over twenty years of experience managing complex criminal investigations and sanctions risk.Proven track record of conducting and leading teams through sensitive investigations, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and standards involving white-collar fraud, organized crime, street gangs, terrorism, confidential informants, high-profile cases, cybercrime, and sexual offenders.Skilled in using LexisNexis, restricted access databases, and a case management system to document and track findings, produce actionable metrics, and inform enforcement and compliance decisions. Certified in the use of Evidence-Based Practices to make informed decisions about the release, detention, and supervision of defendants as well as the design and delivery of policies and practices to achieve the maximum, measurable reduction in a defendant\'s failure-to-appear and committing offenses while on bail release. Trained in STARR (Strategic Training Aimed at Reducing Rearrest)- the use of core correctional practices which include Role Clarification; Relationship Skills (e.g, active listening); Effective Use of Reinforcement; Authority, Disapproval, and Punishment; and Teaching, Applying, and Reviewing the Cognitive Model.Skilled in report writing and capable of providing comprehensive and defendable assessments to stakeholders that meet legislative standards while reducing operational risks.Strong educational background with a Bachelor\'s in Sociology, rooted in the belief of a vital bridge between theoretical criminal justice frameworks and the complex realities of field practice - that criminal justice professionals should not only be technically proficient but also deeply committed to the principles of justice, fairness, and human dignity.A strong educational background with a Bachelor\'s in Sociology and a firm conviction that criminal justice work must transcend technical skill. Mission-driven to bridge the divide between theoretical criminal justice frameworks and the complex realities of field practice, ensuring that every intervention is rooted in the core values of justice and human dignity.

Experience

1. Aviation Security Officer

   Global Elite Group

   Apr 2026 — Present · New York, NY, US

   In my role as an Aviation Security Officer, I received federally regulated industry training and earned airport clearance badging from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security - Customs and Border Patrol and the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department. I worked closely with airport and government agencies to ensure the safety and efficiency of transportation systems. My responsibilities included screening passengers and cargo, enforcing security compliance, and deploying specialized personnel and technology.

Education

• Binghamton University

  Bachelor's, Sociology/Political Science

  1994 — 1998

• Marist University

  Master of Public Administration - MPA, Public Administration

• Buffalo State University

  Graduate Certification, Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management

• Brooklyn Technical High School

  Regents High School Diploma, Social Sciences (TLA)