Josefina Ramirez
Vail,AZ
Summary
Vigilant Border Patrol Agent with fourteen years of Federal Law Enforcement experience. Adept at working with government officials and line watching for illegal entry and smuggling into country. Accomplished at inspecting, preventing and arresting immigrants without proper documentation.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Border Patrol Agent
U.S Customs And Border Protection
Tucson, AZ
09.2007 - Current
- Processed undocumented aliens at border patrol stations and furnished case resolution details to resolve immediate situations.
- Conducted traffic patrols and vehicle checks to identify people attempting to illegally cross United States border.
- Surveilled land borders from covert locations to detect and apprehend undocumented aliens and smugglers.
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking undocumented aliens and smugglers to obtain information and issue verbal commands.
- Used variety of law enforcement databases such as ENFORCE (E3), Treasury Enforcement Communications System (TECS), Integrated Automated Fingerprint Identification System (IAFAS), SEACATS, and SIR, National Crime Information Center (NCIC), Electronic Access Request Management System (EARMS) and E- Star.
- Reported seized contraband or attempts to illegally transport goods to proper authorities and documented observations and evidence for future actions.
- Initiated civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperated with law enforcement agencies in investigation and prosecution of persons in violation of immigration or customs laws.
- Operate trucks w/trailers and ATV's in extreme weather, frequent schedule changes based on operational needs to address changing traffic patterns.
- Worked as a Vehicle Control Officer- Maintain TUS fleet operational readiness level at highest level possible by coordinating with Garage personnel to adjust priorities as needed. Monthly audits of all fleet card purchases. Kept the spare tire rack stocked and moving the flat tires over to the Garage. Create work orders for repairs/services on Tucson Station fleet assets. In- processing new vehicles/Out processing dead lined vehicles. Certify all fleet card transaction through SAP computer system. Serve as primary point-of-contact between the Station and Sector Garage. Maintaining records for all pertinent vehicle information in multiple databases (Excel, SAP, Access, VMIS, BPETS). Inventory Taker for annual audits on TUS vehicle assets as well as mobile radios. Coordinating radio updates with OIT for all vehicles with mobile radios. Perform minor repairs on vehicles when applicable.
- Worked as Seized Property- Inspect all seized property and review seizure paperwork. Ensure compliance with all policies relating to seized property including Seized Asset Management and Enforcement Procedures Handbook (SAMEPH). Enter seized property into Seized Asset case and Tracking System (SEACATS) system. Assist/train units as needed to ensure proper procedures are followed. Willing to work varying schedules to include some evenings and weekends as needed. Maintain seized property records according to policy.
- Worked as a COP/IFT- Prepare detailed daily end-of-shift reports. Knowledge of station AOR is critical. Operate cameras and other surveillance/monitoring systems in a proactive manner for extended periods of time in front of computer screen. Willing to work in field as “chaser” when camera workstations are fully staffed. Assist answering phones, radios, coordinating air support and other assets.
- Prosecution- Gather information and prepare case work on undocumented individuals to present to court. Work with other agencies as ICE , and Marshals.
Juvenile Detention Officer
Kern County Probation Department
Bakersfield, CA
06.2005 - 07.2007
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes or recreational activities.
- Supervised 12 inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Education
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
San Joaquin Valley College
Bakersfield, CA03.2005
Skills
- Counterterrorism
- Surveillance
- Weapons smuggling
- K9 Operations
- Drug Interdiction
- Human Trafficking Interdiction
- Investigative procedures
- ATV Operation
- Report writing
- Undocumented Alien Apprehension
- Government policy regulations
- Law enforcement support
- Legal requirements
- Criminal and civil investigations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Border Patrol Agent
U.S Customs And Border Protection
09.2007 - Current
Juvenile Detention Officer
Kern County Probation Department
06.2005 - 07.2007
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
San Joaquin Valley College