Mickey Miller

Senior Special Agent, Homeland Security Investigations

Talent

Tampa, FL, United StatesMember since July 27, 2026

Homeland Security InvestigationsTS/SCICounterProliferations InvestigationsIPR InvestigationsFinancial InvestigationsCP InvestigationsNational Security Investigationsdrug Smuggling InvestigationsImmigration InvestigationsCBP Databases (ATS, UPAX)Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS)Open-Source Data AnalysisHSI Databases (TECS, ICM, EAGLE, SEACATS, SEN, CCD, DICE, NCIC)Operational LeadershipJoint Interagency Collaborationdefensive Tactics and firearms

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About

Dedicated and detail-oriented investigator with experience conducting complex investigations, interviewing subjects and witnesses, gathering evidence, and producing clear, concise reports. Seeking to leverage strong analytical skills, case management, and compliance knowledge to support investigative operations and organizational risk reduction. Law enforcement professional with 23 years of experience as a Special Agent, conducting criminal investigations, and United States Customs Inspector/CBP Officer enforcing import and export regulations of the United States.

Experienced criminal investigator with Homeland Security Investigation (HSI) involving Transnational Organized Crime, Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), Maritime Drug Smuggling, Child Exploitation, and National Security Matters. Conducted complex domestic and international investigations involving financial analysis, intelligence gathering, multi-agency coordination, and prosecutorial support. Skilled in identifying criminal networks, managing sensitive investigations, preparing investigative reports and affidavits, and collaborating with federal, state, local, and international law enforcement partners to disrupt illicit operations and protect national security interests.

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Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information Clearance (TS/SCI) security clearance. Most recent HSI background investigation was completed on August 10, 2023. Demonstrated relationship and collaboration skills with extensive experience working across intelligence, law enforcement, and Department of Defense interagency communities.

Proven ability to establish trusted partnerships, coordinate multi-agency initiatives, share intelligence effectively, and support joint operations in complex and sensitive investigative environments.

Experience

Senior Special Agent, GS-13/8 at ICE/Homeland Security Investigations (2006 – Present) Conducted complex and successful federal criminal investigations involving drug smuggling, money laundering, national security, export control violations, fraud, human smuggling, child exploitation intellectual property rights, and national security related matters. Served as a member of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) Joint Terrorism Task Force, supporting counterterrorism and national security investigations through multi-agency coordination and intelligence driven enforcement efforts. Possess supervisory experience overseeing investigative operations, personnel, case management, and collaborative enforcement initiatives in high-tempo operational environments.

Panama Express OCDETF Strike Force (2014 – 2024) Served as a HSI Senior Special Agent for the Panama Express (PanEx) Strike Force, a multi-agency Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force, a multi-agency Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Strike Force initiative comprised of the FBI, DEA, HSI, CGIS, NCIS and JIATF-South. Conducted intelligence driven investigations targeting transnational criminal organizations responsible for maritime transportation of multi-ton cocaine shipments destined for the United States. Coordinated complex interdiction, narcotics trafficking, and conspiracy investigations involving domestic and international law enforcement and intelligence partners.

Provided supervisory leadership and operational oversight in support of investigative strategy, case coordination, strike force operations, and mission execution within the most successful maritime interdiction effort in the history of United States law enforcement history.

Global Trade Investigations at ICE/Homeland Security Investigations (2024 – 2026) Conducted investigations involving intellectual property rights violations and customs fraud, including counterfeit goods, trademark infringement, import/export violations, trade-based fraud schemes and violations of U.S. Customs laws and regulations. Coordinated with federal agencies, U.S Attorney's, and private-sector partners to identify illicit trade networks, protect commercial interests, and support enforcement actions targeting transnational criminal organizations and fraudulent import activities.

Training and Tactics Instructor at ICE/Homeland Security Investigations (2026 – Present) Assist Tactics and Training instructors in the development and instruction of defensive tactics and building entry methods implemented by the agency. Supported operational readiness initiatives through hands-on training, tactical instruction, and coordination of law enforcement operational procedures and safety protocols.

U.S.

Customs

Inspector/CBP Officer at U.S. Customs and Border Protection (2002 – 2006) Conducted interviews, inspections and examinations of persons, aircraft, and cargo and commercial merchandise entering and departing the United States at ports of entry while enforcing U.S. Customs and Immigration laws. Executed seizures and arrests to prevent the entry of illegal goods, terrorists, and unauthorized individuals, while facilitating lawful international travel and trade. Provided dignitary escort and security operations during transit through Washington-Dulles International airport. Regularly conducted inspections and examinations of merchandise and commercial goods to determine proper classification and applicable duties utilizing the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Enforced federal import/export laws and regulations, including International Trafficking in Arms Regulations (ITAR), Export Administration Regulations (EAR), International Emergency Economics Powers Act (IEEPA), and U.S. import compliance requirements related to commercial entries and international trade. Served as a member of the Passenger Analytical Unit (PAU) and Counter Terrorism Rover Response Team, supporting border security, contraband interdiction, and counterterrorism operations at ports of entry. As a PAU member, conducted analytical research on passengers arriving in the United States utilizing airline databases, intelligence resources, travel patterns, and knowledge of known smuggling routes to identify high-risk travelers for examination and determine potential involvement in contraband smuggling or other violations of U.S. law. As a member of the CTRRT, responded to arriving international flights to conduct targeted passenger examinations and enforcement actions in support of contraband interdiction and counterterrorism missions. Coordinated with law enforcement and intelligence personnel to support operational response efforts, threat mitigation, and enforcement activities involving national security and border protection objectives.