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BRANDON ALVARADO

Naples,FL

Summary

United States Customs and Border Protection Officer with one year of federal law-enforcement experience in passenger targeting, primary and secondary inspections, interviewing, baggage examination, immigration and admissibility matters, narcotics seizures, and report writing. Criminal Justice graduate with strong judgment, situational awareness, attention to detail, and professional communication skills.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

CBP Officer

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
Fort Myers, FL
08.2025 - Current
  • Conduct primary and secondary inspections of international travelers in accordance with applicable federal laws, regulations, CBP policies, and procedures.
  • Perform passenger targeting and referrals by evaluating available information, identifying indicators of concern, and determining when additional inspection is warranted.
  • Conducted professional interviews to gather and evaluate critical information on immigration, admissibility, customs, and enforcement matters.
  • Examine passenger baggage and personal effects for prohibited, restricted, undeclared, or otherwise actionable items.
  • Supported narcotics enforcement by identifying, examining, and seizing suspected narcotics and other contraband, contributing to overall mission effectiveness.
  • Exercise sound judgment and discretion when evaluating travelers, identifying potential violations, and determining appropriate enforcement actions.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting inspections, interviews, referrals, seizures, and enforcement activities to ensure compliance and accountability.
  • Maintain situational awareness, professionalism, and composure in a fast-paced operational environment while working collaboratively with fellow officers and supervisors.

Camp Counselor

YMCA CAMP
Naples, FL
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supervised and supported 5th- and 6th-grade students, facilitating academic assistance and coaching sports and recreational activities to enhance their skills and engagement.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY
Clemson, SC
05-2024

Skills

  • Passenger Targeting & Referrals
  • Primary & Secondary Inspections
  • Passenger Interviewing
  • Baggage Inspection
  • Report Writing
  • Situational Awareness
  • Professional Communication
  • Microsoft Word
  • Google Workspace
  • Intermediate Spanish
  • Integrity and honesty

Timeline

CBP Officer

U.S. CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION
08.2025 - Current

Camp Counselor

YMCA CAMP
05.2023 - 08.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

CLEMSON UNIVERSITY

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