SHADRACH GBOLONYO
Vallejo,CA
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience at the Department of Homeland Security, excelling in case review procedures, and effective communication. Proven ability to conduct thorough interviews and perform evidence analysis, ensuring compliance with immigration policies. Recognized for attention to detail, technical proficiency, and problem-solving skills, contributing to successful outcomes in high-stakes environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Asylum Officer
Department of Homeland Security (USCIS/RAIO)
San Francisco, California
12.2023 - Current
- Conducting interviews with asylum seekers to elicit information about claims.
- Performing legal analysis in accordance with policy and procedures.
- Researching country conditions to understand the political climate, human rights situation, and cultural practices.
- Performing security and background checks to assess risks.
- Writing decisions and assessments for adjudications.
- Conducting credible and reasonable fear screenings for individuals in removal proceedings.
- Federal authority is mandated to administer lawful immigration to the United States.
- Pay Plan - GS
- Series 0930 (Hearings and Appeals), Grade 11 (Step 1)
- Salary-$92,433/ YR
- Supervisor- Lucia Jaffe, Telephone- (415) 965-9320
Enforcement and Removal Operations (Detail-Support)
Department of Homeland Security (ICE/ERO)
San Francisco, California
10.2025 - 12.2025
- Worked as part of a team to support ICE/ERO in accomplishing immigration enforcement operations.
- Tasks include assist in docket management of processing aliens, refer cases for custody determination, issue charging documents and notices to appear, serve as liaison between CIS and ERO on policies and procedures related to adjudications.
Lead Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security (TSA)
Oakland, California
07.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked as the leader of a team to ensure the most effective transportation security to combat terrorism.
- Tasks included monitoring officers in performance of their duties such as passenger screening, travel document checks, baggage screening (x-ray technology), behavior detection and giving feedback to supervisors.
- Pay Plan- SV (Transportation Security Employees Other Than Executives)
- Series- 1802 (Compliance, Inspection and Support)
- Grade-F
- Salary- $75,388/ YR
- Supervisor- Leila Novicio. Telephone- (707) 803-2070
Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security (TSA)
Oakland, California
06.2020 - 07.2023
- Worked as part of a team to ensure the most effective transportation security to combat terrorism.
- Tasks included passenger screening, travel document checks, baggage screening (x-ray technology), and behavior detection.
- Pay Plan- SV (Transportation Security Employees Other Than Executives)
- Series- 1802 (Compliance, Inspection and Support)
- Grade-E
- Salary- $73,031/ YR
- Supervisor- Leila Novicio. Telephone- (707) 803-2070
Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security (TSA)
Boston, Massachusetts
04.2015 - 06.2020
- Worked as part of a team to ensure the most effective transportation security to combat terrorism.
- Tasks included passenger screening, travel document checks, baggage screening (x-ray technology), and behavior detection.
- Federal authority mandated to protect the Nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
- Pay Plan- SV (Transportation Security Employees Other Than Executives)
- Series-1802 (Compliance, Inspection and Support)
- Grade-E
- Salary- $49,224/ YR
- Supervisor- Raffi Armenian. Telephone- (617) 719- 7919
Education
Master of Science - Labor Studies
University of Massachusetts
Amherst, MA05.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Sociology - Double Major
University of Ghana (Legon)
Accra, Ghana05.2008
Skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Cultural awareness
- Evidence analysis
- Interview techniques
- Policy liaison
- Case referral procedures
- Information verification
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Case drafts and write-ups for adjudication
- Background and security checks
- Case management
- Multitasking
Timeline
Enforcement and Removal Operations (Detail-Support)
Department of Homeland Security (ICE/ERO)
10.2025 - 12.2025
Asylum Officer
Department of Homeland Security (USCIS/RAIO)
12.2023 - Current
Lead Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security (TSA)
07.2023 - 12.2023
Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security (TSA)
06.2020 - 07.2023
Transportation Security Officer
Department of Homeland Security (TSA)
04.2015 - 06.2020
Master of Science - Labor Studies
University of Massachusetts
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science and Sociology - Double Major
University of Ghana (Legon)