Saul Rodriguez
Casa Grande,AZ
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 in Spanish. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Border Patrol Agent
Customs and Border Protection
Casa Grande, AZ
03.2011 - Current
- Provided surveillance of the United States borders for illegal activity.
- Conducted inspections of vehicles and individuals entering the country.
- Assisted in apprehending undocumented immigrants attempting to enter the U.S.
- Patrolled assigned areas along the border for suspicious activities.
- Enforced laws related to immigration, customs, drugs, weapons, and terrorism.
- Responded to emergency calls from citizens concerning illegal activities near or on the border.
- Reviewed documents to verify authenticity and legality of immigration status.
- Investigated allegations of smuggling or other criminal activity involving people crossing the border illegally.
- Interacted with other federal agencies such as Immigration Customs Enforcement and Homeland Security Investigations.
- Trained new agents on proper procedures for patrolling, inspecting documents, interviewing subjects, using firearms safely.
- Performed searches of suspected smugglers' property or residences looking for evidence of illegal activity or contraband items.
- Reported violations of federal law to supervisors and provided testimony in court proceedings regarding arrests made while performing official duties.
- Utilized sophisticated technology such as night vision equipment, binoculars, radios, GPS devices., during patrols along the border area.
- Prepared detailed reports after completing investigations that documented evidence collected and any actions taken by Border Patrol Agents during operations.
- Analyzed intelligence data gathered from various sources including informants to identify patterns associated with criminal organizations operating along the border.
- Participated in interagency task forces designed to target specific organized crime groups involved in human trafficking or drug smuggling across borders.
- Prepared reports and other documents.
- Detected and prevented illegal entry and smuggling of aliens from entering country.
- Prevented illegal trafficking of people, narcotics and contraband into country.
- Detected, prevented and apprehended undocumented aliens and alien smugglers at or near land borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions.
- Conducted inspections of individuals and conveyances through random vehicle inspections.
Disrupt Unit
Border Patrol
Casa Grande, AZ
03.2020 - 11.2020
- Assisted in apprehending undocumented immigrants attempting to enter the U.S.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
ATV Unit
Border Patrol
Casa Grande, AZ
03.2023 - Current
- Provided surveillance of the United States borders for illegal activity.
- Performed regular maintenance on machinery, including lubrication, cleaning, and making minor repairs.
- Reported any problems or malfunctions to supervisors immediately.
Education
Border Patrol Agent
Border Patrol Academy
Artesia, NM06.2011
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr High School
New York, NY06.2003
Skills
- Surveillance
- Counterterrorism
- Customs and Immigration
- Investigative Procedures
Accomplishments
- Received The Border Patrol achievement medal in 2020 while on the Disrupt unit for pulling over and apprehending 2 wanted fugitives. The Disrupt unit is a plain clothes unit tasked and focused on human smuggling and drug interdiction in vehicle traffic.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ATV Unit
Border Patrol
03.2023 - Current
Disrupt Unit
Border Patrol
03.2020 - 11.2020
Border Patrol Agent
Customs and Border Protection
03.2011 - Current
Border Patrol Agent
Border Patrol Academy
High School Diploma -
Martin Luther King Jr High School
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