Customs and Border Security Officer

Jason Baltrus

Customs, Border, and Security Protection Officer

*** ****** **. *** **** Chula Vista, CA 91910 847-***-**** ***********@*******.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

A Law Enforcement Officer (Military & Federal) who has served with distinction throughout a career performing exceptionally in each assignment (both special assignments and on-duty performance), with recognition for solid police enforcement. Continually expanding knowledge of policing through education (MBA), seminars, coursework, and advanced training.

-Skilled in modern police procedures and techniques and their appropriate application in various situations (misdemeanor through felony)

-Broad knowledge of economic fraud, theft, and crimes commonly experienced by businesses, including common methodologies of perpetration, prevention, and detection

-Highly skilled communication abilities, both oral and written, with strong skills in developing quality written reports and forms; ability to orally communicate both internally and externally with constituency

-Skilled in the effective and proper operation and maintenance of various weaponry/equipment used in police activities

-Ability to assess police situations and implement responses and courses of action to resolve the situation

-Ability to apply specialized knowledge of the laws, regulations, and procedures of importing and exporting merchandise to and from the U.S., and enforcement and administration of laws relating to the right of persons to enter, reside in, or depart from the U.S.

-Expertise:

Providing supervision, care, and security of inmates in a correctional environment

Administering inmates throughout an institution; providing instructions related to institutional procedures and sanitation

Enforcing rules and regulations governing correctional institution security, inmate accountability, and inmate conduct

Performing various count procedures of inmates

Skilled at working at various correctional posts and assignments, i.e., Control Room, Rear Gate, Housing Units, etc.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Laws, Regulations & Compliance

Contraband Detection Procedures

Risk Assessment & Threat Analysis

Interrogation Techniques

Surveillance & Observation

Law Enforcement

Public Safety Protocols

Use of Force & Tactical Response

Intelligence Gathering & Reporting

Anti-Terrorism

National Security Awareness

Crisis Management

Emergency Response

Conflict Resolution & De-escalation

Ethical Decision-Making & Integrity

Professional Communication

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's in Psychology, expected completion 2026

National University, San Diego, CA

U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Basic Training, 11/26/19

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers

Master’s Degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety Leadership, May 2019

The University of San Diego, San Diego, CA

Coursework: Community Engagement Public Safety Law Organizational Leadership Community Assessment: Crime & Criminal Justice Organizational Theory and Change Community Assessment: Organizations

Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice, 2011 - Northeastern Illinois University, Chicago, IL

Associate in Applied Science in Fire Science and Law Enforcement, 2009 - Harper College, Palatine, IL

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:

U.S. Customs & Border Protection, U.S Department of Homeland Security, San Diego, CA 07/08/19 – 03/19/26

Customs & Border Protection Officer

Enforce customs, immigration, and agriculture law and regulations

Facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel

Conduct inspections of individuals and conveyances

Determine the admissibility of individuals for entry into the United States

Develop, plan, and participate in tactical operations

Interact with other agencies and foreign entities to exchange information and provide guidance on admissibility/compliance

Watch over individuals detained in the security office; these individuals were involved in drug or alien smuggling and were separated from the general population); provided detainees with food, snacks, and breakfast, as well as water and juice

Initiated a 15-minute check with their name and date of birth recorded on the wall; ensured everyone was awake and alive

Recorded information in the USEC application process for management to be able to maintain accountability for the lead officer

Technologies utilized in day-to-day operations:

-Consular Consolidated Database (CCD), the database that holds all the current and archived data from all the Consular Affairs post databases around the world

-Person Centric Query Service (PCx`QS) is a composite service that allows a system or a person to submit a single query for all transactions involving an immigrant across many USCIS and Department of State (DoS) systems

-EARM is an application that supports ICE’s processing and removal of aliens from the United States.

-US-VISIT: a System that provides derogatory information on an applicant who has received a visa from USCIS

-Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS) is a nationwide, internet-based system that the U.S. government uses to maintain accurate and current information on non-immigrant students (F and M visas), exchange visitors (J visas), and their dependents (F-2, M-2, and J-2).

Awarded a Spot Award: Recognized for exemplary representation of CBP and their core values – Vigilance, Service, to Country, and Integrity for uncovering 54.84KG of Methamphetamine into the United States and on another inspection, undocumented commercial quantities of medications - 2020

Awarded during attendance in CBP Officer Training by being assigned as a Squad Leader for demonstrated leadership skills during the duration of training - 11/19

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U.S. Marine Corps (USMC), Okinawa, Japan & MCRD San Diego, CA 2016 – 2019

Federal Police Officer (Patrolman / Force Protection) - GS-0083-07, MCRD, San Diego, CA (2016 - 2019)

Upon retirement from the U.S. Marine Corps, I became a U.S. Marine Corps Civilian Police Officer (Federally ranked) at the MCRD base, conducting assigned patrols throughout the base for the purpose of preventing, detecting, or responding to criminal acts, while maintaining an on-call status 24x7 for emergency purposes

Assisted in enforcing and maintaining law and order, performing and enforcing basic police officer duties, and protecting life within the jurisdiction at the MCRD military installation

Prevented, detected, and investigated crimes; arrested and apprehended violators; aided citizens in emergencies, and protected civil rights

Responded to calls for assistance, traffic accidents, suspicious persons, catastrophic events, crime scenes, and natural disasters

Performed patrol and security assignments by foot and vehicle; enforced traffic rules and regulations related to speed, reckless, and drunken driving; issued citations for violations such as speeding and driving under the influence

Conducted investigative traffic stops question, detain, and/or issue appropriate citations

Performed post duties at access points, visitor control, and vehicle inspections

Awards/Honors: Certificate of Commendation – United States Marine Corps recipient for “exemplary performance, initiative, unrelenting perseverance, and total devotion to duty reflected credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States, signed: Brigadier General, W.M. Jurney, U.S. Marine Corps Commanding General, 09/17

Lance Corporal, Military Policeman (2011-2015)

Performed assigned military law enforcement duties to uphold the criminal justice system, maintain good order and discipline, and support the base Commander and APOs

Integrated security measures involving personnel, material, command, and control, and intelligence; these measures were a priority for safeguarding the Marines, families, civilian employees, and assets located on installations, PX facilities, and onshore

Provided law enforcement services to a culturally diverse community, providing for public safety, traffic enforcement, response to complaints, service calls, and developing ongoing relationships and open dialogue with both the military and civilian community

Conducted preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations, including robbery, burglary, and fraud

Made arrests of people charged or suspected of criminal activities and did so in a manner that protected the rights of the accused, the rights and safety of the public, as well as the safety of themselves and other officers.

Conducted preliminary and follow-up criminal investigations, interviewing victims, suspects, and witnesses, and prepared detailed reports to build solid prosecutable criminal cases

Awards/Honors: National Defense Medal; Global War on Terrorism Medal; Overseas Ribbon x2; Good Conduct Medal

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

PUBLIC-SAFETY INSTITUTE, 2026

-BSIS Security Guard Card Course, 2026

-BSIS Exposed Firearms Permit, 2026

-Range Qualification, 2026

-BSIS Baton, OC Spray, Handcuffing, Defensive Tactics, 2026

U.S. Customs & Border Protection Field Operations Academy, Basic Spanish Training Program, 01/17/20

Completed the U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Basic Training (CBP_OBT-1930/Session 493), U.S. Department of Homeland Security Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, 11/26/19

Electronic Control Weapon Certification, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 09/06/19

Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Spray Certification, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 08/14/19

Collapsible Straight Baton Certification, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, 09/25/19

Completed the USMC Civilian Police Academy (Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy [FLETA] accredited program), prescribed by the Security Division, Headquarters, 01/17

USMC Civilian Police Academy - Defensive Tactics course, a 6-station fight-through drill involving empty hand strikes (punches, forearms, knees, kicks), weapon retention, employment of baton (strikes, blocks, retention), verbal commands, handcuffing, and OC contamination to include distress call for assistance and decontamination, 01/17

CPR/AED & First Aid Certification course, 01/17

Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens Certification course, IAW National Certification Council & OSHA Standards, 01/17

U.S. Marine Corps Radar Operator Certification course, with instruction in the concepts, principles, and operation of Radar; this course meets the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration guidelines for Radar, 01/17

Terrorism Liaison Officer Certification, 2016

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Training and Certification in accordance with the standards set forth by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).

U.S. Marine Corps Military Training Courses including Advanced Shooting: Weapon Handling and Marksmanship; Close Quarter Battle; Combat Reloading; Weapon Transition; Fire and Maneuver; Stress Fire; Cover and Concealment; Anti-armor Operations; Hand-to-Hand Combat; Advanced EMT Medical Training CPR & AED; Patrol Operations: Traffic Control; Interview and Interrogation Techniques; Chemical/Biological Radiological and Nuclear Reconnaissance Operations

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