ROBERT CASTRO JR.

Dedicated and proactive Deputy Sheriff with 13+ years of law enforcement experience, currently assigned to the Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST). Demonstrated expertise in organized retail crime, surveillance, tactical planning, and suspect apprehension. Formerly assigned to the Special Enforcement Team (SET), with strong skills in investigations, warrant writing, and interagency coordination. Serves as a Field Training Officer (FTO) and department-certified drone pilot, regularly assisting in warrant service, tactical operations, and mentoring newer deputies. Recognized for initiative, leadership, and high-quality casework resulting in successful prosecutions.

• POST Basic & Intermediate Certificates
• Field Training Officer (FTO)
• Certified Drone Pilot – Tactical UAS Operator
• Search/Arrest Warrant Writing (140+ authored)
• Crisis Intervention / Behavioral Health Responder
• B.A.T.I. Interview & Interrogation
• Firearms/Tactical Rifle & Response to School Violence

• Deputy Sheriff – Robbery Burglary Suppression Team (RBST), Riverside County Sheriff's Office – Lake Elsinore Station, 07/01/24, Present, Lead investigations into organized theft and serial burglary cases., Coordinate multi-agency operations, author search warrants, and execute surveillance., Serve as primary drone pilot for tactical overwatch during warrant service.
• Deputy Sheriff – Special Enforcement Team (SET), Riverside County Sheriff's Office – Lake Elsinore Station, 12/01/22, 07/01/24, Conducted proactive enforcement focused on quality-of-life crimes and violent offenders., Authored 140+ search warrants (residential, digital, financial, geofence, etc.)., Led surveillance and takedowns, utilizing intelligence to dismantle criminal activity.
• Deputy Sheriff – Patrol, Riverside County Sheriff's Office – Lake Elsinore Station, 06/01/21, 11/01/22, Responded to calls involving domestic violence, assaults, narcotics, and sexual assault., Completed detailed reports, secured evidence, and made felony/misdemeanor arrests.
• Corporal – Police Officer / Firearms Instructor, Palomar College Police Department, 10/01/19, 06/01/21, Investigated violent crimes and narcotics offenses., Managed department armory and served as training firearms instructor.
• Police Officer, Palomar College Police Department, 12/01/15, 10/01/19
• Police Officer, City of Banning Police Department, 03/01/15, 12/01/15
• Deputy Sheriff (Patrol), Riverside County Sheriff's Office, 03/01/12, 07/01/12
• Deputy Sheriff (Corrections), Riverside County Sheriff's Office, 04/01/09, 03/01/12, Supervised inmates in high-security and medical housing units.
• Deputy Sheriff Trainee, Riverside County Sheriff's Office, 10/01/08, 03/01/09, Completed POST-certified academy (Class #178).