Roberto Palomino
El Paso,TX
Summary
Dedicated Transportation Security Officer with five years of TSA experience and a proven record of regulatory compliance, security screening, and public safety. Retired U.S. Army Veteran Sergeant First Class with a Secret clearance and 20 years of honorable service, bringing exceptional leadership, operational discipline, and mission‑focused execution. Skilled in supervising teams, managing high‑stress situations, and enforcing federal standards with professionalism and integrity. Experienced in four overseas combat deployments to Kuwait (2003), Iraq (2006 & 2008), and Afghanistan (2012) as a heavy construction equipment operator, contributing to mission success in demanding and dynamic environments.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
El Paso, TX
09.2021 - Current
- Conducted thorough security inspections while ensuring compliance with TSA regulations.
- Conducted risk-based security assessments on passengers, baggage, and restricted-area access points to identify threats and prevent security breaches.
- Authenticated boarding passes, identification, and passports to prevent fraudulent travel.
- Performed pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons.
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands, and advanced imaging technology to conduct screening of passengers and baggage.
- Recognized for exceptional courtesy and for consistently demonstrating kindness, respect, and professionalism in a high stress environment.
Observer, Controller and Trainer (OC/T)
US Army
Fort Bliss, TX
09.2018 - 06.2021
- Worker 50+ hours weekly.
- Identified operational hazards and implemented risk-mitigation controls, reducing incidents during high-risk training and combat operations.
- Provided deploying units with detailed training using situational training exercises in order to evaluate rotational units actions.
- Trained 1,500 Soldiers, Sailors, and Airman on Counter-Improvised Explosive Device operations by challenging them with complex attacks.
- Led weapons training and facilitated weapons qualifications ranges on the M4 Carbine, M9 Service pistol, M249 SAW and M240B Machine Gun.
- Provided the platoon level leadership feedback and recommendations to elevate the Platoon’s performance.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Joint Base Lewis McChord, WA
10.2016 - 09.2018
- Worked between 70+ hours weekly.
- Led a 40 man platoon in directing, training, and readiness programs to meet all Soldier and unit readiness requirements in preparation for planned combat operations.
- Led safety briefings and enforced risk-management procedures, ensuring 100% accountability and adherence to regulatory requirements
- Worked closely with the platoon leader to establish training schedules and evaluate the combat readiness of the platoon.
- Kept soldiers in peak physical condition by overseeing well-coordinated exercise programs.
- Oversaw maintenance of heavy construction equipment, ensuring operational efficiency and compliance with safety standards.
- Directed a construction team in building a mission critical running trail for special forces installation, improving unit fitness and training capability.
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
Fort Hood, TX
01.2014 - 09.2016
- Worked between 70+ hours weekly.
- Implemented comprehensive fitness program, boosting physical readiness and overall health of a 35 man platoon.
- Led joint efforts with US Border Patrol on a three mile road construction initiative in McAllen, TX, improving access and operational capability across the sector.
- Served as the unit Master Resilience Trainer to help mentor Soldiers to be resilient by providing policy, resources and capabilities for individuals and leaders to increase mission readiness.
- Ensured mission success by effectively overseeing daily operations, personnel assignments, and equipment maintenance.
Squad Leader
US Army
Fort Carson, CO
07.2010 - 12.2013
- Led 12 soldiers as a Squad Leader while deployed to Afghanistan from March 2013-December 2013.
- Cleared over 200 miles of routes conducting route clearance operations in order to support coalition forces maneuver throughout the area of operations.
- Supervised the entry control points of the base by controlling access of vehicles, screened local national personnel for visitor access.
- Served as the FOB Mayor of COP Xio Haq, overseeing daily operations, housing, logistics, security and personnel accountability for all assigned personnel.
- Inspected and managed contracts as the Contracting Officer Representative, ensuring compliance, performance standards and proper execution of all contracted services.
- Performed hazard identification and safety inspections at entry control points, ensuring secure access and compliance with base security protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Public Administration - Homeland Security
Park University
Parkville, MO06-2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Excelsior College
Albany, NY07-2020
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- Risk assessment
- Security screening expertise
- Pat-down procedures
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Physical Security
- Effective Communication
- Policy enforcement
- Public Safety
- Reliability
Timeline
Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
Transportation Security Administration, TSA
09.2021 - Current
Observer, Controller and Trainer (OC/T)
US Army
09.2018 - 06.2021
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
10.2016 - 09.2018
Platoon Sergeant
US Army
01.2014 - 09.2016
Squad Leader
US Army
07.2010 - 12.2013
Bachelor of Public Administration - Homeland Security
Park University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Excelsior College