Vessel operation
Patrolling
Teamwork and Collaboration
Problem-Solving
Surveillance techniques
STEVEN R. PLESKOVITCH
Border Patrol Agent Airboat Vessel Commander
Comstock,TX
Summary
Knowledgeable and experienced Vessel Commander with the drive and ability to educate future crew members into well-capable vessel commanders, and refine the skills of the current unit to be able to handle any mission thrown at them.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Border Patrol Agent, Airboat Vessel Commander
U.S. Border Patrol
01.2020 - Current
- Patrolled international waterways utilizing Safe Boat, Riverine Shallow Draft Vessel and Airboat to identify and apprehend people attempting unauthorized border crossings.
- Coordinated with outside agencies to conduct multiple successful Missing Migrant recovery operations in high-risk waterborne areas.
- Collaborated with USBP ground units, providing transport of Agents and gear to remote areas that assisted in the apprehension of undocumented migrants.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring and training to help individuals reach their full potential.
- Created and streamlined electronic equipment and fuel logs for ease of use within The Marine Unit.
Certified Marine Technician
Global Maritek Systems Inc.
9 2015 - 12.2019
- Mercury Marine Outboard certified
- One of few techs in company to repair OceaPoly damage on Riverine Shallow Draft Vessels and Airboats.
- Filled roles of site admin and manager while they were on vacation/out of office.
- Communicate well with other site managers.
- Employee of the month June 2019.
- Experienced with Fork lift/Lift truck.
Security Forces (Military Police)
U.S. Air Force
01.2005 - 05.2014
- Obtained E-5/Staff Sargent, supervised up to 13 personnel at once
- Member of Commandant of the Marine Corps’ and Secretary of the Air Force’s Personal Security Team during base visit
- Deployed three times to Combat Zones/Unstable Countries, built positive relations with local nationals while securing 8000+ base employees
- Stationed in Italy, 3 yrs, worked side by side with local military and civilian police
- Overcame language/cultural barriers, shared ideas and procedures
Education
Airboat Initial Vessel Commander
National Marine Training Center
Saint Augustine, FL07.2022
Marine Law Enforcement
Marine Law Enforcement Training Program
Brunswick, GA03.2022
Marine Technician
Marine Mechanics Institute
Orlando, FL05.2015
USAF Second Line Leadership
USAF NCO Academy
San Antonio, TX03.2011
USAF First Line Leadership
USAF Airman Leadership School
Grand Forks, ND12.2009
Skills
Timeline
Border Patrol Agent, Airboat Vessel Commander
U.S. Border Patrol
01.2020 - Current
Security Forces (Military Police)
U.S. Air Force
01.2005 - 05.2014
Certified Marine Technician
Global Maritek Systems Inc.
9 2015 - 12.2019
Airboat Initial Vessel Commander
National Marine Training Center
Marine Law Enforcement
Marine Law Enforcement Training Program
Marine Technician
Marine Mechanics Institute
USAF Second Line Leadership
USAF NCO Academy
USAF First Line Leadership
USAF Airman Leadership School
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