Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Team Excellent Award
Timeline
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Amos Gallegos

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Accomplished security professional with a proven track record at Colorado Department of Corrections, adept in crisis management and emergency response. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and CCTV surveillance skills, significantly enhancing team efficiency and facility safety. Expert in fostering a secure environment through strategic threat management and staff training.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer

St. Anthony Summit Hospital Frisco Commonspirit
08.2023 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises CCTV cameras and alarm systems and by foot.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

Security Officer

Centura Health
06.2023 - 06.2023
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.

Correctional Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 06.2021

Maintenance, Janitorial / Tool Room Sergeant


  • Supervised two departments, Maintenance, Janitorial / Tool Room Sergeant. Ordered Janitorial supplies / chemicals and equipment for the facility. Tracked and monitored supplies and equipment. Conducted sanitary inspections weekly. Supervised Janitorial / Maintenance offenders and completed minor work projects related to housekeeping. Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
  • Emergency plan training
  • Tool Room Sergeant I was encharge of checking out and receiving tools twice day. I tracked and monitored all expendable items such as, drill bits, saw blades etc. Performed offender pat-downs and searches. Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
  • Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
  • Supervised 10 offenders and performance of tasks.
  • Responded to emergency situations and provided first aid following facility guidelines.
  • Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
  • Emergency plan training.

Cell House Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
08.2014 - 04.2016
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Cell house had a Segregation / Dementia Unit / general population in the same building. Stricter controlled movement was enforced. trained staff on contraband control , restraint
  • chair, Pat Searches Transgender, offender movement. Supervised offenders coming from general population into segregation. Medical staff conducted anatomical exam prior to cell assignment.
  • Emergency plan training.

Clinic Security Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
12.2010 - 08.2014
  • To on custody of both segregated and non-segregated offenders for medical appointments. Monitored and controlled movement while in the clinic. Escorted offenders from holding pods/single cell to and from appointments.
  • Responsible for security to include offenders acting appropriately while visiting the clinic.
  • Supervised two house keeping offenders and was responsible for maintaining clean facilities, floors and holding areas.
  • Reviewed existing emergency procedures regularly, identifying any needed updates or improvements to better align with changing environments or safety guidelines.
  • Improved employee awareness of safety procedures through regular training sessions and presentations.
  • Served as a reliable point of contact for staff and management during times of crisis, coordinating communication and action plans effectively to mitigate negative outcomes.
  • Enhanced security measures by implementing thorough patrolling routines and surveillance systems.
  • Emergency plan training

Emergency Response Team

Colorado Department Of Corrections
06.1999 - 06.2014
  • Enhanced team efficiency by implementing streamlined communication protocols and incident response strategies.
  • Boosted team morale through regular recognition of outstanding performance, fostering an environment of mutual respect and support.
  • Evaluated team performance during real-world incidents, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective measures.
  • Managed a diverse team of emergency responders, fostering collaboration and promoting professional development.
  • Supervised emergency response members
  • Firearms Instructor
  • use of force qualified
  • emergency plan training
  • Supported facility lock -downs
  • Attended all required training
  • Facilitated offender pat-searches.
  • Emergency response commandeR (4 years )supervised up to 25 correctional officers.
  • Ensured all members had all required training.
  • Emergency response member (19 years )

Tool Control Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
08.2003 - 11.2010
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Supervised offender porters to ensure all bath rooms, work areas and floors ere cleaned every day. Trained co-workers from the facility in the correct and appropriate completions of all tool operations, shadowing , tool inventories and mandatory audits.
  • Monitored all tool issuing points such as policies and producers.
  • Tracked all purchase orders and maintained tool control procedures such a etching of tools and inventories.
  • Offender supervision.
  • Emergency plan training

Security Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
08.2003 - 11.2010
  • Managed incident reports, contributing to data-driven improvements in overall security operations.
  • Developed trusting relationships with staff members by maintaining approachability while enforcing necessary regulations for workplace safety.
  • Conducted investigations into reported incidents, providing detailed documentation for management review.
  • Monitored CCTV systems effectively, allowing for quick identification and resolution of potential issues.
  • Supervised offender porters
  • Conducted searches, pat downs, and escorts.
  • Maintained top security during Armed transports.
  • UA (urine analysis)
  • Master Control responsibilities were the following: Facility count, moves and ensuring precise count. Radio traffic, all in coming facility calls.
  • Emergency plan training

Correctional Officer

Colorado Department Of Corrections
06.1995 - 08.1999
  • Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
  • Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
  • Emergency plan training

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Minor: Psychology Emphasis: Criminology

University of Southern Colorado - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO
05-1994

HVAC - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

Denver Institution of Technology
Denver, CO
09-1992

Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology -

Alamos Vocational School
Alamosa, CO
08-1987

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Incident reporting
  • Security guard license
  • General security
  • CCTV surveillance
  • Physical fitness
  • Emergency response
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Threat management
  • Staff management
  • Metal detector operation
  • Crisis management
  • Emergency management

Certification

  • Security Officer Certification (SOC) - National Association of Safety Professionals.

Team Excellent Award

Colorado Territorial Correctional Facility - Emergency Response Team above and beyond during crisis situation. 

Timeline

Security Officer

St. Anthony Summit Hospital Frisco Commonspirit
08.2023 - Current

Security Officer

Centura Health
06.2023 - 06.2023

Correctional Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
06.2016 - 06.2021

Cell House Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
08.2014 - 04.2016

Clinic Security Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
12.2010 - 08.2014

Tool Control Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
08.2003 - 11.2010

Security Sergeant

Colorado Department Of Corrections
08.2003 - 11.2010

Emergency Response Team

Colorado Department Of Corrections
06.1999 - 06.2014

Correctional Officer

Colorado Department Of Corrections
06.1995 - 08.1999
  • Security Officer Certification (SOC) - National Association of Safety Professionals.

Bachelor of Arts - Sociology Minor: Psychology Emphasis: Criminology

University of Southern Colorado - Pueblo

HVAC - Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning

Denver Institution of Technology

Associate in Electronics Engineering Technology -

Alamos Vocational School
Amos Gallegos