Michael Barber
Robert,USA
Summary
Professional UAS Operator with strong background in unmanned aircraft systems and law enforcement mission planning. Skilled in remote piloting, data collection, and aerial mapping, delivering high-quality results. Prioritizes team collaboration and adapts seamlessly to evolving operational needs, ensuring reliability and achieving objectives efficiently.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Agent
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
10.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: This is a federal job.
- Perform law enforcement duties to investigate, identify, locate, arrest, detain, prosecute, and remove foreign nationals who pose a threat to national security and public safety, as well as those that enter the United States illegally.
- NOL Field Intelligence Officer that conducts all-source research, in-person interviews, and intel collection to provide actionable intelligence leads on transnational organized crime groups, known suspected terrorists, foreign military personnel, and gang/cartel members.
- Occasionally assists Homeland Security Investigations Violent Gang Task Force conducting intelligence gatherings, surveillance, search & arrest warrants, and critical incident response.
- Responded to New Orleans terrorist attack on January 1, 2025, and assisted in vital intelligence collection/dissemination to upper management, utilizing my network of law enforcement officers and Real Time Crime Center personnel.
- FAA Part 107 and ICE certified Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot utilized to support the ICE Special Response Team, prevention, mitigation of escapes at ICE facilities, the apprehension of escapees from ICE facilities, national tactical deployments, and other operational needs.
- Acquired FAA waiver to fly drones during Superbowl LIX for Intelligence, reconnaissance, and surveillance (ISR) of roof tops and crowds during a temporary flight restricted airspace.
- Conduct aerial surveillance of possible criminal activity using state of the art unmanned aircraft systems, including thermal, infrared, video, audio tracking of targets.
- Assigned to Criminal Apprehension Program (CAP) District 1, which covers 2 parishes of Jefferson and St. Charles.
- Conducts field enforcement of at large fugitives, involving physical surveillance, vehicle stops, knock & talks.
- Docket management of non-detained non-citizens, updating action & decisions after IJ decisions, bond cancellations, EARM comments, clearing expired call ups, etc.
- Conduct in-person and telephonic interviews of suspects of immigration crimes and obtain sworn statements.
- Search, restrain, and transport detainees from local, state, and federal detention facilities to ICE facilities, following ICE policy and procedures.
- Establish and maintain partnerships with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies, Real Time Crime Centers, and Fusion centers.
- Assigned to the Criminal Apprehension Program unit responsible for arrests in 50 counties throughout Mississippi and Federal CAP at the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) Federal Correctional Institute (FCI) Yazoo City facility, which holds a total inmate population of over 4,500 inmates.
- Arrested hundreds of non-citizens on the Criminal Apprehension Program.
- Typed Executive summaries for ICE management officials regarding foreign fugitives and Interpol red notices for high profile removal subjects.
- Conducted criminal prosecutions for Title 8 United States Code. Typed criminal complaints, affidavits, and report of investigations for proceedings. Worked in conjunction with Assistant United States Attorneys and testified in federal grand jury indictments and trials.
- Non-detained case management such as case updates, RCA’s, EARM comments, EADM bookings, Manifest transfers etc.
- Class President of ICE ERO BIETP 2209, where I lead a group of 20 students at FLETC for a period of 17 weeks. Provided updates to the ICE class coordinator daily, about our location, time constraints, and other logistics. Created excel spreadsheets of our equipment serial numbers for an inventory and established a communication group for the students to update each other on logistics throughout the academy. In addition, I provided support to ICE management at FLETC by organizing a briefing time, location, during a mandatory evacuation for Hurricane Ian.
- Participated in a wide variety of criminal investigations including counterfeit merchandise, drugs, fraud, child rape, tax evasion, crypto currency laundering, money laundering, homicide, arms trafficking, and human trafficking.
- Assisted Special Agents in seizing over 100,000 items in a counterfeit merchandise investigation in Baton Rouge, LA.
- Conducted comprehensive research and analysis of cases to determine the applicable laws and statutes violated to include Title 7, Title 18, and Title 21 of The United States Code.
- Supported law enforcement operations by gathering information and intelligence needed to assist with investigations of criminal, civil, or administrative matters.
- Disseminated enforcement data and provided technical communication support.
- Served as a technical assistant and provides communication support necessary for law enforcement operations.
- Performed a full range of administrative and clerical duties to support mission effectiveness.
- Updated calendars and coordinates with supervisors for conferences and briefings.
Sheriff Deputy (Criminal Patrol)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
06.2018 - 03.2020
- Patrolled assigned geographical areas with civilian population of 432,000 residents. Responded to emergency calls and crimes in progress daily.
- Enforced state and local laws and documented activities thoroughly by report writing daily.
- Served as a special weapons and tactics (SWAT) team member utilized for high-risk emergency situations. Responded to SWAT team activations comprised of high-risk warrants, barricaded gunman, suicidal suspects, homicide suspects, and active shooter situations.
- Assigned temporarily to an executive protection detail working jointly with U.S. Secret Service Counter Assault Team to provide convoy security, perimeter security, and be a quick reaction force (QRF) element for The President of The United States (POTUS) and Vice President of The United States (VPOTUS).
- Planned, coordinated, conducted high-risk arrest warrants, hostage rescue, and emergency assaults to protect society.
- Utilized special electronic surveillance equipment during SWAT operations such as robots with video and audio capabilities, pole cameras, and thermal/night vision equipment. Demonstrating some level of knowledge in the use, instruction, installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and integration of the full range of electronic surveillance devices including but not limited to communication devices and applications, video, audio, tracking, Radio Frequency (RF) technologies and associated unique surveillance systems; Demonstrating knowledge of electronic surveillance equipment and techniques including such technologies as covert audio recording devices, covert body wire devices, telephony surveillance, covert tracking of targets, and covert video; and Conducting electronic surveillance in support of criminal investigations.
- Conducted hundreds of interviews with suspects, witnesses, and informants in case development in both detained and consensual street encounters.
- Analyzed data obtained from national, state, and local law enforcement database inquiries daily.
- Operated as incident commander for the SWAT team on an officer down emergency incident (Code RED), when my partner was shot in the line of duty. I was able to put together an emergency assault team, active SWAT, notify supervisors, EMS, and the FIRE Department on a staging location.
- I received JPSO Deputy of the month award for applying a tourniquet to two separate citizens, one from of a severe gunshot wound to the leg and another in a vehicle accident in the same weekend shift.
- I received JPSO Lifesaving award for using Narcan on a citizen that was over dosing.
- I received JPSO Physical fitness award during academy class 55.
- Conducted surveillance of residential dwellings, obtain photographs, utilized google earth for preparation of operational briefings.
- Conducted threat assessments and intelligence gathering.
- Collected evidence from crime scenes, and prepared affidavits, and arrest warrants.
- Testified in court for criminal cases as necessary and transported prisoners.
Mechanical Assembler
Textron Marine and Land Systems
06.2015 - 09.2016
- Maintained neat and clean work area, clearing debris, organizing parts and keeping spaces open.
- Utilized various hand tools, power tools, and equipment in the assembly process while maintaining a high level of precision and accuracy.
- Tested finished products for compliance with tolerances and overall quality.
- Worked with heavy machinery and various power tools when assembling parts.
- Defense contracting company specializing in land and marine systems.
- Installation and assembly of mechanical components on military vehicles such as the M1117 armored security vehicle (ASV).
- Installation of hydraulic and fuel tubes, axles, weapons systems, armor, and power steering controls.
- Test the automatic fire extinguisher systems (AFES) and automatic braking systems (ABS) via laptop computer.
- Read detailed blueprints and plans for correct installation methods.
- Applied chemical adhesives to interior insulation.
- Operate military vehicles off road, through water, dirt to ensure quality control.
- Fork lift operator utilized for axles and wheels.
Military Police, Team Leader
U.S. Department of Defense - United States Army
07.2012 - 03.2014
- Supervised a team of three soldiers during field operations that resulted in successfully extracting a wounded team mate out of a hazardous area.
- Patrolled Fort Polk (Currently Fort Johnson) military installation, which is 198,000 acres and has a population of 8,800 people.
- Enforced The Uniform Code of Military Justice (UCMJ) laws and responded to emergency calls and crimes in progress and completed comprehensive investigative reports.
- Operate radio and satellite communications, specialized long range acoustic devices (LRAD) equipment, and other systems during law enforcement operations. Provides extensive expertise in the planning and execution of the electronic surveillance phase of major investigative and enforcement operations. Makes covert court ordered entry onto/into the property (residence, business, vehicle etc.) of targets of criminal investigations to apply investigative electronic surveillance techniques and equipment to collect evidence. Participates directly with criminal investigators and other law enforcement officers in active criminal investigations and applies advanced investigative techniques to gather evidence and intelligence that facilitates the prosecution of violations of criminal laws of the United States.
- Install radio equipment in military vehicles such as M1117 ASV, set up radio frequencies (RF) for operations, and monitor channels.
- Conduct electronic surveillance for criminal investigations.
- Searched vehicles coming in and out of military installation for contraband and illegal items.
- Served on a Defense Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear Response Force mission (DCRF) consisting of 5,200 active military personnel that are trained to assist civilian first responders in the event of a domestic catastrophic CBRN disaster.
- DCRF operations capabilities include initial rapid response missions such as casualty search & rescue, patient decontamination, air-ground transportation, medical, logistics, and engineering support to prepare for national emergencies.
- My unit partnered with the Joint Task Force Civil Support (JTF-CS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and local agencies to provide military resources during terrorist attacks, man-made emergencies, and natural disasters within the United States and its territories.
- Worked jointly with U.S. Army Criminal Investigations Division.
- Performed undercover surveillance involving contact with criminal elements or suspects.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Louisiana University
08.2022
Diploma -
Salmen High School
Skills
- Emergency response preparedness
- Effective communication
- Remote sensing techniques
- Time and task management
- Crew resource management
- Weather analysis and interpretation
- Pre-flight checks
- Flight planning
- Flight planning and navigation
- Takeoff and landing techniques
- Safety regulations
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
Tdys
- HQ OFTP SRT Drone operation at ERO Boston AOR, Boston, MA, 03/15/25, 03/24/25
- HQ CAPset at ERO Seattle AOR, FCC Seatac, 05/07/23, 05/20/23
- NOL SRT (SEAR) 1 National Security Event Mardi Gras, New Orleans, LA, 02/08/24, 02/14/24
Awards
- U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Distinguished Leadership Award, 2022
- Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers Expert Firearms Award, 2022
- U.S. Army Certificate of Achievement Expert Firearms Award, 2012
- Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Deputy of the Month, 2019
- Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Life Saving Award, 2018
- Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office Physical Fitness Award, 2017
Professional Development And Certifications
- ICE Firearms Instructor FI-2502, 04/01/25
- ICE Vehicle Based Engagement Tactics, 02/01/25
- ICE Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Pilot, 08/01/24
- ICE Advanced Field Operations Training Program, 05/01/24
- ICE Air Charter Operations Training Program, 12/01/22
- ICE Mindfulness, Performance, Enhancement, Awareness and Knowledge, 01/01/23
- ICE Detention Spanish Program, 02/01/23
- ICE Basic Immigration Enforcement Training Program, 12/01/22
- Drone Assessment and Response Tactics (AWR-407), 10/01/24
- Federal Aviation Administration sUAS Remote Pilot #5013261, 06/01/24
- FEMA Emergency Operations Command Management and Operations (IS-00775)
- FEMA Fundamentals of Emergency Management (IS-00230.d)
- FEMA Emergency Planning (IS-00235.c)
- FEMA Developing and Managing Volunteers (IS-00244.b)
- FEMA Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (ICS-200.C)
- FEMA National Response Framework, An Introduction (IS-800.D)
- FEMA Introduction to the National Incident Management System (ICS-700.B)
- FEMA Introduction to Incident Command System (ICS-100.C)
- FEMA Introduction to Homeland Security Planning (IS-00453)
- FEMA Introduction to Continuity of Operations (IS-01300)
- FEMA Introduction to Hazardous Materials (IS-00005.a)
- FEMA Radiological Emergency Management (IS-00003)
- FEMA Leadership and Influence (IS-00240.b)
- FEMA Active Shooter (IS-00907)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) (CPR and AED) American Heart Association
- U.S. Army Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC)
- Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) Rescue Diver
- Class A Search & Rescue Vessel Training - JPSO
- Naval Postgraduate School Deception Detection Techniques
- Department of State Counter Threat Awareness Training (CTAT)
- State of Louisiana Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) (Police Academy)
- State of Louisiana Peace Officer Standards & Training (POST) (Corrections Academy)
- United States Army Military Police Diploma
- United States Coast Guard Boaters Safety Course
Timeline
Federal Agent
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
10.2021 - Current
Sheriff Deputy (Criminal Patrol)
Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office
06.2018 - 03.2020
Mechanical Assembler
Textron Marine and Land Systems
06.2015 - 09.2016
Military Police, Team Leader
U.S. Department of Defense - United States Army
07.2012 - 03.2014
Diploma -
Salmen High School
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Southeastern Louisiana University
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