John W. Siffermann
Homeland Security Professional with Specialty in Border Security Policy
Specialties & Interests
COUNTERTERRORISM
Coordinating and collaborating across a competitive homeland security landscape to thwart current and emerging threats to national security
BORDERS AND immiGRATION
Informing and leading policy related to border security with specialization in immigration law and border search authority
INTELLIGENCE
Cultivating decision advantage among front-line law enforcement officers by embracing intelligence frameworks with a focus on collection, exploitation, and analysis
ABOUT
Serving as a second-line supervisor for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) at the Area Port of Chicago, John provides strategic oversight of enforcement activity related to customs and immigration laws. As the Chief CBP Officer for the Tactical Terrorism Response Team, he specializes in counterterrorism and counterintelligence techniques to safeguard our homeland from known and unknown threats. Innovative measures ensure effective collaboration, communication, and trust between law enforcement and intelligence partners amidst an expanding range of traditional and nontraditional threats to national security.
Providing strategic oversight requires expert knowledge of agency policies and procedures to ensure the boundaries of enforcement are met within the scope of border search authority. Such knowledge positions CBP to anticipate evolving threats and emerge as a key contributor to the intelligence community.
John continually seeks to develop diverse and inclusive specialized work units where success is dictated by personal experiences, intellectual curiosity, and employee engagement. He strives to arm frontline personnel with “decision advantage” to improve agency outcomes and further homeland security initiatives.
CHDS AFFILIATION
- Master’s Program Alum
John W. Siffermann's thesis
Cultivating Decision Advantage: How CBP Can Integrate Intelligence to Improve Border Security
CHDS offers a canvas for homeland security practitioners to think critically about important issues.