Derrall Philson
Loganville
Summary
Experienced professional skilled at identifying and seizing growth opportunities, while efficiently managing operational responsibilities. Recognized for innovative thinking and meticulous attention to detail, along with a strong work ethic.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Track/EIC Foreman
Union Pacific Railroad
03.2015 - Current
- Direct and supervise the daily activities of a crew whose duties involved the construction, maintenance, Flagging Foreman, inspection and repair of railroad tracks.
- Assessed interactions among various structural components.
- Applied techniques for effective track maintenance.
- Implemented maintenance practices in line with FRA standards.
- Implemented safety procedures to maintain risk-free work environments for railroad crews.
- Ensure safety procedures are complied with.
- Conducted investigations and compiled reports on train derailments.
- Operate a variety of equipment, including loaders and specialty railroad equipment
- Use hand tools, power tools, and hydraulic equipment
- Provide physical labor to place crossties, tie plates, track spikes, angle bars, and turnouts
- Communicate effectively with others Apply concepts of basic shop math, calculate figures and amounts such as area, circumference, and distance
- Supervise and train personnel, directing them to accomplish specific tasks on a daily basis
- Adapt to a fast-paced environment, multi-task, prioritize, and apply troubleshooting skills
- Work outside in all weather conditions
- Work overtime and weekends periodically
- Travel occasional
- Coached employees, managers and executives on effective safety policies.
- Responded to any emergencies as instructed and with the utmost efficiency.
Federal Police Officer
DOD
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Law enforcement, investigation, leadership and supervision.
- Handled calls for service, traffic enforcement; Conducted accurate and thorough investigations; Completed all reports and supplements in a timely manner; Patrolled, observed and enforced of the Laws of the State of Georgia in assigned areas; Training team members, monitoring and writing status and progress reports;
- Supervises the activities and operations of all shift law enforcement personnel with regard to shift activities and operations.
- Prevent crime and other violations by enforcing and maintaining law and Order; ensure implementation of law, regulation, policy, directive, or rule and to preserve or restore the peace.
Trainer/Instructor
TSA
12.2012 - 03.2014
- Secret Clearance; Ensure that the Federal laws, ordinances, rules and regulations are complied with and enforced;
- Respond to emergencies such as progressing crimes or newly discovered crimes, public disruptions and disturbances and assaults; Conduct full investigation of various crimes; Direct and assist patients, volunteers, visitors, and employees.
- Effectively managed rapid responses to duress alarms.
- Directed guests around the building and answered questions regarding accessibility.
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
- Enforced General Services Administration (GSA) policies by anticipating potential security breaches. Provided 24-hour emergency response to [600] residents at a large apartment complex.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations. Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel.
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on the premises.
- Active Public Trust Clearance, Using x-ray viewing equipment to inspect carry-on items, Check passengers' tickets to ensure that they are valid.
- Knowledge in the use of screening equipment that help detect and identify dangerous objects in luggage, goods and on people; Preventing the various dangerous objects from finding their way into the plane.
- Perform various types of searches such as hand-wand and pat-down searches. Control and regulate access points (entry and exit terminals).
Background and Recruitment Investigator/Field Training Officer
City of Sandy Springs Police
09.2008 - 09.2011
- Review completed background interview forms to ensure they are complete, accurate, consistent and free of errors, omissions, and falsifications.
- Trained all new and veteran police officers.
- Oversee the daily progress of all new recruits
- SWAT Team Hostage Negotiator
- Assist Internal Affairs Unit
Corporal/Field Training Instructor
City of Duluth Police
06.2005 - 07.2008
- Law enforcement, investigation, leadership and supervision.
- Handled calls for service, traffic enforcement; Conducted accurate and thorough investigations; Completed all reports and supplements in a timely manner; Patrolled, observed and enforced of the Laws of the State of Georgia in assigned areas; Training team members, monitoring and writing status and progress reports;
- Supervises the activities and operations of all shift law enforcement personnel with regard to shift activities and operations.
- Prevent crime and other violations by enforcing and maintaining law and Order; ensure implementation of law, regulation, policy, directive, or rule and to preserve or restore the peace.
Police Officer
Southern Poly Tech Police
08.2004 - 06.2005
- Patrol and secured all attachments to the University.
Correction Officer
Tactical Unit
01.2000 - 04.2004
- Oral communication, organization, teamwork and security.
- Supported Chief Operating Officer with daily operational functions.
- Obtained documents, clearances, certificates and approvals from local, state and federal agencies. Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
- Monitored alarm systems to detect any unauthorized entries into protected areas.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance. Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel.
- Checked all baggage using X-ray machines, metal detectors and Garrett wands. Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel.
- Enforced General Services Administration (GSA) policies by anticipating potential security breaches.
- Security and situational awareness
- Supervised buildings and grounds and investigated dubious activities.
- Assisted motorists and university community by delivering emergency messages.
Education
Master Of Public Administration - Criminology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NEBachelor's degree - Criminology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Omaha, NE12.2024
AS - Law Enforcement
Thomas University
Thomasville, GA04.2018
Associate - undefined
Oakdale High School
Oakdale, LA05.1991
Skills
- OPTICS
- FIBER OPTICS
- SAFETY STANDARDS
- OSHA
- OSHA TRAINED
- Excel
- Construction
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office (10 years)
- Law Enforcement
- Construction Management
- CAD
- Analysis Skills
- Leadership Experience
- Data Entry
- Construction Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Blueprint Reading
- AutoCAD
- Computer Networking
- Legal Research
- Security
Certification
FRA
Accomplishments
I have successfully completed safety facilitator course. Track inspector School. Safety coordinator for the railroad. Class 1 railroad leadership program.
Affiliations
Operation peer support, drug and alcohol awareness. Class 1 railroad safety council. Field maintenance training program.
Groups
- Total Safety Culture March 2015 to Present Observe and coach all railroad employees on safety within the company.
- Peer Support February 2017 to Present Counselor all railroad employees on the dangers of work/home-related stress and suicides. Offer help through the companies friend to friend program.
Additional Information
SKILLS Microsoft Office Suite CAD & RMS Analytical skills Oral communication Team leadership Project Management Fiber optics experience Project foreman Fast learner Safety standards OSHA trained Quality controls
Timeline
Track/EIC Foreman
Union Pacific Railroad
03.2015 - Current
Federal Police Officer
DOD
03.2014 - 03.2015
Trainer/Instructor
TSA
12.2012 - 03.2014
Background and Recruitment Investigator/Field Training Officer
City of Sandy Springs Police
09.2008 - 09.2011
Corporal/Field Training Instructor
City of Duluth Police
06.2005 - 07.2008
Police Officer
Southern Poly Tech Police
08.2004 - 06.2005
Correction Officer
Tactical Unit
01.2000 - 04.2004
Associate - undefined
Oakdale High School
Master Of Public Administration - Criminology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
Bachelor's degree - Criminology
University of Nebraska At Omaha
AS - Law Enforcement
Thomas University
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