Scott Smith

As a Deportation Officer at the Portland, Oregon sub-office, I was responsible for a Criminal Apprehension Program (CAP) which involves identifying and locating criminal noncitizens who have violated the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). I conducted legal research and investigations on difficult and sensitive deportation/removal cases that were complex. I regularly gather documentation and records of evidence, including conflicting evidence to establish facts about complicated cases and legal sufficiency to initiate removal proceedings. I accomplished this by reviewing criminal and non-criminal files/cases for legal sufficiency and prepare them accurately for appearance before the Executive Office for Immigration Review (EOIR). I review Notice to Appear (NTA) and ensure that the appropriate section of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) is noted. I obtain conviction documents and any pertinent documents to be utilize as evidence in court. I oversee that all persons are afforded due process under the law. I work along with other Federal Law Enforcement officials to identify, locate and/or apprehend aliens; prepare, present and defend deportation or exclusion proceedings; and ensure the physical removal of aliens from the United States. This is accomplished by placing them through removal proceedings to physically removing them to their country. .

I have a vast experience in utilizing numerous database systems: EAGLE, EARM, ETD, NFTS, CIS, and TECS NCIC. I have reviewed, processed and corrected administrative cases needed to properly execute action in accordance with Service Policy.

On numerous occasions, I recommended Prosecutorial Discretion to my chain of command for review and approval. I also, recommended approval or denial redetermination of custody.

Other duties, I perform consist of taking fingerprints and photographs; conducting routine interviews, criminal background checks, and responding to general immigration inquiries from Non-Governmental Agencies (NGO), media outlets, and relatives.

I had been assigned the duties of an Acting Supervisor Detention and Deportation Officer on numerous occasions. I conducted first line supervisory and managerial duties over other Deportation Officers. I provided advice and counsel to employees on union, work, and administrative matters upon request.

I served as the Acting President for Local 40, National ICE Council, American Federation of Government Employees. In that capacity I provided expertise on labor and employment laws to help employees protect their rights. I mediated between the agency and employees involved in disciplinary proposals and collaborated with Union attorneys in regards to those matters. I also was involved in drafting agreements between employees and management.

ICE Detention and Removal Operations (DRO)Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training Program (ICE-D) Academy (ICE-D 819).

Field Operations Training Program (DFOTP).

The primary duties included a variety of enforcement functions related to the investigation, identification, apprehension, prosecution, detention and deportation of noncitizens. Related duties which included processing detainees and inputting the information in IDENT and search information in ENFORCE. Other duties which included interviewing noncitizens, taking pictures and fingerprinting. I was also responsible for upholding detention standards according to ICE policy. To include being vigilant in detainee personal belongings by assuring that their property is not to be damaged, lost or missing. Used NCIC and TECS to conduct checks for noncitizens that are being placed in removal proceedings, removed, or released. Reviewed files thoroughly for any type of judgments and convictions that the detainee may have in order to have more knowledge of the case. Proper knowledge of standard procedures which includes all forms in regards to any type of documentation that may be needed for any discrepancies that may arise. I was also responsible for several domestic and foreign escorts.