Bob Jean-Paul
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with extensive experience in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ERO) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). Specialized in immigration enforcement, case management, field operations, and detainee processing. Demonstrated ability to lead operations, mentor personnel, while ensuring strict compliance with INA regulations, DHS policies, and ICE standards.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Deportation Officer, GS 07/10
Immigration and Custom Enforcement
Miami, Florida
10.2025 - Current
- Enforced federal immigration and criminal laws, ensuring proper application of civil and criminal provisions under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA).
- Processed and classified individuals entering ICE custody, ensuring adherence to ICE detention standards and intake procedures.
- Determined inadmissibility and removability under INA §§ 212 and 237 through legal analysis and case assessment.
- Conducted in-depth intake interviews to assess public safety threats and collect detailed biographical and criminal history information.
- Performed database searches and investigative queries using federal and state systems to support immigration enforcement efforts.
- Interpreted criminal records and applied appropriate classification under the Consequence Delivery System (CDS); issued "A" numbers, verified FBI/FINS identifiers, and lodged immigration detainer.
- Train and mentor new officers and detailed personnel.
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
San Diego, California
06.2022 - 10.2025
- Conducted primary and secondary inspections of arriving passengers, vehicles, and cargo to determine admissibility under U.S. immigration and customs laws.
- Evaluated travel documents for fraud, inconsistencies, and INA §§ 212 and 237 violations; referred cases for secondary inspection or enforcement as needed.
- Utilized biometric systems and federal databases (e.g., NCIC, TECS, SIGMA, ATSP, IAFIS, CIS, PCQS, EARM, US-VISIT) to confirm identity and detect immigration/criminal violations.
- Initiated criminal and civil proceedings;took sworn statements; and prepared legal documentation including I-213, I-862, I-851, I-770, and I-871.
- Investigated complex immigration matters including expedited removal (ER/ERCF), asylum claims, unaccompanied minors (UC), and voluntary withdrawals.
- Arrested subjects with active warrants; collaborated with ICE, FBI, DEA, HSI, and local law enforcement to support joint criminal and administrative operations.
- Processed detainees in USEC and UPAX; coordinated custody placements and arranged detainee transports in accordance with DHS policy.
- Interdicted contraband and enforced customs, immigration, and agricultural laws; issued fines and penalties as appropriate.
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Miami, Florida
07.2004 - 06.2022
- Interpret and implement policy and procedures on all correctional posts and settings
- Applied security procedures when processing inmate mail and inmate personal property
- Identified and reported possible escape attempt and appropriately secured the area
- Monitored the safety and sanitation of housing units
- Performed accountability checks for inmates on work details
- Assisted other departments during Program and Operational reviews to correct deficiencies
- Reported suspicious and unusual behavior to the pertinent departments (Psychology, Medical, etc.)
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
St. Thomas University
Miami, FL05.2001
Skills
- Effective interviewing
- Policy enforcement
- Document preparation
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability to change
- Training and mentoring
- Multilingual proficiency
- Legal analysis
Languages
Creole
Full Professional
Timeline
Deportation Officer, GS 07/10
Immigration and Custom Enforcement
10.2025 - Current
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
06.2022 - 10.2025
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau Of Prisons
07.2004 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
St. Thomas University