Khris Martinez
Tucson,AZ
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at USBP, excelling in intelligence analysis and operational planning. Proven track record in crisis management and interagency coordination, enhancing border security and fostering strategic partnerships. Adept at decision-making and problem-solving, driving mission effectiveness across diverse teams and complex environments.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Agent in Charge (Tier 6)
USBP Sector Intelligence Unit
Yuma, USA
06.2024 - Current
- Oversaw an intelligence-focused Border Patrol unit responsible for supporting operations across 4,500 square miles in California, Arizona, and Nevada, coordinating the efforts of 111 agents.
- Directed intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination efforts to support interdiction operations targeting terrorists, human trafficking organizations, and illegal entrants along critical transportation corridors.
- Ensured all operational activities aligned with agency policies, legal standards, and intelligence priorities while strengthening partnerships with federal, state, local, and tribal agencies.
- Led interagency coordination and joint operational planning to enhance information sharing, interoperability, and mission effectiveness across the area of responsibility.
- Salary: $161,041
- GS-1896-14
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Lance Carter, Tel: 928-919-5383
Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge (Tier 4)
USBP Blythe Station
Blythe, USA
12.2023 - Current
- Lead 105 USBP agents and support staff across 4,500 square miles in three states, overseeing intelligence-driven rapid response, highway operations, and two border patrol checkpoints to support national USBP strategy.
- Maintain strong partnerships with state, local, and tribal law enforcement to coordinate joint initiatives and enhance mutual support.
- Salary: $161,041
- GS-1896-14
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Hector Perez, Tel: 928-446-1027
Acting Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge (Tier 4)
USBP
El Paso, USA
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Selected to serve a detail assignment overseeing 300 USBP agents and border patrol processing coordinators at the largest central processing center on the southwestern border.
- Ensured adherence to statutory requirements, agency policies, and established procedures.
- Managed two facilities and more than 800 contract employees including medical professionals, security personnel, and administrative staff in providing care for detained immigrants.
- Salary: $161,041
- GS-1896-14
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Ivan Lechuga, Tel: 915-494-1826
Assistant Chief (Tier 5)
USBP
Washington, USA
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided oversight and support to eight sectors in the Gulf Coast, southeast, and eastern areas of the U.S., as well as Puerto Rico.
- Identified operational challenges and constraints and develop courses of action to optimize sectors’ operational capabilities through timely and appropriate resource deployments.
- Salary: $138,856
- GS-1896-14
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Keith Hoops, Tel: (202)718-8241
Watch Commander (Tier 3)
USBP Hebbronville Station
Laredo, USA
05.2020 - 05.2022
- Supervised up to 50 Border Patrol Agents Supervisory Agents in the Laredo Sector’s third-busiest station, responsible for more than 1.5K square miles and 3 checkpoints.
- Coordinated detention and processing operations, seized property, fleet maintenance and supplies, and facilities and office management.
- Salary: $116,144
- GS-1896-14
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Elwynn Sherman, Tel: 956-285-8892
Acting Assistant Chief (Tier 5)
USBP
Washington, USA
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Selected to serve a detail with the rank of Acting Assistant Chief while a Watch Commander.
- Developed, coordinated, and executed short- and long-term HQ contingency plans.
- Salary: $116,144
- GS-1896-14
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Alfredo Lozano, Tel: 956-285-8892
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Tier 2)
USBP Tucson Sector
Tucson, USA
07.2017 - 05.2020
- Supervised six personnel performing operations planning and special research and analysis projects for USBP stations as well as multisector, multiagency, and binational initiatives in addition to USBP headquarters.
- Managed a $20.5K budget.
- Salary: $98,425
- GS-1896-13
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Earlie Washington, Tel: 619-403-1128
Military Liaison
USBP/ACTT Current Operations Team
Tucson, USA
10.2017 - 10.2018
- Supervised three ACTT Current Operations Team members and five UAS team members supporting nine stations in the Tucson Sector, the Operations Division, and Foreign Operations Branch.
- Administered a $15.9K operations budget and the sector’s $18.5M Operation Stonegarden grant program, ensuring compliance with program requirements.
- Salary: $98,425
- GS-1896-13
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Kristina Grys, Tel: 928-446-9568
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Tier 2)
USBP, Willcox Border Patrol Station
Willcox, USA
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Supervised 30-35 agents. Assigned tasks and supervised checkpoint and roving patrol operations.
- Managed significant incidents, including use of force, agent assault, failures to yield, and subject rescues.
- Salary: $92,461
- GS-1896-13
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Braden King, Tel: 623-556-7262
Border Patrol Agent (Tier 1)
USBP, Newton Azrak Border Patrol Station
Murrieta, USA
07.2002 - 04.2016
- Enforced federal immigration and citizenship laws, adhering to policies and procedures for processing and removal.
- Served as Supervisory Border Patrol Agent as required.
- Salary: $96,091
- GS-1896-12
- Hours/Week: 50
- Supervisor: Miguel Perez, Tel: 951-816-3000
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH12.2020
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Studies
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA12.2001
Skills
- Intelligence analysis
- Operational planning
- Interagency coordination
- Crisis management
- Law enforcement compliance
- Strategic partnerships
- Risk assessment
- Leadership development
- Team building
- Border security
- Security oversight
- Homeland Security Strategies
- Decision making
- Problem solving
- Situational awareness
- Security threat mitigation
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure thorough investigations and accurate case resolutions
Entry On Date
07/22/02, 04/02/16
Relevant Professional Experience
- 06/01/24, Present, Patrol Agent in Charge (Tier 6), USBP Sector Intelligence Unit, Yuma Sector, Yuma, AZ, $161,041, GS-1896-14, 50, Lance Carter, 928-919-5383, Oversaw an intelligence-focused Border Patrol unit responsible for supporting operations across 4,500 square miles in California, Arizona, and Nevada., Directed intelligence collection, analysis, and dissemination efforts to support interdiction operations targeting terrorists, human trafficking organizations, and illegal entrants., Led interagency coordination and joint operational planning to enhance information sharing, interoperability, and mission effectiveness.
- 12/01/23, Present, Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge (Tier 4), USBP Blythe Station, Yuma Sector, Blythe, CA, $161,041, GS-1896-14, 50, Hector Perez, 928-446-1027, Lead 105 USBP agents and support staff across 4,500 square miles in three states., Advised PAIC on policy development and implementation to ensure station operations align with laws and national USBP strategy.
- 08/01/23, 12/01/23, Acting Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge (Tier 4), El Paso Processing Center, USBP, El Paso, TX, $161,041, GS-1896-14, 50, Ivan Lechuga, 915-494-1826, Managed two facilities and more than 800 contract employees including medical professionals, security personnel, and administrative staff., Provided leadership and oversight critical to the safe housing and expeditious processing of more than 7K detainees.
- 01/01/22, 08/01/23, Assistant Chief (Tier 5), Operations Division, Law Enforcement Operations Directorate (LEOD), Headquarters, USBP, Washington, DC, $138,856, GS-1896-14, 50, Keith Hoops, (202)718-8241, Provided oversight and support to eight sectors in the Gulf Coast, southeast, and eastern areas of the U.S., Maintained communications with sector leadership to implement national-level programs, policies, and initiatives.
- 08/01/21, 01/01/22, Acting Assistant Chief (Tier 5), Operations Cell, LEOD, Headquarters, USBP, Washington, DC, $116,144, GS-1896-14, 50, Alfredo Lozano, 956-285-8892, Developed, coordinated, and executed short- and long-term HQ contingency plans., Secured funding for temporary/soft-sided facilities to expand operational capacity.
- 05/01/20, 05/01/22, Watch Commander (Tier 3), USBP Hebbronville Station, Laredo Sector, Laredo, TX, $116,144, GS-1896-14, 50, Elwynn Sherman, 956-285-8892, Supervised up to 50 Border Patrol Agents in the Laredo Sector’s third-busiest station., Coordinated detention and processing operations, seized property, fleet maintenance and supplies.
- 07/01/17, 05/01/20, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Tier 2), USBP Tucson Sector, Tucson, AZ, $98,425, GS-1896-13, 50, Earlie Washington, 619-403-1128, Supervised six personnel performing operations planning and special research and analysis projects., Managed a $20.5K budget.
- 10/01/17, 10/01/18, Military Liaison, USBP/ACTT Current Operations Team, Tucson, AZ, $98,425, GS-1896-13, 50, Kristina Grys, 928-446-9568, Supervised three ACTT Current Operations Team members and five UAS team members., Coordinated Freedom of Information Act responses and audit preparations.
- 04/01/16, 07/01/17, Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Tier 2), USBP, Willcox Border Patrol Station, Willcox, AZ, $92,461, GS-1896-13, 50, Braden King, 623-556-7262, Supervised 30-35 agents and managed significant incidents., Created a Critical Incident Plan after a shooting at a checkpoint.
- 07/01/02, 04/01/16, Border Patrol Agent (Tier 1), USBP, Newton Azrak Border Patrol Station, Murrieta, CA, $96,091, GS-1896-12, 50, Miguel Perez, 951-816-3000, Enforced federal immigration and citizenship laws., Detailed to the Murrieta Strike Team, conducting highway operations.
Certifications Training
- Logistics Planning, 2020
- Project Management, 2020
- Develop a Strategic Plan, 2020
- Managing Multiculturality, 2020
- Design Thinking Process, 2020
- Foster Relationships, 2020
- Leadership and Followership, 2020
- Team Performance, 2020
- Manager’s Role in Charge, 2020
- Prioritize for Decision Making, 2020
- Data Informed Decisions, 2020
- Communicating Change, 2020
- Principles of Management, 2019
- Communicate with Diverse Audiences, 2019
- Leadership and Team Building, 2019
- Manage Conflict, 2019
- Management Styles, 2019
- Organizational Culture, 2019
- Organizational Behavior, 2019
- Audience Segmentation, 2019
- Align Organizational Climate, 2019
- Leading Teams, 2019
- Adjust for Diverse Audiences, 2019
- Management Skills, 2019
- USBP Planning Process (BP3) Certification, 2018
- Leading Teams through Change, 2018
- Capabilities Gap Analysis Planners Course, 2017
- Military Decision-Making Process, 2017
Veterans Preference
No
Current Former Federal Employee
Yes
Awards
- Station of the Year 2024 recipient.
- Meritorious Service Award 2022
- Cash Award 2008–2024
- Chief Patrol Agent Commendation 2016, 2012
- Chief Patrol Agent Letter of Commendation 2005, 2004
- Patrol Agent in Charge Letter of Commendation 2005
Personal Information
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen
Timeline
Patrol Agent in Charge (Tier 6)
USBP Sector Intelligence Unit
06.2024 - Current
Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge (Tier 4)
USBP Blythe Station
12.2023 - Current
Acting Deputy Patrol Agent in Charge (Tier 4)
USBP
08.2023 - 12.2023
Assistant Chief (Tier 5)
USBP
01.2022 - 08.2023
Acting Assistant Chief (Tier 5)
USBP
08.2021 - 01.2022
Watch Commander (Tier 3)
USBP Hebbronville Station
05.2020 - 05.2022
Military Liaison
USBP/ACTT Current Operations Team
10.2017 - 10.2018
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Tier 2)
USBP Tucson Sector
07.2017 - 05.2020
Supervisory Border Patrol Agent (Tier 2)
USBP, Willcox Border Patrol Station
04.2016 - 07.2017
Border Patrol Agent (Tier 1)
USBP, Newton Azrak Border Patrol Station
07.2002 - 04.2016
Bachelor’s Degree - Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate’s Degree - Liberal Studies
Mt. San Jacinto College