Gabriel Avina
BEAUMONT,Ca.
Summary
Dedicated Deputy Sheriff (Retired) with P.O.S.T. training and a strong law enforcement experience. Skilled in a variety of complex criminal investigations, to include civil court proceedings. Devoted to protecting public safety. Skilled in identifying criminal activity, preventing crimes, and building community trust with honest and fair policing. Uphold positive policing reputation with effective and transparent service. Skilled team player with a strong background in stressful environments. Work well independently to handle assignments and always ready to go beyond basics assignments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Field Operations Leader
Gavin De Becker And Associates
05.2023 - Current
- Provide security for executives and other high net-worth individuals
- Coordinating with local law enforcement agencies to ensure efficient and effective security during events
- Conducting risk assessments to determine potential threats based on the nature of the event or location
- 24-hr video and audio surveillance of VIP personnel
- Residential armed security
- Conduct weekly audits and system checks
- Conduct thorough reviews of all vendors
- Monitor and Maintain access control of personnel in secured areas
- Threat Assessment - evaluate and document any people who could pose a threat to an organization, and their ability and motivation to carry out a task.
Deputy Sheriff
Riverside County Sheriff
05.2007 - 07.2019
- Investigated wide-ranging incidents, accidents, and criminal activity to determine nature of disturbance and required actions.
- Interviewed witnesses and suspects to gain further insight into events and guide criminal investigations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to maintain visible police presence and readiness to respond to calls for service.
- Enforced traffic laws, state statutes, and county ordinances and issued citations and warnings.
- Answered calls for service to check on possible criminal activity at commercial buildings and other locations.
- Executed lawful arrest and search warrants with team of officers and well-planned actions.
- Wrote detailed case reports to assist with prosecution of offenders for wide range of crimes.
- Wrote routine reports of criminal investigations and supporting evidence
- Used good interviewing and listening skills when talking to complainants and witnesses.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and individuals harmed during course of criminal acts.
- Identified potential suspects based on personal details listed in area bulletins or vehicle markers.
- Pursued dangerous individuals across diverse terrain and varying conditions to apprehend suspects and contain threats.
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot or in vehicle and prevented and detected unsafe or illegal activity.
Corrections Deputy
Riverside County Sheriff
10.2007 - 09.2010
- Modeled good behaviors to promote safe and positive interactions between inmates and staff
- Observed inmates continuously to maintain safety and enforce facility rules
- Intervened in inappropriate situations to eliminate unauthorized behaviors and restore order
- Maintained custody and security of inmates in diverse areas of correctional facility, at courthouse, and during transportation
- Conducted headcounts to ensure each prisoner was present
- Settled disputes between inmates
- Oversaw and reported on the work of inmates working in the kitchen, laundry and other areas
- Inspected conditions of locks, window bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facilities to ensure security and help prevent escapes
- Screened incoming visitors to assess their clothing, remove unauthorized items and verify identities
- Transported prisoners to and from the county jail to attend attorney's meetings, court dates and medical appointments
- Maintained expertise in less-lethal weaponry to keep the peace between sometimes violent inmates
- Coordinated secure and safe visitation between inmates and personal and legal contacts.
Auxiliary Security
Force, United Stated Navy
01.2004 - 12.2006
- Maritime boarding designed to capture enemy vessels, combat terrorism, piracy, and smuggling.
- Team members would respond tactically onboard vessels foreign and domestic.
- Responded promptly to incidents and disturbances to implement effective security protocols.
- Detected and reported presence of unauthorized personnel and activities.
Mate 2nd Class
Gunner, United States Navy
12.2002 - 12.2006
- Maintained and operated meteorological equipment vital to successful field artillery actions.
- Handled, transported, and distributed ammunition to (small arms) unit.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance and recovery of MK.
- Utilized downtime to perform routine tasks, preventing service delays.
- Maintained good working relationship with co-workers and management.
- Finished all tasks and job duties, adhering to deadlines to avoid delays.
- Cleaned, lubricated and changed out high-friction parts prone to early wear and malfunction.
Education
Bachelor of Business Science - Business Science
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Riverside Arlington High School
Riverside, Ca06.2000
Skills
- Criminal investigation
- Witness/Suspect interviewing
- Critical incident response
- Emergency response
- Arrest and Detention
- Case report writing
- AED/CPR
- CCTV
- Access control
- Threat Assessment
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Accomplishments
Deputy of Year in 2017, incident that involved a stolen vehicle with two toddlers locked inside. After eight hours of searching for the vehicle, I located the vehicle in an empty parking lot with the toddlers still inside. The toddlers were later reunited with their parents, unharmed and uninjured. This event was publicity recognized on KESQ Palm Springs News.
Life Saving Award, incident that occurred in Anza, Ca. where I participated in the live saving response of deputies who were confronted by an armed subject who had barricaded himself in a vehicle.
Certification
BSIS Guard card (Active)
Exposed Firearms Permit (Active)
LEOSA/HR-218 certified
CPR/AED certified
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Field Operations Leader
Gavin De Becker And Associates
05.2023 - Current
Corrections Deputy
Riverside County Sheriff
10.2007 - 09.2010
Deputy Sheriff
Riverside County Sheriff
05.2007 - 07.2019
Auxiliary Security
Force, United Stated Navy
01.2004 - 12.2006
Mate 2nd Class
Gunner, United States Navy
12.2002 - 12.2006
Bachelor of Business Science - Business Science
California Coast University
High School Diploma -
Riverside Arlington High School
BSIS Guard card (Active)
Exposed Firearms Permit (Active)
LEOSA/HR-218 certified
CPR/AED certified
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