Joel Carrizales

Customs & Border Protection Officer

Port of Laredo

Laredo, Texas

10.2023 - Current

Conducted 7-point searches of vehicles, recreational vehicles, and motorcycles for contraband on a daily basis.
Participated in training programs designed to increase knowledge about Customs policies and procedures, including trends of new smuggling techniques and contraband, such as fentanyl and freon.
Arrested violators who failed to comply with orders issued by CBP officers, while at the same time using my de-escalation training to avoid confrontation with passengers.
Enforced immigration laws by interviewing travelers to determine their eligibility for entry into the country.
Verified the authenticity of travel documents, such as visas, passports, and other documents that are not WHTI compliant, driver's licenses, and birth certificates.
Responded quickly and efficiently when emergency situations arose at border crossings.
Utilized screening technology to identify prohibited items in shipments, including but not limited to: Z-Portal, LEP, K-9, and Scopes.
Conducted interviews with travelers to assess credibility and intentions.
Detained and processed NCIC wanted individuals through Seacats, ensuring compliance with legal protocols.
Participated in assisting with K-9 inspections, passport control cases, block blitz, roving, and enforcement operations.
Adept at processing soft passport control cases, I-94, first-time entry visas, and I-512.
I have assisted TTRT by interviewing subjects under investigation.
Prevented an NCIC wanted person from entering the United States after primary systems revealed no derogatory information.