DAVID M RAMIREZ
Rio Rico,AZ
Summary
A strong and dedicated Supervisor Customs and Border Protection Officer with 9 years of experience overseeing operations for special units (PAX, Rail, Cargo, ATU, NII and Post Audit), having a strong background in ensuring operations are conducted efficiently and effectively. Proficient in leading and motivating teams, adapting to diverse roles with minimal direction. Capable of executing regulations and meeting expectations above and beyond.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
02.2016 - Current
- Enforcing U.S. Trade Laws and Regulations to create a level playing field for American businesses and protect the economy from unsafe and unfair import practices.
- Collaborating with industry and government partners to create a fair competitive, and safe trade environment.
- Conducting audits to enforce compliance with trade, laws and regulations related to various issues such as forced labor, trade agreements and intellectual property rights.
- Interacting with international shippers, freight forwarders, manufacturers, and foreign law enforcement personnel to ensure compliance with trade laws.
- Conducting research, preparing briefings and presentations on trade compliance and enforcement.
- I have represented CBP Trade and Rail Operations conducting presentations to outside agencies and our Trade Community.
- Coordinating International Rail operations, addressing and establishing priorities to assess security situations and adjust operational plans, according to daily staffing.
- Ensuring that appropriate levels of searching are conducted while inspecting railcars and cargo in high volume operations.
- Overseeing the different (NII) X-ray technology systems used in Rail and Cargo environment to ensure that they are properly functioning enhancing the security and efficiency of the inspections.
- Coordinating with Mission Support, Port Facilities, Vehicle Control Office, Supplies and Equipment to make sure that our Commercial Port has all the resources to complete our mission.
- Experience managing daily budget (overtime expenditures) for multiple units, especially at the end of the fiscal year.
- Extensive knowledge and experience dealing with conduct and performance issues following contract provisions and personnel regulations.
- Mentoring a Supervisory Leadership Training Class at the Advanced Training center in Harpers Ferry, WV in 09/2025.
- Hours worked per week: 40, Salary: 123,456-123,456. GS 13 step 07.
Acting Chief Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Demonstrated strong oral and written communication creating Situational Awareness reports, to include limited distribution only and bullets for our management and above.
- Knowledge of principles and objectives of EEO and special emphasis programs.
- Authorizing detention, arrest and processing on individuals in controversial and dangerous situations determining the need for confined space entry or immediate medical attention.
- Extensive interaction with law enforcement agencies outside CBP including task forces serving as primary point of contact for special operations.
- Extensive experience managing conflicts, primarily resolving confrontations of individuals with the general public and carriers in a work related environment taking precautions to minimize any negative impact.
- Ensuring that Leave Policies are followed, including non-routine leave (e.g., military leave, FMLA, AWOL, LWOP).
- Experience in planning, reviewing, and editing emergency procedures such as Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) and local emergency response procedures.
Passenger Operations Supervisor
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Extensive knowledge and experience of CBP policies and reporting procedures, emphasizing always communication with our Chain of Command on specific situations that arise during the shift.
- Ability to lead and direct teamwork in extremely dynamic passenger environment, setting priorities, multi-tasking through organizational skills.
- Extensive knowledge on immigration procedures and disposition when intended immigrants apply for admission.
- Authorizing detention, arrest and processing on individuals in controversial and dangerous situations determining the need for confined space entry or immediate medical attention.
Education
Bachelor of International Business Economics - International Business Management
Tecnologico De Hermosillo
Sonora, Mexcio05-1995
Timeline
Acting Chief Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
10.2024 - 01.2025
Supervisory Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
02.2016 - Current
Passenger Operations Supervisor
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
02.2016 - 01.2018
Bachelor of International Business Economics - International Business Management
Tecnologico De Hermosillo
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