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objective

exploring career opportunities to utilize progressive criminal justice degree, law enforcement experience, knowledge of criminal justice, experience in homeland security operations and team leadership abilities in a challenging legal/law enforcement assignment.

 

career profile

ø  b.s., criminal justice.

ø  a.a., paralegal studies.

ø  u.s. customs officer certification.

ø  immigration certification.

ø  over two decades of immigration/naturalization and homeland security experience.

ø  knowledgeable in applicable federal, state and local laws, codes, ordinances and court decisions.

ø  adept in advanced principles/practices of law enforcement and criminal investigation.

ø  highly skilled individual able to make optimum use of resources.

ø  expertise in researching complex legal issues.

ø  strong background in investigation operations.

ø  coordinate with the fbi, dea, atf, ems and regional police departments.

ø  solid performer in stressful situations.

ø  outstanding competence in communications.

 

professional experience

professional immigration services, sacramento, ca                                                                  2003 c present

immigration consultant

       recruited to provide expertise on immigration and naturalization issues.

       deliver client advisement on immigration applications/forms.

 

department of homeland security, sacramento, ca                                                                       1998 c 2002

california supervisory immigration officer

       directed naturalization program for 24 northern california counties.

       managed and mentored staff of 14 officers and four administrators.

       developed naturalization ceremonies.

       analyzed and reviewed complex immigration benefit court decisions.

       initiated federal court motions.

       coordinated with multiple federal agencies to facilitate federal benefit processing.

 

immigration and naturalization service, sacramento, ca                                                                 1988 c 1996

district adjudications officer (1993-1996)

       promoted to oversee applicant interviews concerning statusing.

       determined multiple immigration, benefit, citizenship, visa, refuge and political asylum issues.

       performed in-depth interrogations to review applicant files and potential fraud.

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earlier background

during 1988-1993, served immigration and naturalization service as an information officer and applications clerk.  in these assignments provided information, managed databases and answered public inquiries.

 

 

military service

california national guard, sacramento, ca                                                                                    1984 c 1990

unit clerk for brigade headquarters

 

 

education/certifications

university of phoenix

bachelor of science, criminal justice

 

american river college

associate of arts, paralegal

 

federal law enforcement academy

u.s. customs officer/immigration certifications

 

army administration school

coaching and professional writing certifications