Angel Guerra
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Dependable Border Protection Officer with experience investigating and inspecting people and carrier goods. Adept at detecting border law infractions and violations.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
03.2016 - Current
- Prevent illegal trafficking of people, narcotics and contraband into country.
- Prepared reports and other documents.
- Detected and prevented illegal entry and smuggling of aliens from entering country.
- Analyzed and disseminated intelligence information.
- Conduct random enforcement inspections of individuals and conveyances.
- Prevented illegal entry, prohibiting goods and smuggling of illegal drugs and other contraband by conducting vehicle searches.
- Trained and mentored new staff members to effectively secure national borders.
- Detected, prevented and apprehended undocumented aliens and alien smugglers at or near land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.
- Communicate and conduct interviews to Spanish-speaking immigrants and smugglers to gather intel of smuggling operations.
- Identified and seized non-complying articles or undeclared merchandise and reported to applicable authorities for handling, including law enforcement agencies.
- Calculated duty fees and applicable taxes for incoming and outgoing shipments and notified individuals of liabilities.
- Interpreted and explained laws and regulations to travelers and shippers.
- Reviewed immigration documentation for validity and asked targeted questions of each individual and families to determine fraud.
- Coordinated detention and deportation for individuals violating country immigration laws.
- Inspected cargo, baggage and personal articles entering or leaving U.S. for compliance with revenue laws and U.S. customs regulations.
- Reviewed and visas, passports and immigration applications to verify adherence to requirements.
- NII equipment operator to conduct non-intrusive inspections of commodities.
- Worked with other law enforcement agencies to carry out support missions.
- Working on daily basis with local and foreign agencies to identify and detect national security threats of incoming CBP One applicants
- TDY's/Tours
- Operation Secure the line, San Diego, California
- 2019 Migrant Surge, McAllen, TX
- 2019 Migrant Processing Center, Laredo, TX
- 2020 Brownsville, TX MPP processing center
- 2021 Del Rio Surge, Del Rio, TX
- 2022 Migrant processing at Ursula Processing Center McAllen, TX
- 2024 CBP One/ Title 8 tent processing center
- 2025 CBP One/ Title 8 tent processing center
Truck Driver
Panther Premium Logistics
09.2015 - 11.2015
- Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
- Utilized pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload materials off trucks.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Eliminated downtime and maximized revenue by providing top product shipment delivery quality control.
- Inspected vehicle before and after trips and logged and reported mechanical problems to avoid unsafe hazards.
- Maintained daily, legible DOT log book and submitted corresponding documents.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
- Record miles driven, packages delivered and signatures accumulated to appropriately maintain daily logbook.
- Reported delays, accidents and other traffic and transportation situations to other drivers by using telephones and mobile two-way radios.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Demonstrated safe driving by following regulations and safety procedures, resulting in zero accidents.
Health Inspector /Code Enforcement Officer
Cameron County Health Department
02.2008 - 07.2015
- Participated in development of drafting and rewriting various county codes.
- Investigated incidents, determining root causes and implementing corrective actions.
- Prepared reports of conditions found, outlined recommended actions and prepared and presented to Board of Health.
- Provided expert testimony in court proceedings regarding relevant to health and safety concerns, findings of investigations and noted violations.
- Completed both scheduled and unannounced inspections of hospitality and recreational establishments.
- Scored premises and staff based on pre-established criteria and grading systems.
- Evaluated plans to modify food establishments with new cooking and food service areas.
- Cleaned and serviced machinery to verify operating efficiency using appropriate fluids and tools.
- Started motors and engaged machinery such as sprayer agitators, pumps and portable spray equipment.
- Applied pesticides and other chemicals to prevent growth of weeds and eliminate bugs and other pests.
- Provided new-employee health and safety orientations and developed materials for presentations.
- Educated employees on hazardous waste management, emergency response and safe work practices.
- Enforced compliance with county regulations and ordinances pertaining to land use, zoning, nuisance housing, building codes and health and safety.
- Patrolled assigned area to identify and evaluate problems.
- Prepared evidence in support of legal actions taken.
- Attended Board of Health meetings and training sessions to enhance knowledge and awareness of duties.
- Monitored workplace activities to determine compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Conducted safety audits and inspections to identify workplace hazards and deficiencies.
- Conducted housing inspections to enforce compliance with state sanitary code, prepared findings and issued orders to correct violations or vacate to owners and occupants of dwelling.
- Performed routine field inspections of food service establishments for general construction and cleanliness, wholesomeness of food, proper food preparation and sanitation of dishes and utensils.
Assistant Store Manager
Whataburger Restaurants
09.2007 - 02.2008
- Assisted in overall day-to-day operations of store, including continuous development of effective store associates to achieve desired sales and results.
- Completed frequent walk-throughs and directed team members to correct issues impacting store appearance or professionalism.
- Oversaw aspects of maintenance, inventory and daily activity management.
- Supervised cashiers in processing credit, debit, and cash payments to streamline sales.
- Provided weekly work schedules to employees to accommodate business demands and vacation requests.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified employees to provide top-quality service.
- Trained staff on daily duties and supervised and provided feedback, resulting in improved performance and customer satisfaction.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodfield High School
Brownsville, TX05-2005
No Degree - Class A CDL
C. R. England Trucking School
Waxahachie, TXSkills
- Commercial driving
- Equipment operation
- OTR driving
- Safe driving
- Search and seizure
- Physical fitness
- Law enforcement
- Evidence collection
- Interrogation techniques
- Self-defense tactics
- Arrest procedures
- First aid training
- Witness interrogations and interviews
- Federal statutes
- Personnel recruiting
- Complaint resolution
- Employee schedule management
- Food preparation
- Point of sale systems
- Store maintenance
- Food safety compliance
- Health and safety regulations
- Enforcement coordination
- Food safety management
- Site investigation
- Regulatory compliance enforcement
- Permit application review
- Emergency preparedness planning
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved intel from prior cases which led to positive results for other visa revocations
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
03.2016 - Current
Truck Driver
Panther Premium Logistics
09.2015 - 11.2015
Health Inspector /Code Enforcement Officer
Cameron County Health Department
02.2008 - 07.2015
Assistant Store Manager
Whataburger Restaurants
09.2007 - 02.2008
High School Diploma -
Woodfield High School
No Degree - Class A CDL
C. R. England Trucking School