David Escamilla
La Feria,TX
Summary
Proven security professional with extensive experience in high-stress environments, including Allied Universal Security Services. Excelled in incident reporting and emergency response, reducing security breaches significantly. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, ensuring a safe and secure atmosphere. Certified in first aid and CPR, showcasing a commitment to workplace safety and efficiency.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2024 - Current
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Correctional Officer
The Geo Group
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Demonstrated cultural sensitivity when interacting with diverse populations within the correctional setting, promoting an inclusive environment for all individuals present.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Juvenile Supervision Officer
Darrell B Hester Juvenile Detention Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
- Enhanced safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring youth interactions.
- Promoted positive change by providing consistent support, guidance, and encouragement to at-risk youth.
- Maintained a secure environment by enforcing rules, policies, and procedures consistently across all residents.
- Improved rehabilitation efforts through developing and implementing individualized behavior plans for each juvenile.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes, or recreational activities.
- Supervised Number inmates during mealtime and recreational time.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Conducted room searches for contraband items to maintain a safe environment within the facility.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks on all living quarters and common areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Robstown Crossroads Academy
Robstown, TX06.2019
Skills
- Report Writing
- Incident Reporting
- Security Guard License
- General security
- CCTV Surveillance
- CCTV Monitoring
- Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- Access Control
- Patrol operations
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Relationship building and management
- Security Screenings
- Conflict de-escalation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Investigative abilities
- Stationary surveillance
- Security Equipment Operation
- Premises patrol
- First aid and CPR certified
- Fire safety training
- Shift work experience
- Investigative skills
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Work ethic
- Workplace Safety
- Patrolling
- Verbal and written communication
- First Aid Certified
- Reporting skills
- Emergency awareness
- Patrol techniques
- De-Escalation Techniques
- English fluency
- Legible report writing
- Traffic Control
Certification
Security License, Basic First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
The Geo Group
05.2022 - 05.2024
Juvenile Supervision Officer
Darrell B Hester Juvenile Detention Center
03.2022 - 05.2022
High School Diploma -
Robstown Crossroads Academy
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