Stephen MizsaK
SAN DIEGO,CA
Summary
Reliable Maritime Enforcement Specialist with a background in ensuring maritime safety, security, and stewardship. Strengths include adept knowledge of marine law enforcement and navigational regulations, skills in vessel inspections, and expertise in coordinating responses to emergency situations at sea. Proven ability to impact team effectiveness through clear communication, decision-making capabilities, and leadership qualities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
United States Coast Gaurd
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - Current
- Counter-Narcotics Operations: Conduct drug interdictions to stop transnational criminal organizations from smuggling narcotics across maritime routes.
- Maritime Law Enforcement: Enforce U.S. international maritime laws that involve boarding and inspecting vessels suspected of illicit activities.
- Security and Force Protection: Ensure the safety of the U.S. Navy and allied forces are supporting anti-piracy and counterterrorism operations.
- Joint Operations: Work closely with the U.S. Navy, DEA, CBP, and foreign military partners to strengthen global maritime security.
- Conducted alien expulsion flights and security operations alongside CBP and local law enforcement across California, Texas, and Washington. Successfully facilitated the transport of over 560 migrants from countries including Mexico, Honduras, Iran, Vietnam, Spain, Togo, Ghana, Angola, Guatemala, El Salvador, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, India, and Venezuela.
- I have undergone rigorous, specialized training as a Maritime Enforcement Specialist, including close-quarters combat (CQC), tactical marksmanship, and vessel-boarding techniques. These skills enable me to execute high-risk maritime law enforcement, counter-narcotics, and security operations with precision and effectiveness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High West
Trenton, NJ06-2020
Skills
- Anti-terrorism measures
- Interagency coordination
- Tactical communications
- Monitoring frequencies
- Physical fitness maintenance
- Enforcing laws
- Search and rescue operations
- Boarding procedures
- Incident command system
- Firearms proficiency
- Administering first aid
- Adaptability to changing conditions
- Enforcing security zones
- Team leadership
- Drug interdiction techniques
- Maritime domain awareness
- Intelligence gathering
- Maritime law enforcement
- Drug enforcement
- Weapons safety
- Search and seizure procedures
- CPR/First aid certified
- Firearms training specialist
- Time management
- Communication systems operation
- Close quarters combat
- Advanced marksmanship
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care
- Incident management
Affiliations
I am an avid outdoorsman who enjoys fishing, hunting, and hiking, always seeking new adventures in nature. At the same time, I dedicate much of my off-duty hours to working out and playing sports, maintaining a high level of physical fitness and endurance. My passion for the outdoors and athletics not only keeps me active but also enhances my skills in the field, improving my situational awareness, resilience, and overall performance in demanding environments.
Accomplishments
- CG Meritorious Unit Com w/0
- CG Good Conduct Medal
- CG Achievement Medal w/0
- CG Meritorious Team Comm w/0
- CG Rifle Marksman Ribbon
- CG Meritorious Team Comm w/0
- CG Pistol Sharpshooter Ribbon
- DHS Outstanding Unit Award
- National Defense Service Medal
- I successfully led 90 high-interest vessel boardings, ensuring the protection of the Lower Mississippi River port complexes and securing $700 million in annual maritime commerce. During these operations, my team acted as valuable intelligence sensors, resulting in 18 field intelligence reports that provided critical port security information to the Intelligence Community (IC) and demonstrated the Coast Guard’s return on investment in maritime security. I also conducted shoreside law enforcement patrols for six major security events, including Mardi Gras and Navy Fleet Week, ensuring the safety of hundreds of thousands of participants. As a subject matter expert in vessel targeting, I developed standardized training and instructions to enhance the identification of high-interest vessels and potential threats, improving the screening process for over 5,500 vessels annually.
Certification
- Maritime Law Enforcement Academy at Federal Law Enforcement Training Center Charleston.
- Pacific High Seas Boarding Inspection
- Helicopter Egress Training w/ 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment
- Tactical Operations Course
- Maritime Counter-Trafficking Course
- Radiation Detection LVL2 Operator
- Boarding Officer Certified Ashore
- Boarding Officer
- Deployable Tactical Operator
- Security Team Watchstander
- Boarding Team Member
- Firearms Marksmanship Coach
- Boat Crew Member on multiple vessel platforms
- IS 700- NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGMENT SYSTEM
- IS 200 SINGLE RESOURCES AND INITIAL ACTION INCIDENTS
- IS 100 INTRODUCTION OF INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Maritime Enforcement Specialist
United States Coast Gaurd
10.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High West
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