Tony McCoy
Brawley,CA
Summary
Customs and border protection professional with extensive experience in security and regulatory compliance. Known for reliability and adaptability in dynamic environments, ensuring effective teamwork and goal achievement. Proven skills in surveillance and risk assessment, consistently upholding high standards of integrity and efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER GS-1895-12/2
Department of Homeland Security
04.2020 - Current
- Developed strong relationships with local businesses, fostering cooperation in reporting suspicious activities near the border.
- Increased team effectiveness through ongoing training and sharing best practices among fellow officers.
- Conducted thorough background checks on international travelers, utilizing various databases for risk assessment purposes.
- Prevented the entry of illegal goods by identifying and intercepting contraband items during inspections.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism in high-pressure situations, effectively managing confrontations with non-compliant individuals.
- Evaluated traveler behavior to identify potential risks or indicators of criminal activity during inspections.
Security Shift Supervisor
Red Earth Casino
12.2018 - 04.2020
- Empowered to make discretionary decisions regarding gaming operations by the Bureau of Gambling Control (Bureau), California Gambling Control Commission (Commission) and California Tribal Gaming Agencies (TGA)
- Recognize suspicious customer activity, such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and related financial crimes in accordance with federal Bank Secrecy Act ('BSA')
- Enforce Title 29 of the United States Code to ensure a minimum level of safety in working conditions
- Enforce Title 18 of the United States Code to interdict and detain individuals attempting to use counterfeit securities
- Ensured a high level of customer satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Managed access control systems, ensuring only authorized personnel were granted entry into sensitive areas.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to ensure seamless integration of security measures and timely response to incidents.
Education
No Degree - Public Policy Analysis
University of California, Riverside
Riverside, CAAssociate of Arts - Political Science
Imperial Valley College
Imperial, CA12-2019
Skills
- Passenger Security Screening
- Experience with Immigration Legislation
- Counter-Terrorism Strategies
- Safe Firearms Management
- First aid training
- Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness
- Drug Interdiction Strategies
- Strategic Intelligence Evaluation
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- California Driver's License
- Z-Portal Operator
- Viken Handheld Operator
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION OFFICER GS-1895-12/2
Department of Homeland Security
04.2020 - Current
Security Shift Supervisor
Red Earth Casino
12.2018 - 04.2020
No Degree - Public Policy Analysis
University of California, Riverside
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Imperial Valley College
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