Rodolfo Avalos
Hoffman Estates,IL
Summary
Dedicated law enforcement professional with over 26 years of experience as a sworn police officer. Promoted to the rank of Sergeant in December 2021. Expertise spans patrol operations, investigations, evidence collection, field training, and federal narcotics enforcement with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). Proven track record in high-stakes undercover operations, international collaboration, and asset forfeiture, resulting in hundreds of arrests, hundreds of millions in seized currency, and seizures of narcotics valued at hundreds of millions of dollars.
Overview
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2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Sergeant Police Detective
Arlington Heights Police Department
Arlington Heights, IL
2004 - Current
- Performed patrol duties.
- Assigned to criminal investigations unit where I conducted criminal investigations for misdemeanor and felony crimes.
- Enforced state and municipal laws.
Task Force Officer
Drug Enforcement Administration
Chicago, Illinois
2009 - Current
- Led federal and state narcotics investigations, executing surveillance and undercover operations that resulted in many arrests and the seizure of assets and narcotics.
- Collaborated with international officials in Europe and South America to share intelligence, dismantling global drug trafficking networks and preventing the distribution of illicit substances.
- Performed undercover assignments across the United States, Europe, and South America, gathering evidence that secured convictions in related cases in which millions in forfeited assets and narcotics were recovered.
- Served as an Undercover Training Officer, mentoring new Undercover Agents. Additionally, I assisted in teaching undercover courses in Ghana, Africa, the United States, and Colombia.
Security Officer
P4 Security
Chicago, Illinois
2021 - Current
- Provided executive protection for the Chicago Bears Football Club.
- Managed security for team ownership, players, and VIP guests, both on and off the field.
- Coordinated logistics and liaised with local authorities.
Police Officer
Addison Police Department
Addison, IL
1999 - 2004
- Enforced state and municipal laws.
- Responded to and investigated traffic crash scenes annually, gathering critical information that improved accident response times and enhanced preliminary investigation accuracy.
- Maintained public order in diverse community settings, implementing community policing initiatives that reduced neighborhood incidents.
Security Officer
Allied Intelligience
St Louis, Missouri
2017 - 2020
- Managed security for large-scale events, ensuring the safety of up to 5,000 attendees per event and reducing security incidents by thorough proactive risk assessments.
- Coordinated logistics and liaised with local authorities, streamlining event operations and achieving 100% compliance with safety protocols, leading to zero major disruptions.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of Dupage
Glen Ellyn, IL01-1998
Skills
- Operations Planning
- Undercover Operations Management
- Evidence Collection
- International Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Arrest Procedures
- Surveillance
- Narcotics Seizure
- Courtroom Testimony
- Asset Forfeiture Investigations
- Field Training
- Weapons Training
- Executive Protection
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Sergeant Police Detective
Arlington Heights Police Department
2004 - Current
Task Force Officer
Drug Enforcement Administration
2009 - Current
Security Officer
P4 Security
2021 - Current
Police Officer
Addison Police Department
1999 - 2004
Security Officer
Allied Intelligience
2017 - 2020
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
College of Dupage