Austin Hairelson
Austin
Summary
Current biology major at ACC, expected to graduate with a A.S. in Fall 25 with a 4.0 GPA. Works full-time for UT as a security guard while attending school. Army veteran with experience in policing and working with animals. Driven, disciplined, and determined to achieve academic and professional goals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard
University Of Texas
04.2023 - Current
- Responsible for the safekeeping of classified research material for the University of Texas and Department of Defense.
- Manages employee/ visitor badge system, patrols sensitive areas, answers and responds to alarm calls, conducts random searches of personnel, and performs various administrative duties for daily operations.
Military Working Dog Handler
U.S. Army
10.2017 - 04.2023
- Led 7 covert safety missions across the United States working with the Secret Service, controlling large venue sweeps, route clearances, and methodical inspections of Airforce One’s landing zones, protecting the President, Vice President, First Lady, and countless American lives.
- Elected Military Police K9 Officer, responsible for patrolling and responding to threats on the installation, as well as safekeeping mission essential equipment throughout the military base of Fort Hood.
- Spearheaded responses to 5 active bomb threats, 7 suspicious packages, and 10 firearm and ammunition calls in Fort Hood.
- Deployed to Middle East with an explosive detection dog to protect the peace treaty between Israel and Egypt (Aug 2019-Sep 2020).
- Managed and mentored 3-5 dogs and their handlers on their day-to-day training and growth as a team. Orchestrated 200 hours of training for 10 dog teams, ensuring proficiency in law enforcement tactics and real life scenarios.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX12-2025
High School Diploma -
Dickson County High School
Dickson, TN08.2017
Skills
- Empathy
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Attention to detail
- Dependability
- Integrity
Timeline
Security Guard
University Of Texas
04.2023 - Current
Military Working Dog Handler
U.S. Army
10.2017 - 04.2023
Associate of Science - Biology
Austin Community College
High School Diploma -
Dickson County High School
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