Donald J. Bartnik

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Norfolk: Donald J. Bartnik's career began in 1968 as a uniformed police officer with the Baltimore City, MD, Police Department.In 1972 he became an agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, where he served for 30 years.His first assignment as a special agent sent him to the Alexandria, VA, division of the FBI.During his last assignment as the special agent in charge, state of Arkansas, he was responsible for the executive management of all FBI operations in the state.While he was assigned as the assistant special agent in charge at the Baltimore division, he was sent to Kenya to direct specific aspects of the investigation into the bombings of the embassies in that country and Tanzania.He also initiated a command and control/field training exercise at Baltimore-Washington International Airport to test command and control communications, intelligence and tactical response capabilities.He holds a bachelor of arts in criminology from the University of Maryland.

The position of federal security director was created by the Aviation and Transportation Security Act, signed by President Bush on Nov. 19, 2001.Secretary Mineta said the new FSDs will fill a crucial gap in aviation security by providing, for the first time, a clear line of authority for security at our nation's airports.

Under the direction of the Under Secretary of Transportation for Security John Magaw, FSDs will oversee federal security operations at the nation's airports.FSDs will be responsible for a full range of airport security, enforcement and oversight, including:

The efficient implementation, performance and enhancement of security and screening standards for airport employees;

Donald Bartnik, Special Agent in Charge, tells KARK News 4 their aim is "to make sure we can fulfill investigative responsible to protect our country track down people who would take part in this terrorist activity."

The FBI wants to hire about 900 special agents by October.The agency is looking for those with special skills like: foreign language, counterterrorism, fixed wing pilots, and computer science.They say information technology specialities are essential to the new age of terrorism.

Potential agents must past stringent physical and mental evaluations, but agents say integrity is just as important."What we're looking for is people with inner character who are willing to make sacrifices, step up and provide service to country."

Don Bartnik is a 30-year veteran of the FBI where he held every position from Field Agent to Training Supervisor to Agent in Charge.He retired as a member of the FBI Senior Executive Service and a recognized expert on crisis management, hostage resolution and aviation security.

Don spent more than 25 years as part of the FBI's SWAT/HRT/CIRG elements and as a member of the FBI's hostage rescue and counter-terrorism teams.Of particular note, Don was a member of the FBI's Rapid Deployment Team and served in Malta directing aspects of the Pan AM 103 investigation and in Kenya managing part of the investigation of the bombing of the U.S. Embassy where his counter-terrorism, foreign counter-intelligence and criminal investigative expertise were critical aspects of these successful investigations.