Customs Officer

Francisco Rodriguez

**** ***** **** ****, ****** Texas 78045

(T) 956-***-**** (C) 956-***-**** (E) *********@*******.*** PROFESSIONAL PROFILE My experience includes Forty (40) of law enforcement service. Seven years of Law enforcement Contract worker, Twenty five (25) years as a Customs and Border Protection Officer, two (2) years as a United States Border Patrol Agent and six (6) years as a Laredo Police Officer Investigator. Throughout my career, I have been a loyal and dedicated employee. I have received several letters of commendations, performance cash awards and two (2) Commissioner's Unit Citations.

During my tenure with Customs and Border Protection, I was performed several collateral duties with Homeland Security Investigations (HIS). I spent six years working with the Organized Crime/Drug Enforcement Task Force (OCEDTF), the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) group, Intelligence Collections and Analysis (ICAT) Unit and commenced the National Tracking Center in Washington D.C. I received a Commissioner’s Unit Citation for my accomplishments and work ethics. I have been gathering intelligence and interrogating people throughout my career. I have worked all of the data bases provided by Customs and Border Protection and can easily learn and adapt to any new data bases. During my employment with Department of Homeland Security, I was trained in handling Confidential, Secret and Top Secret information. I handled secured faxed items and secured phone calls. All Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) was stored within our SCI room. I presently have a Top Secret Clearance.

I am a team player, reliable, motivated and loyal. My commitment is 100% and will adapt to any environment.

Qualifications

• Microsoft Office, which

includes Word, Excel, Power

Point, and Outlook

• Customs and Border

Protection, (Laws,

Procedures, Policies and

Enforcement)

• Criminal and Internal

Investigations

• Criminal Intelligence and

Analysis

• Border Violence

• Arrest, Search and Seizures

• Vetting and Background

Checks

• Federal and State Court

Procedures

• Automated Targeting

• HUMINT

• International Advisor

Instructor, Mentor

• Experience in CBP

Technology i.e. VACIS and

other RAPISCAN Systems

• File/records maintenance

• Generate Reports and Analysis

• Training and development

• Computer proficient

• Quick learner

• Multi-Task Management

• Field Training Officer

• Worked with the Organized Crime/Drug Enforcement Task Force

(OCEDTF)

• Worked with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) group RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Customs Laws, Immigration Laws and Texas Laws

Applied Customs Laws, procedures and policies.

Customs Field Training and Instructor

Narcotic Seizure Analysis

Performed analysis and made recommendations for future field operations. Created TECS Record, Intelligence Reports and Memorandum of Information Received (MOIR's).

International Traveler Process/Targeting

Involved in the developing of the National Targeting Center (NTC)

Involved in developing the Passenger Processing Intelligence Group.

Worked with the Customs Intelligence, Collection and Analysis Group

(ICAT)

Worked with the Customs Border Violence Group

Worked with the Automated Targeting Team

Worked with the Contraband Enforcement Team

Processed Importations and Exportations in Land and Air environments’

Experienced in Passenger Processing in both Land and Air environments’

Experience in general airport security

Assisted in Managing our Fiscal Budget

Assisted in assigning Customs personnel to high risk areas

Assisted in Developing and Implementing Special Operations

Assisted Internal Affairs in Investigating Corrupt employees

Investigated Crime Scenes

Conducted and Coordinated Arrest and Search Warrants

Was a Field Training Officer for three agencies

Conducted Felony Vehicle Stops

Involved in several high speed chases

Trained in Report Writing by three agencies

Experience in Court (Federal and State)Testimonies

Experience in debriefing and interrogations

Fingerprinting

Developing and Collecting Intelligence

Analyzing and identifying high risk areas

Prepared incident and investigative reports, lookouts, intelligence Analysis and threat assessments.

I have created and presented power point presentations to other federal, state, local law enforcement agencies and other officials from different countries.

Documenting Incidents and Administering Disciplinary Actions based on the Douglas Factors

Proficient in the Customs Automated Targeting System (ATS)

Proficient in the Customs Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS)

Proficient in the Customs Automated Commercial System (ACE)

Proficient in the Custom’s Trusted Traveler Programs, Global Entry, SENTRI and FAST

Proficient in RAPISCAN NII Systems.

Worked with the Organized Crime/Drug Enforcement Task Force

(OCEDTF)

Worked with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) group

Handling and Securing Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

Following Rules and Restrictions in gaining access to an SCI Facility.

I have a current United States Passport and a Top Secret Clearance. WORK EXPERIENCE 10/2015 to Present Walden Security, Chattanooga, Tennessee Walden Security took over the U.S. Marshals Court Security Contract. My duties remain as mentioned below.

08/2013– 10/2015 AKAL Security, Espanola, New Mexico Court Security Officer

My title is United States Marshals Service Security Officer. My responsibility is to ensure the safety of Federal Judges, and court employees against unauthorized illegal and potentially life-threatening activities. I also preform security checks as follows: Metal Detector, X-Ray ( Smiths and Rapiscan), Entrance control, Roving Patrol, Stationary Patrol Assignments, Escort Duties, Garage Parking and Pedestrian Control, Law and Order, Reports and Records and Court Attendance. 03/2013 to 10/2013 SOS International LTD, Reston, Virginia Afghanistan National Customs Academy Instructor

I worked with SOSI in connection with the Department of Defense Counter Narco-Terrorism Training Program. I instruct Afghanistan Customs Officers the different aspects of Afghan Customs Laws, Rules and Regulations. The classes included the following: The Afghan Constitution, Afghan Counter Drug Law and Afghan Customs Laws/Codes/Provisions. Afghan Customs Rules/Regulations, World Customs Organization and World Trade Organization, Intellectual Property Rights, Roles of Other Stakeholders at the Border, Risk Management, Afghan Customs Chapters and Articles, Interview Techniques, Drug Trafficking Routes and Trends, Computer Classes, Human Rights, Fines, Penalties and Forfeiture Procedures, Vehicle/Tractors/Luggage examinations, and Roles of a Customs Brokers. 10/2012 – 02-2013 FEDSYS

Mentor/Advisor

I was hired by FEDSYS to commence a targeting system for importations in Afghanistan. The program never developed and was eventually terminated. I was sent home to the United States. Within a couple of I was hired by SOSI International.

02/1987 - 10/2012 Customs and Border Protection, Laredo, Texas Senior Customs and Border Protection Officer

February 1987 to October 2012

In 1987, I attended and graduated from the United States Customs Academy. The academy curriculum included Customs Laws, U.S. Agriculture Laws and Regulations, U.S. Immigration Laws, Drug Interdiction, Firearms training, Duty Assessment, Merchandise Classification and Self Defense.

As a Customs Officer, my experience includes: Tactical Training, Hand to hand combat, Vehicle/Passenger Processing, Cargo/Commercial Truck Processing, Passenger/Cargo Processing at the International Airport, General Airport Security procedures, Railroad/Cargo Processing, Fines Penalties and Forfeitures, In-Bond Merchandise, Outbound Operations, Contraband Enforcement Team, Intelligence Collections and Analysis Team (ICAT), Border Violence Team, Bulk Cash Smuggling Team, CBP Document Analysis Unit (DAU), CBP Passenger Analysis Unit, the Fraud Team, Field Training Officer, Customs Instructor, Intelligence Analysis, Fiscal Budget, RAPISCAN NII Systems and Personnel Manning. I have experience in every post within the Customs Service. Handling and Restricting Sensitive Compartmented Information and Managing a SCI Facility.

In 1987, my career commenced in the Port of Entry in Roma, Texas. Since Roma is small Port, I took advantage of the opportunity and quickly learned Passenger and Cargo processing. In the Passenger Processing environment, I learned the different methods of operandi used in smuggling contraband. I intercepted several vehicles containing narcotics and gained experience in report writing and the required Customs Forms. I learned to input the seizures’ data into the Treasury Enforcement Communications System TECS). In Cargo, I learned to classify merchandise, determine the country of origin, finding the proper markings and labels. How to apply fines, penalties and forfeitures, inputting the proper data into TECS, manifesting the entry, clearing the entry and resolving the entry summary. I preformed In-bonds examinations, spot inspections of bonded warehouses, duty free stores and inputting of penalties in TECS. In 1990, I was granted a lateral transfer to the Port of Laredo, Texas, one of the busiest Ports in America. I was assigned to Passenger Processing. In 1992, I was promoted to Senior Customs Inspector. I attended and successfully completed the Senior Inspector School in Glynco, Georgia. After graduation, I was assigned to Passenger Processing. I was tasked to be a Field Training Officer/Enforcement Senior Customs Officer. My duties were to assist and train new employees, oversee our Customs operations and conduct Special Narcotic Operations. I trained and instructed several trainees. I’m proud to say several of my trainees are now second and third line supervisors.

In 1995, I was selected to be part of the Cargo Contraband Enforcement Team (CET) and the Outbound Team. We conducted operations throughout South Texas. We worked all of the Ports of Entry from Del Rio, Texas to Brownsville, Texas. My experience in observational and Investigative techniques enabled me to excel and intercepted narcotics hidden within, cars, trucks, SUV's, Commercial Buses, Airplanes, Railroad Cars, Tractors and Trailers. My ability to communicate in writing and verbally resulted in several guilty verdicts. Due to my job performance, I was awarded the Commissioner's Unit Citation.

In 1998, I was elected to be our Chapter Union President. During this period, I worked closely with my Port Director Leticia Moran. I was part of the decision making process. I learned about managing our fiscal year budget, disseminating our manpower to match our work flow, duty posts rotations in a fair manner, handling grievances, answering complaints from the public and disciplining personnel in accordance with the Douglas Factors.

I worked with the Contraband Enforcement Team for several years. In 2008, I was assigned to work with the Homeland Security Investigations

(HIS). I worked with the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Areas (HIDTA) group, Intelligence Collections and Analysis Team (ICAT). During my tenure, we made several narcotic seizures and dismantled two narcotic organizations. I received a Commissioner's Unit Citation. I also presented Power Points to Customs Officer, Laredo Police Officers, Border Patrol Agents, Texas State Troopers, Mexican Authorities and visitors from other countries.

After 911, I was selected to be part of group to start a program named Office of Border Security, today it is known as National Tracking Center

(NTC). I can’t elaborate on this program because it’s prohibited by Customs and Border Protection.

The last years of my career, I was assigned to the Document Analysis Unit and the Passenger Analysis Unit. I preformed researches on Narcotic Seizures within Cargo and Passenger Processing. I utilized the Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS) and Border Protection Automated Targeting System (ATS) to gather information. Due to my intelligence reports and targeting expertise, I was very successful in intercepting narcotics and identifying smugglers.

Throughout my career, I have received several Letters of Commendations, Cash Awards, and two Unit Commissioners Citations. I have written an abundance of concise and accurate reports. To my amaze, one report was being used to train students at the U.S. Customs Academy.

I have also testified in Federal and State Courts. My ability to communicate and report writing resulted in several convictions. 07/1985 - 02/1987 U.S. Border Patrol, El Centro, CA Border Patrol Agent

In 1985, I attended and graduated from the Border Patrol Academy located at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia. The academy consisted of Immigration Law, Exclusions Laws and Deportations Laws, Immigration Classifications, Statutory Law, Investigative Techniques, Firearms Training, Riot Control and Defensive Driving.

I was stationed in El Centro, California. I worked the U.S. Checkpoints, Sign Cutting and Traffic Observations. Due to my observation experience and interview techniques, I was involved in several Immigration arrests i.e., imposter's, false claims, human smuggling and conspiracy. My ability to communicate verbally and in writing, resulted in several convictions. I was selected to be a Field Training Officer and instructor before I joined U.S. Customs.

05/1979 - 07/1985 Laredo Police Department, Laredo, TX Laredo Police Detective

I 1979, I attended the Laredo Police Department Academy and passed the Texas Law Enforcement Certification Exam. The test consisted of Texas Penal Code, Traffic Law and Code of Criminal Procedures, Tactical Training, Self Defense, Riot Control, Firearms Training, Vehicle Felony Stops, High Pursuits and Defensive Driving. I spent five (5) years as a Patrol Officer. I was involved in a several arrests ranging from a Class C Misdemeanors to Felonies. . I wrote several clear, concise and timely reports that resulted in several convictions.

I testified in the both Texas Criminal Courts and Municipal Courts. My ability to communicate in writing and verbally resulted in several guilty verdicts.

In 1984, I passed the Criminal Investigators exam and Oral Interview Board. I was promoted to Police Investigator. Before joining Border Patrol, I investigated several criminal cases.

I received several awards and training certificates. I was a Field Training Officer, Instructor, Background Investigator, member of the Laredo Police Oral Interview Board and Laredo Police Discipline Board.

EDUCATION 1976 Graduated. United High School

Laredo, TX, United States. Issued my High School Diploma 1977-78, I attended Laredo Community College, Laredo, TX, United States I earned 53 college hours.

In 1977, I received a letter that I made the Dean's List with a 4.0 average.

In 1978, I married. I had to quit college. I needed a job to support my family.

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