ERIC POPP
Indio
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Border Patrol Agent (GS-9)
Border Patrol
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted investigations to identify and enforce federal laws
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking undocumented aliens and smugglers to obtain information and issue verbal commands.
- Maintained accurate records of apprehensions, seizures, and other relevant incidents for proper documentation and reporting purposes.
- Conducted security and counterintelligence operations for immigration enforcement
Special Deputy
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Led proactive patrols within designated areas, identifying potential threats and deterring criminal activity through visible presence.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided transport for Emergency Detention Orders as well as inmate transports.
Construction Laborer
Luhn & Oak
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Assisted in concrete pouring activities to ensure proper leveling, finishing, and curing processes were followed.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Assisted in the accurate measurement and marking of construction materials for precise cutting and installation.
- Performed general construction work on both residential and commercial building projects.
- Prepared job sites for work commencement by setting up barricades, scaffolding, and other necessary equipment.
Armed Security Contractor
Metro Blue Line Kentucky
07.2022 - 07.2023
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Checked personnel ID badges and logged inbound/outbound equipment.
Security Site Supervisor (DoD)
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Managed program security administrative tasks and duties such as filing, updating logs, managing supplies and coordinating with agency personnel.
- Handled crisis situations at client sites.
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to both classified and un-classified areas.
- Used incident reporting software such as ExacVision and CCure to track daily activities.
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2021 - 11.2021
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
- Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
Account Manager
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Prepared monthly reports for SOPs, staffing levels and direct action plans.
- Managed payroll and security operations with team of 50 employees.
- Developed process improvements to increase efficiency and productivity and presented to management for approval.
- Managed the training of all security contractors
Security Site Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Oversaw the actions of 15-20 security personnel.
- Oversaw and executed the training of new and current security officers.
- Directly interacted with the client security team and carried out their directive.
- Conducted roaming patrols around the facility to ensure physical security measures were up and operational.
- Monitored CCTV systems, X-ray units and metal detection towers.
- Monitored and assisted with the entry and exit processing of the facilities employees.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Provided security for a payroll facility which included foot patrols, checking individuals ID cards, monitoring CCTV systems, escorting visitors to certain areas in the facility and checks of all property merchandise.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Responded to any alarm systems detection and directly handled any interaction with local law enforcement or emergency services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security Program
Eastern Kentucky University
05-2023
High School Diploma - undefined
Carroll County High School
5 2016
Skills
- Physical Security
- Immigration Law
- Weapons Handling
- Surveillance Techniques
- Counter-Terrorism
- Crisis management
- Tactical operations
Timeline
Border Patrol Agent (GS-9)
Border Patrol
09.2024 - Current
Special Deputy
Jefferson County Sheriff's Office
02.2024 - 08.2024
Construction Laborer
Luhn & Oak
07.2023 - 02.2024
Armed Security Contractor
Metro Blue Line Kentucky
07.2022 - 07.2023
Security Site Supervisor (DoD)
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2021 - 10.2022
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2021 - 11.2021
Account Manager
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2020 - 04.2021
Security Site Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2020 - 11.2020
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc
02.2017 - 03.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Carroll County High School
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security Program
Eastern Kentucky University