Jeff Shelton
Chula Vista,California
Summary
Dynamic former Border Patrol Agent with extensive experience at the United States Border Patrol, skilled in firearms training and effective communication. Proven track record in utilizing advanced surveillance techniques and infrared technology to intercept illegal activities, enhancing border security and contributing to successful human trafficking and drug interdiction efforts.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Off Duty Officers
05.2024 - Current
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Operated communication equipment to maintain contact with other security personnel during emergency calls.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Maintained physical fitness to perform physically demanding job tasks.
- Maintained confidentiality to protect sensitive information and prevent harmful release of information.
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
Border Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol
11.2008 - 11.2021
- Responding to electronic sensor alarms in remote areas
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks and other physical evidence of undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
- Using cutting-edge technology, such as infrared scopes during nighttime operations
- Performing line-watch duties, traffic checkpoint operations, city patrols, transportation checks and other law enforcement duties as assigned
- Communicating and/or giving verbal commands in Spanish to Spanish-speaking undocumented noncitizens and smugglers
- Conducted traffic patrols and vehicle checks to identify people attempting to illegally cross United States border.
- Processed undocumented aliens at border patrol stations and furnished case resolution details to resolve immediate situations.
- Worked with trained K-9 partners to locate undocumented people and facilitate transport to border patrol facility.
- Rendered necessary medical assistance to undocumented aliens and arranged transport to medical facility in emergency situations.
- Used variety of law enforcement databases such as NCIC, IDENT, and E3.
- Detected and prevented terrorists and terrorist weapons from entering country.
- Identified and followed tracks, physical evidence and sign to locate and detain undocumented aliens and people traffickers.
- Utilized infrared scopes during nighttime surveillance to detect presence of unauthorized people attempting entry into United States.
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking undocumented aliens and smugglers to obtain information and issue verbal commands.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA05-2010
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Solano Community College
Fairfield CA05-2008
Skills
- Firearms Training
- Communication
- Defensive Tactics
- Surveillance
- Counterterrorism
- Customs and immigration
- Traffic checkpoints
- Arrest procedures
- Investigative skills
- Infrared night vision equipment
- Immigration laws
- Surveillance techniques
- Team building
- Search and seizure
- Active listening
- Collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- Guard Card
- Exposed Firearm Permit
- CCW Permit
- Commercial Drivers License
- Doubles/Triples Qualification
- Tankers Qualification
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Off Duty Officers
05.2024 - Current
Border Patrol Agent
United States Border Patrol
11.2008 - 11.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology
University of San Diego
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Solano Community College
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