JESUS MENA
Somerton
Summary
Detail-oriented Customs and Border Protection Officer with extensive experience in cargo inspection, document verification, and security threat assessment. Proven ability to maintain regulatory compliance and effectively respond to emergency situations.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
San Luis
09.2016 - Current
- Inspected cargo and vehicles for compliance with customs regulations.
- Monitored and enforced immigration laws at border checkpoints.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to ensure public safety during operations.
- Processed traveler documentation and identified potential security threats.
- Utilized scanning equipment to detect prohibited items in shipments.
- Conducted interviews with travelers to assess risk factors effectively.
- Responded quickly and efficiently when emergency situations arose at border crossings.
- Identified fraudulent documents used in attempts to gain illegal entry into the country.
- Inspected commercial shipments for compliance with import and export regulations.
- Performed inspections of arriving and departing passengers, cargo and baggage to detect prohibited or restricted items.
- Assisted with investigations related to violations of immigration laws and smuggling activities.
- Verified accuracy of manifests on incoming vessels prior to boarding.
- Enforced immigration laws by interviewing travelers to determine their eligibility for entry into the country.
- Inspected cargo, baggage and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
- Identified and seized non-compliant articles and undeclared merchandise.
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Calexico
11.2004 - 08.2016
- Processed traveler documentation and identified potential security threats.
- Conducted interviews with travelers to assess risk factors effectively.
- Enforced immigration laws by interviewing travelers to determine their eligibility for entry into the country.
- Identified fraudulent documents used in attempts to gain illegal entry into the country.
- Performed inspections of arriving and departing passengers, cargo and baggage to detect prohibited or restricted items.
- Inspected cargo and vehicles for compliance with customs regulations.
- Inspected commercial shipments for compliance with import and export regulations.
- Conducted thorough searches of vehicles, vessels, aircraft, and containers to detect and prevent contraband smuggling.
- Interpreted and explained laws and regulations to travelers and shippers to promote understanding and compliance.
Education
TCA CHS Inbond Compliance And Processing Course
Charleston, SC06-2025
TCA CHS Land Cargo Examination Course
Charleston, SC09-2023
TCA CHS Foreign Trade Zone Course
Charleston, SC08-2022
TCA CHS Bonded Warehouse Course
Charleston, SC06-2022
FLETC
Brunswick, GA03-2005
Southwestern College
Chula Vista, CA01-1987
Montgomery High School
San Diego, CA01-1985
Skills
- Customs inspection
- cargo inspection
- baggage examination
- document examination
- document verification
- regulatory compliance
- Customs documentation
- security threat assessment
- scanning technology usage
- immigration law enforcement
- border security
- passenger screening
- vehicle inspection
- law enforcement
- law enforcement support
- drug enforcement
- policy enforcement
- Global entry program
- interview techniques
- analytical skills
- problem-solving
- attention to detail
- written communication
- report writing
- team building
- adaptability
- first aid training
- firearms handling
- law enforcement support
- attention to detail
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
09.2016 - Current
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
11.2004 - 08.2016
TCA CHS Inbond Compliance And Processing Course
TCA CHS Land Cargo Examination Course
TCA CHS Foreign Trade Zone Course
TCA CHS Bonded Warehouse Course
FLETC
Southwestern College
Montgomery High School