NICHOLAS A. CUZA
278 Ridge Road, Watchung ,NJ
Summary
Experienced law enforcement professional with expertise in border protection, surveillance operations and intelligence gathering. Skilled in contraband detection, interviewing techniques and conducting investigations related to national security. Consistently work in collaboration with international, local, state and numerous federal law enforcement agencies.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Passenger Intelligence Enforcement Response Team
U.S Customs and Border Protection
10.2024 - Current
- Serve as a liaison between federal law enforcement agencies, coordinating intelligence sharing and executing targeted operations for subjects of interest entering or exiting the United States.
- Executing operations, identifying and intercepting individuals connected to narcotics smuggling, human trafficking and other criminal activities.
- Skillful knowledge in testing contraband with drug kits and/or Gemini machine.
- Conduct interviews and collect intelligence for law enforcement and partnered agencies about individuals involved in or connected to criminal activities including drug trafficking, human trafficking, the possession or distribution of explicit content involving minors and other related offenses.
- Create detailed reports and case summaries based on the intelligence collected from interviews and assessments of the subjects involved.
- Conduct and lead surveillance operations in plain clothes for targeted flights and/or any subjects of interests coming in or out of the United States.
U.S Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S Customs and Border Protection
12.2022 - Current
- Enforcing Customs and Immigration laws and regulations for individuals entering the United States.
- Examining the validity of visas and passports as well as inspecting whether documents are fraudulent.
- Conducted immigration investigations and deterring individuals trying to enter the United States illegally.
- Searched and seized illicit narcotics going outbound and coming to the United States.
Senior Range Safety Officer/Firearms Instructor
RTSP - Range, Firearms & Training
09.2019 - 12.2022
- Ensuring the safety and security of all personnel and customers engaging in shooting sports
- Providing detailed instructions and coaching to first time customers using different types of firearms
- Conduct daily leadership and management traits to staff and colleagues
- Continuing maintenance and sanitary duties on critical infrastructure to continue daily operations
Armed Security Officer
HBC Management
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Protecting all federal government property and Naval personal
- Performing identification checks to ensure only authorized personal and vehicles are allowed access to the facility
- Performing inspections to ensure authorized commercial vehicles and cargo are allowed access to the facility
- Providing guard services, perimeter and interior patrol with military law enforcement that monitors the facility to ensure security breaches, criminal or suspicious activities are detected and reported in a timely matter
- Provide assistance to Naval Law Enforcement Officers and other federal law enforcement agencies
Gymnastics Instructor/Daycare Assistant
Diamond Gymnastics Academy/Discovery Daycare
09.2015 - 09.2021
- Tutor children and assist with homework
- Provide gymnastic instruction and coaching for children with disabilities from Pre - K to middle school
- Senior lead instructor for children's summer camp program from late May to late August
- Employee of the Quarter (Oct - Dec, 2017)
Summer Internship
Union County Sheriff Office
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Worked with numerous county employees on court proceedings and documentation
- Completed daily tasks and worked alongside administration, crime scene and training units
- Emphasize teamwork and community strength with other interns, officers and the public
Mechanical Assembler
Microcast Technologies Corporation
06.2015 - 08.2015
- Collected components for assembly and wiring
- Tested products or subassemblies for functionality and quality
- Worked on building golf boards (Electric Carts) and electric motors
Education
Bachelor of Science - National Security Studies
New Jersey City University
Jersey City, NJ01.2021
Associate of Arts - Political Science And Government
Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ06.2018
Skills
- CPR AED/ First Aid Certified
- Communication and Interviewing skills
- Security Oversight
- Stop The Bleed Certified
- Defense and Arrest Tactics
- Organizational Skills
- Investigation techniques
Certification
- American Heart Association: HeartSaver CPR AED, 10/01/21
- FEMA: Emergency Management Institute - Fundamentals of Risk Management
- FEMA: Emergency Management Institute - Active Shooter Prevention: What Can You Do
- FEMA: Emergency Management Institute - Introduction to Incident Command System
- FEMA: Emergency Management Institute - National Response Framework
- FEMA: Emergency Management Institute - An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
- NRA Chief Range Safety Officer
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
Timeline
Passenger Intelligence Enforcement Response Team
U.S Customs and Border Protection
10.2024 - Current
U.S Customs and Border Protection Officer
U.S Customs and Border Protection
12.2022 - Current
Armed Security Officer
HBC Management
06.2022 - 08.2022
Senior Range Safety Officer/Firearms Instructor
RTSP - Range, Firearms & Training
09.2019 - 12.2022
Summer Internship
Union County Sheriff Office
06.2019 - 08.2019
Gymnastics Instructor/Daycare Assistant
Diamond Gymnastics Academy/Discovery Daycare
09.2015 - 09.2021
Mechanical Assembler
Microcast Technologies Corporation
06.2015 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - Political Science And Government
Middlesex County College
Bachelor of Science - National Security Studies
New Jersey City University
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