Ismael Figueroa
Rochester,NY
Summary
Skilled Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence) with extensive experience in search warrants, surveillance, and intelligence gathering. Proficient in Spanish, counterterrorism, and investigative procedures, successfully solving complex cases and mentoring junior agents. Bringing advanced technology use and strong collaboration with law enforcement for enhanced border security and case resolution.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)
Department of Homeland Security
10.2009 - Current
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Prioritized multiple active cases efficiently by continually reassessing urgency levels based on emerging factors such as public safety concerns or new leads.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while sharing vital intelligence with appropriate colleagues for effective case resolution.
- Interviewed suspects and witnesses using skilled interrogation techniques for gathering crucial information related to investigations.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Developed strong relationships with local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies for collaborative efforts in solving high-profile cases.
- Solved complex cases by utilizing advanced investigative techniques and collaborating with fellow agents.
- Mentored junior agents, sharing knowledge and experience to enhance their investigative skills.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Prepared case reports from allegations, transcripts of interviews and physical evidence.
Border Patrol Agent
Department of Homeland Security
09.2007 - 10.2009
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking undocumented aliens and smugglers to obtain information and issue verbal commands.
- Surveilled land borders from covert locations to detect and apprehend undocumented aliens and smugglers.
- Maintained accurate records of apprehensions, seizures, and other relevant incidents for proper documentation and reporting purposes.
- Conducted interviews with suspects to gather crucial information for ongoing investigations.
- Utilized advanced technology tools such as drones, infrared cameras, and ground sensors to enhance situational awareness during patrols.
- Developed, planned and participated in tactical operations.
- Reported seized contraband or attempts to illegally transport goods to proper authorities and documented observations and evidence for future actions.
Border Patrol Agent
Department of Homeland Security
02.2001 - 09.2007
- Utilized infrared scopes during nighttime surveillance to detect presence of unauthorized people attempting entry into United States.
- Processed undocumented aliens at border patrol stations and furnished case resolution details to resolve immediate situations.
- Detected and prevented terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering country.
- Searched farms, ranches and urban sites to locate and apprehend people attempting illegal United States entry.
- Conducted traffic patrols and vehicle checks to identify people attempting to illegally cross United States border.
- Worked with my K-9 partner to locate undocumented people and facilitate transport to border patrol facility.
- Surveilled land borders from covert locations to detect and apprehend undocumented aliens and smugglers.
- Coordinated efforts with canine units to detect hidden contraband effectively within vehicles or cargo shipments.
- Attended intelligence briefings regularly to stay informed about current threats and trends affecting border security.
- Developed, planned and participated in tactical operations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Universidad Interamericana
Aguadilla, PR05.1992
Skills
- Human Trafficking Interdiction
- Immigration laws
- Self-defense tactics
- Weapons Handling
- Investigative procedures
- Surveillance
- Surveillance techniques
- Report Writing
- Counterterrorism
- Intelligence Gathering
- Multilingual Abilities
- Policy Enforcement
Accomplishments
- FBI/JTTF Task Force member since 2011
- USBP Buffalo Sector Intelligence Brad Garza Award (2016)
- USBP Intelligence course (2010)
- USBP Senior School Graduate (2008)
- USBP K-9 Graduate (2005)
- Ranch Liaison Agent
- Sensors Crew Agent
- ATV Instructor
- Collateral ASU/Intel agent
Certification
- Passenger Analysis and Targeting Systems Certification (PAU) – U.S Custom and Border Protection.
- Firearms Certification - Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).
- Intelligence Analysis Fundamentals Course Completion– Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers.
- First Aid Certification - American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- CPR/AED Certification
- Advanced Targeting Systems Operation Certificate – Office of Field Operations.
- K-9 Handler
- ATV Instructor
- Counterfeit Detection Workshop Completion– FBI financial crime prevention authority.
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Border Patrol Agent (Intelligence)
Department of Homeland Security
10.2009 - Current
Border Patrol Agent
Department of Homeland Security
09.2007 - 10.2009
Border Patrol Agent
Department of Homeland Security
02.2001 - 09.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Universidad Interamericana
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