Patrick Maynes
Corpus Christi,TX
Summary
Seasoned Border Patrol Agent with a 35 year distinguished career at the Dept of Homeland Security and Immigration and Naturalization Service. Expert in law enforcement and investigative procedures, with a knack for excellent communication. Proven track record in enhancing detainee security, mentoring junior agents, and leading by example in high-stakes environments. Demonstrates adaptability and a commitment to mission success.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Border Patrol Agent
Dept of Homeland Security
02.1992 - 08.2020
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking undocumented aliens and smugglers detained in custody to obtain information and issue verbal commands.
- Contributed to the efficient processing of new detainees by conducting intake procedures such as fingerprinting, photographing, and inventorying personal belongings.
- Rendered necessary medical assistance to undocumented aliens and arranged transport to medical facility in emergency situations.
- Summoned law enforcement to detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal actions.
- Controlled situations resulting from security breaches by engaging and containing suspects until police or other security personnel arrived.
- Enhanced detainees/inmate security by conducting regular cell checks and monitoring daily activities.
- Ensured compliance with legal standards, meticulously documenting incidents and daily activities.
- Physically restrained detainees/prisoners during prisoner altercations using leverage holds and legal force.
- Transported detainees/prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Assisted in the preparation and execution of transport assignments, ensuring both detainee and agents safety during transfers to other facilities or court appearances.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both detainees/inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising detainee , medical and meal distribution, and preparing transfer manifests to courts and other border patrol stations or detention centers.
- Detailed as ICE Criminal investigator 2008-2011. Testified in court proceedings, effectively presenting evidence to successful prosecution outcomes.
Border Patrol Agent
Immigration and Naturalization Service
07.1985 - 02.1992
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking undocumented aliens and smugglers to obtain information and issue verbal commands.
- Participated in community outreach programs to build trust between Border Patrol agents and residents living near the border.
- Demonstrated commitment to the Border Patrol mission by remaining vigilant and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of border enforcement.
- Processed undocumented aliens at border patrol stations and furnished case resolution details to resolve immediate situations.
- Mentored junior agents, sharing expertise and providing guidance to foster their professional growth.
- Conducted traffic patrols and vehicle checks to identify people attempting to illegally cross United States border.
- Utilized infrared scopes during nighttime surveillance to detect presence of unauthorized people attempting entry into United States.
- Identified and followed tracks, physical evidence to locate and detain undocumented aliens and people traffickers.
- Searched farms, ranches and urban sites to locate and apprehend people attempting illegal United States entry.
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics.
- Documented activities in reports and testified in court proceedings to actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Deming High School
Deming, NMSkills
- Law enforcement
- Arrest procedures
- Report writing
- Excellent communication
- Law enforcement support
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Teamwork
- Public safety
- Multilingual abilities
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Policy enforcement
Timeline
Border Patrol Agent
Dept of Homeland Security
02.1992 - 08.2020
Border Patrol Agent
Immigration and Naturalization Service
07.1985 - 02.1992
High School Diploma -
Deming High School
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