Enforcement Officer Support Specialist

WARREN HARGIS

520-***-**** ********@*****.*** Douglas, AZ

Seasoned Law Enforcement Officer and decorated Army Veteran with 25+ years of experience.

Expert in leading business processes supporting external-facing programs and operations; coordinates resources, personnel, and budgets; record of data-driven process improvements and policy development.

High-impact leader, served in leadership roles forging positive relationships across workforce and management; established atmosphere of collaboration and interagency cooperation.

Brings to the table proven record of sound judgement in high-pressure conditions, as well as adapting to and diffusing escalating situations.

Passionate about community involvement, served as leader of programs centered on community engagement, as well as volunteers in multiple charity organizations.

- Areas of Expertise -

Operations Support Regulatory Compliance Risk Assessment Law Enforcement Program Management Data Analysis & Reporting Internal/External Messaging Budget Management Administrative Support Process Improvement Database Management Communication Leadership Bilingual: English/Spanish Threat Assessment Immigration Enforcement Canine Handling Confidential Information Anti-Terrorism Operations Narcotics Detection Evidence Collection Interviews & Interrogations Emergency Response Communication PROFESSIONAL OVERVIEW

UNITED STATES CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION 2003-2020 U.S. Customs & Border Protection Officer (2003-2020) Serves as an Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team (AT-CET) Officer, focusing on disabling and preventing terrorism- related persons or resources from entering the United States at the southern border. Enforces all federal immigration and customs laws and determines rights of individuals to enter the U.S. by reviewing documents and conducting interviews. Apprehends and detains individuals who violate federal immigration, customs, agriculture, or other laws. Coordinates with federal, state, and local agencies for canine callouts and providing expertise in concealment methods.

• Led initiative for probable cause search warrant resulting in apprehension of suspects and seizure of 1,786 pounds of marijuana, involving 2 houses and 2 vehicles.

• Participates in DARE and K9 outreach programs, educating and engaging hundreds of kids grades K-10 at local schools and the Boys and Girls Club.

• Apprehended and extradited 2 murder suspects by stopping 2 stolen vehicles while working outbound operations.

• Serves as Chief Union Steward, representing 100+ officers and civilians; worked closely with management to resolve key issues and represented member interests with Internal Affairs. Mission Support Specialist (2018-2020)

Leverages expertise in field operations to provide full-scope support across program administration and operations. Partners with leaders across public affairs, finance, procurement and logistics, human resources, and administration to coordinate and execute internal and external-facing business processes, including budget allocation, research and reporting, internal/external messaging, performance management, training, and database/records management.

• Works closely with the Office of Finance, and other national level offices, to resolve budget issues and perform root cause analysis, preventing future systemic allocation and reporting issues.

• Leads the annual physical inventory of nonexpendable property and equipment valued at $15M+ with a pass rate of 99%; reconciles and resolves discrepancies and maintains documentation.

• Serves as primary liaison with the CBP Hiring Center and Processing Center, processing all preemployment documentation and collaborating with finance and insurance organizations. WARREN HARGIS 520-***-**** ******@***.*** 2

• Maintains database programs and analyzes workload and productivity information to identify trends for process improvement; generates management reports and makes recommendations to decision makers regarding local policy and procedure changes.

Canine Enforcement Officer (2003-2019)

Managed canine in the detection of illegal substances and dangerous chemicals entering the U.S. Apprehends and detains those in violation of federal law and works with other law enforcement agencies to determine and process individuals. Maintained canine functional proficiency, training, certifications, and health and safety.

• Responded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina, designated as Special Louisiana Officer member of the Response Team, coordinated resources and response efforts across multiple agencies to restore order and property to CBP officers.

- Coordinated, obtained, and delivered essential resources to victims, helping to ensure survival and safety.

- Operationally overcame significant environmental challenges that included no power, flood conditions, and dangerous wildlife.

FAYETTEVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT 1999-2003

Detective

Investigated and solved crimes against persons, specializing in Homicide, Rape, Sexual Assault, and Bank Robbery. Resolved investigations by conducting in depth interrogations and interviews and collecting onsite evidence. Additionally, served as a Narcotics Detective, developing confidential informants and conducting surveillance, undercover buys, and long-term investigations. Coordinated with the District Attorney for prosecution.

• Completed training and served as subject matter expert for gang investigations, including occult and ritualistic investigations.

• Consistently solved 75% of cases.

• Worked in undercover role for 9 months that resulted in arrest of 2 soldiers for killing a civilian, numerous weapons violations, money laundering, and other charges.

- Additional Experience –

El Paso Police Department – Police Officer

U.S. Army – Supervisor, Patriot Missile Crew

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Criminal Justice Coursework – El Paso Community College

• Narcotics Detector Dog Course – U.S. Customs and Border Protection

• Customs Inspector Training Course– U.S. Customs and Border Protection

• Graduate, Fayetteville Police Department Academy

• Graduate, El Paso Police Academy

• Advanced Training:

- Interview and Interrogation Techniques

- Vehicle and Cargo Inspection System (VACIS) Primary and Secondary

- Emergency Pursuit Driving

- Outbound Training

- First Responder Training

- Confined Space Training

- Leadership Courses

- GENSIS X-Ray

- RadCAD

- TruNarc Test Kit

- FIT Tester

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