Daniel Herrera
2325 Clinton Ave Unit 121 Calexico,CA
Summary
Dedicated Customs and Border Protection Officer with a robust background in law enforcement, notably with the Department of Homeland Security and Pima County Sheriff's Department. Tasked daily with enforcement of immigration laws, drug and human trafficking awareness, report writing, and working in a fast paced environment while always contributing in team success. Familiarity within a detention facility applying skills such as being proactive in high risk situations, conflict de-escalation, and communication techniques. Several layers of firearms training and experience. Reliable and punctual employee that is always willing to take on challenging tasks and adapt to the needs of the agency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
Calexico
05.2023 - Current
- Prevented the entry of illegal goods by identifying and intercepting contraband items during inspections.
- Evaluated traveler behavior to identify potential risks or indicators of criminal activity during inspections.
- Enhanced border security by conducting thorough inspections of vehicles, cargo, and passengers.
- Maintained a high level of professionalism in high-pressure situations, effectively managing confrontations with non-compliant individuals.
- Conducted thorough background checks on international travelers, utilizing various databases for risk assessment purposes.
Corrections Officer
Pima County Sheriffs Department
Tucson Arizona
08.2018 - 05.2023
- Descalated disturbances with key interpersonal communication skills.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure each prisoner was present.
- Maintained records of prisoners' identification and charges.
- Searched prisoners and vehicles and conducted shakedowns of cells for valuables and contraband such as weapons or drugs.
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes.
- Monitored facility from master control room, watching over multiple feeds at once.
- Minimized chances for escape or violence with proactive monitoring of all inmates.
- Reduced incident risk by remaining alert for signs of disorder or tension.
- Detected and removed contraband through unscheduled cell inspections.
- Extensive firearms training and non lethal force options
- Physically restrain inmates with handcuffs, leg irons, and other appropriate restraint devices as needed.
- Ensure groups of inmates remain within compliance of daily procedures.
Education
Diploma -
Mountain View High School
Tucson, AZ2015
Skills
- Passenger Screening
- Immigration laws
- Anti-Terrorism Measures
- Firearms handling
- Human Trafficking Awareness
- Vehicle Inspection
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Legal requirements
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Border Security
- Interview techniques
- Drug Interdiction
- Surveillance techniques
- First Aid Training
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Conflict resolution skills
- Policy Enforcement
- Search and seizure procedures
- Contraband Seizure
- Stress Tolerance
- Gang Awareness
- Evidence Preservation
Timeline
Customs and Border Protection Officer
Department of Homeland Security
05.2023 - Current
Corrections Officer
Pima County Sheriffs Department
08.2018 - 05.2023
Diploma -
Mountain View High School