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Joseph L. Careri

Brunswick

Summary

Dynamic firearms instructor with extensive experience at U.S. Customs and Border Protection, specializing in firearms training and tactical medicine. Achieved a 98% success rate in coordinating training sessions, showcasing exceptional leadership and lesson planning abilities. Committed to advancing law enforcement safety and effectiveness through innovative training methodologies.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Firearms Instructor

Customs and Border Protection
Brunswick
04.2025 - Current

Instruct Law Enforcement functions such as Enforcing Federal, State Law. Rountine Calls for Service, Report Writing, Radio Communications, Law enforcement Weapons System (to include primary firearms, and intermediate weapon systems), maintaining of assessing fitness standards, application of Use of Force.

Instructor for Basic and advanced law enforcement training curriculum in: Law Enforcement Safety Rules and Regulations, Physical Efficiency Battery, Operational Skills, Intermediate Weapons (Oleoresin Capsicum), Basic First Aid, Tactical Medicine, Firearms, Vehicle Stops and Searches, Basic Collision Investigations, Radio Communications, Documentation and/Or Report Writing, Use of Force Foundations, Basic Tactical Skills, and/Or Officer Safety and Survival

Supervisor/Course Developer/Instructor

US Customs and Border Protection
Brunswick
04.2025 - Current
  • Assigned as CBP Course Developer/Instructor at FLETC Firearms Division.
  • Expert knowledge SME for firearms instruction, firearms coordinator.
  • Assigned to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Firearms Division staff.
  • Coordinate and mentor up to 48 students at any given time in the application of force.
  • Expert knowledge on firearms safety practices and techniques on multiple weapon systems.
  • Coordinate, evaluate, and supervise all aspects of training procedures and lesson plans for basic and advanced trainees. Expert knowledge of classroom and practical exercise firearms training, and instructional methods.
  • Serve as a first-line supervisor for assigned trainee sessions and/or advanced classes.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance, researching, analyzing, and assembling policy and procedural documents to meet training standards and agency accreditation.
  • Successfully coordinated more than 10 complete sessions of 48 trainees, through classroom and live-fire training, with a 98% success rate.
  • Serve as a FLETC Instructor Training Officer (ITO) for four new supervisors added to the firearms division.
  • Salary: $122,948.00 per year.
  • Hours per week: 40.
  • Series: 1895, Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13.
  • Supervisor: Branch Chief Donald Kennedy, (912) 554-4936.
  • Okay to contact this supervisor: Yes.

CBP Officer

US Customs and Border Protection
Savannah
06.2024 - 04.2025
  • Salary: 113,047 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 1895 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12
  • Recent NROB transfer to the Port of Savannah
  • Currently assigned to the Trade Operations Division
  • Supervisor: SCBPO Andrew Barrett (912-210-1185)

CBP Officer

US Customs and Border Protection
Fort Lauderdale
03.2022 - 06.2024
  • Sworn Law enforcement Officer with full arrest authority
  • Assigned to Primary inspections AP/PEV Primary
  • Process crewmembers arriving on cargo/pleasure vessels
  • Determined the validity of Non-Immigrant visas for foreign national travelers
  • Validate the authenticity of travel documents
  • Facilitate legitimate travelers arriving from abroad
  • Seized merchandise imported that was not reported on a 6059B
  • Detained passengers who were impaired and not complying with CBP processes
  • Ability to adapt training and instructional materials and conduct course-related research
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Salary: 120,401 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 1895 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12
  • Transferred to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International AP March 2022
  • Supervisor: SCBPO Alison Minuto (917-757-2734)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Course Developer/Instructor

Field Operations Academy/CDI
Brunswick
04.2017 - 03.2022
  • As a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Course Developer/Instructor at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) Firearms Division (FAD). As a detailed instructor, I serve as a subject matter expert in various use of force training scenarios, including the implementation of intermediate weapons and deadly force.
  • Firearms Instructor / Firearms Coordinator.
  • Assigned to the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC), Firearms Division staff.
  • Supervise, mentor, and lead up to 48 students at any given time in the effective application of force.
  • Coordinate, evaluate, and supervise all aspects of training procedures and lesson plans for basic and advanced trainees.
  • Serve as a first-line supervisor for assigned trainee sessions and/or advanced classes.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance, researching, analyzing, and assembling policy and procedural documents to meet training standards and agency accreditation.
  • Successfully coordinated more than complete sessions of 48 trainees through classroom and live-fire training, with a 100% success rate.
  • Salary: $90,906.00 per year.
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 1895, Pay Plan: GS Grade: 13.
  • Supervisor: JoAnn Thale-Lembo (912) 554-4272.
  • Okay to contact this supervisor: Yes.

CBP Officer

US Customs and Border Protection
Fort Lauderdale
07.2014 - 04.2017
  • Sworn Law enforcement Officer with full arrest authority
  • Assigned to Primary inspections AP/PEV Primary
  • Process crewmembers arriving on cargo/pleasure vessels
  • Determined the validity of Non-Immigrant visas for foreign national travelers
  • Validate the authenticity of travel documents
  • Facilitate legitimate travelers arriving from abroad
  • Seized merchandise imported that was not reported on a 6059B
  • Detained passengers who were impaired and not complying with CBP processes
  • Ability to adapt training and instructional materials and conduct course-related research
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
  • Reassigned to the Trade Enforcement Team Port Everglades January 2015 to April 2017
  • Target select cargo to validate legitimate trade and copyright compliance
  • Inspect and facilitate imported vehicles according to the Department of Transportation standards
  • Seized vehicles that did not meet D.O.T. requirements
  • Detain targeted commercial cargo for inspection
  • Seized and processed shipments for penalties according to Importation rules and regulations
  • Seized adulterated tobacco being imported during a joint operation with ICE and ATF
  • Salary: 99,586.00 USD Per Year
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series: 1895 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 12
  • Supervisor: SCBPO JoAnn Perrotta (954) 356-7361
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education

Firearms Division

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)
06.2014

Marine Corps Security Forces
08.1994

Marine Corps Security Force Training Battalion
07.1992

School of Infantry Camp Lejeune
NC, United States
05.1992

Marine Boot Camp Parris Island
SC, United States
02.1992

Skills

  • Firearms training
  • Use of force
  • Tactical medicine
  • Lesson planning
  • Law enforcement safety
  • Training coordination

Languages

Spanish, Fluent, Novice, Novice

References

  • Dylan DeFrancisci, US Customs and Border Protection, Port Director Port Everglades, 954-761-2006
  • Radames Torres, US Customs and Border Protection, Area Port Director Area Port of Tampa, 813-712-6043
  • Christopher Holtzer, US Customs and Border Protection, Executive Director Field Operations Academy, 912-261-4526

Certification

  • Firearms Instructor Training Program (CBP)(FITP), 01/01/01
  • Field Maintenance Armorer Training Program (FMATP), 01/01/11
  • Firearms Instructor Training Program (FITP), 12/01/10
  • Reactive Shooter Instructor Training Program (RSITP), 10/01/10
  • Law Enforcement Instructor Training Program (LEITP), 02/01/11
  • Use of Force Instructor Training Program (UOFITP), 02/01/12
  • Active Shooter Instructor Training Program (ASITP), 08/01/13
  • Basic Tactics Instructor Training Program (BTITP), 09/01/13
  • Control Tactics Instructor Training Program (CTITP), 03/01/13
  • Law Enforcement Driver Training Instructor Training Program (LEDITP), 11/01/13
  • Confined Space (CBP), 12/01/13
  • Supervisor Leadership Training (CBP), 12/01/12
  • Law Enforcement Rifle Training Program (LERTP-802), 02/01/18
  • Instructor Techniques for Non-Lethal Training Ammunition (ITNTA-805), 03/01/18

Phone Numbers

9738795853, 9738795853, 9738795853

Military Service

United States Marine Corps, 11/01/91, 11/01/95, Parris Island, SC, 11/01/91, 02/01/92, Honor Graduate Platoon 3010, Camp Lejeune, NC, 03/01/92, 05/01/92, Meritoriously promoted to Lance Corporal, Marine Corps Security Force Training Battalion, 05/01/92, 07/01/92, Platoon Leader, Marine Corps Security Forces, 07/01/92, 08/01/94, Promoted to Corporal and assumed duties as Sergeant of the Guard, Mediterranean Sea, 03/01/95, 09/01/95, Direct support for Operation Deny Flight, Secret, National Defense Ribbon, Good Conduct Medal, Sea Service Deployment Medal, Navy Unit Commendation Medal, Honorably Discharged, 11/01/95

Languages

Spanish
Elementary

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Firearms Instructor

Customs and Border Protection
04.2025 - Current

Supervisor/Course Developer/Instructor

US Customs and Border Protection
04.2025 - Current

CBP Officer

US Customs and Border Protection
06.2024 - 04.2025

CBP Officer

US Customs and Border Protection
03.2022 - 06.2024

Course Developer/Instructor

Field Operations Academy/CDI
04.2017 - 03.2022

CBP Officer

US Customs and Border Protection
07.2014 - 04.2017

Firearms Division

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC)

Marine Corps Security Forces

Marine Corps Security Force Training Battalion

School of Infantry Camp Lejeune

Marine Boot Camp Parris Island
Joseph L. Careri