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BRUCE V CARTER

Harlingen,Texas

Summary

Accomplished veteran Border Patrol Agent with 26 years experience. I have held the position of journey level agent, Senior Patrol Agent through Merit Promotion and Supervisory Border Patrol Agent. I have also held 2nd line management positions on a part-time/re-occurring basis.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience

Work History

Border Patrol Agent GS-5,7,9

DOJ/INS-USBP
Laredo, Texas
05.2013 - Current

Critical Incident Response Team

DHS/CBP-Border Patrol
Laredo/Edinburg, TX
05.2011 - 06.2013
  • Rio Grande Valley (RGV) Sector, Critical Incident Response Team (CIRT) as a critical incident scene investigator.
  • Primary responsibility; to furnish the RGV Chief Patrol Agent with valuable on-site information relating to all critical incidents that occur within the sector.
  • Incidents include but are not limited to, agent involved shooting events, major vehicle accidents with cataclysmic consequences, major property damage, allegations of misconduct involving service employees and any other investigative function deemed necessary by the Office of the Chief Patrol Agent.
  • Responsible for the timely execution and submission of comprehensive case reports to include official findings.
  • Lead investigating representative for the RGV Sector in multiple agent involved on-duty shooting incidents; ending in a fatality.
  • Conduct Administrative Management Inquiries regarding allegations of employee misconduct for the sector.
  • Gather evidence, record data, interview witnesses, liaised with other law enforcement entities and executed complex and comprehensive reports to executive management officials in the interest and preservation of Service integrity.

Rio Grande Valley Sector
Edinburg, Texas
05.2011 - 05.2013

06.2008 - 12.2008
  • The Office of Border Patrol (OBP) was tasked nationally with assisting Customs and Border Protection (CBP), Office of Internal Affairs (OIA) to expedite the investigative process in regards to entry level intern Background Investigations (IBIT).
  • In its formative stage, the Laredo Sector comprised a team of agents and a supervisor to conduct portions of the initial background investigations for the aforementioned interns.
  • I was selected as the unit Supervisor/Team Leader by the Assistant Chief Patrol Agent (ACPA) assigned this dexterity.
  • In addition to the investigative process as it relates to the individual BI case assignments, I was the Sector BI case manager.
  • Upon receiving the case load from OIA, I reviewed the packet and assign the case load to the team of investigators.
  • Furthermore, I reviewed the final submitted product paying strict attention to detail and completeness.
  • Moreover, I created a case load management system both in electronic and hard-copy form as a system of checks and balances.
  • Also mentionable, I was responsible for all logistic issues concerning the BI Team.
  • Supervisory Border Patrol Agent GS-1896/12 $76,103.00 to $78,381.00 Unit Commander (DISRUPT) Laredo Sector Border Patrol Laredo, Texas-US.

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

DHS/CBP-OBP
Laredo, Texas
04.2002 - 12.2008

06.2007 - 06.2008
  • The Laredo Sector DISRUPT Unit is an intelligence driven, plain-clothes enforcement arm of the Laredo Sector Border Patrol, dedicated to actively seeking out alien smuggling organizations (ASO) and disrupting their illicit activities.
  • In its infancy, the Laredo Sector DISRUPT Team, under my tutelage, has actively sought out ASO figureheads and has been instrumental in the dismantling of the individual organizations.
  • The DISRUPT Team identified organizational weaknesses and exploited them creating chaos within its ranks.
  • This was achieved by using surveillance tactics and sources of information (SOI) within the organization or from outside sources with direct organizational knowledge, to gain plausible intelligence information concerning ASO activities, pick-up points, staging points and routes for furtherance.
  • Once sufficient evidence is compiled, it is used to secure indictments for arrest and successful prosecution of violators.
  • In addition, the DISRUPT Unit has assisted local, state and federal law enforcement entities in serving arrest warrants of fugitive violators with great success.
  • Laredo Sector DISRUPT is frequently called upon to serve in this capacity.
  • Upon arrest, a multitude of fugitives re-arrested had additional charges levied against them for other violations based on intelligence research, conducted by DISRUPT.
  • Furthermore, the DISRUPT Team is called upon by the stations within the Sector to conduct surveillance measures for specific operations hosted by the individual stations.
  • In forming this team, I have used the knowledge and experience I have gained as a supervisor and my Special Operations tenures to lead my subordinates to success.
  • Supervisory Border Patrol Agent GS-1896/12 $76,103.00 Border Intelligence Center Duty Officer (BIC).

Supervisor

Laredo Sector
Laredo, Texas
09.1988 - 10.2007

Supervisor Special Operations Supervisor

Laredo Sector Border Patrol
Laredo, Texas
04.2007 - 06.2007
  • During this period, I was assigned in a supervisory capacity to the Laredo Sector Border Intelligence Center BIC).
  • During this period I was responsible for gathering intelligence information form the field and outside sources that have a direct impact on Sector operations.
  • The information is relayed through the established chain of command to station managers for implementation and use in the field.
  • Additionally, I was responsible for the accurate and timely submission of all Significant Incident Reports (SIR) originating from the field to the Commissioner's Situation Room (SIT), Washington, DC.
  • I performed investigative follow-ups on incidents to ensure reporting accuracy of the individual accounts.
  • Furthermore, during the performance of my duties a the BIC, I maintained liaison contacts with local, state, federal and international law enforcement entities in a spirit of cooperation and the whole of Government approach concept.
  • Supervisory Border Patrol Agent GS-1896/12 $66,486.00 to $76,103.00 Sector Evidence Team (SET).

Laredo Sector Border Patrol
Laredo, Texas
12.2004 - 02.2007
  • In the capacity of SBPA, I was assigned to the Laredo Sector Evidence Team (SET).
  • My primary duty was the investigation of Management Inquiry Integrity Assurance (MIIA) cases of varying complexities.
  • I was also responsible for the timely execution and submission of related case reports and findings of those cases to the Office of the Chief Patrol Agent.
  • I was frequently called upon to make field visits to investigate allegations of misconduct against service employees and other related offences contrary to established Service practices and protocols.
  • I also responded to critical incident scenes to evaluate the situation, gather evidence, record data, and interview potential witnesses and execute informational reports to senior management officials in the interest and preservation of the Service mission.
  • During my 27 month tenure, I have investigated and remanded approximately 60 cases to the deciding official.
  • This includes an in-depth and complex administrative investigation in the Havre Montana Sector involving several agents implicated an on-duty shooting incident with a casualty.
  • Additionally, I assisted my assigned investigative partner(s) in their respective assigned cases for approximately 105 cases collectively, during my tenure with the Laredo Sector Evidence Team.
  • I have interacted and I maintained close liaison contacts with a multitude of local, state and federal agencies in the performance of my assigned duties, namely the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), the Office of Personnel Responsibility (OPR) and Customs and Border Protection Office of Internal Affairs (CBP/OIA).
  • I have successfully completed ICE/OPR/AIT Management Inquiry Training in Glenco, Georgia; Wicklander and Zulawski Investigator's Training and the Texas Department of Public Safety Crime Scene Investigation School.
  • As an additional assignment, I was responsible for Logistics and Procurement for the Laredo Sector Evidence Team.
  • Supervisory Border Patrol Agent GS-1896/12 $66,486.00 to $78,381 Laredo South Border Patrol Station.

DHS/CBP OFFICE OF BORDER PATROL
09.1988 - 04.2003

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

DOJ/INS-USBP
Laredo, TX
10.1999 - 04.2002

Senior Patrol Agent

Laredo Sector Border Patrol
Laredo , TX
10.1997 - 10.1999

Senior Patrol Agent

DOJ/INS-USBP
Laredo, Texas
10.1997 - 10.1999

Senior Border Patrol Agent

DHS/CBP-OBP
Laredo, TX
10.1997 - 10.1999

Supervisor

10.1997 - 10.1999
  • Micheal Sauceda, Watch Commander (956-764-3800) In October 1997 I was promoted to the position of Senior Patrol Agent through the competitive merit promotion process.
  • As a senior bargaining level employee, I successfully fulfilled all of the duties and responsibilities incumbent to the job description.
  • Additionally, I served as Acting Supervisory Border Patrol Agent for the Laredo South Special Operations Team for 96 consecutive days.
  • As a Senior Agent I also was assigned as a Field Training Officer under the Field Training Program for Laredo Sector.
  • As a Field Training Officer I was responsible for the creation of the curriculum and it's dissemination to entry level Border Patrol Agents.
  • I also served as Lead Training Officer for 3 classes of trainee agents entering on duty from the Border Patrol Academy.
  • Border Patrol Agent GS-1896 5/7/9 Laredo South Border Patrol Station (SOG/RMSS).

Border Patrol Agent GS 5,7,9

DOJ/INS-USBP
Laredo, TX
09.1988 - 10.1999

Education

Associate OF - Applied Science

Texas State Technical College
5 1986

La Feria High School
5 1984

Skills

  • Special Operations Group
  • Field Training Officer
  • Management Inquiry Investigator
  • Critical Incident Response Investigator
  • DISRUPT Team Commander
  • SSBI SUpervisor and Case Manager
  • Secret government clearance

Accomplishments

  • Promotion to the position of "Senior Patrol Agent" through Merit Promotion.
  • Promotion to "Supervisory Border Patrol Agent" through Merit Promotion
  • Three time recipient of the International Narcotics Enforcement Officer Association "Border Patrol Award".
  • Laredo Sector "Employee of the Month".
  • Outstanding Performance Rating(s)

Interests

VACANCY NUMBER(s) None LOCATION DESIRED US-TX- Harlingen, Texas DESIRED POSITION Position with the Hunter-Wimberly Group Wells Fargo Plaza

Additional Information

  • AVAILABILITY Job Type: Permanent Work Schedule: Full Time VACANCY NUMBER(s) None LOCATION DESIRED US-TX- Harlingen, Texas DESIRED POSITION Position with the Hunter-Wimberly Group Wells Fargo Plaza
  • TRAINING ·Wicklander and Zulawski Investigators Training, San Antonio, Texas. (40 hours) ·Texas Department of Public Safety Forensic Crime Scene Investigation. Laredo, Texas. (40 hours) ·State of Texas Traffic Investigation and Reconstruction. Laredo, Texas. (40 hours) . Intermediate Forensic Videography Training. Edinburg, Texas (40 hours) . Advanced Crime Scene Videography. Edinburg, Texas (40 hours) Additionally, I have attended all required program training courses mandatory and offered during my tenure with the United States Border Patrol.
  • (*) Indicates professional reference ADDITIONAL AWARDS: INFORMATION ·Outstanding Performance Rating 1992-1994,1996,1997,1999,2001-2003,2005,2006. ·Excellence Performance Rating 1991, 1995, 1998, 2000, 2002, ·International Narcotic Enforcement Officers Association (Border Patrol) Award 1996- 1997-2000. ·Laredo Sector Employee of the Month August 1996 and August 1998.

Timeline

Border Patrol Agent GS-5,7,9

DOJ/INS-USBP
05.2013 - Current

Critical Incident Response Team

DHS/CBP-Border Patrol
05.2011 - 06.2013

Rio Grande Valley Sector
05.2011 - 05.2013

06.2008 - 12.2008

06.2007 - 06.2008

Supervisor Special Operations Supervisor

Laredo Sector Border Patrol
04.2007 - 06.2007

Laredo Sector Border Patrol
12.2004 - 02.2007

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

DHS/CBP-OBP
04.2002 - 12.2008

Supervisory Border Patrol Agent

DOJ/INS-USBP
10.1999 - 04.2002

Senior Patrol Agent

DOJ/INS-USBP
10.1997 - 10.1999

Senior Patrol Agent

Laredo Sector Border Patrol
10.1997 - 10.1999

Senior Border Patrol Agent

DHS/CBP-OBP
10.1997 - 10.1999

Supervisor

10.1997 - 10.1999

Supervisor

Laredo Sector
09.1988 - 10.2007

DHS/CBP OFFICE OF BORDER PATROL
09.1988 - 04.2003

Border Patrol Agent GS 5,7,9

DOJ/INS-USBP
09.1988 - 10.1999

Associate OF - Applied Science

Texas State Technical College

La Feria High School

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