Here is a customs and border services officer sample resume. This applicant came to us a while back with dreams of being a customs and border services officer. It was his second time applying and while he had good credentials, his resume needed some work.
Customs and Border Services Officer Jobs USA
With this particular CBP or BSO applicant, we wanted to highlight the core competencies required of border guards:
· Analytical Thinking
· Decisiveness
· Inspection Techniques
· Information Seeking Skills
· Dealing with Difficult Situations
· Self-Confidence
· Client Service Orientation
· Ability to Enforce Legislation, Policies and Procedures
· Officer Powers
· Control & Defensive Tactics
This customs and border services officer resume example, illustrates to the hiring manager the results he achieved as a security guard and park warden that are directly related to the duties of a customs and border officer.
We believe this is a strong example of how to target your resume for a customs and border services officer position. As such we are pleased to share with you this resume example.
Until next post, we wish you much and success with your career.
Customs and Border Services Officer Sample Resume – CBP and BSO Resume Example Page 1
JOHN SMITH
885 Willow Drive New York NY N8T 6G9
Phone: 212-963-8874 Email: hotmail@hotmail.com
Senior Park Warden and Security professional with over 12 year’s experience, CPR, Industrial First Aid and clean driving record. Areas of expertise include use of firearms, self-defense and hand to hand combat, crisis counseling, and customer service. Proven ability to enforce laws, rules, regulations and resolve conflict. Decisive, detailed oriented, observant, a pragmatic problem solver with solid communication skills. French and Spanish spoken.
Work History
ABC Provincial Park, Willow, New York Summer, 2003- Present
Senior Park Warden, Jan 2006 – Present
- In charge of other park warden and security officer, ensured park rules are enforced.
- Handled escalations from junior wardens, upset park visitors and park emergencies.
- Organized security schedule and patrols to cover park grounds.
- 47 Seizures of contraband and illegal items.
- Trained new park warden and security officer on their respective duties.
- Decreased warden absenteeism by 7% and reduced accident injury rate by 5% under my leadership.
Park Warden, Mar 2003 – Jan 2006
- Achieved employee award of the year 2005, 2006.
- Ensured park safety with vehicle checks, main gate and park regulations enforcement, tactful and efficient response to complaints and calls for assistance from the public.
- Received the most commendations with the state parks board from park visitors 2 years in row.
- Documented “issues” and violations: issued warnings, state offence notices, and evictions firmly but fairly: properly seized, documented, tagged and stored 104 pieces of evidence used in contravention of offences or for court.
- Worked with the maintenance crew to keep the park pristine: cleaned campsites and garbage in the Day Use area, took care of pop vending machines, and maintained and kept-up park vehicles.
- Worked conjointly with visiting police to patrol or settle disputes.
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DEF Security Company, River City, New York June, 1998 – Feb 2003
Security Guard
- Intercepted 7 vandalism attempts, 14 theft attempts and 4 break and enter attempts.
- Ensured personal, building, and equipment security with patrols.
- Examined doors, windows, and gates to ensure security; uses client keys to open and close buildings; monitors closed buildings for unauthorized persons and/or suspicious activities.
- Informed and warned violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.
- Escorted other personnel services as necessary.
Reported potential security breaches and implemented policy changes to improve safety and security. - Remained alert for the presence of unauthorized persons and/or security code violators; approaches suspicious persons and/or notifies police as appropriate; may confront and detain violators, as required, until police arrive.
- Ensured periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or call box lights to ensure proper functioning; reports malfunctions as required.
- Prepared routine, standardized reports and notifications to off site security director.
Education and Training
New York College, French Intro. 2-3/Inter. 1-3, NY , NY, Sept 2005 – May 2006
New York College, Spanish Intermediate. 1, NY, NY, Jan 2005 – Apr 2005
Park Centre, Provincial Park Warden Course, Dorset, NY, April, May 2003
Graduated with 95% average (annual re- certification)
Security Career College, Police Foundations, NY, NY Oct. 1999 – Sept. 2000
Received Police Foundations Diploma with Honours with an 89% average
Community Involvement
New York State Crisis Center and Suicide Hotlines, Jan 2000 to Present
Senior Volunteer Crisis Counselor
Victim Services, Nov 1995 to May !999
Victim Crisis Assistance and Referral Service Training
Cancer Society of New Jersey, June 2004 to July 2005
Canvasser for Cancer Society
