Jaime Garfias
Carthage,United States
Summary
To obtain a position as a Customs and Border Protection Officer for Customs and Border Protection.
Highly skilled, United States Army Sergeant, with over 20+ years of extensive experience in operation and maintenance of chemical response and mitigation, personnel management, and enabling teams to exceed expectations. Adept at leading teams of 20+ in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) Operations Management, Programs Analysis, Advanced Strategic Management, Large Scale Operations, Team building, and Critical Thinking. Solution-focused, with a strong problem-solving approach to work while displaying the ability to think outside the box when resolving complex issues. Confident and focus leader, who provides strategic vision and leadership, drives operational and technical process, safety and compliance, productivity, efficiency, and continuous improvement. Self-disciplined military officer with demonstrated success in leading tactical operations. Skilled in crisis management, personnel supervision and mission execution with mastery of advanced weapons systems and equipment. Strong emotional intelligence and committed to successfully handling stress in high-pressure situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CBRN Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
07.2020 - Current
- Serves as the Senior CBRN NCO for the 3rd Special Forces Group
- Responsible for the planning and evaluating individual and collective training
- Assist the Group CBRN Officer in providing tehcnical guidance and mentorship on the entire range of CBRN threats, WMD hazards, and Sensitive Site Exploitation to Commanders at all levels of Special Forces Group, Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA), Company, and Battalion
- Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Intergrated system into operations by leading multiple working groups, This systems increased productivity reports for executive staff
- Regulary coordinates with staff section to increased training and readiness reports
- Recived an Achivement Award for demonstrating an ability to keep projects on track, on schedule, and in regulatory complaince
- Participated in the research and development of C-WMD problem statement, a milestone achievement towards new doctrine
- Supervised accountability, maintenance, and movement of critical CBRN equipment in different theaters of operation
- Confident leader who makes decision based on the best interest of the organization
CBRN Staff Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
05.2016 - 07.2020
- Served as the senior advisor to the Commander on all matters regarding CBRN and WMD strategies for the only forward-stationed Special Forces unit in the European Command Area of responsibility
- Responsible for planning, directing, and conducting CBRN vulnerability assessments, multi-spectral obscuration, sensitive site exploitation, and force protection and reconnaissance
- Other duties and responsibilities include Combating Weapons of Mass Destruction, to include nonproliferation, counter proliferation, and consequence management
- Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Oversaw effective training scenerios relating to CBRN and WMD emergencies
- Provided technical advice on the entire range of CBRN and WMD threats and hazards to Commanders
- Coordinated and synchronized logistical and administrative support to subordinate units and host nation agencies to expedite training readiness
- Developed doctrine, SOP’s, and organization of equipment for unique CBRN missions.
- Assisted with onboarding new staff members, providing orientation and support.
Team Leader Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Team Leader for a Special Forces Chemical Reconnaissance Detachment
- Prepare to deploy at no-notice in support Joint Special Operations at the direction of the Secretary of Defense
- Provides direct support for SF Operational Detachment Alpha-SFOD-A and advises Combatant Commanders on all matters pertaining to Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear and Sensitive Site Exploitation operations, training, technical guidance, and counter-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction
- Responsible for the leadership, morale, welfare, professional development, overall combat readiness of four soldiers and accountable for equipment worth more than 3 million
- Other duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Supported SFOD-A operations and counselled Combatant Commanders, optimizing strategic decisions
- Exploited target material enhancing intelligence gathering, optimizing mission success
- Identified explosive compounds and narcotics, enhancing base security and safety
- Carried out detailed post blast residue analysis, enhancing forensic capabilities
- Strengthened force protection protocols
- Led detainee operations, ensured safe custody of personnel and assets.
Education
High School -
Fabens High School
Skills
- Precision in writing and verbal communication to effectively prepare a variation of narrative reports and efficiently present findings
- Detailed oriented, reliable, and adapts easily to new surroundings
- Experienced in leading and mentoring extensive personnel, even during adverse situations while maintaining a collected demeanor
- Possesses a variety of fluency, technical, and tactical skills including, but not limited to, weapons training, computer literacy, leadership efficiency, and fluent in Spanish
- Proficient in military training for the Sexual Harrasment/Assult Response and Prevention Program
Certification
- Tactical Casualty Combat Course (TCCC)
- Advance CBRN enabler Course
- SERE-C (Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape Course)
- Exploitation Analysis Course
- Technical Exploitation Course
- Airborne
- Air Assault
Specialhiringauthority
Veteran Preference
Federalexperience
United States Army
Citizenship
United States
Clearance
Top Secret-SCI, Active
Announcement
CPBO XX-XX
Awards
- Army Commendation Medal (6)
- Army Achievement Medal (8)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (5)
- National Defense Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal
- Non-Commissioned Professional Development Ribbon
- Army Service Medal
- Overseas Service Medal
- Combat Action Badge
- Airborne Badge
- Air Assault
Militarydeployments
- Forward Operation Base Salerno, Afghanistan, 03/01/2008, 03/01/2009, 50+, Performed as an Assistant Sergeant of the Guard in a strategic Military Police detention forward facility. Responsible for conducting detention operations including security, logistical, and administrative personnel management of the detainee population. Ensure detention operations are conducted humanely and in accordance with all US and host nation laws, coordinated activities across the Operational section with regards to detainee for intelligence gathering. Tasks included, but were not limited to:, Maintained custody and control of over 100 detainees housed in the detention facility., Led grid searches to locate and confiscate potential harmful items and contraband., Implemented defensive tactics and physical restrains to maintain safety and security of the facility., Directed booking procedures on new detainees by performing Biometric enrollments., Trained unexperienced soldiers in search and seize procedures, accordingly with the rules of engagement, Army regulations and standard operating procedures (SOP).
- Task Force Border Support, 03/01/2002, 03/01/2003, 50+, Performed and enforced security measures according to established laws, regulations and procedures in safeguarding assigned United States Entry Control Points. Included detection and monitoring, logistics, and transportation support that enhanced CBP’s ability to impede or deny illegal crossing, Counterdrug, counter transnational organized crime, and maintain situational awareness in support of overall border security. Tasks included, but were not limited to:, Prevented illegal entry, prohibiting goods, and smuggling of illegal drugs and others contraband by conducting vehicle searches during traffic stops., Prevented illegal trafficking of people, narcotics, and contraband into country by having an alert mindset able to make rapid, accurate judgment and decisions., Conducted inspections of individuals and conveyance through random vehicles inspection., Used cutting-edge technology such as NII equipment during regular operations.
References
Upon Request
Training
- Tactical Casualty Combat Course (TCCC)
- Marksmanship
- Technical and Exploitation Analysis Course
- Radiation Safety Course
- Equal Opportunity
- Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention
- Anti-Terrorism Awareness
- Composite Risk Management class
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CBRN Operations Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
07.2020 - Current
CBRN Staff Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
05.2016 - 07.2020
Team Leader Non-Commissioned Officer
United States Army
05.2013 - 05.2016
High School -
Fabens High School