DAVID MONTOYA-FRANCO
Junction,Kansas
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven security professional with extensive experience at the Department of Defense. Proven expertise in physical security and access control, successfully enhancing safety measures and reducing security breaches. Adept at firearms proficiency and delivering exceptional customer service under pressure, ensuring a secure environment for personnel and visitors alike.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Federal Security Officer
Department of Defense
12.2024 - Current
- Managed visitor access control, verifying identification credentials and providing necessary clearance for entry.
- Enhanced security measures by conducting thorough inspections.
- Provided physical security for sensitive areas within the facility by implementing access control measures and closely monitoring activities in these designated spaces.
- Reduced risk of security breaches by maintaining a strong physical presence at all access points.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Provided exceptional customer service while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality when interacting with federal employees, visitors, contractors, or other personnel on site.
- maintained radio and telephonic contact with the Fort Riley Police Dispatch, for BOLO, Emergency vehicles entering the installation from outside agencies,restricted to post soldiers,ect.
88M Motor Transport Operator
Kansas Army National Guard
02.2024 - Current
- transport personnel and cargo, playing a vital role in the Army's logistics and sustainment operations.
- Loading/Unloading Operations and Procedures
- Vehicle-mounted navigation and Global Positioning Satellite (GPS)systems
- Radio Communication
- Vehicle and Convoy Security & Defense
- Hazardous Material (HAZMAT) Transportation
- Vehicle Recovery Operations
Infantryman
Active Army
09.2023 - 02.2025
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and infantry dismounted battle drills.
- Patrolled designated coverage areas and evaluated terrain for defensive use.
- Improved unit readiness by maintaining accurate inventory of equipment, weapons, and supplies.
- Served as subject matter expert on infantry tactics, weaponry, and procedures within the unit, providing guidance when needed.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Trained new infantry soldiers on standard operating procedures.
Infantry Team Leader
Army
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Served in Poland with 2nd Calvary Regiment conducting readiness training to deter Russian aggression.
- Tracked friendly troop movement and NATO partners using GPS devices to maintain situational awareness.
- Responded quickly to emergencies while exercising sound judgment under pressure, mitigating potential risks to personnel and property.
- Provided security for installation in support of Operation Allies' Refugee.
- Collaborated with US Naval law enforcement and NATO allies to provide base security during Operation Allies' Refugees.
- Conducted patrolled assigned areas and responded to security incidents or breaches of security with Spanish Forces in a timely manner.Served in Poland with 2nd Calvary Regiment conducting readiness training to deter Russian aggression.
- Tracked friendly troop movement and NATO partners using GPS devices to maintain situational awareness.
- Responded quickly to emergencies while exercising sound judgment under pressure, mitigating potential risks to personnel and property.
- Provided security for installation in support of Operation Allies' Refugee.
- Collaborated with US Naval law enforcement and NATO allies to provide base security during Operation Allies' Refugees.
- Conducted patrolled assigned areas and responded to security incidents or breaches of security with Spanish Forces in a timely manner.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic, and responded to emergencies on base in support of Allies Refugees in Rota, Spain.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Managed traffic control operations, ensuring efficient flow of vehicles and reducing congestion on base.
- Collaborated with NATO partners and police agencies to secure and coordinate joint operations.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Managed traffic control operations, ensuring efficient flow of vehicles and reducing congestion on base.
- Led routine inspections of barracks and facilities for compliance with safety regulations, helping maintain a secure living environment for service members.
- Collaborated with NATO partners police agencies to secured and coordinate joint operations.
- Conducted convoy deployment to Slovakia to provide security to NATO allies prevent Russian aggression in support of Slovakia shield.
- Served as the subject Matter Expert "SME" for operations and maintained four carrying infantry vehicles, various weapons systems including common remotely operated weapon station (CROWS).
- Conducted preventive maintenance checks and services in four infantry carry vehicles that lead to the unit having one hundred percent readiness to deploy at any time within 24hours.
- Maintained Comsect Equipment in optimal condition always ensuring operational readiness.
- Ensuring joint battle command platforms (JBC-P), transceivers and other communication system performance during operations.
- Ensuring readiness for three-man fire team.
Infantry Team Leader
Army
02.2017 - 12.2020
- Completed basic training and advanced Infantry training, specializing in combat tactics and marksmanship at Fort Benning Georgia.
- Served in a combat deployment to Africa with the 101st Airborne as Quick Reaction Force (QRF).
- Maintained outstanding services as team leader assigned to the East Africa
- Response Forces (EARF) in support of Operation Freedom Sentinel (OFS). Assisted in establishing eight battled positions and fortifying Manda- Bay in support of Operation Oaken Kindle.
- Conducted joint operations with Kenyan forces securing the Entry Control Point (ECP), responsible for the flow of over fifty incoming and outgoing personnel daily.
- Collaborated in a patrol that found an objective rally point (ORP) with equipment used by terrorists prior to their attack on the airfield.
- Ensured tactical expertise to the success of six Emergency Deployment Readiness.
- Exercises (EDREs) including one to the US Embassy in Africa.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Atlantic Regional High School
Auburn, ME04-2013
Skills
- Evidence handling
- Public safety
- Physical security
- Access control
- Security equipment
- Firearms proficiency
- Facility security
- Traffic control
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Armed Federal Security Officer
Department of Defense
12.2024 - Current
88M Motor Transport Operator
Kansas Army National Guard
02.2024 - Current
Infantryman
Active Army
09.2023 - 02.2025
Infantry Team Leader
Army
12.2020 - 09.2023
Infantry Team Leader
Army
02.2017 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
North Atlantic Regional High School
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