Richard Fairbanks
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Border Patrol Agent
Department of Homeland Security
10.2024 - 11.2024
- Rendered necessary medical assistance to undocumented aliens and arranged transport to medical facility in emergency situations.
- 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.
- Detailed persons violating duly established laws and followed orders for further processing.
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics.
- Collected samples of import merchandise for additional testing, examination and appraisal.
- Reported seized contraband or attempts to illegally transport goods to proper authorities and documented observations and evidence for future actions.
- Completed investigations of applications for refunds of duties and mitigation of assessed penalties.
- Performed intelligence analysis and law enforcement activities such as apprehension, detention and arrest.
- Patrolled international land borders and coastal waters.
- Interacted with carriers, agencies and foreign entities to provide guidance on admissibility and compliance.
- Worked with trained K-9 partners to locate undocumented people and facilitate transport to border patrol facility.
- Initiated civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperated with law enforcement agencies in investigation and prosecution of persons in violation of immigration or customs laws.
- Validated immigration documents, asked questions and reported discrepancies to authorities for further review.
- Searched farms, ranches and urban sites to locate and apprehend people attempting illegal United States entry.
- Developed, planned and participated in warrant operations.
- Documented activities in reports and testified in court proceedings to actions.
- Explained laws and regulations to travelers and distributors and promoted comprehension to foster adherence to requirements.
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking undocumented aliens and smugglers to obtain information and issue verbal commands.
- Supported law enforcement agencies by providing accurate and timely data regarding illegal activity and testimony to facts related to cases.
- Partnered with aircraft-based law enforcement agents to find and apprehend ground-based undocumented aliens and human smugglers.
- Surveilled land borders from covert locations to detect and apprehend undocumented aliens and smugglers.
- Utilized infrared scopes during nighttime surveillance to detect presence of unauthorized people attempting entry into United States.
- Used variety of law enforcement databases such as TECS and NCIC.
- Summoned law enforcement to detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal actions.
- Partnered with aircraft-based law enforcement agents to find and apprehend ground-based undocumented aliens and people smugglers.
- Secured geographical borders and coastal waters from unauthorized entry to enable better border enforcement.
Intelligence Analyst
Drug Enforcement Administration
04.2023 - 09.2023
- Intelligence Analyst
- GS-11
Border Patrol Agent
Department Of Homeland Security
05.2020 - 04.2023
- GS-12
- Rendered necessary medical assistance to undocumented aliens and arranged transport to medical facility in emergency situations.
- 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.
- Detailed persons violating duly established laws and followed orders for further processing.
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people and narcotics.
- Collected samples of import merchandise for additional testing, examination and appraisal.
- Reported seized contraband or attempts to illegally transport goods to proper authorities and documented observations and evidence for future actions.
- Completed investigations of applications for refunds of duties and mitigation of assessed penalties.
- Performed intelligence analysis and law enforcement activities such as apprehension, detention and arrest.
- Patrolled international land borders and coastal waters.
- Interacted with carriers, agencies and foreign entities to provide guidance on admissibility and compliance.
- Worked with trained K-9 partners to locate undocumented people and facilitate transport to border patrol facility.
- Initiated civil and criminal prosecutions and cooperated with law enforcement agencies in investigation and prosecution of persons in violation of immigration or customs laws.
- Validated immigration documents, asked questions and reported discrepancies to authorities for further review.
- Searched farms, ranches and urban sites to locate and apprehend people attempting illegal United States entry.
- Developed, planned and participated in warrant operations.
- Documented activities in reports and testified in court proceedings to actions.
- Explained laws and regulations to travelers and distributors and promoted comprehension to foster adherence to requirements.
- Communicated with Spanish-speaking undocumented aliens and smugglers to obtain information and issue verbal commands.
- Supported law enforcement agencies by providing accurate and timely data regarding illegal activity and testimony to facts related to cases.
- Partnered with aircraft-based law enforcement agents to find and apprehend ground-based undocumented aliens and human smugglers.
- Surveilled land borders from covert locations to detect and apprehend undocumented aliens and smugglers.
- Utilized infrared scopes during nighttime surveillance to detect presence of unauthorized people attempting entry into United States.
- Used variety of law enforcement databases such as TECS and NCIC.
- Summoned law enforcement to detain persons found to be in violation of customs or immigration laws and arrange for legal actions.
- Partnered with aircraft-based law enforcement agents to find and apprehend ground-based undocumented aliens and people smugglers.
- Secured geographical borders and coastal waters from unauthorized entry to enable better border enforcement.
Police Officer Trainee
Cobb County Police Department
02.2020 - 05.2020
- Managed paperwork by tracking records to remain organized and maximize accuracy.
- Conducted physical training to keep fit and perform job duties productively.
Detention Deputy
Broward County Sheriff's Office
10.2018 - 01.2020
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.
- Processed prisoners through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Maintained security and welfare of prisoners in a 70-140 inmate Maximum Custody facility.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Processed visitors and attorneys arriving to see prisoners.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Received and inspected mail, property and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
- Provided counseling and guidance to inmates to boost wellbeing.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marietta High School
Marietta, GA05.2017
Skills
- Intelligence Gathering
- Social Perceptiveness
- Jury Testifying
- Surveillance
- Interpersonal Skills
- Report Writing
- Human Trafficking Interdiction
- Drug Trafficking Interdiction
Timeline
Border Patrol Agent
Department of Homeland Security
10.2024 - 11.2024
Intelligence Analyst
Drug Enforcement Administration
04.2023 - 09.2023
Border Patrol Agent
Department Of Homeland Security
05.2020 - 04.2023
Police Officer Trainee
Cobb County Police Department
02.2020 - 05.2020
Detention Deputy
Broward County Sheriff's Office
10.2018 - 01.2020
High School Diploma -
Marietta High School
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