Osvaldo Martinez
Caguas,Puerto Rico
Summary
Military Veteran and resourceful Customs and Border Protection Officer with extensive experience in law enforcement,Immigration and Customs laws, security, and repair and maintenance fields. Aspiring to combine broad educational background in public administration, forensic science and criminal justice with extensive field experience in law enforcement to pursue career opportunities in the agency environment specializing in law enforcement,Immigration and Customs, forensic, and investigation. Extensive knowledge of security and Anti-terrorism operations both domestically and overseas. Adept at delivering services in mission-critical environments across worldwide deployments. Skilled in security management, team leadership, security operations, and training delivery. Strong understanding of law enforcement policies, Customs and Border Protection Immigration and Customs laws policies, security planning, threat and risk assessment, and emergency management/operations. Dedicated to fostering ingenuity while operating efficiently in fast-paced, high responsibility environments through self-motivation and strict organization.Skilled Immigration Officer with comprehensive experience in immigration rules and regulations, border control procedures, and visa processing. Strengths include effective communication, problem-solving abilities, and strong ethical judgment. Previous roles involved improving operational efficiency, maintaining compliance with immigration laws, and enhancing customer service standards for immigrant applicants.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Officer
U.S Customs and Border Protection
San Juan
06.2020 - Current
- Interpreted applicable statutes, executive orders, regulations, policies and procedures related to immigration law.
- Reviewed petitions to determine if applicants met necessary qualifications for a variety of visas or citizenship statuses.
- Processed visa applications in accordance with federal laws, regulations, and guidelines.
- Inspected traveler documents at ports of entry such as airports or land borders ensuring that travelers meet all requirements for entering or leaving the country.
- Assessed individual eligibility for entrance into country based on paperwork, system information and direct interviews.
- Reviewed immigration documentation for validity and asked targeted questions of each individual.
- Participated in training sessions designed to update knowledge base on current trends in international migration.
- Coordinated detention and deportation for individuals violating country immigration laws.
- Conducted interviews with applicants to assess their eligibility for entry into the United States.
- Identified and seized non-complying articles or undeclared merchandise and reported to applicable authorities for handling.
- Calculated duty fees and applicable taxes and notified individuals of liabilities.
- Calculated and assessed duties and taxes due on goods exceeding applicable exemptions.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks are completed on schedule.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Proficient user of CBP's tools and programs designed for completion of inspections,seizures and adverse actions.
- Succesfully completed LDC Team Lead Course -TLC25012.
- Succesfully completed Detecting Deception and Eliciting Responses(DDER) training.
- Qualified Gemini operator
- Served as acting supervisor at Luis Munoz Marin International Airport from June 2023 to October 2023.
Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
City, State
06.2016 - Current
- Served as a lead member of a 270-foot cutter Auxiliary Department and in-charge of a team of 4 firemen
- Rendered strong expertise in keeping the maintenance up to date of the cutter vital systems
- Managed all aspects of repairs and maintenance of machinery to maintain the mission readiness
- Conducted effective training programs to train newly report personnel to achieve full qualifications
- Successfully supported in cutter and aviation fueling evolutions
- Renewed 04 saltwater valves totaling $31,000 in value
- Took vital actions to secure the source of flooding and prevent catastrophic damage to the cutter during a debilitating shaft seal failure on one of the cutters fire pumps
- Delivered support to senior technicians in rebuilding the cutters damage control readiness despite the extreme difficulty of effecting the repair
- Played a key role as a Qualified Spanish Translator during counternarcotics boarding to facilitate drug interdiction, search, rescue, and fisheries operations in foreign Spanish speaking countries
- Actively contributed to the safety of the boarding team, gained positive control of multiple vessels, apprehended over 17 suspects drug smugglers and seized over 4,392 KG of cocaine
- Completed all certification requirements to serve as an aviation and cutter Fuel Oil Water King, responsible for maintaining the stability of the cutter and the fuel at 60% or more at all times
- Accomplished 5 aviation hot refuels and played a critical role in the safe and efficient on a load of more than 100,000 gallons of diesel fuel and JP-5 aviation fuel
- Finished 6 high tempo deployments to the North Atlantic and Eastern Pacific Ocean in support of national security
- Functioned as a Qualified Boarding Team Member, accountable for performing a wide range of law enforcement duties including, drug interdiction, illegal fisheries, detainee watch, and law enforcement equipment maintenance
- Completed statements and reports after cases and testified in court on international drug cases
- Acted as a Qualified Boat Crew Member, accountable for carrying out various diverse tasks, including boat operations, such as line handling, basic navigation, men overboard recoveries, and small boat law enforcement operations
- As a Qualified member of Anti-terrorism protection force, responsible for performing security activities, and enforcing laws and regulations during the port visits to foreign countries
- As Qualified First Aid, responded to any personnel casualties such as burns, fractures, any medical situation, stabilization, and transportation of victims from boat to helicopters
- Quickly responded to casualties such as fire, flooding, effect repairs to pipe ruptures, holes and prevention and contention of oil spills
- As a Qualified Security Watch Stander, performed rounds throughout the ship to watch and maintain machinery operations
- Supported in the installation and operation of a new prototype reverse osmosis system, developed preventative maintenance cards and codified operating procedures for the entire Medium Endurance Cutter Fleet in preparation for a 67 day Joint Interagency Task Force South Deployment
- Effectively contributed to the success of a $2.3M fleet-wide R/O recapitalization efforts
- Achieved Cutters Non-Rate of the patrol Award in recognition for outstanding performance during a patrol
- Received a Coast Guard Meritorious Team Commandant Ribbon (2x) based on displaying cohesion and noticeable to upper echelon commanders
- Obtained Coast Guard Special Ops Award for significant numbers of personnel participating in a major Coast Guard operation of a special nature, not involving war
- Acquired Coast Guard Pistol and Rifle Marksman Award for the attainment of the minimum qualifying score prescribed shooting exercises
- Achieved Coast Guard Commandant Letter of Commendation (2x) for an unusual and outstanding act of services
- Awarded with a Coast Guard Sea Service Ribbon for satisfactory completion of 12 months cumulative sea duty
Education
Masters’ in Public Administration - Forensic Science
Turabo College
Gurabo, Puerto Rico01.2014
Bachelor’s in Social Science - Criminal Justice
Metropolitan University
San Juan, Puerto Rico01.2011
Skills
- Law Enforcement Operations
- Law Enforcement Equipment Maintenance
- Social Science/Criminal Justice
- Anti-terrorism Protection
- Knowledge of Investigation Techniques
- Regulatory & Policy Compliance
- Patrolling & Surveillance
- Immigration and Customs laws and regulations
- Global Entry Program
- Staff Training & Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Cutter Operational Readiness
- Fundamental Knowledge Forensic Science
- Problem Analysis/Resolution
- Seizures processing and handling
- Document inspection
- Interview techniques
- Regulatory compliance
- Maritime security
- Multitasking capacity
- Decision-making
- Immigration law interpretation
- Case management
- Bilingual communication
Key Experience Highlights
- Law Enforcement Operations
- Law Enforcement Equipment Maintenance
- Social Science/Criminal Justice
- Anti-terrorism Protection
- Knowledge of Investigation Techniques
- Regulatory & Policy Compliance
- Patrolling & Surveillance
- Staff Training & Leadership
- Interpersonal Communication
- Immigration and Customs Laws
- Cutter Operational Readiness
- Fundamental Knowledge Forensic Science
- Problem Analysis/Resolution
Personal Information
Citizenship: US Citizen
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Federal Officer
U.S Customs and Border Protection
06.2020 - Current
Maritime Law Enforcement Specialist
UNITED STATES COAST GUARD
06.2016 - Current
Masters’ in Public Administration - Forensic Science
Turabo College
Bachelor’s in Social Science - Criminal Justice
Metropolitan University