Highly experienced Security Professional, with additional expertise in developing multiple Sports and Recreation Programs, seeking assignment as a Security Consultant or Recreational Specialist

Facility Access Control/Security ~ Organized Team Sports Program Development and Management ~ Leadership ~ Communications ~ Community Interface ~ Work Assignment/Scheduling ~ Documentation Development ~ Records Management ~ Area Surveillance ~ Risk Identification/Remediation ~ Team Involvement ~ Interpersonal Relationships Development ~ Teaching/Training ~ Spanish Language Fluency

  Long-term involvement serving as member of Department of Homeland Security; have developed particular expertise in working with detained aliens during array of processing and other relevant actions, including, as Recreation Specialist, providing expert interaction while ensuring access to multiple sports and recreation activities

  Continually employ expertise in organizing, implementing and managing recreation involvements for detainees; utilize particular skills gained over long-term recreation/sports involvement in organizing team sports, such as basketball, flag football, soccer, baseball and handball; hold strong appreciation for positive benefits of sports activities

  Highly motivated individual with strengths in adhering to directives from management as well as prevailing regulations, assuring accomplishment of assigned goals while meeting position responsibilities, and continually supporting organizational standards and guidelines

  Excellent written and oral communication capabilities in developing work schedules and assigning duties, overseeing all equipment utilized by unit on daily basis, and diligently managing log books and all other pertinent documentation; ensure that all information is properly forwarded to Processing Department

  Particularly skilled in developing strong interpersonal relationships among colleagues and organizational management; as native Spanish speaker continually utilize excellent rapport with Spanish-speaking detainees to develop crucial communication and interaction, key to building positive relationships

Immigration and Naturalization Service Service Processing Center, El Centro, CA 1989 Present

Detention Enforcement Officer

         Hold multiple duties and responsibilities in this position: effectively serve as Control Officer, with array of duties including controlling facility access and managing all communication, working closely with public, disseminating information and forwarding incoming telephone calls; also conduct radio/officer security checks and schedule assignments.

         Diligently maintain accountability for radios/vehicles/restraining devices/weapons, ensure detainees meet with various individuals as directed by Deportation Branch, including attorneys, prepare all needed documentation, utilize Detention Accountability Control System (DACS) to verify detainee status, accurately complete log books, perform booking in/out of detainees, and forward all relevant documentation to Processing Department.

         As Processing Officer, prepare needed documentation for arriving/departing aliens including immigration bonds, deportations, voluntary returns, booking cards and property/money receipts; verify existence of all needed documentation, prepare/execute Warrants of Deportation, fingerprint/photograph/strip search individuals for any contraband, maintain surveillance/security for work area and serve in escort role for detainees as needed.

         Additionally serve as Barracks Officer, with multiple responsibilities that include ensuring physical security of facility, appropriate functioning of lighting/plumbing and that there are no escapes/fights/theft or use of dangerous materials, i.e. razors; diligently assure proper identification of individuals, maintain order and prevent damage to government property.

         Expertly perform multiple Patrol Officer duties, including checking barracks/laundry/recreation areas, maintaining security for barracks and assist in any emergency-related support; also secure areas during alarms/emergencies and call in regular Officer Security Checks while continually monitoring area for any hazardous situations, such as fires.

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         As Alien Escort, escort individuals between Service/non-Service custodial facilities and to and from airports/hospitals/doctor visits/courts/consulates; also escort large groups of aliens on service busses, often over hundred-mile-plus trips.

         Beginning in November 1996 and continuing currently, was assigned as facilities Recreational Specialist, with multiple responsibilities regarding organization/implementation/supervision of recreational activities for facility detainees; continually ensure that activities comply with Immigration Service Policies and that recreational yard-time adheres to requirements of the American Correctional Association (ACA).

         Effectively plan/coordinate such recurring and periodic activities as basketball/flag football/soccer/baseball/handball; additional responsibilities include facilitating handcrafts and table/card games, and during tenure in assignment established an intermediate team sports tournament schedule for facility detainees.

         Was elected Vice President in September 1996 of facility s Recreation and Welfare Committee, a position still held; responsibilities include developing surfaced ideas into goals/programs that meet multiple objectives, i.e. organizing charity baseball game to raise money for disadvantaged families/individuals; positive activities serve to enhance camaraderie among facility personnel.

         Continually demonstrate exceptional leadership capabilities resulting in gaining respect/acceptance of colleagues and team members; develop strong rapport with detainee population and administrative personnel which has allowed the development of successful programs and outstanding interaction and collaboration among disparate groups.

         During April-July 1996 was selected to serve as a Spanish Instructor at the Immigration Detention Enforcement Office Basic Academy in Artesia, New Mexico; personal capabilities as a native Spanish-speaking individual supported ability to provide excellent teaching experiences for Spanish and English-speaking personnel.

         Designed curriculum utilized by indigenous Spanish-speaking individuals and continually assisted students with gaining an improved understanding of the Spanish language; also tested students on skill levels and gained strengths in communicating effectively with individuals from multiple nationalities and ethnic backgrounds.

         Additionally serve as Assistant Supervisory Detention Enforcement Officer (ASDEO), with comprehensive supervisory responsibilities over 15-20 Detention Enforcement Officers (DEOs) as well as contract security guards at facility; tasking includes developing work assignments and maintaining relevant records of completed assignments and time involvements, resolving array of issues when possible or referring to higher management levels, and approving annual and sick-time leaves.

         Ensure that subordinate personnel are apprised of and comply with instructions regarding organizational policies, procedures, schedules and duty hours; also ensure that detainees are afforded proper food and medical care.

         Effectively assure that Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies/programs are enforced and diligently assure objectivity/fairness in determining qualifications/selections/assignments/training of employees; also facilitate compliance with policies regarding workplace Sexual Harassment and communicate support of these programs to personnel.

         Conduct random health/safety inspections of kitchen and food processing facilities as well as dining areas; also inspect dormitory accommodations to assure that all standards and guidelines are met and report any health/safety violations to supervisor.

         Continually interface with public as well as local/state/federal agency personnel, assuring that interactions are courteous, fair, impartial and appropriate, and hold responsibilities to comply with oral/written instructions from Chief Detention Enforcement Officer and Detention Operations Supervisors; also continually utilize Detention Office Manual to gain additional guidance as well as personal expertise and experiential base to make decisions concerning actions during any emergency or unusual situations.

Earlier, was Tennis Instructor at the Junior and Adult levels and a member of college Championship Tennis Team; earned a Bronze Medal in Singles Competition at the California Police Olympics in San Diego, CA, played semi-professional football and held store ownership and management responsibilities in the Retail Sales sector

Imperial Valley Junior College, Imperial, CA ~ Business Administration Studies