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Kenneth Wayne Brooks

Woodworth,AL

Summary

Developed extensive skills in high-stakes, regulatory environment, focusing on compliance and enforcement. Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases, conduct detailed investigations, and produce comprehensive reports. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferrable skills can drive positive outcomes and ensure regulatory adherence.

Professional in federal law enforcement with comprehensive understanding of immigration regulations and procedures. Proven track record of managing sensitive cases and ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and results-driven approach in dynamic environments. Skilled in investigative techniques, case management, and conflict resolution.

Motivated employee adept at reviewing immigration applications and screening and interviewing people. Well-versed in United States immigration laws.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.

Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deportation Officer, Acting Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer, and Assistant Contract Officer Representative

DHS/ICE
04.2019 - Current
  • Assigned HQ RIO Air Operations as a Deportation Officer
  • Duties include being assigned as the Flight Officer in Charge (FOIC) of daily international and domestic Air Operations, ensuring the safe and expeditious removal of detainees with final orders of removal and transferring detainees from location to location
  • While performing FOIC duties, I am tasked with liaison encounters with foreign officials during the exchange of removal documentation and removal of the deportees
  • Other duties assigned, when I am not flying, include tracking and monitoring the disposition of other removal flights, both domestic and foreign
  • Assigned as Assistant FOIC on Special High Risk Charter (SHRC) flights
  • Serve as a Flight Officer in Charge (FOIC) and Assistant Flight Officer in Charge (AFOIC) with ICE Air Operations without direct supervision and the sole ICE representative on board ICE contracted aircraft that documents, deports and/or escorts criminal and non-criminal aliens, under final orders of removal, to a designated country or internal transfers in compliance with DHS standards
  • Ensure deportee is the correct individual and is deportable and determines country of origin
  • Serving as a FOIC from2019 to2024, I have supervised many removal missions including both the removal and transfers of non-citizens
  • Flown approximately 200 missions in almost 5 years with ICE Air Operations
  • Serving as the FOIC, the primary point of contact at the flight line for both the Field Offices and contractor personnel (to include the security crew, flight crew and medical staff)
  • Responsible for coordinating and negotiating with ICE Assistant Attaches for removal and foreign officials in the receiving countries, when returning alien nationals to their countries of origin
  • Regularly volunteer for all Special High Risk Charters (SHRC) as an AFOIC despite the undesirable details that the flight may pose
  • As AFOIC on SHRC repatriation missions, assists higher-graded officers with all stages of planning and execution of the SHRCs
  • Performing as an FOIC and AFOIC on SHRCs I have been delegated by the FOIC to supervise the backend crew on large SHRCs usually running a shift that included Special Response Team members and/or field office Deportation Officers and contract security crews and reporting directly to the FOIC if issues arise
  • Serving as an FOIC and AFOIC on SHRCs since2019, I have participated in10 SHRC Missions
  • Escort aliens that fall predominately under the aggravated felon class of removability or are physically or mentally incapacitated which are frequently hostile or actively antagonistic to such deportation
  • Performed numerous times the required FOIC training of newly hired Deportation Officers to IAO
  • Serve numerous times as Flight Following Team (FFT) for both daily and SHRC missions
  • Acts as a liaison between field office staff (on location) and ICE security crew and medical personal to rectify any deficiencies in the paperwork
  • Served as an Assistant Contract Officer Representative (ACOR)
  • The ACOR duties include assist the Contract Officer (CO) on project management duties with monitoring compliance of such contract while in conjunction of carrying out official duties
  • Assist with this function assisting the CO with overseeing and performing administrative functions such as training, acquisitions and contracting
  • As an ACOR, I aid with the daily monitoring of aircraft availability on site, to ensure contractor maintains enough aircraft on site in accordance and as required by the agreed contract terms and conditions
  • Furthermore, inspect aircraft cabin from the pre-boarding process and throughout the flight to report and address any non-complaint contractual issues such as, seating equipment, lavatories, cleanliness, etc., that otherwise may have potential adverse impact on the safely and satisfactory completion of services provided by the contractor
  • To ensure all written reports and or invoices are maintained in accordance with agency policies and procedures, I submit Daily Activity Reports (DARs) at the end of each mission that document any performance issues
  • These DARs serve as inspection/performance reports, of which further assist the CO to evaluate the contractor’s performance
  • The DARs also assist the CO with issuance of liquated damage invoices to the contractor, should contractual terms be not satisfactorily met by the contractor
  • This task further assists the Program Manager and or CO in developing and maintaining a quality assurance surveillance plan (QASP) and/or performance standards
  • Continuously assist the CO with monitoring compliance of such contract while carrying out official duties as a Flight Officer in Charge (FOIC) and Flight Support Officer (FSO)
  • As the sole government representative on these ICE flights, monitor and work alongside aircraft crew, subcontract security personnel and the contractor site representative
  • Ensure established guidelines are adhered and clearly communicate performance expectations to all contractor/subcontractors
  • By working closely with the contractor/subcontractor personnel, this current assignment allows me to assist the CO by identifying technical issues that may arise during the contract
  • Advise the CO of such matters, and stakeholders when applicable, so that CO may take appropriate course of action to help mitigate issues for proper resolution
  • My contributions assist my agency with the formulation of objectives and priorities, promote and reinforce ethical behavior and where appropriate, implement plans consistent with the long-term interests of my agency in a global environment
  • Hours per week:40
  • GS-13

Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer and Acting Assistant Field Office Director

DHS/ICE
08.2015 - 04.2019
  • As a Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer, I exercise first-line supervisory and managerial duties and responsibilities over several Deportation Officer and Enforcement Removal Assistant positions
  • I have experience in all aspects of ERO, to include Detention Management (POCR/bond review), Case Management (detained/non-detained), CAP, training, and Consular liaison
  • I communicate with HQRIO DDO's on a regular basis coordinating issuance of travel documents, arranging Consul interviews and travel arrangements, and review Special High Risk Charter packets to ensure successful removal of aliens from the United States
  • I have supervised the Oakdale ERO Travel/Removal unit that is tasked with travel planning with airlines, negotiating with receiving countries for receipt of detainees, scheduling escorted and non-escorted removals, coordinating with ICE Attache' Officers, requested Foreign Country Clearances, DOS eCC, removal/cancellation notification cables, third agency checks, coordinating the transfer of ICE detainees within Field Offices, coordinated staging facilities, coordinated staging transfers using commercial and ICE Charter missions, and arranged manifests for ICE Charter flight removals
  • I work with other Federal law enforcement officials to identify, locate and/or apprehend aliens; prepare, present and defend deportation or exclusion proceedings; ensuring the physical removal of aliens from the United States at various stages of their deportation/exclusion proceedings, prepare investigative reports; and assist in complex, difficult, or sensitive seizures
  • I provide assistance in adjudicating applications for Stays of Deportation, and ascertain that all decisions based upon the appropriate exercise of discretion fall within policy guidelines, meet the requirement of previous precedent decisions, and be defensible upon appeal to the courts
  • I have coordinated travel plans with airlines; negotiated with receiving countries for receipt of deportees; and escorted deportees to their country of citizenship
  • As an SDDO, I plan the work to be accomplished by my subordinates, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of the work and assign work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees and find ways to improve productivity or increase the quality of the work directed
  • It is my duty to evaluate work performance of subordinates; give advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters and develop performance standards, interview candidates for positions in the unit; recommend appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions
  • As an SDDO, I hear and resolve complaints from employees; effect minor disciplinary measures; identify developmental training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training
  • As an SDDO, I conduct annual Performance Work Plan's (PWP) and recommend individuals for awards
  • As an SDDO, I have participated in the self-inspection program for the Oakdale office
  • I am tasked to monitor the use of staff labor to ensure staff is being utilized to perform their duties efficiently to comply with labor standards
  • I conduct annual inventory of all sensitive items of my officers and assistants, to include, firearms, credentials, and body armor
  • I participate on hiring panels for Deportation Officers, Enforcement and Removal Assistants, and support staff and have made recommendations for the hiring of such
  • I maintain a good working knowledge of the National Detention Standards
  • I have created and delivered presentations (Priority Enforcement Program) to key external stakeholders regarding new programs/policies and explain the effect on local programs
  • Some of my responsibilities include providing managerial oversight for the Criminal Alien Program (CAP) and management of the detained and non-detained dockets
  • I implement the orders and instructions issued by the FOD, DFOD, and ERO Headquarters Management
  • I ensure subordinates remain informed of the significant changes to agency policies and goals
  • I am tasked to lead weekly management meetings with subordinates to assess operational needs of the program
  • I am committed to further the goals of the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) by taking positive steps to support EEO objectives
  • I maintain effective liaison with various stakeholders in the federal government, private industry, and state and local law enforcement agencies
  • I closely work with other government agencies on intelligence projects relating to high profile criminal cases and threats to national security
  • I was the HSDN facilitator
  • I am proficient in all ICE/ERO databases, to include EARM, NFTS, EDMS, ETD, and EAGLE
  • I maintain a working knowledge of NCIC, Claims, BOP Sentry, and various other databases used to assist in gaining information of detained individuals
  • Hours per week:40
  • GS-13

Deportation Officer and Acting Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer

DHS/ICE
06.2008 - 08.2015
  • As a Deportation Officer, I am responsible for Immigration and Naturalization laws and regulations regarding the apprehension, detention and deportation of criminal aliens
  • I provide for the control and removal of persons who have been ordered deported or otherwise required to depart from the United States
  • As a Deportation Officer, I closely monitor deportation or exclusion proceedings from initiation to conclusion which may require removal of criminal or non-criminal individuals from the United States
  • I have vast experience in adjudicating Stay of Removal/Deportation Applications
  • I am tasked on a daily basis with legal review of cases that have proceedings pending before the EOIR, BIA, U.S
  • District Court, and Federal Courts, to determine case status
  • I have been tasked on many occasions as facility jail liaison and resolving staff detainee issues as well as application of the National Detention Standards compliance
  • I maintain daily liaison with national, international, foreign, state, and municipal government agencies, attorneys, social agencies, and transportation companies, as well as personal interviews with aliens and their representatives
  • I work closely with foreign Consulates and Embassies in order to facilitate the timely issuance of passports and travel documents required for removal of foreign citizens
  • I coordinate travel plans with transiting and receiving countries for deportees for their removal to their county of citizenship
  • I submit requests through the Electronic Travel Document (eTD) database for travel document requests
  • I have answered Congressional inquiries, responded to prosecutorial discretion requests, and investigated claims of United States citizenship by individuals
  • As a Deportation Officer, I have conducted legal research to support decisions on deportation/exclusion cases and have assisted attorneys in representing the Government in court actions
  • Maintain both a criminal and non-criminal docket at various stages of the removal process
  • All cases are reviewed for legal sufficiency to ensure cases are moved through the various administrative and judicial proceedings and ensure physical removal from the U.S
  • Once removal orders have been issued
  • Initial review of cases is performed to determine adequacy of initial action by apprehending officers
  • Ensure documentation and action will satisfy legal sufficiency requirements
  • When deficiencies are discovered, I conduct further inquiry, interview or obtain sworn statements to prepare the case for submission for court action, if applicable
  • Determines appropriate action and makes recommendations of custody conditions for assigned cases
  • Conduct post order custody review, review cases for discretionary relief and provided under the provisions of the INA
  • I have been assigned both Federal and State CAP duties, involving issuance of detainers and processing cases after review of their Immigration status to determine alienage and processing dispositions
  • I am proficient in initiating and completing USC memos
  • I have initiated cases for prosecution and have testified during prosecution proceedings
  • I have assisted both Federal and State law enforcement with the extradition of individuals from ICE custody
  • I have coordinated ICE removal charter flights for various nations
  • I was designated as the Alternative To Detention (ATD) Officer, received ATD training and have facilitated ATD releases for the Oakdale Sub-Office
  • I have been often assigned the duty of Acting Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer for weeks at a time
  • I am the New Orleans Field Office Lexis Nexis Facilitator
  • As an (A)SDDO, it was my responsibility to provide daily information to all officers and assistants in my section
  • I am a member of the Metropolitan Enforcement Team (MET)
  • I have been involved in Fugitive Operations on several occasions and have generated FOW worksheets
  • I reviewed documents for efficiency and recommended any changes to officers
  • I have made secondary reviews of custody reviews, prosecutorial discretions, claims of U.S
  • Citizenship, and other documents and made all recommendations to my superior
  • I have been assigned and tasked as a Bond Officer, involved in every aspect of the bond process, from initiating the bond to the release of the bonded subjects
  • I have extensive experience with the USCIS adjudications processes regarding U-Visas, Asylums, and Temporary Protective Status
  • I am proficient with typing skills
  • I am proficient with Microsoft Word, Powerpoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, and Outlook
  • Hours per week:40
  • Series:1801 Pay Plan: GS Grade:12

Immigration Enforcement Agent

DHS/ICE
03.2003 - 03.2008
  • As an IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT AGENT (IEA), in conjunction with the duties performed under the Detention Enforcement Officer responsibilities, I perform duties in connection with detention, deportation, safeguarding, conveyance, and transportation of people in violation of Immigration and other laws
  • I have been assigned to duty as the acting SUPERVISORY DETENTION ENFORCEMENT OFFICER for the Detail/Movement Desk
  • I have coordinated ICE removal charter flights for various nations
  • I work closely with foreign Consulates and Embassies in order to facilitate the timely issuance of passports and travel documents required for removal of foreign citizens
  • Coordinated travel plans with transiting and receiving countries for deportees for their removal to their county of citizenship
  • Worked with numerous consulates, exercising excellent interpersonal relationships and communication skills while presenting detainees for travel documents
  • As an Immigration and Enforcement Agent, I am authorized to serve and execute search and arrest warrants; make arrests without warrants; bear firearms; and perform all acts necessary in the execution of assigned duties under the laws and codes as provided for in the Homeland Security Act of2002 and all other laws relating to the protection of the Homeland
  • Served warrants, Process, Interview, Fingerprint, and Safeguard Detainees, Their Families, and The Public
  • Extensively involved JPATS and ICE Charter removal flights
  • Ensured officer safety and that all procedures were followed such as identifying detainees, serving warrants of deportation, accountability of travel documents and files, confirming physical removals of detainees, and completing book in and book out procedures
  • Extensive experience with EARM, Eagle, Ident and other I.C.E
  • Related working systems including numerous courses completed in virtual university
  • Assumed an Acting Supervisor position on several occasions as the Detail/Movement Desk and Immigration Court
  • Worked in the "Train the Trainer" program with a Supervisor for the Primary Detail/Movement Desk
  • The supervisor duties include, but are not limited to, coordinating movement, liaison between jails, planning and organizing the next day’s agenda for the IEA's assigned to transportation, Escorts, Immigration Court and all other duties assigned
  • Assisted Deportation Officers, when called upon, to conduct liaison, interviews, and serving release paperwork
  • Assigned security for EOIR proceedings and processing detainees through IDENT
  • Hours per week:40

Sheriff Deputy

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
12.2000 - 03.2003
  • Assisted fellow Deputies on Patrol, community relations, assisted in arrests, general security duties
  • Fugitive Operations training, Felony Warrant Arrest training, and Firearms Training
  • Hours per week:24

Skills

  • Immigration laws
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Multilingual proficiency
  • Intercultural training

Certification

  • Completed Supervisory Leadership Training2016
  • Completed Deportation Officer Training2009
  • Completed ICE Equivalency Training2007
  • Completed DEO training2003

Timeline

Deportation Officer, Acting Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer, and Assistant Contract Officer Representative

DHS/ICE
04.2019 - Current

Supervisory Detention & Deportation Officer and Acting Assistant Field Office Director

DHS/ICE
08.2015 - 04.2019

Deportation Officer and Acting Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer

DHS/ICE
06.2008 - 08.2015

Immigration Enforcement Agent

DHS/ICE
03.2003 - 03.2008

Sheriff Deputy

Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office
12.2000 - 03.2003

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