As a CBP Officer I perform work that involves detecting and preventing terrorists and instruments of terror weapons from entering the United States, and enforcing and administering laws relating to the right of persons to enter, reside in, or depart from the United States, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands and the importation or exportation of merchandise. Customs and Border Protection Officers. I interview people applying for admission into the United States and examine their documents to determine citizenship and admissibility.I obtain information about the description, characteristics, value, and country of origin of imported merchandise or agricultural products, by questioning and eliciting information.If need be I search persons, baggage, cargo, and carriers for contraband. I exercise sound judgment as necessary to apprehend, detain, or arrest persons at the point of entry who are violating Federal Immigration, Customs, Agriculture, or other laws.I am a certified trainer and firearms instructor. I have taught classes on various topics including anti-terrorism, use of force, inspectional technique's, report writing, use of force, intel collection and dissemination, Indecent Command and Hazmat, as well as other topics.I have been assigned on three foreign details, Montreal, Vancouver, and Calgary. I was also assigned to an independent port working alone for 2 years.I have done undercover/plan clothes details and worked with other agencies. While assigned to Soo, MI I did an 11 month TDY in AZ. The TDY was Alliance to Combat Transnational Terrorism (ACTT) I was assigned to the Special Rapid Response Team (SRRT) a team that deployed to any port in AZ on demand to conduct special enforcement actions, we also did personal protection/security details for dignitaries. I was the team armor responsible for team firearms, M4's, riot shotguns & ammo.

As a USCG Machinery Technician (MK) I was assigned to two search and rescue stations, a high endurance cutter, an icebreaker, Port Security Unit 309, Marine Safety Office Cleveland, Marine Response Unit Sector Sault Ste Marie and an independent assignment with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) in Ottawa ONT.On board ship I was responsible for the operation, maintenance and repair of a the cutter's propulsion, auxiliary equipment and outside equipment, internal combustion engines (gasoline, diesel, gas turbines), environmental support systems (heating, ventilation, air conditioning), hydraulics, generator sets, and areas of hazardous material recovery and control. At the small boat stations I was responsible for the engineering maintenance and operation of any small boats assigned to their command. I also was the engineering supply officer, maintaining the supplies and budget of the engineering department.At the Marine Safety Office and Marine Response Unit, I was trained in oil pollution response and clean up.As a member of Port Security Unit 309 I was assigned to the engineering department. Responsible for the maintenance and operation of the special response Raider boats. As a collateral duty I was a member of the boat crew, this required me to be qualified with several weapons. I was also required to operate various pieces of heavy equip and trucks. I have been assigned in supervisory positions as a shop supervisor at shore installations. I have been an Engineer Petty Officer and was responsible for the overall management of the unit engineering department including its personnel. Maintaining the .budget, ordering supplies and tools for the engineering departmentI was also assigned an independent assignment as the USCG representative to the RCMP IBET training team. I was the ONLY IBET Training Officer the USCG had for several years. IBET is an intelligence sharing team that deals with international and border law between the US and Canada.

The Holiday Bowl was a 24 lane bowling center with a bar. As the Head Mechanic I was responsible for the maintenance and up keep of the entire facility, including the pin setters and automatic scorers. It was my reasonability to ensure the bowling equipment was in good operation and to order any parts or supplies needed to maintain the equipment.As the Assistant Manager I would oversee the staff and bar facility. I also acted as a bouncer as the bar had bands six nights a week.