Daniel Castro
El Paso
Summary
Security-focused and diligent Armed School Officer skilled in protecting students, staff, and school facilities. Maintains constant vigilance while assessing and responding to criminal activity, fire hazards, and medical emergencies. Proactively identifies potential threats and intervenes early to de-escalate situations, using strong situational awareness, sound judgment, and attention to detail. Builds a safe and secure school environment through professionalism, approachability, and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Commissioned Security Officer
Sentinel Secuirty Services
El Paso, TX
10.2025 - Current
- Maintain a visible armed security presence to deter criminal activity and ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors.
- Patrol school grounds, buildings, and perimeters to identify and address potential security threats.
- Monitor access points and control entry to school facilities in accordance with school safety policies.
- Collaborate with administrators, teachers, counselors, and local law enforcement to maintain a safe school environment.
- Enforce school policies while maintaining professionalism, fairness, and respect.
Border Patrol Processing Coordinator
United States Customs and Border Protection
Sonoita, AZ
05.2024 - 09.2025
- Receiving migrants after they are apprehended, storing and tracking their personal property, and providing for their security and well-being while they are detained in CBP custody.
- Drafting and maintaining administrative paperwork related to the processing of migrants in CBP custody, including reports concerning the transportation and deportation of detained migrants.
- Logging information about detained migrants into CBP information systems, including the status of welfare checks and conditions in custody.
- Transporting detained migrants to immigration court proceedings and medical facilities.
- Selected for supporting detail ICE Operation "At Large" - El Paso, TX
Commissioned Security Officer
Sentinel Security Services
El Paso, TX
07.2023 - 05.2024
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and prevent security breaches or incidents.
- Responded promptly to alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations with effective resolution strategies.
- Supported event planning teams by coordinating effective security measures for large-scale functions onsite.
- Maintain a visible armed security presence to deter criminal activity and ensure the safety of students, staff, and visitors
- Patrol school grounds, buildings, and perimeters to identify and address potential security threats.
- Monitor access points and control entry to school facilities in accordance with school safety policies.
- Provided armed security services for churches, social events and schools
Security Officer
Akima Global Services
Fort Bliss, TX
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Implemented revised security measures that improved overall safety standards within the facility.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Ensured the safety of 500-1,000 unaccompanied children at any given time and track their location.
- Monitored facility security systems to identify and respond to potential threats.
Asset Protection Customer Host
Wal-Mart Supercenter
El Paso, TX
04.2018 - 05.2021
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Utilized security systems and CCTV to monitor store activities and detect possible security incidents.
- Contacted local authorities and apprehended shoplifters.
- Monitored and analyzed customer behavior to identify and respond to potential theft and fraud incidents.
Security Officer
Artco Protection Services And Investigations
El Paso, TX
08.2016 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- De-escalated conflicts and disturbances using calm, professional communication.
- Observed and reported suspicious activities or safety hazards.
Asset Protection Specialist
Best Buy
El Paso, TX
10.2013 - 01.2017
- Reviewed CCTV and audited EAS and exception reports to identify dishonest activity, theft and fraud.
- Leveraged surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to foster safety and security while minimizing company loss.
- Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
- Checked CCTV for evidence of shoplifting.
- Reduces shrink levels by 22.7%
Education
Texas Peace Officer - Law Enforcement Training Academy
El Paso Community College
El Paso, TX08-2026
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Chicago, IL06.2005
Border Patrol Processing Coordinator Certification -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(FLETC)
Artesia, NM06-2024
Skills
- Incident reporting and documentation
- Access control and surveillance systems
- Strong observational and situational awareness
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Risk assessment and safety planning
- Campus security and threat prevention
- Armed patrol and weapons proficiency
- Law enforcement procedures and compliance
- Emergency response and crisis intervention
Additional Information
Tier 2 Public Trust Clearance
State of Texas Security Level III License
Mental Health First Aid USA Certification
Crisis Prevention Institute - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Commissioned Security Officer
Sentinel Secuirty Services
10.2025 - Current
Border Patrol Processing Coordinator
United States Customs and Border Protection
05.2024 - 09.2025
Commissioned Security Officer
Sentinel Security Services
07.2023 - 05.2024
Security Officer
Akima Global Services
05.2021 - 06.2023
Asset Protection Customer Host
Wal-Mart Supercenter
04.2018 - 05.2021
Security Officer
Artco Protection Services And Investigations
08.2016 - 05.2021
Asset Protection Specialist
Best Buy
10.2013 - 01.2017
Texas Peace Officer - Law Enforcement Training Academy
El Paso Community College
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College
Border Patrol Processing Coordinator Certification -
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center(FLETC)