David Gillespie
Englewood,CO
Summary
Detail-oriented security professional with extensive experience in emergency response and safety compliance. Proven ability to conduct regular patrols and respond promptly to incidents, ensuring a secure environment for residents and staff.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1989
1989
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Night desk/Unarmed Security Officer
Salvation army/Crossroads shelter
Denver, CO
05.2008 - 12.2025
- Monitored facility access to ensure safety of residents and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter suspicious activities and maintain security.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergency situations within the shelter.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement on incident reporting and investigations.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and visitor interactions.
- Enforced shelter rules and regulations to uphold a secure atmosphere for all.
- Guarded entrances and exits against unauthorized entry.
- Greeted visitors upon arrival at the facility and directed them accordingly.
- Observed individuals on foot or in vehicles entering the facility to determine their purpose of visit.
- Operated two-way radios for communication with headquarters personnel when necessary.
- Identified security issues, drafted incident reports and contacted law enforcement when needed.
- Detected suspicious behavior and prevented illegal activity.
- Inspected buildings periodically for signs of intrusion or damage.
- Investigated suspicious activity or incidents according to company guidelines.
- Provided escort services as needed for visitors requiring special attention.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations using appropriate resolution strategies.
General laborer, construction, industrial warehous
Ready Temporary Services
Denver, Colorado
01.2010 - 12.2024
- Operated heavy machinery for loading and unloading materials safely.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of work areas and equipment daily.
- Assisted in inventory management by sorting and labeling supplies efficiently.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during all operations consistently.
- Supported skilled tradespeople by preparing materials and assisting in tasks.
- Cleaned tools, equipment, and work areas in order to maintain a safe and organized workspace.
- Moved heavy objects using dollies, carts, hoists, or other manual labor techniques.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto trucks for delivery to job sites.
- Sorted and placed materials or items on racks, shelves or in bins to keep warehouse organized.
- Operated pallet jacks and forklifts to load and unload supplies and materials.
- Unloaded building supplies from delivery trucks using forklifts or cranes.
Grocery stocker/Cashier
Ace market
Denver, Colorado
10.1993 - 10.2000
- Stocked shelves with fresh produce and grocery items efficiently.
- Organized backroom inventory for optimal accessibility and flow.
- Assisted customers in locating products and answering inquiries.
- Maintained cleanliness of store aisles and stock areas regularly.
- Monitored product expiration dates and removed outdated items promptly.
- Operated equipment for unloading deliveries safely and correctly.
- Moved heavy merchandise around the store using pallet jacks or other necessary equipment.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items within the store.
- Stocked shelves with products based on customer demand and sales trends.
- Loaded and unloaded delivery vehicles to maintain inventory.
- Organized backroom storage areas in order to maximize space utilization.
- Rotated and faced product displays for optimal visual appeal.
- Assessed floor displays to restock merchandise.
Track Vehicle Mechanic
U.S Army D co.701 M.S.B
Fort Riley North, Kansas
07.1989 - 07.1992
- Inspected and repaired track vehicle systems for optimal performance.
- Conducted preventive maintenance on military vehicles to ensure readiness.
- Diagnosed mechanical issues using specialized tools and equipment.
- Trained junior mechanics on safety protocols and repair techniques.
- Maintained accurate records of maintenance and repairs performed on vehicles.
- Operated lifting equipment for safe handling of heavy vehicle components.
- Removed drive shafts from the transmission housing; inspected U-joints for wear or damage; replaced worn U-joints with new ones as required.
- Performed preventive maintenance inspections on track vehicles, including changing oil and filters.
- Readied newly assembled track vehicles for delivery by performing final adjustments on brakes, clutch linkage assemblies and other operating systems.
- Tested repaired track vehicles for proper performance and road tested them to ensure quality workmanship was provided.
- Disassembled engines to inspect internal parts for wear or damage; replaced worn or damaged parts with new ones as required.
- Inspected brake systems, steering mechanisms, wheel bearings and other important parts to ensure that they function properly.
- Removed cylinder heads from engines to repair or replace valves; adjusted valve clearances as needed.
Education
Weber Basin Job Corp.
Ogden, UTSkills
- Access control
- Surveillance techniques
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
Timeline
General laborer, construction, industrial warehous
Ready Temporary Services
01.2010 - 12.2024
Night desk/Unarmed Security Officer
Salvation army/Crossroads shelter
05.2008 - 12.2025
Grocery stocker/Cashier
Ace market
10.1993 - 10.2000
Track Vehicle Mechanic
U.S Army D co.701 M.S.B
07.1989 - 07.1992
Weber Basin Job Corp.