Seeking to learn new principles and gain skills in a challenging position that provides the opportunity for professional and personal growth.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Deportation Officer
Dept of Homeland Security
09.2025 - Current
Deportation Officer
Responsible to interpret, apply, and enforce Immigration laws and regulations in order to conduct administrative and criminal investigations for the purpose of initiating removal proceedings
Investigate, identify, apprehend, detain, prosecute foreign born nationals encountered in the United States who are not authorized to be, or remain in the United States
Review immigration documentation for validity and ask targeted questions of each individual to identify alienage for removability
Process the appropriate removal documents
Collaborate with local and federal law enforcement officials to provide relevant information regarding observed or suspected criminal activity of foreign born nationals in their custody
Create and conduct liaison activities with foreign officials
Remove and escort foreign born nationals to the country of citizenship
Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to apprehend individuals subject to removal proceedings.
Deportation Officer
Department Of Homeland Security
08.2006 - 12.2022
Responsible to interpret, apply, and enforce Immigration laws and regulations in order to conduct administrative and criminal investigations for the purpose of initiating removal proceedings
Investigate, identify, apprehend, detain, prosecute foreign born nationals encountered in the United States who are not authorized to be, or remain in the United States
Review immigration documentation for validity and ask targeted questions of each individual to identify alienage for removability
Process the appropriate removal documents
Collaborate with local and federal law enforcement officials to provide relevant information regarding observed or suspected criminal activity of foreign born nationals in their custody
Create and conduct liaison activities with foreign officials
Remove and escort foreign born nationals to the country of citizenship
Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to apprehend individuals subject to removal proceedings.
Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force
Department of Justice/USMS
01.2012 - 12.2022
The task force consists of federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies
We locate and apprehend the most dangerous fugitives and assist in high profile investigations
Immigration Enforcement Agent
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
10.2004 - 08.2006
Assist other federal officers in investigating, identifying, apprehending, transporting, and processing violators of the Immigration law
Prepare prisoners to be transported for overnight housing
Maintain cell logs and security of officers and prisoners
Jail transport from local, state, federal facilities
Armed escorts of prisoners to other Immigration districts
Escort foreign born nationals back to their country of birth
Detention Enforcement Officer
Department of Justice/INS
01.1997 - 10.2004
Book incoming prisoners (searches, prints, pictures, process)
Prepare prisoners to be transported for overnight housing
Maintain cell logs and security of officers and prisoners
Jail transport from local, state, federal facilities
Escort prisoners to other Immigration districts
Escort foreign born nationals back to their country of birth
Police Officer
Stone Park Police Department
05.1995 - 12.1996
Protects citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects, and monitoring traffic.
Prevents crime by explaining and enforcing applicable federal, state, and local laws and ordinances; teaching preventive, protective, and defensive tactics; mediating disputes; patrolling assigned area; responding to notices of disturbances; conducting searches; observing suspicious activities; and detaining suspects.
Apprehends suspects by responding to complaints and calls for help, observing violations, and making arrests.
Conducts criminal investigations by gathering evidence, interviewing victims and witnesses, and interrogating suspects.
Maintains safe traffic conditions by monitoring and directing traffic, enforcing laws and ordinances, investigating accidents, providing escort, and reporting unsafe streets and facilities.
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
02.1991 - 03.1991
Learn and apply all basic and combat skills related to MOS
Retrain in field tactics and activities
Desert Storm Veteran
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
09.1986 - 09.1990
Learn and apply all basic and combat skills related to MOS
Scouting, Reconnaissance, and Operations expertise
Improve operations by working with other Marines
Work closely with other Marines to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines
Education
Criminal Justice
Los Angeles Harbor College
Wilmington, CA
Skills
ERO Fugitive Operations Unit Team Leader 2007-2022
USMS Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force 2012-2022
Tactical investigation skills to include develop cases, develop intelligence, conduct surveillance, arresting offenders, complete reports, and conduct operations
Awards and Commendations
USMC National Defense Service Ribbon Meritorious Mast Overseas Service Ribbon, Meritorious Unit Commendation Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, DHS/ERO/DOJ United States Marshal Service Letter of Appreciation, Drug Enforcement Agency Certificate of Appreciation, United States Marshal Directors Honorary Award (Distinguished Task Force Group)
Training
IDEOBT Immigration Detention Enforcement Officer Basic Training
(ATT) Advanced Tactical Training
JDEOC Journeyman Detention Enforcement Officer Academy
ICE/ETP Equivalence Training Program
(FOTP-P) Field Operations Training Prosecutions Program