Christopher Croteau
Langhorne,PA
Summary
Experienced law enforcement and operations leader with strengths in strategic leadership, budget administration, and crisis operations. Proven record directing complex field office functions, managing staff, and coordinating cross-agency support for detention, arrests, and sensitive missions.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Field Office Director
ICE US Department of Homeland Security
Newark, NJ
05.2008 - 04.2019
- Directed office operations supporting the ICE mission and Homeland Security priorities.
- I worked as the AFOD for Detention, Criminal Alien Program, Fugitive Operations, and Administrative AFOD for all budget, personal hiring etc.
- Served as the point of contact for briefing the Field Office Director on classified and sensitive intelligence operations.
- Served as the point of contact for Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) to assist with requests for assistance, including large volume arrest operations.
- Oversaw budget tracking, procurement, and office supply requests.
- Managed staff schedules, assignments, and daily administrative workflow.
- Implemented the ICE Detention Standards in all Newark Detention Facilities.
Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer
US Department of Homeland Security
Marlton/Newark, New Jersey
09.2001 - 05.2008
- After the 9/11 attacks, I expanded bed space from approximately 500 beds to over 4,000 in two months.
- Through the use of Intergovernmental Agreements, I implemented the first contract transportation for the Newark Field Office.
- Oversaw operations of 4 county jails, coordinating bed space and transportation for Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
- Completed 8 months of temporary duty assignments at ICE Headquarters, directly supporting ICE Enforcement Removal Director(s) and overseeing Field Operations across half of the United States.
- Assumed responsibilities as acting Assistant Field Office Director for several months, managing day-to-day operations.
Special Agent-Legacy INS
US Department of Justice
Newark, NJ
10.1992 - 09.2001
- Assigned to the FBI Newark Joint Terrorism Task Force for 5 years. Worked with the FBI on terrorism investigations, Foreign Counter Intelligence investigations. I worked through the 9/11 attack on the United States with the FBI.
- Collaborated with interagency teams on complex criminal and national security matters.
- Executed arrest warrants and coordinated with local law enforcement partners.
- Coordinated with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies in joint operations.
- Investigated federal crimes using surveillance, interviews, and evidence review.
- Collected, preserved, and analyzed physical and digital evidence for investigations.
- Prepared case files, affidavits, and reports for prosecutors and supervisors.
- Conducted refugee operations in Haiti.
Immigration Inspector
US Department of Justice
Newark, NJ
06.1990 - 10.1992
- Reviewed travel documents for compliance with federal immigration law.
- Asked entrants about purpose, identity, and admissibility.
- Checked passports, visas, and records for fraud indicators.
- Confirmed authenticity of travel documents such as passports, visas, and government-issued identification cards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Minor in Psycology
Westfield State College
Westfield, MA01-1990
Skills
- Budget administration
- Office operations
- Staff scheduling
- Procurement tracking
- Detention management
- Interagency liaison
- Contract transportation
- Human resources management
- Crisis operations
- Strategic leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Organizational skills
Accomplishments
- Graduate from the Federal Executive Institute August 2008-July 2009
Timeline
Assistant Field Office Director
ICE US Department of Homeland Security
05.2008 - 04.2019
Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer
US Department of Homeland Security
09.2001 - 05.2008
Special Agent-Legacy INS
US Department of Justice
10.1992 - 09.2001
Immigration Inspector
US Department of Justice
06.1990 - 10.1992
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Minor in Psycology
Westfield State College