Francisco Garza
Transportation Specialist DHS Contractor (MVM)
Dilley,Tx
Summary
Safety-focused Transportation Specialist with 1 years of experience in driving and transporting both unaccompanied minors and migrant families. Continuously adapts routes for safety and efficiency and offers strong commitment to best-in-class passenger and delivery services. Knowledgeable about UAC's, FAMU"s, dealing with immigration documents.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Transportation Specialist
DHS MVM
San Antonio, Texas
04.2021 - Current
- Worked with service providers to resolve issues and correct delays.
- Planned and oversaw UAC's and FAMU's transportation activities.
- Loaded and secured deliveries up to 300 UAC's or FAMU's.
- Provided timely transportation of diverse clients to shelters, and Border Patrol Stations, and NGO's
- Determined most effective mode and routing of Families or UAC's to customer locations and company facilities.
- Watched weather and safety conditions to adapt routes and maintain standards.
- Inspected vehicles and checked gas, oil and water levels prior to departure.
- Followed strict delivery schedules and routes to deliver families and unaccompanied children on various types of vehicles and flights.
- Guaranteed safe and on-time passenger arrival by closely monitoring passenger and route safety and enforcing regulations.
- Served as a Lead for repatriations scheduled for families and unucompanied minors.
- Assisted in housing illegal aliens in hotels for ICE and then take them to the flight line for deportations.
- Prepared court files for border patrol to expedite placement of minors in custody.
Deputy Sheriff /Dispatcher
Frio County Sheriff's Office
Pearsall , Texas
01.2020 - 12.2020
- January 1, 2020 - December 29, 2020 (Time of Employment)
- I was crossed trained. Dispatched Deputies and PD Officers to locations for all sorts of calls. Major Accidents, Pursuits, Assisting Agencies, Drive By Shootings, Suicidal Calls, Child Protective Services, Domestic Disturbances, Verbal and Physical Disturbances. And gave out returns when officers were on traffic stops. Confirmed Warrants and I also would input warrants into the TCIC/NCIS System.
- Arrested subjects that were in violation of laws etc.
- Assisted agencies such as Border Patrol on pursuits etc.
- Managed debriefings for criminal subjects to acquire data relevant to investigations.
- Reduced criminal investigation lead time while initiating protocols for criminal violations.
- Drafted over 100 reports detailing incidents and safety violations over 1 year time frame.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Enhanced community safety while conducting "Traffic Stops" investigations, including DUIs and theft.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for 3 cases over 1 year time frame.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Reduced risk by accurately monitoring and evaluating criminal prosecutorial data while managing crime scenes.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of 5-10 inmates and guards.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Managed evidence collection and preservation, contributing to high integrity of investigative processes.
- Oversaw inmate transport to court hearings, maintaining strict security protocols to prevent escape attempts.
- Contributed to department initiatives focused on improving policies, procedures, equipment usage, or overall performance standards within the organization.
- Provided security at various community events, ensuring a safe environment for attendees.
- Enhanced team morale and cohesion through effective leadership and communication, leading to improved department performance.
Detention Officer
South Texas Detention Complex (GEO)
Pearsall, Texas
05.2015 - 03.2018
- May 11, 2015 - March 9, 2018 (Time of Employment.)
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Inspected jail conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Physically restrained prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in 100's- 60 inmates. South Texas Detention Complex Facility.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 100's of inmates.
- Attended to feeding, housing and physical well-being of inmates.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Created and maintained arrest files on all inmates processed through jail.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Maintained custody and control of 100's of inmates housed in a adult security unit.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
Dilley, Texas
09.2013 - 08.2014
- September 9, 2013 - August 1, 2014 (Time of Employment.)
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Created and maintained arrest files on all inmates processed through jail.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
- Maintained custody and control of 80 - 125 inmates housed in medium custody security unit.
- Oversaw 60 - 125 juveniles in correctional residential facility setting.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
- Investigated attempted escapes and conducted searches for escaped inmates.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
- Determined and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Notified victims of upcoming inmate releases.
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints and searches.
- Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
- Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.
- Identified facility openings and designated inmates to housing units.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of inmates.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness and safety.
- Addressed inquiries from general public, other staff, inmates and visitors to resolve concerns.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Administration
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ 02.2019 - 11.2021
Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (License) - Law Enforcement
Southwest Texas Junior College
Uvalde, TX 08.2018 - 12.2018
High School Diploma -
Dilley High School
Dilley, TX 08.2010 - 06.2013
Skills
Civil and criminal law expertise
Subpoena service
Witness interviews
Evidence collection
Public disturbance investigation
Safety and security
Civil process execution
Serving court documents
Crime investigation
Criminal law
Courthouse security
Criminal Investigations
Public safety
Relationship building and management
Surveillance
Emergency Management
Dispatch
Crime Prevention
Emergency Response
File and records management
Accomplishments
I received my Class A CDL License September 11, 2019
Certification
National TIM Responder Training
Timeline
Cultural Diversity
05-2021
Transportation Specialist
DHS MVM
04.2021 - Current
Human Trafficking
05-2020
Texas State and Federal Law Update 3186
05-2020
Civilian Interaction Training
05-2020
Deputy Sheriff /Dispatcher
Frio County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice And Administration
University of Phoenix
02.2019 - 11.2021
Less Lethal Electronic Control Device Training
12-2018
Intermediate/Advanced Canine Encounters
11-2018
OC Pepper Spray
10-2018
Baton ALL
10-2018
SFST NHSTA
09-2018
Texas Commission On Law Enforcement (License) - Law Enforcement
Southwest Texas Junior College
08.2018 - 12.2018
National TIM Responder Training
08-2018
Detention Officer
South Texas Detention Complex (GEO)
05.2015 - 03.2018
Correctional Officer
Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
09.2013 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Dilley High School
08.2010 - 06.2013
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