MATHEUS BUENO BARBOZA DE AZEVEDO
Seattle,WA. Series: 1895-GS12 Step 03
Summary
Dedicated and results-driven U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer with over 6 years of progressive experience in passenger operations, enforcement, inspections, and threat response. Served as acting supervisor at SeaTac Airport, gaining valuable leadership and team management experience. Fluent in multiple languages such as Portuguese, Spanish and French. Proven leader, training officer, recruiter and mentor with a track record of improving operational efficiency, ensuring compliance, and building high-performing teams in dynamic, high-volume environments.
Overview
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1
Certification
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Seattle, WA. GS 12 step 03/ 40 hours per week
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised, planned, directed, and coordinated all work for trainees assigned to Pre-academy and Post-academy training.
- Conducted Post-academy training in primary passport control, baggage secondary, admissibility review, and adverse actions for 25+ newly assigned officers.
- Provided training on the implementation of Global Entry on arrival in Seattle POE.
- Provided training on inspections, intelligence analysis, examination techniques, and law enforcement activities.
- Created, input, and maintained trainee records in ACADIS and other CBP systems.
- Build strong professional relationships with trainees and foster teamwork and confidence.
- Extensive knowledge of CBP systems: TECS, SEACATS, CIS, CCD, EARM, ATS-P, ATS-L, PCQS, SEVIS, US VISIT, US ARRIVAL, PEDS, USEC, and VPC.
ACTING SUPERVISORY, PASSENGER OPERATIONS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Seattle, WA. GS 13 Step 01/ 40 hours per week
05.2026 - 09.2026
- Provided first-line managerial oversight of primary and secondary inspection operations at Seattle Tacoma International Airport for arriving international travelers.
- Created daily schedules, assigned officers, approved overtime and leave, and managed port operations.
- Supervised officers during high-profile events such as the FIFA World Cup, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional service to passengers, players, and FIFA directors.
- Approved and provided recommendations on over 300 adverse actions including Expedited Removals, Withdrawn, NTAs, Paroles, and Visa Waiver Refusals.
- Overseen implementation of modernized Global Entry processing at SeaTac to improve efficiency and security.
- Monitored and evaluated officers productivity through daily reports and performance metrics.
- Conducted regular briefings with management and external partners including airlines and local law enforcement.
- Made on-the-spot decisions and provided recommendations in pursuit of adverse actions.
- Facilitated the safe arrival in getting the belongings of supervisor from Doha JSP program as part of Operation Epic Fury evacuation plan.
TACTICAL THREAT RESPONSE TEAM (TTRT-TDY)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Seattle, WA. GS 12 step 02/ 40 hours per week.
08.2025 - 10.2025
- Conducted interviews and targeted operations within the Tactical Terrorism Response Team (TTRT) to identify and assess potential threats to U.S. border security.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and intelligence partners regarding travelers of concern.
- Gathered intelligence to disrupt or prevent potential threats.
- Performed law enforcement activities including evidence custody, document review, media examinations, and collection of forensic evidence.
- Reviewed intelligence reports, passenger lists, open-source data, and government databases to collect and analyze information.
- Targeted high-risk activities including narcotics and financial violations through data analysis.
ADMISSIBILITY ENFORCEMENT UNIT (AEU)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Seattle, WA. GS 12 Step 01/ 40 hours per week.
09.2022 - 08.2025
- Completed over 300 adverse actions in USEC, including Paroles, NTAs, Withdrawn, Expedited Removals, Asylum Seekers, and refugees.
- Increased productivity of Adverse Actions such as Expedited Removals and Withdrawn for FY 2024 by 300%+.
- Conducted interviews to determine admissibility and applied CBP laws, regulations, and procedures.
- Determined travel patterns based on previous inadmissibility cases and advised travelers and stakeholders.
- Conducted research, targeted investigations, and processed passengers for violations of INA, 8 USC, 8 CFR, and 9 FAM.
CORE OFFICER
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Seattle, WA. GS 09 step 01/ 40 hours per week.
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Primary processing experience in passenger operations.
- Conducted face-to-face interviews with arriving aliens to determine admissibility.
- Performed system checks, seized unauthorized items, and transported detainees and baggage.
- Conducted luggage searches and X-ray screenings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL12-2019
Certification
- Certified Field Training Officer (FTO)
- Certified Global Entry Trainer
- Collateral Duty Recruiter
- Detecting Deception and Eliciting Response (DDER)
- Multiple TDY's at Southwest Border (El Paso, San Ysidro, and Calexico) 2022,2024 and 2026
- CBP Anti-Terrorism Contraband Enforcement Team (A-TCET) Newark Seaport TDY (April 2025)
- Mobile Field Force I and II (MFF)
- Z-Portal (NII) X-Ray System
- XPL (NII) X-Ray System
- Radseeker & Radeye & RIDD
LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Portuguese: Advanced.
- Spanish: Advanced.
- French: Intermediate.
References
- Watch Commander CBP at SeaTac Airport (Former Port Director at Preclearance Toronto and Calgary) - Justin Caldwell. Email: justin.t.caldwell@cbp.dhs.gov. Cell: 202-213-6898
- Assistant Port Director at SeaTac Airport- Michael Wimmer. Email: michael.wimmer@cbp.dhs.gov. Cell: 206-601-2989
- Supervisory CBPO at the Field Operations Academy, Glynco,GA- Hope Flores. Email:hope.a.flores@cbp.dhs.gov. Cell: 415-572-5152
Timeline
ACTING SUPERVISORY, PASSENGER OPERATIONS
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
05.2026 - 09.2026
FIELD TRAINING OFFICER (FTO)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
08.2025 - Current
TACTICAL THREAT RESPONSE TEAM (TTRT-TDY)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
08.2025 - 10.2025
ADMISSIBILITY ENFORCEMENT UNIT (AEU)
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
09.2022 - 08.2025
CORE OFFICER
U.S. Customs and Border Protection
08.2021 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Central Florida