Benjamin Onyango
Coral Springs,FL
Summary
Lawyer, and current student working towards achieving science degree in Nursing and seeking opportunity to begin career and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal and legal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills to offer value to employer and team.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Investigative Analyst
Joint Terrorism Task Force-Kenya (JTTF-Kenya)
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Increased team performance through frequent communication, collaborative problem solving, and professional development opportunities.
- Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.
- Completed thorough reviews of case files, ensuring accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
- Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
- Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps.
- Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Enhanced team collaboration by providing regular updates and feedback on investigative findings.
Immigration Officer
PSC -Directorate Of Immigration Services
02.2015 - 10.2023
- Conducted investigations and interviews to pursue illegal immigrants with falsified information on applications for asylum, visas or citizenship.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities including trainings on new technologies, policy updates, or procedural changes affecting my duties as an Immigration Officer.
- Collected and arranged client documents and data for application submission.
- Supported law enforcement agencies by providing accurate and timely data regarding illegal activity and testimony to facts related to cases.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to identify and apprehend individuals involved in criminal activities or posing a threat to national security.
- Interacted with carriers, agencies and foreign entities to provide guidance on admissibility and compliance.
- Developed strong analytical skills to identify patterns, trends, and potential threats related to immigration enforcement efforts.
- Monitored visa expiration dates with diligence and accuracy, taking appropriate actions as necessary.
- Provided accurate information on immigration policies, processes, and requirements to both the public and internal stakeholders.
- Exemplified teamwork by collaborating effectively with colleagues, sharing knowledge and expertise to improve overall performance within the organization.
- Assisted legal immigrants with obtaining necessary documentation such as visas or work permits to facilitate their stay in Kenya.
- Performed intelligence analysis and law enforcement activities such as apprehension, detention and arrest.
- Improved inter-agency communication by participating in meetings, conferences, and training sessions related to immigration enforcement issues.
- Maintained detailed records of all case files, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information is available for further action or analysis.
- Reduced immigration fraud through thorough examination of documents and identification of inconsistencies.
- Initiated civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperated with law enforcement agencies in investigation and prosecution of persons in violation of immigration laws.
- Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Policy and Legal Volunteer Officer
Kenya Forest Services
09.2023 - 09.2023
- Increased office productivity by assisting with administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments and managing calendars.
- Assisted attorneys with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Collaborated with legal team members, fostering a supportive and productive work environment.
- Conducted background investigations on defendant.
Pupillage
Kenya Judiciary - Kahawa Law Courts
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided professional services and support in a dynamic work environment.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Policy and Legal Advisor
Nairobi City County Health Department
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Coordinated with judicial officers, attorneys, court case managers and probation officers while serving multi-cultural community.
- Worked closely with law enforcement agencies during investigations involving company-related matters.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Fort Lauderdale, FL12.2025
Diploma - Advocates Training Program
Kenya School of Law
Nairobi, Kenya11.2023
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12.2021
Diploma - Counterterrorism Investigations Course (CTIC)
FBI Academy
Quantico, VA11.2021
Master of Arts - International Studies
University of Nairobi
Nairobi, Kenya12.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Security Studies
Egerton University
Nakuru, Kenya06.2014
Diploma - Business Management - Part II
Kenya Institute of Management
Kisumu, KenyaDiploma - Business Management - Part I
Kenya Institute of Management
Kisumu, KenyaAdvanced Certificate - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Kisumu, KenyaCertificate - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Kisumu, KenyaSkills
Intelligence Analysis
Continuous Improvement
Detailed report writing
Investigation Management
Forensic science
Legal knowledge
Ethical and honest
Strong critical thinking capabilities
Interview techniques
Intelligence surveillance
Hobbies
Ardent reading and legal research
Watching and playing soccer
Playing Chess
Politics
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Elementary
Kiswahili
Full Professional
Luo
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- VSC Document Examination systems, Foster + freeman - 2 weeks
- HUMINT training, FBI - 1 week
- First Response to terrorism Incidents, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State - 1 week
- Public Prosecution, Kenya School of Law - 1 month
Timeline
Policy and Legal Volunteer Officer
Kenya Forest Services
09.2023 - 09.2023
Pupillage
Kenya Judiciary - Kahawa Law Courts
01.2023 - 08.2023
Policy and Legal Advisor
Nairobi City County Health Department
07.2022 - 10.2022
Investigative Analyst
Joint Terrorism Task Force-Kenya (JTTF-Kenya)
01.2020 - 10.2023
Immigration Officer
PSC -Directorate Of Immigration Services
02.2015 - 10.2023
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Keiser University
Diploma - Advocates Training Program
Kenya School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law
University of Nairobi
Diploma - Counterterrorism Investigations Course (CTIC)
FBI Academy
Master of Arts - International Studies
University of Nairobi
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Security Studies
Egerton University
Diploma - Business Management - Part II
Kenya Institute of Management
Diploma - Business Management - Part I
Kenya Institute of Management
Advanced Certificate - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
Certificate - Business Management
Kenya Institute of Management
- VSC Document Examination systems, Foster + freeman - 2 weeks
- HUMINT training, FBI - 1 week
- First Response to terrorism Incidents, Office of Antiterrorism Assistance Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State - 1 week
- Public Prosecution, Kenya School of Law - 1 month
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