STEVE HOENIG
Rochester Hills,MI
Summary
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in immigration enforcement and removal. Talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Member
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
11.2022 - Current
- Conducted extensive inquiries, detailed research and analysis and liaised with law enforcement organizations and intelligence agencies to investigate allegations of potential fraud, address national security concerns and combat public safety threats within the immigration system.
- Worked daily with members of the public.
- Complete familiarity with immigration forms, policies, and laws.
- Proficient with State Department, DHS databases and open source databases.
- Recognized by the Director of the FBI for my work in removing known or suspected terrorists.
- Regularly provided written and oral briefs to high level immigration officials in Washington D.C.
- Vetted national security concerns with an immigration nexus.
- Conducted administrative investigations and unannounced field site visits to obtain photographic documentary evidence and conducted interviews in residences and offices.
- I provided oral and written reports that have successfully been used as evidence in immigration proceedings.
- Work has been used by ICE ERO and HSI in criminal and administrative proceedings.
- Worked long hours and nights when situation required.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Investigative Analyst
US Department of State
01.2015 - 10.2019
- Primarily focused on investigating unlawful 'H' and 'L' visa class fraud.
- Additional investigative case work included all other classes of visa fraud, passport fraud, human trafficking, benefit fraud, identity theft, child exploitation and other transnational crimes.
- Identified, collected and preserved evidence of criminal activity.
- Participated in carrying out over 20 search warrants..
- Lead or participated in interviews of victims, witnesses, and suspects of criminal activity across the USA and outside when necessary.
- Reviewed data to identify patterns and form written, actionable intelligence reports and reports of investigation.
- Entered lookouts and watch lists and sought suspension or disbarment to disrupt criminal activity when prosecution was not possible
- Identified potential victims of human trafficking and sought the support and protection of NGO's when appropriate
- Entered and updated information in the Investigative Management System (IMS), the case management system of the Diplomatic Security Service
- Worked with the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement as a task force member
- Provided reports and evidence used by the United States Attorney's Office (USAO) to successfully prosecute the first H visa fraud case in the State of Michigan's history and continued to work with the USAO and federal law enforcement partners to prosecute additional cases.
- Recognized with an award from the USAO for my work.
Mission Support Specialist/Special Assistant
ICE ERO
01.2012 - 01.2015
- Liaison with congressional offices and foreign consulates
- Reported directly to the Field Office Director and Deputy Field Office Director for Michigan and Ohio.
- Worked with immigration officers in the United States and foreign countries, conducted research and located documents needed to aid those officers in the performance of their duties, including locating and obtaining police reports, court records, identification and travel documents, financial information, marriage and death certificates, etc
- IT Security: TECS System Control Officer (SCO) and Password Issuance and Control System (PICS) Security Officer for approximately 76 personnel
- Local Area Control officer for the DOJ Joint Automated Booking System (JABS) and administrator for ENFORCE.
Fugitive Operations Group Administrative Support
ICE ERO
01.2008 - 01.2012
- Conducted research and analysis using databases and other resources to confirm if a subject alien had departed the USA or remained within the borders
- Closed cases if a confirmation of death or departure could be confirmed
- Identified the current location of a subjects that remained in the U.Sand forwarded that information to senior officers of the Fugitive Operations Teams for apprehension.
- Researched and closed out over 400 hundred outstanding immigration fugitive cases.
- Presented reports orally and in writing
- Testified in immigration court.
- Worked regularly with counterparts on the Northern Border in the Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA), exchanging immigration information to the benefit of both agencies.
- Worked with Michigan State Police and the Detroit High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) program.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Naval Special Warfare Communications Chief Petty Officer
US Navy
01.1986 - 01.2012
- Deployed worldwide as a Communications Chief for Naval Special Warfare and as a department head supervising 35 personnel.
- Briefed Task Group Commanders from foreign nations, the US Military, and Special Operations Forces both orally and in writing.
- Trained in basic Modern Standard Arabic.
- Member Explosive Offload Team.
- Journeyman Electronics Technician.
- Division Training Coordinator.
- Safety Officer.
- Surface Warfare Specialist Instructor.
- Displayed calm resolve and problem solving skills during chaotic combat evolutions
- Drafted and defended a budget of over $3,000,000 annually.
Deputy Sheriff
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
01.2001 - 01.2008
- Enforced state laws and jurisdiction ordinances.
- Conducted victim, witness and suspect interviews.
- Took detailed notes and wrote thorough reports used during prosecution.
- Conducted arrests, searches and seizure.
- Enforced local and state laws in my jurisdiction.
- Testified in criminal court
- Took DNA samples and fingerprints.
- Basic working knowledge of Spanish, applied daily.
- Completed San Diego Sheriff's Academy (770 hours) plus additional hours of in-service training each year.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Union Institute And University
Cincinnati, OH06-2013
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA06-1993
Languages
Arabic
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force Member
United States Citizenship and Immigration Services
11.2022 - Current
Investigative Analyst
US Department of State
01.2015 - 10.2019
Mission Support Specialist/Special Assistant
ICE ERO
01.2012 - 01.2015
Fugitive Operations Group Administrative Support
ICE ERO
01.2008 - 01.2012
Deputy Sheriff
San Diego County Sheriff's Department
01.2001 - 01.2008
Naval Special Warfare Communications Chief Petty Officer
US Navy
01.1986 - 01.2012
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration
Union Institute And University
Associate of Arts - Social Sciences
San Diego Mesa College
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