LUIS A VILCHEZ-LOPEZ
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
291 E 12th St, Roselle,NJ
1
Language
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Certification
7
years of professional experience
Experienced CBP Officer with over 7 years in U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Specialized in high-volume passenger processing, workforce coordination, and risk mitigation. Demonstrated ability to enhance operational efficiency and successfully execute complex federal missions in high-pressure environments.
Work History
CBP Officer
7 Years 5 Months- Administered legal adjudication and passport control procedures to support regulatory compliance.
- Applied Immigration and Nationality Act to complex referrals, formal interviews, and adverse actions, including Notices to Appear, expedited removals, and withdrawals of application, ensuring adherence to legal standards.
- Mentored peers on advanced casework and coordinated federal/state extradition matters with local law enforcement.
- Enforced Title 19 customs requirements through merchandise inspections, duty assessments, and anti- Narcotics smuggling operations.
- NATIONAL SUPPORT DEPLOYMENTS & INTERAGENCY OPERATIONS
- Processed apprehensions, enrolled biometrics, and executed Title 42 public-health expulsions in coordination with U.S. Border Patrol.
- Conducted vetting for Operation Allies Welcome flights at Philadelphia International Airport, facilitating transport of U.S. military personnel, Afghan evacuees, and allied personnel while partnering with DOJ, DHS, and DoD to address national-security concerns.
(A) Supervisory CBP Officer
4 Months- Temporary supervisory assignment: July 14, 2025 – November 3, 2025
- Directed shift operations, provided staff guidance, and coordinated administrative tasks to enhance operations at major port of entry.
- Coordinated staffing, security, and passenger-processing across multiple airport terminals, ensuring efficient processing for 18,000+ international travelers daily.
- Reallocated personnel during peak periods, shift transitions, and special operations to sustain mission readiness and continuity.
- Monitored team performance and mentored personnel to optimize workflow and enhance passenger-processing efficiency.
- Jul 14 – Nov 3, 2025
CBP Officer | GS-12, Step 4
7 Years 5 Months- Worked full-time hours | Port: Newark Liberty International Airport | Salary listed: $116,030
- Enforced customs and immigration laws during primary and secondary inspections.
- Examined travel documents, passports, and manifests for admissibility and fraud indicators.
- Conducted secondary screenings to resolve discrepancies and assess traveler risk.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
Skills
Case Adjudication
Emergency Response
Interagency Coordination
Threat Assessment
Legal Compliance
Crisis Management
Data & Systems Integrity
Emergency response certification
Languages: Spanish – fluent/bilingual.
UPAX Certified; MSAB Trained & Certified; DOMEX.NG Provisioned; Railroad incident response
Certification
- UPAX Certified
- MSAB Trained & Certified
- DOMEX.NG Provisioned
- Emergency Response to Railroad Incidents
Languages
Spanish – fluent/bilingual.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
Multiple cash awards and outstanding performance ratings recognizing operational execution, adaptability, and team contribution.
Timeline
(A) Supervisory CBP Officer
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
07.2025 - 11.2025Read More
CBP Officer
Customs and Border Protection
06.2019 - CurrentRead More
CBP Officer | GS-12, Step 4
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
06.2019 - CurrentRead More
Bergen County Community College
Associate of Science from General Studies
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