Team Leader, Sea Marshal Program
Greater Los Angeles Area
Responsible for leading eight-officer team conducting full spectrum of Maritime Law Enforcement operations in Los Angeles / Long Beach Port Complex, managed daily tasking, deployed limited resources to areas of greatest benefit. Sea Marshal program developed in response to 9/11, required any-weather any-time any-deck operations and the ability for teams to rapidly respond to a wide range of scenarios and take prompt independent action if required. Conducted counter narcotics, migrant interdiction, BUI enforcement, counter terrorism operations, worked jointly with Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Office, CBP, Border Patrol.Operations Officer for Marine Environmental Protection Division. Directed initial response and investigation of spills falling under jurisdiction of the Clean Water Act and/or Comprehensive Environmental Response and Compensation Liability Act (CERCLA). Investigated mystery pollution spills, gathered evidence, built case packages, issued civil penalties to violators and referred criminal violations for prosecution.