Daniel Gonzalez
Laredo
Summary
Dedicated security and law enforcement professional seeking a position to leverage my extensive experience in federal, state, and private sector security operations, detainee management, and facility supervision.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Officer
Department of Homeland Security – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Enforcement and Removal Operations)
Laredo, TX
12.2025 - Current
- Assist with the apprehension of individuals accused of violating immigration laws
- Prepare detailed investigative reports to support prosecution and administrative actions
- Perform law enforcement support duties including fingerprinting and photographing detainees
- Conduct routine interviews and respond to immigration inquiries and complaints
- Document, transport, deport, and escort criminal and non-criminal migrants
- Initiate criminal and civil prosecutions and manage custodial operations related to civil immigration enforcement
Armed Guard / Field Training Officer (FTO)
Centerra
Laredo, TX
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Provided security for Border Patrol Laredo South Site, preventing unauthorized access
- Escorted detainees to courtrooms, medical, and detention facilities
- Conducted searches of holding cells and detainees
- Assisted Border Patrol agents with detainee management
- Secured site perimeter and inspected personnel entering the facility
- Responded rapidly to dispatch calls and investigated incidents
- Served as FTO instructor for new hires, delivering policy and procedure training
Assistant Site Manager (Lieutenant)
Deployed Services
Laredo, TX
09.2020 - 07.2022
- Assigned schedules for over 160 guards and 8 supervisors
- Conducted payroll and performance evaluations
- Supervised guards and supervisors, providing coaching and discipline
- Prepared and submitted reports; inspected posts and perimeters
- Assumed authority in absence of Captain and Chief, modifying protocols as needed
- Conducted interviews and orientations for new hires
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for federal facility
- Performed unarmed foot patrols and authorized entry of staff and vehicles
Court Security Officer
Ahtna Support & Training Services
Laredo, TX
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided escort services for court personnel, jurors, and designated individuals
- Assigned to courtroom security during hearings
- Enforced federal law and judicial orders within courthouse
- Provided documentation to judges and attorneys
- Transported immigrants to local court hearings
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Cotulla, TX
08.2019 - 02.2020
- Conducted searches for contraband and provided security for offenders
- Supervised offenders in housing, work, and other areas
- Responded to emergencies and administered first aid
- Used force and deadly force as required to maintain order
Gate Guard
Continental Forwarding
Laredo, TX
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Guarded entrance gates of industrial plant and warehouse
- Issued passes and inspected incoming/outgoing vehicles
- Conducted 21-point inspections of tractor trailers
Correctional Officer / Detention Officer
Rio Grande Detention Center
Laredo, TX
07.2014 - 03.2019
- Maintained custody, care, and control of inmates
- Transported inmates for medical runs and detentions
- Supervised inmates in living, recreation, dining, and visitation areas
- Conducted shakedowns for contraband and maintained daily logs
- Provided emergency response and assistance to injured or ill inmates
- Deployed weapons or force to maintain discipline and order
Service Operator 1 & 2 / Frac
C&J Energy Services
Pleasanton, TX
06.2018 - 09.2018
- Assisted in rigging up/down auxiliary well service equipment
- Set up hydraulic jacks and supervised gauges and pipes
Correctional Officer
Correction Cooperation of America
Laredo, TX
08.2012 - 07.2014
- Oversaw inmate custody and facility security
- Enforced facility rules and regulations
Airport Police Dispatcher / Canopy Security
Laredo International Airport
Laredo, TX
03.2007 - 07.2012
- Monitored cameras for airport safety
- Directed security and police officers to suspicious activity
- Communicated with officers via radio
- Directed traffic and provided customer service in canopy area
Education
GED - High School Equivalent
Laredo College
Laredo, TX08-2019
Skills
- Security Operations & Facility Management
- Detainee Handling & Transport
- Incident Response & Emergency Management
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Training & Supervision
- Law Enforcement Support
- Access Control & Surveillance
- Communication & Teamwork
Certification
- Private Security License Level 2 & 3 (Commissioned)
- CPR and AED Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Certified Correctional Officer
- Secret Clearance (eQIP)
- ICE Basic Immigration Enforcement Training Program (BIETP)
- Deportation Officer Transition Program (DOTP)
- Basic Immigration Law Enforcement Training Program (FLETC)
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
Officer
Department of Homeland Security – Immigration and Customs Enforcement (Enforcement and Removal Operations)
12.2025 - Current
Armed Guard / Field Training Officer (FTO)
Centerra
06.2022 - 03.2025
Assistant Site Manager (Lieutenant)
Deployed Services
09.2020 - 07.2022
Court Security Officer
Ahtna Support & Training Services
02.2020 - 04.2021
Correctional Officer
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
08.2019 - 02.2020
Gate Guard
Continental Forwarding
06.2019 - 08.2019
Service Operator 1 & 2 / Frac
C&J Energy Services
06.2018 - 09.2018
Correctional Officer / Detention Officer
Rio Grande Detention Center
07.2014 - 03.2019
Correctional Officer
Correction Cooperation of America
08.2012 - 07.2014
Airport Police Dispatcher / Canopy Security
Laredo International Airport
03.2007 - 07.2012
GED - High School Equivalent
Laredo College