Lonnie Cohen
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Equipped Border Patrol Agent gifted at preventing the illegal trafficking of people, narcotics, and contraband into the United States. Extensive experience performing line watch duties and traffic checkpoint operations. Fluency.
Alert Border Patrol Agent looking to tackle new responsibilities and build upon skills. Extensive experience patrolling border gates, performing city patrols, and preventing the spread of narcotics and the entry of illegal aliens. Recognized for conducting successful planning and coordination that led to high number of apprehensions.
Watchful Border Patrol Agent with a extensive background securing borders from illegal immigrants, drugs, human trafficking, and the dumping of weapons. Extensive knowledge of internal border rules and regulations. Skilled in using the latest technology.
Disciplined Border Patrol Agent with many years of experience in border protection and municipal law enforcement and criminal justice. Sound decision-maker as leader and team member with integrity and courage to keep borders secure. Well-versed at safeguarding both international land borders and coastal waters between ports of entry.
Dedicated professional with many years of experience as police officer and as distinguished military officer. Proven negotiator and tough but compassionate professional with diverse language skills. Observant and analytic criminal justice expert with exceptional mental and physical agility to assure secure, safe, and legal borders.
Seasoned Border Patrol Agent with experience in immigration law enforcement and border security operations. Strengths include exceptional judgment, decision-making skills, and ability to handle high-stress situations effectively. Proven capability in ensuring national security through diligent patrols, apprehension of illegal goods, and deterrence of illegal immigration. Consistently contributed to maintaining secure borders in previous roles.
Hardworking professional experienced in challenging border protection work. Compassionate toward struggling individuals, firm in combatting illegal activity and unwavering in integrity. Fully versed in weapons and equipment common to field.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6049
6049
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Border Patrol Agent
Customs and Border Protection
McAllen, Texas
05.2019 - Current
- Provide your description of duties, and identify your major roles, responsibilities and accomplishments.
- Assisted in apprehending undocumented immigrants attempting to enter the U.S.
- Prepared detailed reports after completing investigations that documented evidence collected and any actions taken by Border Patrol Agents during operations.
- Conducted inspections of vehicles and individuals entering the country.
- Collaborated with foreign governments on joint initiatives relating to cross-border security operations.
- Enforced laws related to immigration, customs, drugs, weapons, and terrorism.
- Performed searches of suspected smugglers' property or residences looking for evidence of illegal activity or contraband items.
- Utilized sophisticated technology such as night vision equipment, binoculars, radios, and GPS devices during patrols along the border area.
- Reported violations of federal law to supervisors and provided testimony in court proceedings regarding arrests made while performing official duties.
- Developed relationships with communities located along borders through educational programs aimed at increasing awareness about security issues.
- Interacted with other federal agencies such as Immigration Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations.
- Attended meetings with local law enforcement officials discussing strategies for combating illegal immigration in their jurisdictions.
- Patrolled assigned areas along the border for suspicious activities.
- Responded to emergency calls from citizens concerning illegal activities near or on the border.
- Reviewed documents to verify authenticity and legality of immigration status.
- Trained new agents on proper procedures for patrolling, inspecting documents, interviewing subjects, using firearms safely.
Security Officer
Garda Security
Englewood, New Jersey
05.2019 - 12.2019
Ensured only authorized personnel was on company grounds.
Responsible for monitoring temperatures of trailer which contained food.
Reported any thing that could be deemed as a safety hazard.
Took inventory of items.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New England College
Henniker, NHBachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Pine Bluff, ARAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice Forensic Investigations
Herkimer Community College
Herkimer, NYSkills
- My self-motivation, hard work and dedication all contribute to the continuing success of my employer Technically competent Natural leader and team player
- Strong work ethic with a positive approach Continuously striving to achieve goals and exceed expectations Organized and focused
Physically fit by agency’s standards to efficiently perform job duties
- Border security
Certification
Physical Techniques Instructor Certified- September 2025
Confined Space Entry Certified- March 2024
Active Shooter Certified- November 2020
CPR Certified- August 2020
Volunteer Experience
Volunteered for funder raiser for breast cancer awareness in October 2015.
Training
Successfully complete Basic Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Artesia, NM to become a Border Patrol Agent - December 2020.
Confined Space Entry Certified in Harper’s Ferry, WV at The Advanced Training Center- March 2024.
Obtained SORA license for the state of New Jersey in April 2019.
Date Available
Immediately
Timeline
Border Patrol Agent
Customs and Border Protection
05.2019 - Current
Security Officer
Garda Security
05.2019 - 12.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
New England College
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Arkansas At Pine Bluff
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice Forensic Investigations
Herkimer Community College