Steve Acosta Reyes
Pecos,TX
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Deportation Officer
US Department of Homeland Security / ICE / ERO
Pecos, TX
10.1998 - 12.2022
- Uphold immigration law within the United States as part of ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations.
- Use of various tools for investigation of criminal history, immigration fraud and review of any pending cases and participated in the removal of illegal immigrants.
- Worked along other US departments and local law enforcement officers to detain criminals and protect communities by analyzing policies and help support cases to locate and remove illegal immigrants.
- Been assigned to Criminal Alien Program as Lead Prosecution Officer. Interview via in person or phone, run checks of criminal history and charge illegal immigrants with aggravated felonies in a US Court of Law and transfer subjects to US Marshal custody for sentence and removal from the United States. Assigned duty phone.
- Been assigned with an assigned docket of detained subjects while incarcerated at the Reeves County Detention Center to short term releases or long term sentences. Responsible for review of case management to ensure all paper documentation and data management are updated and maintained accurately.
- As Fleet Vehicle Officer, oversee that vehicles are logged, serviced and maintenance is properly documented for vehicle inventory and reporting of monthly inspections.
- Use of various vehicles for the removal or transfer of subjects in custody by van, car or bus. Flown via commercial airlines, domestic and foreign, to remove subjects to their home country of residents. Fly armed with government issued weapon and maintain safe custody of subject and surrounding civilians in the area. Transfer subjects to the immigration officers custody once in their foreign country of residence. Completed JPATS security training for transportation via air craft.
- OSHA Safety Officer training for federal buildings. Responsible for planning, implementing and overseeing the employees safety at work by ensuring the compliance to OSHA safety guidelines.
- Work cases in coordination with ORR Federal Field Specialists and Endeavors at Pecos Children's Center. Once a sponsor for children is located for reunification proper forms are created and served to children to report to nearest immigration office for age outs. Forms are created and served to individuals in age redetermination cases for immigration proceedings.
- Maintained physical condition for completion of assigned duties. Had Top Secret clearance via background checks since age 19. Communicate in both English and Spanish. Work with various Microsoft Office Word, Excel and Power point on a daily basis. Maintain professional composure and respectful during various working conditions and situations via good communication skills to complete any and all duties as assigned. Been assigned Acting Supervisor numerous times when supervisors are not available.
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Edinburg, TX
12.1995 - 10.1998
- Advanced level of responsibility for the care and custody of assigned inmates through knowledge of and adherence to laws, rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures governing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ).
- Searched for contraband and provide security; counts, feeds, and supervised inmates in housing, work, and other areas, maintained security of assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, climbing stairs and ladders to reach assigned areas, and working at heights.
- Provided custody and security of inmates including observing the actions of inmates, conducted 'pat' and 'strip' searches of inmates, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive inmates, and transferring and transporting inmates by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers, vans, buses, and other forms of transportation.
- Supervised and provided security of inmates performing technical skills such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, and in varied industrial and agricultural operations, worked outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and in all types of weather.
- Ability to work protracted, irregular, and overtime hours as needed; responded to emergencies, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious inmate or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs and ladders; and used force and deadly force, including the use of chemical agents or firearms, to control inmates.
Correctional Officer
Reeves County Detention Center
Pecos, TX
12.1994 - 12.1995
- Advanced level of responsibility for the care and custody of assigned inmates through knowledge of and adherence to laws, rules, regulations, and standard operating procedures.
- Searched for contraband and provide security; counts, feeds, and supervised inmates in housing, work, and other areas, maintained security of assigned areas involving long periods of sitting and standing, climbing stairs and ladders to reach assigned areas, and working at heights.
- Provided custody and security of inmates including observing the actions of inmates, conducted 'pat' and 'strip' searches of inmates, restraining and securing sometimes assaultive inmates, and transferring and transporting inmates by walking or riding in various vehicles such as trailers, vans, buses, and other forms of transportation.
- Supervised and provided security of inmates performing technical skills such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, and in varied industrial and agricultural operations, worked outdoors and indoors without air conditioning; around motorized or moving equipment and machinery; and in all types of weather.
- Ability to work protracted, irregular, and overtime hours as needed; responded to emergencies, giving first aid at the emergency site, carrying an injured or unconscious inmate or employee various distances to safety up or down stairs and ladders; and used force and deadly force, including the use of chemical agents or firearms, to control inmates.
United States Marine
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Ops Capable, Fleet Marine Force
Camp Lejeune, NC
12.1990 - 12.1994
- While in the US Marine Corps I was an Armorer and graduated with a Small Arms Repair course and a Letter of Appreciation for my performance by U.S. Army Ordnance Center and School.
- Participated in Operation Cease Fire in South West Asia twice, Operation Restore Hope Somalia (Recommended for JMUA/AFEM), Operation Continued Hope with United Nations Operations in Somalia(UNOSOM), Operation Provide Promise/ Deny Flight in Bosnia and Operation Support Democracy, within Haitian JOA.
- Awarded with numerous medals. Joint Meritorious Unit Award, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal (Somalia), Good Conduct Medal, United Nations Medal (Somalia), Southwest Asia Service Medal (1 star), Sea Service Deployment Ribbon (2nd Award), National Defense Service Medal and Rifle and Pistol Qualification Badges.
- As an Armorer I was responsible for maintaining inventory, repairing and assigning weapons to other marines necessary for completion of our daily duties as assigned.
Timeline
Deportation Officer
US Department of Homeland Security / ICE / ERO
10.1998 - 12.2022
Correctional Officer III
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
12.1995 - 10.1998
Correctional Officer
Reeves County Detention Center
12.1994 - 12.1995
United States Marine
24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, Special Ops Capable, Fleet Marine Force
12.1990 - 12.1994