Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Professional Objectives
Timeline
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Bernardo J. Aguilar III

Poteet

Summary

Seeking to identify an agency that fosters a positive work environment, consistently offers training opportunities, supports community policing and outreach initiatives, and provides opportunities for professional growth and advancement with continued service.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Patrol Officer

Pearsall Police Department
12.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls.
  • Developed strong relationships with local businesses to help identify potential criminal activities early on before they escalated into major problems.
  • Managed crowd control during large-scale events or emergencies to maintain order and ensure public safety.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities for professional development as well as staying current with legal changes that impact law enforcement duties.
  • Investigated crimes by gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and working closely with detectives.
  • Handled domestic disputes effectively, utilizing conflict resolution skills to ensure the welfare of all involved parties.
  • Testified in court cases as needed, providing accurate accounts of incidents backed up by thorough documentation.
  • Reduced criminal activity through proactive policing and effective communication with community members.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
  • Performed first aid when necessary until medical personnel arrived on scene, potentially saving lives or preventing further injury.
  • Completed detailed reports on all incidents encountered during patrol shifts, ensuring accuracy and proper follow-up procedures were followed.

Transportation Officer- Full time

G4S Secure Solutions
06.2021 - Current
  • Primary function is to work in conjunction with and coordinate transportation for immigrants with ICE.
  • Perform audits and inspections of the services and personnel as described in the scope of work, and otherwise as needed to ensure requirements of client contract are being met.
  • Supervise, lead, coordinate and organize security guards and security teams as needed and appropriate for his or her assigned shift.
  • Act as a liaison to personnel and departments as needed and appropriate.
  • Perform monitoring, surveillance and other physical security functions as defined in post orders.
  • Perform incident detection and mitigation requirements including but not limited to checking systems, and responding to various events of varying severity including high severity such as breaches, life threatening events and natural disasters; investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities; maintain written logs as required.
  • Maintain awareness of surroundings to promote physical security and safety; watch for irregular or unusual conditions that may create security concerns or safety hazards.
  • Deter theft and damage to property.
  • Perform security patrols of designated areas on foot or by vehicle.
  • Contribute to communication and awareness of security policies and issues as needed; warn violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles.
  • Provide facility-escorting functions.
  • Permit authorized persons to enter property and monitors entrances and exits; control/direct traffic; observe departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements.
  • Sound alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Provide assistance, directions, and support to employees and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.

Residential Treatment Monitor - Full Time

Bexar County Adult Probation
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provide surveillance and direct supervision, security, control and care of assigned residents in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
  • Monitor all residents leaving and returning to the CCF from authorized or unauthorized leave; all non-staff personnel entering the CCF premises; all residents in-house for compliance with program rules, regulations and assignments, and inspect all assigned work areas.
  • Monitor and observe residents' general conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances and/or absconding.
  • Transport and/or escort residents to and from designated areas and/or locations.
  • Dispense and record all medication(s) or non-prescription drugs for residents.
  • Maintain direct contact with residents in order to provide resolution to their problems and/or intercede, including using force to the extent necessary, to maintain control and order.
  • May have to collect urine specimens for urinalysis and/or administer the Alco-Scan drug test for any resident suspected of substance abuse.
  • Monitor all areas of the facility for safety hazards, maintenance problems, property damage and prevention of criminal activity; Monitor operations of equipment and report malfunctions.
  • Supervise and maintain housekeeping procedures established by facility policies and procedures.
  • Write detailed reports of incidents and/or events within the facility.
  • Conduct lights out and wake up.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.
  • Other specialized job requirements include the ability to work with people; Diplomacy, tact, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize to meet suspense dates are necessary.

Residential Treatment Monitor - Full Time

Bexar County Adult Probation
10.2020 - 05.2021
  • Provide surveillance and direct supervision, security, control and care of assigned residents in accordance with established policies, regulations, and procedures.
  • Monitor all residents leaving and returning to the CCF from authorized or unauthorized leave; all non-staff personnel entering the CCF premises; all residents in-house for compliance with program rules, regulations and assignments, and inspect all assigned work areas.
  • Monitor and observe residents' general conduct and behavior to prevent disturbances and/or absconding.
  • Transport and/or escort residents to and from designated areas and/or locations.
  • Dispense and record all medication(s) or non-prescription drugs for residents.
  • Maintain direct contact with residents in order to provide resolution to their problems and/or intercede, including using force to the extent necessary, to maintain control and order.
  • May have to collect urine specimens for urinalysis and/or administer the Alco-Scan drug test for any resident suspected of substance abuse.
  • Monitor all areas of the facility for safety hazards, maintenance problems, property damage and prevention of criminal activity; Monitor operations of equipment and report malfunctions.
  • Supervise and maintain housekeeping procedures established by facility policies and procedures.
  • Write detailed reports of incidents and/or events within the facility.
  • Conduct lights out and wake up.
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related duties as needed.
  • Other specialized job requirements include the ability to work with people; Diplomacy, tact, organizational skills and the ability to prioritize to meet suspense dates are necessary.

Service Technician and Installer - Full Time

Rio Broadband LLC
06.2020 - 10.2020
  • Installs new customers and complete documentation of installation.
  • Serve existing customer with Service Calls at customers house.
  • Maintain rapport with customers by identifying solutions for problems as well as educate customers on WIFI and WIFI solutions for each individual home.
  • Upkeep of company and customer equipment by following operation instructions, troubleshooting breakdowns, maintaining supplies; performing preventative maintenance.
  • Act as remote hands for NOC engineers during service activation and troubleshooting.
  • Installs, terminates, tests and repairs of Cat5E and Cat6 twisted pair unshielded and shielded wiring according to TIA-568B standards.
  • Installation of premise hardware, including but not limited to, fixed wireless antennas, telescoping masts, J-poles, battery backup systems and NEMA boxes.
  • Installation of network hardware, including but not limited to, switches, routers, firewalls, IP phones, Analog Telephone Adapters, media converters and wireless access points.
  • Ability to learn / use company software, hardware, and related systems.
  • Ability to climb ladders up to 32 feet while carrying 50lbs.
  • Contributes to 24 x 7 support by participating in rotating on-call shifts.

Correctional Officer – Full Time

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
03.2017 - 02.2020
  • Maintains Security, Safety and Custody of Offenders.
  • Searches for contraband and provides security; counts, feeds, and supervises offenders in housing, work, and other areas accessed by stairs; and maintains security of various assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, climbing stairs and ladders to reach the assigned areas, and working at heights.
  • Provides custody and security of offenders including observing actions of offenders, squatting and bending to perform 'pat' and 'strip' searches of offenders, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive offenders, and transferring and transporting offenders by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers, vans, buses, and other forms of transportation.
  • Supervises and provides security of offenders performing technical skills such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, and in varied industrial and agricultural operations which involve climbing stairs and ladders, and climbing around the inside or outside of buildings; works outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; works around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and is subject to all types of weather.
  • Responds to emergencies, including climbing stairs and ladders while searching for escaped offenders, hearing calls for and calling for help, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious offender or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs and ladders; and uses force and deadly force, including the use of chemical agents and firearms, to control offenders.
  • Reads, reviews, and properly applies information found in offender records, which is related to the offender’s health and safety and to the security of the facility; provides leadership and technical guidance to other staff; complies with policies, procedures, rules, and regulations; enforces offender disciplinary rules; and prepares and maintains records, forms, and reports.
  • TDCJ Officer Mentor - 2 years - I advise and instruct new employees on OJT (On Job Training) on how to apply academy taught skills and emergency response skills to their assigned facility and duty post.

Education

High School Diploma -

Poteet High School
Poteet, Texas
06-2016

Basic Peace Officer Course - Law Enforcement

San Antonio College LEA
Atascosa, TX
12-2024

Correctional Training Academy -

Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)
Beeville
05.2017

Skills

  • Bilingual- English and Spanish
  • Microsoft Office (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Integrity and honesty
  • Community policing
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Reliability
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Relationship building
  • Public relations
  • First aid

Certification

  • Less Lethal Electronic Control Device Training( Taser 7)
  • Certified First Aid, CPR and AED Trained (Adult and Child)
  • Narcan
  • Baton (All)

Professional Objectives

An opportunity with a productive employer, which affords me potential for advancement, where it would be possible to implement the knowledge acquired through my work experience and educational preparation.

Timeline

Police Patrol Officer

Pearsall Police Department
12.2024 - Current

Transportation Officer- Full time

G4S Secure Solutions
06.2021 - Current

Residential Treatment Monitor - Full Time

Bexar County Adult Probation
10.2020 - 05.2021

Residential Treatment Monitor - Full Time

Bexar County Adult Probation
10.2020 - 05.2021

Service Technician and Installer - Full Time

Rio Broadband LLC
06.2020 - 10.2020

Correctional Officer – Full Time

TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE
03.2017 - 02.2020

High School Diploma -

Poteet High School

Basic Peace Officer Course - Law Enforcement

San Antonio College LEA

Correctional Training Academy -

Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ)