Sean C. Sanchez
Brandon,MS
Summary
Federal Officer with over 19 years of experience in the U.S. Coast Guard, specializing in public safety and law enforcement. Proven ability to manage diverse situations with professionalism and effectiveness. Committed to maintaining high standards of integrity and ethics while ensuring the security of coastlines and waterways.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME1), E6
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Key West, United States
07.2022 - Current
- As the Senior Law Enforcement Petty Officer, I am responsible for the overall security and Law Enforcement missions on the ship to include training members on security and Anti-Force Protection (ATFP) measures before entering foreign ports
- Along with this duty, I am also responsible for Law Enforcement, Migration Interdiction/ Human Trafficking and Counter Drug Operations within our area of responsibility
- I worked alongside with Federal Agencies and Local law enforcement agencies
- Serve as a Pursuit Boat Crewmember and Pursuit Mission Commander on all unit platforms where I am responsible for the approach, intercept, and engagement of all non-compliant vessels
- As a graduate of the FLETC Counter Maritime Drug Interdiction Course (MFTIC) course, I conduct counter drug operations in international waters to stop illicit drug trafficking
- This allows us to not only improve our countries relationship but also improve visibility on the interdiction of any illegal contraband
- Served as a Boarding Officer where I am responsible for the detecting, boarding, and inspecting of any vessel we have authority over
- This involves taking lead in any inspection/investigation and determining the overall end outcome
- Served as a Combat Information Center (CIC) Watch Supervisor which I was responsible for detecting, classify, and identify surface and air targets
- Maintaining Operational command guarding all communications nets and chats rooms
- Involved in intelligence and law enforcement support and target of interest identification
- Served as the Senior Law Enforcement Petty Officer (SLEPO) which I was responsible for the training of all personnel at the unit in Law Enforcement
- Assigned as the Lead Law Enforcement Board Member, allowing addition training which ranged from Search and Rescue post SAR boardings, Law Enforcement Procedures/Tactics/Techniques, Counter Drug interdiction and boardings and Migrant and Human Trafficking interdictions
- Served as the Firearms Instructor, I instructed/taught all personnel the proper safety handling of all firearms to include instructed multiple units the proper Procedures/Tactics/Techniques to fire all weapons at the range
- Assigned the Senior boarding officer, Pursuit Mission Commander, and Pursuit Crewmen, I was directly involved in numerous high-speed chases leading to the interdiction of 20 Go-Fast Vessel (GFV) stopping them from transporting narcotics or migrants illegally in the U.S
- Territorial Seas
- Seized over 6790 pounds of illegal narcotics
- Detained and transported over 2000 illegal migrants
- Conducted interviews and interrogations to gather intelligence on illegal narcotics transportation routes and human trafficking routes
- Completed 20 Law Enforcement Case Packages, which required extensive use of my specialized law enforcement experience/skills to conduct searches, examinations, arrests seizures, inspections, and investigations
- Over 1000 underway hours on 2 different boat platforms
- Assigned and served on the training team for the Law Enforcement assessment team (LETT), Anti-terrorism protection officer and trainer (FPTT) training all personnel; Law Enforcement Procedures/Tactics/Techniques, and Anti-Terrorism force protection security measures and employment tactics
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME2 - ME1), E5-E6
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Bellingham, United States
07.2018 - 06.2022
- As a senior part of the command and a department head, I was responsible for 04 multi-million-dollar boat assets, 40 personnel, and the overall upkeep and operation of my department
- Additional responsibilities included Law Enforcement and Search/Rescue Missions within our area of responsibility
- Additional duties were working alongside with conjunction with Border Patrol, Washington Fish and Wildlife, CBP, HSI, and RCMP
- Served as a Pursuit Boat Crewmember on all unit platforms, including the responsibility for the approach, intercept, and engagement of all non-compliant vessels
- As a graduate of the FLETC Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement Operations (ICMLEO) course I was responsible for cross border interagency operations with Canadian Law Enforcement Agencies
- This allows us to not only improve our countries relationship but also improve visibility on the interdiction of any illegal contraband
- Served as a Boarding Officer, responsible for the detecting, boarding, and inspecting of all vessels with U.S
- Authority
- This involves taking lead in any inspection/investigation and determining the overall end outcome
- Served as a Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner (CFVE) duties include responsibly for the safety inspection of a million-dollar fishing industry to ensure all vessels are operating their vessel safety
- Additional duties were to inspect all vessel safety gear and lifesaving systems to ensure all were complaint with Coast Guard guidelines before getting underway for sea
- Served as a Radiation Level 1 and Level II operator for the unit, review and inspect responsible for the detection of all Level 1 and Level II Radiation contaminants and the containment of such contaminants
- Served as an American Safety & Health Institute (ASHI) authorized instructor
- This allows me to train and certify individuals in Advanced First Aid; Basic Life Saving; CPR/AED; Wilderness First Aid; Blood Borne Pathogen; Emergency Oxygen Administration; and Child and Baby-Sitting Safety and Pediatrics
- Additional requirements include the administration of Narcan and the application of a tourniquet
- Served as the Law Enforcement Petty Officer (LEPO), responsible for the training of all personnel at the unit in Law Enforcement
- The training ranged from Search and Rescue post SAR boardings, Law Enforcement Procedures/Tactics/Techniques, and First Aid
- Served as the Weapons Petty Officer (WEPO) Responsible for inventory/storage of all unit's weapons and armory to include the proper storage of all unit's ammunition
- As the Firearms Instructor, I instructed all personnel the proper safety handling of all firearms and instructed multiple units the proper Procedures/Tactics/Techniques to fire all weapons at the range
- Served as the Operations Petty Officer (OPS), involved in the planning and running the unit's operations
- The specific requirement was planning the unit specific and joint Law Enforcement Operations in our geographic location
- Worked with Border Patrol, Washington State Fish and Wildlife, CBP, and HSI
- Served as the Command Security Officer (CSO), responsible for the monitoring, safeguarding, and handling of sensitive classified information; as well as monitoring the personal security program, including initiating background investigations for newly assigned personnel
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME2), E5
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Kings Point, United States
08.2014 - 07.2018
- Assigned as one of the Senior Law Enforcement Petty Officers, responsible for 03 multi-million-dollar boat assets, 30 personnel, and the overall upkeep and operation of my department
- Additional requirements were the responsibility for Law Enforcement/Search and Rescue Missions within our area of responsibility
- I was involved with Local Police departments and Federal Agencies during special events and safeguard Key Infostructures in the New York Harbor
- Served as the Weapons Petty Officer (WEPO), responsible for maintaining the unit's weapons and armory to include the proper storage of all unit's ammunition
- As the Firearms Instructor, I taught all personnel the proper safety handling of all firearms to include instructed multiple units the proper Procedures/Tactics/Techniques to fire all weapons at the range
- Served as the Law Enforcement Petty Officer (LEPO), responsible for the training of all personnel at the unit in Law Enforcement
- The training requirements ranged from Search and Rescue post SAR boardings, Law Enforcement Procedures/Tactics/Techniques, and First Aid
- Serve as a Tactical Boat Crewmember on all assigned unit platforms
- Responsible for the approach, intercept, and engagement of all non-compliant vessels
- Provided security zones for special events like the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and provided security for dignitaries adjacent to the waterways before entering New York City
- Established Over 10 Security Zones and Key Infrastructure patrols to include 2014 thru 2015 UNGA for POTUS, the POPE and National dignitaries
- Served as the Command Security Officer (CSO), responsible to conduct all personnel background checks and security clearance through EPIC
- Worked closely with other Government Intelligence Centers to include NYPD Intelligence Fusion Centers to stop illicit drug trafficking before entering New York harbors and marinas
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME3-ME2), E4-E5
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Alameda, United States
07.2010 - 07.2013
- Assigned to the WMSL Support, I was basic and advanced damage control and shipboard firefighting on three 420-foot vessels assigned to the area command
- Acted as the Force Protection Officer/Trainer related to Anti-terrorism protection and worked with different countries overseas to solidify and improve maritime threat response
- Served as the Firearms Instructor
- Responsible for training all personnel for proper safety of handling all firearms and include instructed multiple units the proper Procedures/Tactics/Techniques to fire all weapons at the range
- Served as the Law Enforcement Petty Officer (LEPO)
- Responsible for the training to all personnel at the unit in Law Enforcement
- This training ranged from Search and Rescue post SAR boardings, Law Enforcement Procedures/Tactics/Techniques, and First Aid
- Served as a training team member for the Law Enforcement assessment team (LETT) and the Anti-terrorism protection officer and trainer (FPTT) training all members, Law Enforcement Procedures/Tactics/Techniques, and Anti-Terrorism force protection security measures and employment tactics
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME3), E4
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Chesapeake, United States
07.2010 - 07.2013
- As a member of the Maritime Security Response Team (MSRT), qualified in basic and advanced in Close Quarters Combat (CQC)
- Trained to enter and clear rooms and positively secure High Interest Vessels (HIV) in the cover of the night
- I performed duties related to Counter/Anti-terrorism force protection and worked with different military branches and government agencies to solidify and improve maritime threat response
- Served as a Direct-Action Team member conducting advanced tactical boardings and tactical breaching
- Collaterals include the procurement, dispersement and supervision of Coast Guard law enforcement material more than $600,000
- Judgmental Use of Force Evaluator for person-on-person use of force and pistol course
- Certified in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC) and Combat Lifesaver (CLS)
- Familiar with High Value Asset Protection (HVA), Close Quarters engagement, advanced combat marksmanship and hostage rescue
Boatswains Mate Third Class (BM3), E4
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Sausalito, United States
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Assigned as a Boatswains Mate Third Class
- Assigned as a Boarding Officers and Tactical Crewman
- My duties involved maintenance on 04 multi-million-dollar boat assets, assist with the rescue and survival maintenance for all crewmembers
- Boarding officer, small boat coxswain, and Tactical crewman, directly involved in numerous escorts of passenger ferries, cruise ships and high interest vessel leaving the ports
- Also, to include safety and security of key infrastructure, harbors, and marinas for the protection of commerce and tourism
- Over 1000 underway hours on 3 different boat platforms
- Over 20 Search and Rescue Cases, saved 8 lives and property valued at more than 250,000 dollars
Seaman, E3
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
Miami Beach, United States
11.2005 - 08.2007
- Assigned to the USCGC Chandeluer our main mission was Law Enforcement and Migrant Interdiction to protect the coastal borders off Miami and Key West, FL
- Conducted LE boarding's on recreational traffic to check for safety or criminal violations
- Additional duties were the responsibly for conducting boarding's on high interest vessels before they entered port
- Over 200 Law Enforcement Boarding's and Migrant Interdictions (high interest vessels, rec, and fishing)
- During these boarding, I was required to use my background in specialized law enforcement experience to conduct search incidents to arrest, initial safety sweeps of the vessel, frisks, searches of private quarters and personal belongings, extended initial safety sweeps, detainment of illegal aliens, and the termination of voyage due to criminal or safety violations
- Qualified in-port deck watch officer 110' Patrol boat responsible for in-port duties and activities, direct representative of the Commanding Officer
- Qualified as a U.S
- Navy Helicopter Rescue Swimmer and Cutter Surface Swimmer
Education
High School Graduate -
Canyon Springs High School
Skills
- Microsoft Office tools proficiency
- Excel and Word capabilities
- Outlook and Windows 10 familiarity
- Apple/MAC software knowledge
- Certified firearms instructor credentials
- Firearms coaching qualifications
- Commercial fishing vessel inspection expertise
- Training for ports/waterways security measures
- Anti-terrorism force protection techniques
- Leadership in force protection training initiatives
- CBRN trainer certification program completion
- gun qualification certifications:
- effective use of MK18, M4, M16 rifles
- efficient operation of M240B and M870 shotguns
- gun handling: Glock 19 & SIG P229
- effective use of 9MM & 45 caliber pistols
- diverse response boat operation experience (RBM, MLB, RB-S)
- Cutter boat operational skills (CB-OTH)
- RHIB models MKIII, MKIV, MKV expertise
- general knowledge of non-lethal weapon systems
Languages
Spoken, written, and reading
Security Clearance Information
SECRET, True, OPM, 08/18
Job Related Specialized Training
- First Responder CPR and First Aid, 06/18 - Present
- Automated External Defibrillator (AED) training, 06/18 - Present
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care Level 1, 08/13
- Incident Command System (ICS) 100-800, 10/07 - 06/15
- Advanced Marksmanship Training, at Academi (Formally Blackwater), 07/15
- Chemical, Biological, Radiation, Nuclear (CBRN) Train the Trainer Standard/Defense, 03/23
- Maritime Counter Drug-Trafficking Course, 03/23
- Boarding Officer Certified Ashore, 09/20
- Northwest LMR Boarding Officer Course, 02/20
- Commercial Fishing Vessel Examiner, 11/19
- Command Security Officer Course, 03/19
- Law Enforcement Instructor (LEI), 08/18
- Integrated Cross-Border Maritime Law Enforcement (ICMLEO) course, 04/18 - 06/22
- Leadership and Management School, 01/16
- Level 2 Operator Radiation Detection, 12/14 - Present
- Firearms Instructor Course (FAI), 11/14
- Basic Tactical Operations Course, 11/11
- Basic Boarding Officer, 05/09
- Boarding Team Member, 10/08
- U.S. Navy Helicopter Rescue Swimmer, 12/05
Accomplishments
- Enlisted sailor of the year.
- Enlisted sailor of the quarter.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME1), E6
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
07.2022 - Current
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME2 - ME1), E5-E6
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
07.2018 - 06.2022
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME2), E5
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
08.2014 - 07.2018
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME3-ME2), E4-E5
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
07.2010 - 07.2013
Maritime Enforcement Specialist (ME3), E4
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
07.2010 - 07.2013
Boatswains Mate Third Class (BM3), E4
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
07.2008 - 07.2010
Seaman, E3
United States Coast Guard (USCG)
11.2005 - 08.2007
High School Graduate -
Canyon Springs High School