JOSE LUIS MARTINEZ
El Paso
Summary
Seasoned customs and border protection professional with a robust background in security, regulatory compliance, and threat detection. Expertise in utilizing keen observational skills to identify potential risks and enforce regulations, consistently maintaining high-security standards through strategic problem-solving and collaboration. Renowned for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring effective teamwork and achievement of goals. Proven proficiency in surveillance, risk assessment, and conflict resolution, upholding integrity and efficiency while navigating evolving situations with strong communication skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs and Border Protection Officer/Special Response Team Operator
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
09.2014 - Current
- As a Special Response Team (SRT) Operator I am the team’s technician for Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) program. I oversee the fleet vehicles for the El Paso Special Response Team. I ensure full mission readiness status of all vehicles, personal gear, and operator equipment. I coordinate and assist the team involved in high-risk warrant service, active shooter response, dignitary protection operations, and security details of seized property.
- Implemented the use of SRT Operators in the pre-primary environment. This effectively decreased criminal activity and resulted in port hardening and security operations.
- Implemented a Quick Reaction Force Unit, consisting of seven dedicated SRT Officers, to identify and combat illicit and illegal migrants. The QRF Unit has accounted for over one hundred adverse actions/arrests and numerous criminal convictions.
- Directed enforcement operations resulting in a cocaine seizure and arrested driver, HSI, coordinated to pursue a control delivery resulting of more arrests.
- Coordinated with the Non-Governmental Organization Taskforce to build a decompression plan for onward migrant movement from the border to interior cities applying a tiered approach.
- Identified and deployed SRT Operators resources to ports of entry to ensure Mobile Field Force security posture.
- Cultivated successful partnerships with all Federal, State, Local, and International groups in order to form a foundation of trust for future operations and serve as a force multiplier in expanding our enforcement capabilities.
- Office of Field Operations (OFO), El Paso Field Office
- Dates: 09/2014 - Present
- Series and Grade Level: GS-1895-13 Salary: 115,922, 40+ hours/week
- Supervisor: Michael J. Desantos, (915) 319-0112
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
OFO Immigration Advisor Program/ Joint Security Program
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Served as an Immigration Advisor/Joint Security Officer at the Tocumen International Airport. Assisted the host country in reducing the number of improperly documented travelers to prevent terrorists and other criminals from boarding commercial aircraft destined for the United States.
- Collaborated with airline personnel to ensure the smooth flow of legitimate passengers and the quick return of inadmissible aliens to their country of origin.
- Dates: 10/2020 - 02/2021
- Series and Grade Level: GS-1895-12 Salary: 90,405.00, 40+ hours/week
- Supervisor: SCBPO Yahir I. Sanchez (202) 702-6529
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
CBP Liaison to the Department of State
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Provided support with Operation Guatemala Advisor Assistance Root Cause.
- Provided and advised training to Policia Nacional Civil (PNC), to included vehicle inspections, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), Detect Imposter and Fraudulent Documents, and Defensive Tactics.
- Series and Grade Level: GS-1895-12 Salary: 89,510.00, 40+ hours/week
- Supervisor: Rigoberto Cepeda (202) 591-5291
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
CBP Liaison to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
04.2017 - 06.2017
- Partnered with host country Policia Nacional Civil (PNC) and Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) with investigation, high risk warrants, and surveillance operations.
- Series and Grade Level: GS-1895-12 Salary: 81,792.00, 40+ hours/week
- Supervisor: SAC Guadalupe Sepulveda 011-502 3128 9915
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
OFO Immigration Advisor Program/ Joint Security Program
10.2016 - 12.2016
- Responsibilities included:
- Supervised and coordinated on the job training with Immigration Officers from host country at La Hachadura Port of Entry.
- Advised and made recommendations to Customs Officers to enforce and facilitate the flow of legitimate trade and travel.
- Performed as an advisor for Immigration Officers to conduct inspections of the traveling public and conveyances.
- Coordinated and advised with Salvadoran National Civil Police (PNC), to maintain and provide port security according to their government laws and policies.
- Dates: 10/2016 - 12/2016
- Series and Grade Level: GS-1895-12 Salary: 78,114.00, 40+ hours/week
- Supervisor: DHS Attaché Alvin De La Rosa +503 7837 4328
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
CBP Liaison to the Department of State
04.2016 - 04.2016
- As an instructor and advisor for the Panamanian Immigration Officers. I provided training courses of passenger processing, observation techniques, interviewing techniques, Fraudulent Documents and Document Analysis, Impostor Recognition, Basic First Aid, Firearms, Physical Fitness and Defensive Tactics.
- Dates: 04/01/2016 - 04/28/2016
- Series and Grade Level: GS-1895-12 Salary: 78,114.00, 40+ hours/week
- Supervisor: CBPO/SRT Jose Montemayor, (956) 982-6410
Supervisory Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
06.2014 - 09.2014
- Responsibilities included:
- Supervised and managed Officers performing primary and secondary inspections of international travelers.
- Assigned work based on traffic patterns, staff availability and officer expertise.
- Evaluated employee performance on a semi-annual basis and providing feedback at other times as needed.
- Approved enforcement actions relating to immigration, customs and agriculture laws including the removal of inadmissible aliens from the U.S. and serving Notices to Appear before an immigration judge.
- Compiled daily, weekly, and monthly reports to document enforcement actions, routine inspections activities and officer training.
- Supervised and evaluated new officers during Pre-Academy and Post-Academy on-the-job training.
- Reviewed written casework of officers performing enforcement actions.
- Team leader for the on-going training program of the port consisting of more than 85 employees.
- Scheduled training classes to meet CBP Headquarters training requirements in a timely manner.
- Coordinated developmental training for employees as needed.
- Subject Matter Expert to new and senior officers on local policies and CBP directives.
- Effectively managed complaints from the public in a timely and mutually satisfactory manner.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies such as ICE, JTTF and the FBI during special operations and in interdicting persons of special interest.
- Executed active warrants encountered at the port of entry.
- Led port Intelligence Unit that produces intelligence reports on trends and significant events relating to terrorism, alien smuggling, contraband merchandise, and money laundering.
- Dates: 06/2014 - 09/2014 NTE
- Series and Grade Level: GS-1895-13 Salary: 82,642.00, 40+ hours/week
- Supervisor: CHIEF STEVE MEZA (915) 491-5115
Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
04.2009 - 06.2011
- Responsibilities included:
- Using technical and operational expertise to enforce immigration, nationality, and other laws applicable to non-citizens applying for entry to the United States.
- Analyzed evidence and conducted interviews of varying lengths to determine eligibility for admission.
- Placed individuals under oath and taking sworn statements.
- Applied statutory requirements, regulations, and judicial and administrative precedents to applications for admission.
- Examined documents to detect fraudulent, alterations, and counterfeits.
- Testified in court on evidence indicating document alteration.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities, ties to terrorism and other admissibility issues.
- Coordinated- federal and local law enforcement agencies during investigations and special operations to identify terrorist activity, money laundering, and weapons and drug trafficking.
- Utilized intelligence and targeting information to prevent terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering the country.
- Dates: 04/2009 - 06/2011
- Series and Grade Level: GS-1895-12 Salary: 57,808.00, 40+ hours/week
- Supervisor: Mathew Marcoccia (520) 980-6416
Education
DRAFTING WITH AUTOCADD
PENN FOSTER CAREER SCHOOL
SCRANTON, PENNSYLVANIA04.2009
AUTOMATED COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
EL PASO, TEXAS02.2001
Skills
- Top-secret security clearance
- Advanced weapons and tactics training
- Hazardous materials certification
- Confined spaces certification
- Nationally certified recruiter for CBP
- Proficient in foreign languages
- Proficient in written and spoken Spanish
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
OFO Immigration Advisor Program/ Joint Security Program
10.2020 - 02.2021
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
CBP Liaison to the Department of State
08.2019 - 10.2019
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
CBP Liaison to Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)
04.2017 - 06.2017
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
OFO Immigration Advisor Program/ Joint Security Program
10.2016 - 12.2016
Customs and Border Protection Officer/SRT
CBP Liaison to the Department of State
04.2016 - 04.2016
Customs and Border Protection Officer/Special Response Team Operator
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
09.2014 - Current
Supervisory Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
06.2014 - 09.2014
Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
04.2009 - 06.2011
AUTOMATED COMPUTER AIDED DRAFTING
EL PASO COMMUNITY COLLEGE
DRAFTING WITH AUTOCADD
PENN FOSTER CAREER SCHOOL