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I am responsible for the management and direction of all ERO activities and law enforcement operations located within the Field Office's geographic boundaries. This includes the direct oversight of the Field Office and any sub-offices, resident offices or personnel in remote duty locations.\nAs Deputy I supervise enforcement and non-enforcement employees involved in performing such diverse activities as detention, case management, foreign removals, alien transportation, food services, facility maintenance, the Institutional Removal Program, and health clinics. Management oversight includes all ICE activities relating to aliens detained in numerous institutions and jails. \nThe mission of the ERO Program involves the custody and housing of persons in detention under exclusion, expulsion, or removal proceedings, the exercise of other appropriate controls during such proceedings for a person not detained; and for their removal from the United States or release under appropriate conditions with the conclusion of proceedings. I am responsible for the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the detention and removal activity and operations throughout the Field Office area of responsibility. \nI plan, organize, and coordinate briefings and information exchange opportunities, and serve as an interface between the agency and components of the U.S. Intelligence Community. I am responsible for maintaining liaison with other government agencies on intelligence projects relating to national security or criminal cases. I participate in inter- or intra-agency task forces or special project groups that evaluate and/or implement established program policy objectives. ", "location": "El Paso, Texas Area", "title": "Deputy Field Office Director", "startedOn": {"month": 9, "year": 2017}, "companyUrn": "urn:li:fs_salesCompany:533534"}, "degree": 3, "fullName": "Floyd Sam Farmer", "positions": [{"posId": 1097404055, "new": false, "current": true, "companyName": "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)", "description": "I serve as the Deputy Field Office Director (DFOD) for a Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) Field Office for Immigration and Customs Enforcement {ICE), El Paso, Texas. I am responsible for the management and direction of all ERO activities and law enforcement operations located within the Field Office's geographic boundaries. 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", "location": "El Paso, Texas Area", "title": "Deputy Field Office Director", "startedOn": {"month": 9, "year": 2017}, "companyUrn": "urn:li:fs_salesCompany:533534"}, {"posId": 828528657, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 9, "year": 2017}, "companyName": "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)", "description": "As Unit Chief, I am responsible for supervising a staff of six Detention and Deportation Officers (DDO), and One Mission Program Analyst (MPA). Our unit is responsible for Removals and International Operations for Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO). Our unit works directly with foreign governments, U.S. international partners and the Department of State to build strong diplomatic relations with our foreign counterparts. I supervise Detention and Deportation Officers (DDOs) who provide country-specific expertise and is able to provide guidance and assistance to officers attempting to obtain travel documents for foreign nationals who are ordered removed. My unit collaborates with embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions around the world, as well as with interagency and international networks, to promote the issuance of travel documents, and utilizes those established relationships to coordinate foreign government approval when scheduling long range ICE Air Operations charter flights, as well as the commercial removal of those aliens ordered removed from the United States.\n\nAs Unit Chief, I work with my staff to facilitate the negotiation, drafting, clearing, and archiving of all international repatriation related agreements, and works closely with the foreign embassies and Ministries to ensure the adherence to procedures described in the agreements. Additionally, I meet with Ambassadors and other high ranking officials in both foreign and the U.S Government to negotiate removals of individuals ordered removed from the U.S. \n", "location": "Washington D.C. Metro Area", "title": "Unit Chief, Removal & International Operations, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)", "startedOn": {"month": 4, "year": 2016}, "companyUrn": "urn:li:fs_salesCompany:533534"}, {"posId": 837501295, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 4, "year": 2016}, "companyName": "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)", "description": "As a Detention and Deportation Officer, Removal and International Operations, I was an expert on program and administrative policies and requirements for nationwide enforcement and removal programs. I worked to coordinate and establish goals, objectives, and long-range plans as well as specific functions and programs related to the removal of individuals ordered deported or removed from the United States.\n\nI worked closely with members in the removal division to determine and make recommendations concerning the strategic objectives of removal enforcement programs. I assisted in conducting reviews of ongoing removal operations, ensuring compliance with current policies and procedures, determining and making substantive recommendations for improvements related to removal operations.\n\nI served as liaison to other agencies, at conferences, and on boards or other committees, presenting the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS), Immigration and Custom Enforcement (ICE), Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) viewpoint and negotiates tentative solutions to removal enforcement problems. On a daily basis, I work closely with various Embassies to negotiate the expeditious issuance of travel documents to ensure the timely removal of individuals ordered deported or removed from the United States.\n\nI prepared instructions via broadcast messages to field offices to ensure that new polices and procedures are followed related to obtaining travel documents for individuals ordered deported or removed from the United States. I ensured that staff officers and removal management are kept informed of changes in policies and procedures, and provide timely advice on conditions or situations which would have a bearing on removal operations in jurisdictional areas.\n\nOn numerous occasions I was called upon to be the Acting Unit Chief within the Removal Division. One time I was appointed to the position of Acting Unit Chief, Middle East / East Africa for 90 days.\n", "title": "Detention & Deportation Officer", "startedOn": {"month": 7, "year": 2015}, "companyUrn": "urn:li:fs_salesCompany:533534"}, {"posId": 837506252, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 7, "year": 2015}, "companyName": "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)", "description": "I was the Assistant Attach\u00c3\u00a9 \u00e2\u0080\u0093 Removals with an Area of Responsibility (AOR) of Jamaica, Antigua & Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Bonaire, the Cayman Islands, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Falkland Islands, Grenada, Martinique, Sandwich Islands, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, and Trinidad & Tobago. Also, I was the back up for the Dominican Republic and Haiti. \n\nI coordinated activities with ICE field offices nationwide to include the Office of Investigations, Deportation & Removals, Transportation and Security Agency (TSA) Air Marshal program, the Office of the Principal Legal Advisor and the Federal Protective Service. I was responsible to coordinate law enforcement activities with other DHS and US Government field agencies.\n\nI collaborated with others and identified impediments and/or improvements to mission critical and/or information sharing among Federal, non-government agencies, private sector, and foreign law enforcement partners. I worked with foreign law enforcement partners to develop initiatives and incentives for increasing the efficiency of the deportation process while coordinating with high ranking foreign and U.S. officials and Diplomats in relation to deportees received, and the manner in which they were received by the foreign governments. \n\nOn numerous occasions I was called upon to be the Acting DHS Country Attach\u00c3\u00a9 for the region. \n\nI coordinated with high ranking foreign and U.S. officials and Diplomats in relation to deportees, the number of deportees received, and the manner in which they are received by the foreign governments. I implemented new procedures for field offices to coordinate with my staff and I to obtain identity documents allowing field offices to remove more individuals ordered deported or removed from the United States more rapidly. \n\nOn a daily basis I worked with the Embassy visa section related to visa applicants attempting to obtain visas by fraud or misrepresentation. \n\n\n", "title": "Assistant Attache - Removals", "startedOn": {"month": 1, "year": 2012}, "companyUrn": "urn:li:fs_salesCompany:533534"}, {"posId": 837505387, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 1, "year": 2012}, "companyName": "U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)", "description": "Detailed to the position of Assistant Attach\u00c3\u00a9 - Removals in Kingston, Jamaica \nJuly 2009 - December 2009.\nDetailed to the position of Assistant Attach\u00c3\u00a9 - Removals in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic \nMay 2011 - December 20011.\n\nI was assigned to the Fugitive Operations Unit. On a daily basis, I identified, located, apprehended, processed and removed fugitive aliens from the United States. Our primary focus is on fugitive aliens who have been convicted of crimes. As a member of the Houston Fugitive Operations Unit I worked independently and as a team member to identify fugitives, conduct investigations to enable the unit to locate and apprehend those persons. \n\nOn numerous occasions I was called on to act as Supervisory Detention and Deportation Officer(SDDO) for the Fugitive Operations Unit, the officers I was responsible for supervising Deportation Officers responsible for conducting complex investigations; conducting surveillance work; preparing investigative reports; and assisting in complex, difficult, or sensitive arrests. \n\nI was appointed to the position of Acting SDDO for the Houston Fugitive Alpha Team. I served in this position for approximately 120 days. I was detailed to the position of Assistant Attach\u00c3\u00a9 \u00e2\u0080\u0093 Removals, Kingston, Jamaica pending entering on duty into that position, July 2009 \u00e2\u0080\u0093 November 2009. On my return from Jamaica, I was assigned to the position of Acting SDDO, Huntsville, Texas supervising the Institutional Hearing Program, State Jail releases, and Detained docket functions. For eight months, I was detailed as the Acting Assistant Attach\u00c3\u00a9-Removals Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic and Haiti. For which, I received the Director\u00e2\u0080\u0099s award for International Achievement for Superior collaboration and skillful diplomacy that strengthens America\u00e2\u0080\u0099s national security June 11, 2012. \n\n", "title": "Deportation Officer", "startedOn": {"month": 2, "year": 2006}, "companyUrn": "urn:li:fs_salesCompany:533534"}, {"posId": 837501715, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 2, "year": 2006}, "companyName": "U.S. Customs and Border Protection", "description": "As the Assistant Director-Assistant Chief Supervisory Border Patrol Agent, Firearms, I supervised and managed a staff that supported the Customs and Border Protection (CBP) law enforcement mission by advising on, and developing a Service-wide advanced firearms program including the use of deadly force issues. My staff and I were responsible for designing, developing, and coordinating courses, workshops, and seminars for the application of firearms and force and tactics in the specialized areas of deadly force. \n\nI was responsible for making long range plans related to upcoming advanced firearms training needs throughout CBP. I worked closely with the Director to lead the development of inclusive curriculum related to Use of force and Firearms training, and to manage the Advanced Training Centers multi-million-dollar budget related to firearms training.\n\nI was responsible for managing the program officers that instructed and trained in either or both areas traditionally categorized as Use of Force and Firearms. I was responsible for planning new, and revising existing courses for use throughout the Advanced Training Center's programs based on knowledge of subject matter and anticipated needs as a result of new developments in the subject matter area. I Conducted research and fact gathering in a variety of subject matter areas to assure new courses and instructional material were current, accurate, and consistent with the new developments in the field. I Conducted classes in a wide variety of subject matter areas pertinent to the mission of the CBP Harpers Ferry Advanced Training Center and evaluated students\u00e2\u0080\u0099 academic progress through established methods and techniques. \n\nI served in an advisory and supervisory role to senior instructor-training officers, newly hired instructors and detailed instructors. I was required to continually maintain certifications in specific areas of instruction. \n\n\n", "location": "Harpers Ferry, WV", "title": "Assistant Chief Border Patrol Agent", "startedOn": {"month": 9, "year": 2005}, "companyUrn": "urn:li:fs_salesCompany:2997"}, {"posId": 837506729, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 9, "year": 2005}, "companyName": "U.S. Customs and Border Protection", "description": "I held the position of Chief Policy/Planning, Firearms and Tactical Training Divisions (FTTD), Office of Training Development (OTD), Customs and Border Protection (CBP). I supervised and managed a staff that supported the CBP law enforcement mission by advising on, and developing a Service-wide program covering the use of firearms and deadly force, defensive law enforcement tactics and subject control in the investigation of alleged criminal violations and other law enforcement efforts. \n\nOne of my primary duties consisted of providing expert advice on law enforcement programs and practices. In addition, I supervised a staff that developed CBP wide policies and programs that foster the safe and proper use of firearms and deadly force, defensive law enforcement tactics and other law enforcement efforts.\n\nI assisted in managing and directing the operation of a comprehensive law enforcement firearms and tactics program including basic and in-service firearms and tactics training. I worked with the Director, FTTD to lead the development of an inclusive curriculum in such areas of concern as use of deadly force, defensive law enforcement tactics, subject control and detention of suspects. \n\nI participated in overseeing and leading the preparation of CBP wide program initiatives and training to ensure CBP officers/agents were on the cutting edge of the safe/proper use of firearms and other law enforcement tactics.\n\nI was required to assemble groups and task forces to analyze, develop and evaluate CBP wide Use of Force and Firearms Policies and initiatives. I lead these groups to obtain the desired outcome and results by analyzing and evaluating data and information from various elements of the CBP law enforcement programs.\n\n", "title": "Chief Policy/Planning, Firearms and Tactical Training Division", "startedOn": {"month": 7, "year": 2004}, "companyUrn": "urn:li:fs_salesCompany:2997"}, {"posId": 837509190, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 7, "year": 2004}, "companyName": "U.S. Customs and Border Protection", "description": "I was assigned to the position of Branch Chief, Office of Field Programs, Field Operations, Customs and Border Protection (CBP). My responsibilities included the supervision of subordinate staff members ranging from the grade level of GS-9 to GS-14. I was responsible for the supervision of teams that handled all congressional correspondence received within the Office of Field Operations, CBP, and all complaints received at port locations throughout the United States. This accounts for almost 70% of the complaints received related to CBP. Also, I was responsible for overseeing the CBP firearms program and operations.\n\nI was responsible for the implementation of the new CBP uniform for 25,000 Officers. The uniform roll-out was completed in early July, 2004. I planned, and implemented all stages of the uniform transition, and managed the $40-million account that was awarded to VF Solutions. \n\nI assisted the Assistant Commissioner in the analysis of policy, plans, and procedures in carrying out and directing the inspection enforcement operations of the Service. I was responsible for the evaluation of the overall inspections program and procedures and formulate recommendations for program improvement and implementation of changes as it related to the enforcement mission of the inspections program. I supplied advice and assistance on law enforcement operational problems exiting in field offices.\n\nI developed and directed programs to combat concentrated or widespread patterns of illegal activity at the POEs, providing effective leadership at Field Office and local levels to allow for the development of special techniques, methods and task forces for locating and identifying patterns in alien and drug smuggling terrorism and document fraud. \n\nI actively analyzed proposed legislation to help in determining probable effect on inspections law enforcement functions and programs. I provided recommendations on whether the Service should support or oppose such legislation.\n", "title": "Branch Chief, Office of Field Operations", "startedOn": {"month": 4, "year": 2003}, "companyUrn": "urn:li:fs_salesCompany:2997"}, {"posId": 837501949, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 4, "year": 2003}, "companyName": "U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service", "description": "I participated in the overall program planning and direction of prosecution and investigative functions of Senior Immigration Inspectors, with direct responsibility for overseeing and coordinating specific areas of activity as assigned.\n\nI assisted the Associate Chief Inspector in the analysis of policy, plans, and procedures in carrying out and directing the inspection enforcement operations of the Service. I was responsible for the evaluation of the overall inspections program and procedures and formulate recommendations for program improvement and implementation of changes as it relates to the enforcement mission of the inspections program.\n\nI developed and direct programs to combat concentrated or widespread patterns of illegal activity at the POEs, providing effective leadership at regional and district levels in the development of special techniques, methods and task forces for locating and identifying patterns in alien and drug smuggling terrorism and document fraud. I plan and coordinate inter-district and inter-regional activities where simultaneous effort is required to effectively break up the pattern of illegal entry into the United States.\n\nI provided guidance and direction to the field offices concerning the application of laws, regulation, and policies relating to inspection law enforcement work. I reviewed operations analyses, intelligence reports and field inspection reports and formulate proposed instructions and procedures to resolve regional problems.\n\nI actively analyzed proposed legislation to help in determining probable effect on inspections law enforcement functions and programs. I provided recommendations on whether the Service should support or oppose such legislation.\n\nI made special studies of newly enacted legislation pertaining to inspections enforcement programs and in the absence of established precedents; I recommend policy decisions that would interpret the intent of Congress. ", "title": "Senior Assistant Chief Inspector", "startedOn": {"month": 3, "year": 1999}}, {"posId": 837505772, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 3, "year": 1999}, "companyName": "Immigration and Naturalization Service, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center", "description": "I was detailed to the IOA (Immigration Officer Academy, Glynco, Ga.) to instruct Spanish.and Firearms training 03-26-96 / 08-28-96\n\nI was detailed to the Olympic Summer Games in Atlanta, Ga. to augment the Security after the bombing. During this detail I was one of the supervisors in charge of the trainees that were sent from the Academy. \n\nI served as the principal instructor, course developer and program manager at the Immigration Officer Academy. I demonstrated that I mastered and demonstrated authoritative knowledge in broad subject matter in the areas of education and training for Immigration Officers, supervisors and Staff. These areas include but are not limited to:\nImmigration law, amendments and procedures which cover exclusion and deportation proceedings, naturalization proceedings, alien processing, employer education and sanction, vehicle seizure, asset forfeiture, criminal law, general and statutory arrest authority, immoral/narcotics investigation, fraud and smuggling investigations, violent gang investigations, the adjudication of application and petitions, public information, and inherent Service policies.\n\nGeneral law enforcement procedures which covers undercover operations, terrorism, tactical emergency response, case preparation and note taking, case management, sources of information, interview, interrogation and arrest techniques, firearms proficiency, CPR and trauma management, self-defense, and escalation of force models.\n\nI developed and conducted basic, advanced, refresher, post-academy and highly specialized programs for supervisory, managerial and officer corps personnel to keep them current on priorities, policies, legal decisions and immigration program initiatives. This required a comprehensive knowledge of the Immigration and Nationality laws, Titles 8, 18, 19, 21,22, and 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations and United States Case annotated, the Federal Personnel Manual, and all related court decisions related to immigration law.", "location": "Glynco, GA", "title": "Supervisory Immigration Officer", "startedOn": {"month": 8, "year": 1997}}, {"posId": 837509417, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 8, "year": 1997}, "companyName": "U.S,. Immigration and Naturalization Service", "description": "Detailed to the IOA (Immigration Officer Academy, Glynco, Ga.) to instruct Spanish and Firearms \n03-26-96 / 08-28-96\n\nI served as the principal instructor, course developer and program manager at the Immigration Officer Academy. I demonstrated that I mastered and demonstrated authoritative knowledge in broad subject matter in the areas of education and training for Immigration Officers, supervisors and Staff. These areas include but are not limited to:\n\nImmigration and Nationality law including amendments from the Refugee Act of 1980 up to and including the 96 Act.\n\nImmigration procedures which cover exclusion and deportation proceedings, naturalization proceedings, alien processing, employer education and sanction, vehicle seizure, asset forfeiture, criminal law/immoral/narcotics investigation, arrest authority, fraud and smuggling investigations, violent gang investigations, the adjudication of application and petitions, public information, and inherent Service policies and outstanding instructions.\n\nGeneral law enforcement procedures which covers undercover operations, terrorism, tactical emergency response, case preparation and note taking, interviewing and interrogation, arrest techniques, firearms proficiency, CPR and trauma management, self-defense, escalation of force models.and report writing.\n\nEffective classroom presentation required that I was experienced, highly competent and knowledgeable in all aspects of assigned subject matter.\n\nI developed and conducted basic, advanced, refresher, post-academy and highly specialized programs for supervisory, managerial and officer corps personnel on current priorities, policies, legal decisions and immigration program initiatives. I was required to have a comprehensive knowledge of the Immigration and Nationality laws, Titles 8, 18, 19, 21,22, and 42 of the Code of Federal Regulations and United States Case annotated, the Federal Personnel Manual, and all related court decisions related to immigration law.\n", "title": "Senior Immigration Inspector", "startedOn": {"month": 10, "year": 1993}}, {"posId": 837509482, "new": false, "current": false, "endedOn": {"month": 10, "year": 1993}, "companyName": "U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service, Border Patrol", "description": "As a Border Patrol Agent, I conducted investigations to identify, apprehend, and prosecute individuals who had violated the Immigration and Nationality Act or the Criminal provisions of the United States Code.\n \nI conducted investigations of considerable difficulty, complexity, and variety, such as: violations of Section 274 A of the Immigration and Nationality Act; fraudulent statements in applications for benefits (i.e., legalization and Special Agricultural Workers); fraudulent document and vendors; and development of leads to arrest and remove criminal aliens. Investigations include the use of surveillance, record searches, interrogation, and informants. Liaison with local law enforcement agencies, U.S. Attorneys, Magistrates, and Federal, State and local agencies and foreign officials was a regular and necessary occurrence.\n\nResponsibilities included identifying and apprehending smugglers of aliens ranging from \"small time\" smugglers to highly organized rings that provide comprehensive packages of illicit products and services. These packages include counterfeit and fraudulent documents, transportation to the interior of the U.S., jobs, housing, subsistence, and coaching in how to avoid apprehension by service personnel.\n\nI conducted investigations of document fraud counterfeit and photo-altered documents, and fraudulent applications for legalization benefits or Special Agricultural Worker Status. \n\nI developed information and conducted research until sufficient evidence was gathered to obtain successful prosecution. I resolved factual conflicts as well as conflicting testimony of witnesses and principals.\n\nI was assigned to various Task Forces working with officers of other law enforcement agencies who were part of the Task Force. I obtained and executed search warrants, arrested violators, prepared in-depth investigative reports, filed criminal complaints, and served as case agent during litigation.", "title": "Border Patrol Agent", "startedOn": {"month": 9, "year": 1988}}], "pictureInfo": {}, "relatedColleagueCompanyId": 533534, "savedLead": false, "firstName": "Floyd Sam", "numOfSharedConnections": 0, "memberBadges": {"premium": true, "openLink": true, "jobSeeker": false}, "flagshipProfileUrl": "https://www.linkedin.com/in/floyd-sam-farmer-086625124", "location": "El Paso, Texas"}
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