Derius Hill
Birmingham,AL
Summary
Results-driven Security Team Lead with expertise in contract security and data center operations. Manages a nine-person team, overseeing scheduling, payroll, and employee discipline. Demonstrates strong incident response, crowd control, and effective communication with personnel and management. Ready to leverage operational leadership in the Security Account Manager role.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead / Narcotics K9 Handler
Global K9 Protection Group
- Current
- Perform narcotics detection duties with an assigned K9 in support of security operations at St. Clair Correctional Facility.
- Lead a nine-person security team, providing day-to-day direction and reinforcing expectations for professional conduct and job performance.
- Prepare employee schedules and coordinate shift coverage to maintain staffing and continuity of security operations.
- Handle payroll for the team alongside employee scheduling and shift coverage responsibilities.
- Address employee conduct and performance issues through disciplinary action and communication of expectations.
- Report to work when a shift cannot be covered, providing hands-on support to keep assigned security duties staffed.
Wells Fargo Data Center Shift Supervisor
Allied Universal
Birmingham, AL
06.2025
- Led and mentored security personnel, delegated assignments, and enforced site policies and established procedures.
- Maintained communication with site management and security personnel regarding incidents, operational concerns, and security requirements.
- Managed access control processes, verified credentials, and enforced visitor escort and material movement procedures.
- Monitored surveillance systems and conducted interior and exterior patrols to identify unauthorized access and potential threats.
- Investigated security incidents, gathered evidence, and maintained incident reports and daily activity logs.
Police Field Training Officer
Margaret Police Department
Margaret, AL
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Mentored and trained new officers on departmental policies, patrol tactics, report writing, evidence gathering, and professional public interactions.
- Provided on-the-job guidance to help recruits apply academy training to real-world incidents and make sound operational decisions.
- Responded to emergency calls, investigated incidents, and prepared written reports and field notes documenting findings.
- De-escalated disputes, interviewed involved parties, and coordinated crowd control measures to protect people and property.
Police Officer
Birmingham Police Department
Birmingham, AL
11.2021 - 02.2023
- Patrolled businesses and public areas, assessed incidents, and took appropriate action to protect public safety.
- Managed incident and accident scenes, preserved evidence, and communicated scene information to dispatch and responding officers.
- Handled disputes and crowd control situations using clear verbal direction, conflict resolution, and situational awareness.
- Investigated incidents, interviewed witnesses, completed reports, and performed court-related duties.
Smart Home Pro
Vivint Smart Home
Provo, UT
02.2019 - 10.2021
- Demonstrated Vivint Smart Home security systems and home automation features to customers.
- Explained smart locks, cameras, sensors, and thermostats in simple customer language.
- Guided customers through Vivint mobile app setup and daily system use.
- Troubleshot security systems, wiring, and device software while providing customer service and explaining product features.
- Worked toward monthly sales goals through customer education and promotional offers.
Field Technician II
Charter Communications
Birmingham, AL
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Installed Spectrum cable, internet, and voice services at residential locations.
- Troubleshot Charter Communications connectivity issues using signal meters and diagnostic tools.
- Troubleshot cable and wiring issues, updated connections, and instructed customers on equipment setup and usage.
- Pulled coaxial and fiber lines through homes and outdoor access points.
Education
High School Diploma -
Wenonah High School
Birmingham, AL05-2015
Skills
- Narcotics Detection
- Incident response
- Access Control
- Security protocols
- Crowd Control
- De-escalation
- Incident reporting
- Employee training
- Officer Training and Coaching
- Employee evaluation
- Payroll
- Team Supervision
- Team leadership
- Operational Oversight
- Data Analysis
- Employee evaluation
- Decision making
- Clear communication
- Attention to detail
- Customer Service
- Employee discipline
- Operational Oversight
Timeline
Wells Fargo Data Center Shift Supervisor
Allied Universal
06.2025
Police Field Training Officer
Margaret Police Department
02.2023 - 06.2025
Police Officer
Birmingham Police Department
11.2021 - 02.2023
Smart Home Pro
Vivint Smart Home
02.2019 - 10.2021
Field Technician II
Charter Communications
02.2016 - 01.2019
Team Lead / Narcotics K9 Handler
Global K9 Protection Group
- Current
High School Diploma -
Wenonah High School