Investigator / security management & administration

US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER - IMMIGRATION INSPECTOR - POLICE OFFICER

FOCUS: INVESTIGATIONS / SECURITY /LAW ENFORCEMENT/ LEGAL/ INSPECTIONS

AREA: PRIVATE / FEDERAL / STATE / LOCAL SECTOR

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Dependable, trustworthy, and dedicated professional with extensive experience in security management, leadership, and administration acquired through responsible service in numerous high-pressure environments. Highly efficient, reliable, and industrious individual that aims to develop law enforcement presence; expand public security; and maintain the rule of law exuding personal attributes of integrity, reliability, trustworthiness and impartiality.

- Equipped with exceptional managerial and investigative abilities; adept at managing multiple and complex assignments, as well as in conducting investigations related to suspected violations of federal, state, and local laws. Highly successful in preventing and solving crimes.

- Extensive background and experience in conducting investigations, interviews and interrogations, and complex case analysis. Received extensive training in all aspects of law enforcement, resulting in enhanced rate of criminal prosecutions.

- Adept at conducting diversified investigations, including interviewing and gathering data with proper follow up on the evidence. Possess immense knowledge of computer systems. Proficient in use and safety of firearms.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

US Department of Homeland Security / Customs and Border Protection

CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER 2003-2009

US Department of Justice / Immigration and Naturalization Service

IMMIGRATION OFFICER 1998-2003

- Checked passengers and vehicles entering the United States from Mexico in compliance with immigration and naturalization laws, regulations and policies, and court administrative decisions. Process benefits as well as adjudicate visas and paroles; determine eligibility to live, work, or enter the country

- Tasked to inspect for US Customs and US Department of Agriculture while performing other assigned duties, such as interviewing, adjudicating, investigating, intelligence gathering, report writing, and processing seizures

EARLIER CAREER

State of Maryland / Anne Arundel County (Department of Social Services)

INCOME MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST II 1996-1997

Law Office (Mark A. Wolf)

LEGAL INTERN 1995

State of Maryland / Montgomery County (Department of Social Services)

INCOME MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST II 1993-1994

State of Maryland / Montgomery County (Department of Social Services)

INCOME MAINTENANCE SPECIALIST I & II 1991-1993

New York Guardian Mortgagee Corp.

FORECLOSURE PROCESSOR / SUPERVISOR 1985-1990

Baltimore City Police Department

POLICE OFFICER 1981-1985

EDUCATION

Bachelor’s Degree, Adelphi University - Garden City, NY

Major in Political Science and Minors in History / English

Liberal Arts Coursework, Nassau Community College - Garden City, NY

Major in General Studies and Minors in Political Science / English

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Immigration Officer Basic Training Course

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center - Glynco, GA

Relevant Coursework: Immigration / Naturalization Law; Customs Cross Training; Spanish; Physical Techniques; and Firearms

Paralegal / Legal Assistant Certification (summa cum laude; GPA: 4.0)

University of San Diego - San Diego, CA

Relevant Coursework: Introduction to Law / Legal Research and Writing; Computer Literacy; General Litigation (Civil Litigation); Family Law; Criminal Law; and Estates, Trusts, and Wills

Basic Police Officer Entrance Level Training (22-week Training)

Baltimore City Police Academy - Baltimore, MD

Relevant Coursework: Police Procedures; Criminal / Constitutional Law; Report Writing’ Physical Techniques; Firearms; Psychology; and Sociology

AFFILIATIONS

Contributing Member

Colonial Williamsburg Foundation

Thomas Jefferson Foundation / Monticello

Gettysburg National Battlefield Museum Foundation

Friends of the National Parks at Gettysburg

Mt. Vernon Ladies Association

Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum Foundation

RECOGNITIONS

- Selected for detail to the Secure Electronic Network for Traveler’s Rapid Inspection (SENTRI) Lane at the San Ysidro Port of Entry (2001)

- Received Letters of Commendation from Adele J. Fasano, District Director of INS San Diego, and Oscar Preciado, U.S. Customs Port Director of San Diego, for being involved in narcotic seizures (1999)

- Earned Certificate of Appreciation from the Montgomery County Department of Social Services for outstanding Medical Assistance casework (1994)

- Obtained Certificate of Merit from Mayor William Donald Schaefer of Baltimore as one of “Baltimore’s Best” for civic contributions while serving as police officer (1983)

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