Joseph Mujica
Yucaipa,CA
Summary
I was a resolute, hardworking Federal Agent with over 21 years of investigative and supervisory experience including policy development at the regional and nationwide levels. I have an extensive knowledge of relevant federal immigration enforcement and detention guidelines as well as a solid understanding of law enforcement practices, including conducting employee evaluations, disciplinary actions and investigations to support agency security goals. Knowledgeable law enforcement background with solid background in strategic planning and operational oversight. Proven ability to lead teams and execute initiatives that enhance organizational effectiveness. Demonstrated expertise in conflict resolution and resource management.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Tribal Officer
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
12.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: San Bernardino, CA
- As a Tribal Public Safety Officer, my duties include initiative-taking and preventative foot patrol of Tribal property, including a Tribal Gaming Facility, for the prevention of crime and protection of life and property
- Established effective relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally for increased collaboration opportunities.
- Duties include investigating incidents, both criminal and other (injury, civil, etc.) and preparation of detailed reports of investigative findings for review by Casino and Risk Management, allied law enforcement agencies and others
- As a Terrorism Liaison Officer (TLO), I have obtained raw intelligence from interviews for further by the San Manuel Intelligence Unit
- I am also an active member of the Tribal Emergency Response Team (TERT)
Federal Agent
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
02.2003 - 07.2021
- As the Team Leader-Supervisor assigned to a Fugitive Operations Team, I conducted reviews of case files and court decisions for the initiation of operations plans to locate and arrest of known violators of U.S
- Immigration and other federal laws
- I was responsible for oversight of field surveillance and operations, including 'on the job' training of new personnel
- Many of these activities involved the preparation of reports necessary for criminal prosecution in the federal court system
- Additionally, I served collateral duties on multi-agency Task Forces, including the Riverside County Gang Impact Team and FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force
- On these assignments, I assisted in the undercover investigations of large-scale gang and narcotics investigations, as well as the locating and arresting of persons posing National Security interest amenable to federal prosecution
- Additional assignments included interviewing people with national security concerns in both open and secure environments
- From 2006 to 2011, I served as a Supervisory Immigration Enforcement Agent, reporting to the Assistant Field Office Director
- I was responsible for the active management of subordinate personnel
- In this capacity, I conducted evaluation of staff, conducted investigations involving allegations of misconduct and preparation of reports of findings
- This position was dissolved in 2012 and was merged into the position I held listed above
- I also served as a Subject Matter Expert on several focus groups leading to the development of regional and nationwide policies
- Additionally, I supervised the Human Intelligence (HUMINT) group assigned to the San Bernardino Sub-Office
- At the time of my retirement from federal service, I maintained an active Top Secret (TS) Security clearance, valid through 2023
- San Bernardino, CA
Senior Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Department of Justice, Border Patrol
04.2000 - 02.2003
- Company Overview: Blythe, CA
- As a U.S
- Border Patrol Agent, my primary responsibilities included the prevention, detection, and apprehension of persons in violation of U.S
- Immigration and other federal laws, and the preparation of thorough and accurate reports for presentation in various courts
- As a Sector Intelligence Agent, I reviewed arrest reports, interviewed individuals for intelligence relating to the unlawful entry into the United States, analysis of sensor activity and preparation of reports used by Border Patrol Stations in assignment of resources based on quantitative findings
- Collateral duties included serving on the U.S
- Border Patrol, Yuma Sector Honor Guard, Peer Support Team Coordinator and Critical Incident Investigation Team Training Coordinator
- Blythe, CA
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Riverside City College
Riverside, CA01.1986
Skills
- Project specific lead
- Site surveys
- Employee Relations
- Personnel management
- Outside agency liaison
- Federal criminal code expertise
- Conflict resolution
- Law enforcement practices
- Training Officer
- Terrorism Liaison Officer
- Crime Prevention
- Risk/Threat Assessment
- Policy development
- Surveillance Camera systems
Certification
- CA POST Basic Certificate
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Law Enforcement Officer's Training Certificate
- Criminal Investigations Training (CA POST)
- Interview and Interrogation Training (CA POST)
- CA DOJ certified CLETS 'Train the Trainer' Instructor course
- NCIS Law Enforcement Information Exchange (LInX) certified trainer
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Basic and Advanced Supervisory Leadership Training
- Terrorism Liaison Officer Basic, Intermediate and Advanced training
- CA Bureau of Investigative Services Guard and Firearms certification (current)
- Certified Trainer in Active Shooter, Prevention of Terrorist Activities and Site Protection (LSU)
- Certified Instructor Biological Incident Awareness (LSU)
Accomplishments
- In 2002, selected as the U.S. Border Patrol, Yuma Sector 'Agent of the Quarter' for a lifesaving incident.
- From 2007 to 2019, served as the Los Angeles Field Office Point of Contact/Administrator/Trainer for all California Law Enforcement databases.
- Served as the Los Angeles Field Office Administrator/Trainer for the US Naval Criminal Investigative Services (NCIS) Law Enforcement Information Exchange (LInX) database.
- Drafted and implemented Standard Operating Policy (SOP) for use of these databases, including compliance auditing.
- In 2016, received the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, ICE Secretary’s Award for leadership in the ICE Peer Support Program.
Timeline
Tribal Officer
San Manuel Band of Mission Indians
12.2021 - Current
Federal Agent
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
02.2003 - 07.2021
Senior Border Patrol Agent
U.S. Department of Justice, Border Patrol
04.2000 - 02.2003
- CA POST Basic Certificate
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Law Enforcement Officer's Training Certificate
- Criminal Investigations Training (CA POST)
- Interview and Interrogation Training (CA POST)
- CA DOJ certified CLETS 'Train the Trainer' Instructor course
- NCIS Law Enforcement Information Exchange (LInX) certified trainer
- U.S. Department of Homeland Security Basic and Advanced Supervisory Leadership Training
- Terrorism Liaison Officer Basic, Intermediate and Advanced training
- CA Bureau of Investigative Services Guard and Firearms certification (current)
- Certified Trainer in Active Shooter, Prevention of Terrorist Activities and Site Protection (LSU)
- Certified Instructor Biological Incident Awareness (LSU)
Associate of Applied Science - Administration of Justice
Riverside City College
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