As Director, under the DAIGI (Deputy Assistant Inspector General) of Investigations, I was responsible for the operational and functional development, implementation and supervision of DHS OIG investigative activities in the Office of Investigations. I managed all OIG criminal, civil and administrative investigative activities in their assigned areas through subordinate office and division managers and supervisors. I oversaw and executed a full range of managerial and supervisory activities… Show more As Director, under the DAIGI (Deputy Assistant Inspector General) of Investigations, I was responsible for the operational and functional development, implementation and supervision of DHS OIG investigative activities in the Office of Investigations. I managed all OIG criminal, civil and administrative investigative activities in their assigned areas through subordinate office and division managers and supervisors. I oversaw and executed a full range of managerial and supervisory activities over subordinate supervisors and immediate staff personnel. I lead, directed, supervised and oversaw the overall direction, performance, and timely execution of investigative activities. I determined resource needs in conjunction with the DAIGI and was accountable for all allocation of such resources. I made necessary program decisions, assigned work and priorities, evaluated work performance, initiated disciplinary action and awards, observed group grievances and serious complaints, resolved work problems presented by subordinates, and ensured employees received training, counseled employees, and interviewed candidates for positions or promotions. I ensured that subordinate supervisors were effectively managing their programs and were providing proper supervision of their assigned personnel. I promoted the principles of equal employment opportunity in staffing, performance evaluation, employee development and recognition of employees.I reviewed and evaluated investigative work performed by subordinate Special Agents in Charge of DHS OIG Field Offices. I developed work plans for the most effective utilization of investigative resources. I ensured that investigations were pursued, documented, and finalized in accordance with laws and regulations, and OIG policies and standards. I participated in the development and ensured implementation of long range and annual plans that reflected management and congressional concerns as well as OIG vulnerability assessments and other factors. Show less

As the Special Agent In Charge of the Miami Field Office, I oversaw the operations of and provided leadership to the Miami Field Office (MFO) Area of Responsibility (AOR) which consists of the MFO, the Orlando ASAC Office (ORL), and the San Juan ASAC Office (SNJ). As a result, I oversaw three offices with significantly varied investigative inventories. As the SAC, I continuously assessed and made decisions concerning complex, technically challenging, and sensitive situations. I… Show more As the Special Agent In Charge of the Miami Field Office, I oversaw the operations of and provided leadership to the Miami Field Office (MFO) Area of Responsibility (AOR) which consists of the MFO, the Orlando ASAC Office (ORL), and the San Juan ASAC Office (SNJ). As a result, I oversaw three offices with significantly varied investigative inventories. As the SAC, I continuously assessed and made decisions concerning complex, technically challenging, and sensitive situations. I responded in a timely manner, even when addressing controversial topics or answering difficult questions. I communicated with senior leadership and counsel regarding operational activities and complex investigations.I represented the agency and its interests in interactions with external parties. I ensured that interactions with and information provided to outside parties reflected positively on the agency. I enhanced trust and credibility in the agency and its mission through effective professional interaction with others outside the organization. I communicated professionally and tactfully with external parties in difficult, tense, or emergency situations. I managed complex investigations and monitored the work of the MFO AOR. I monitored the interactions of the employees of the MFO and held them accountable to ensure the agency was represented in a positive and professional manner. I calmly and effectively managed crisis situations, made timely decisions that facilitated security, safety, and desirable outcomes. I worked hard to build a high performing, diverse workforce and promoted a work environment that valued and promoted diversity of both persons and points of view. I developed and maintained strong working relationships with others. I promoted collaboration with component agencies, component internal affairs groups, federal, state, and local law enforcement partners, to include U.S. Attorney’s Offices and States Attorney’s offices. . Show less

I was responsible for supervising the MFO, the OSO, and the SNJ. I was the first line supervisor for the agents and support staff at the MFO and the OSO, and I provided support and supervisory duties for the Resident Agent In Charge of the SNJ. I reviewed and evaluated allegations and recommended the appropriate investigative activity. I reviewed complaint forms or entries into the tracking system to ensure that they were properly completed, clear, and accurate. I planned, scheduled, and… Show more I was responsible for supervising the MFO, the OSO, and the SNJ. I was the first line supervisor for the agents and support staff at the MFO and the OSO, and I provided support and supervisory duties for the Resident Agent In Charge of the SNJ. I reviewed and evaluated allegations and recommended the appropriate investigative activity. I reviewed complaint forms or entries into the tracking system to ensure that they were properly completed, clear, and accurate. I planned, scheduled, and supervised Criminal Investigators in the conduct of complex, multi-faceted criminal and administrative investigations of DHS employees and contractors, and others involved in illegal activity with these individuals. I also provided guidance, expertise, technical advice, and assistance to the Investigators regarding case matters.I ensured coordination with the United States Attorney's Office; and developed and maintained productive relationships with other Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies. I directed and monitored the investigative activities of subordinates and/or sub-offices; set priorities and prepared schedules for completion of work; assigned work to staff with consideration of the difficulty and requirements of the assignments, and capabilities of the employees.I periodically assigned comprehensive investigations encompassing allegations of criminal misconduct, serious administrative infractions or integrity violations and provide management, direction, and supervision to team members.I reviewed and corrected all investigative reports and exhibits submitted by criminal investigators. I was responsible for initiating personnel actions, interviewing applicants, making recommendations for appointment, promotion, or reassignment. I prepared status, statistical and special reports as required by Headquarters or other upper-level management officials. I was also the lead Defensive Tactics and Use of Force Instructor for the Miami Field Office AOR. Show less

As a Special Agent with the DHS OIG, I conducted complex criminal and administrative investigations of violations including the U.S. Code, state and local criminal statutes, civil law, agency policies related to misconduct, and oversight authority issues involving other DHS agencies. I investigated a wide variety of criminal violations, to include multiple types of fraud such as disaster relief related fraud, bribery, smuggling, impersonation, and theft of government funds. With this position… Show more As a Special Agent with the DHS OIG, I conducted complex criminal and administrative investigations of violations including the U.S. Code, state and local criminal statutes, civil law, agency policies related to misconduct, and oversight authority issues involving other DHS agencies. I investigated a wide variety of criminal violations, to include multiple types of fraud such as disaster relief related fraud, bribery, smuggling, impersonation, and theft of government funds. With this position, I was granted Top Secret Clearance, and worked a wide range and variety of cases involving extreme sensitivity, scope and complexity.I frequently worked with other agencies within and outside of the DHS, and coordinated operations and investigations with those agencies and their managers. I completed complex and sensitive reports that were submitted to DHS OIG Headquarters and forwarded to other agency Headquarters in the daily performance of my duties.I oversaw and reviewed internal affairs activities for agencies within the DHS, conducted searches and seizures, gathered information and evidence during investigations, and arrested and detained targets of investigations. I also provided grand jury and trial testimony, conducted surveillance and undercover operations, and managed confidential informants.I completed detailed operational plans where I formulated a plan and directed a team of other criminal investigators to assist with criminal and or administrative investigations. I also conducted pre and post operational briefings and maintained liaison with other law enforcement agencies at all levels. I lead operations that required the coordinated efforts of multiple law enforcement agencies during operations that resulted in the successful prosecutions of criminal targets. Show less

During my tenure as a Senior Border Patrol Agent, I performed a wide range of duties including but not limited to the detection of illegal aliens, prevention of illegal entries, arrest of, and processing of deportable aliens found in the U.S. My duties also included the arrest and prosecution of criminal aliens, investigations of alien smuggling organizations, the identification and apprehension of illegal aliens within the local, state, and federal correctional facilities, seizure of vessels… Show more During my tenure as a Senior Border Patrol Agent, I performed a wide range of duties including but not limited to the detection of illegal aliens, prevention of illegal entries, arrest of, and processing of deportable aliens found in the U.S. My duties also included the arrest and prosecution of criminal aliens, investigations of alien smuggling organizations, the identification and apprehension of illegal aliens within the local, state, and federal correctional facilities, seizure of vessels and property under the authority of the U.S. Asset Forfeiture Program, seizure of narcotics, weapons, and fraudulent documents, anti-smuggling operations, and travel to different locations in the U.S. to participate in joint investigations.I presented criminal cases to the U.S. Attorney's Office, testified before the Grand Jury, and in state and federal courts. I also provided guidance and on the job training for new agents, and was tasked with creating sample case files for new agents to use during orientation. I worked with the Drug Enforcement Administration, the U.S. Coast Guard, the U.S. Customs Service, and local police departments. I also worked as an acting supervisor during my supervisor's absence, represented the U.S. Border Patrol as a recruiter at conventions, conducted interviews of applicants, and represented the U.S. Border Patrol at police memorial services. Show less

My duties as an Immigration Agent consisted of working in the Alien Criminal Apprehension Program (ACAP) Unit of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in Miami, FL. Primary focus was the location, apprehension, and removal of criminal aliens from the U.S. I conducted frequent interviews of criminal aliens incarcerated in local, state, and federal correctional facilities, aliens serving probation sentences, and responded to referrals from law enforcement agencies and the… Show more My duties as an Immigration Agent consisted of working in the Alien Criminal Apprehension Program (ACAP) Unit of the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) in Miami, FL. Primary focus was the location, apprehension, and removal of criminal aliens from the U.S. I conducted frequent interviews of criminal aliens incarcerated in local, state, and federal correctional facilities, aliens serving probation sentences, and responded to referrals from law enforcement agencies and the public.Criminal and administrative paperwork, including warrants of arrest and seizures of evidence were completed daily. I used data systems including the NCIC, Immigration databases, jail databases, and the state Department of Corrections database. Work was also performed with the other Immigration Units during undercover operations, raids, arrests, and processing of evidence. I regularly testified before the Grand Jury, in U.S. District Court, and during Immigration proceedings. Show less

My primary duty was to patrol the United States border and surrounding areas to prevent and detect the presence of illegal aliens while enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act and other laws as regulated by policy. My responsibilities consisted of:-writing and serving Orders to Show Cause and Warrants of Arrest,-conducting Inspection of vehicles for illegal aliens and contraband,-interviewing and arresting persons regarding violations of federal laws/regulations, and… Show more My primary duty was to patrol the United States border and surrounding areas to prevent and detect the presence of illegal aliens while enforcing the Immigration and Nationality Act and other laws as regulated by policy. My responsibilities consisted of:-writing and serving Orders to Show Cause and Warrants of Arrest,-conducting Inspection of vehicles for illegal aliens and contraband,-interviewing and arresting persons regarding violations of federal laws/regulations, and processing them for administrative and criminal prosecutions,-Supervising and evaluating Border Patrol trainees in a field training program and instructing them in field operations,-Seizing property under the authority of the U.S. government Asset Forfeiture Program,-Gathering intelligence through surveillance, complaints, and informants,-Administering oaths and obtaining sworn statements in the English and Spanish language,-Operating surveillance equipment including infrared scopes. Show less