Douglas Espinoza
Lehigh Acres
Summary
Professional with demonstrated expertise in regulatory compliance, risk management, and policy enforcement. Skilled in identifying and mitigating potential risks, ensuring adherence to legal and regulatory standards. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and achieving measurable results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strategic problem-solving. Proficient in compliance audits, regulatory reporting, and developing effective compliance programs.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Transportation Security Inspector
TSA
10.2024 - Current
- Conducts enforcement investigative reports leading to administrative actions or civil penalties to enforce compliance with federal regulations.
- Conducts inspections and investigations to assess compliance with TSA regulations and approved security programs.
- Conducts interviews to determine regulatory compliance or to initiate investigations in response to suspected violations.
- Acquires and reviews evidence to determine if regulatory compliance violations have occurred.
- Requests records and obtains witness statements as part of ongoing investigations.
- Assesses the credibility, consistency, and sufficiency of evidence to determine investigative findings and establish factual conclusions.
- Collaborates with multidisciplinary teams to evaluate complex compliance scenarios and reach consensus-based decisions when regulatory action requires coordinated input.
- Locates individuals’ addresses and verifies identity to conduct enforcement actions, often in coordination with local law enforcement partners.
- Reviews regulated entities’ compliance histories to assist in determining the appropriate level of enforcement action.
- Conducts outreach with regulated entities to strengthen partnerships and promote sustained regulatory compliance.
- Makes recommendations after an investigation to determine whether a violation should lead to administrative action or civil penalties.
- Utilizes various agency systems and databases to conduct document reviews, including verification of individuals’ legal status and criminal history records checks.
- Conducts legal research of federal regulations to determine whether regulatory action is necessary.
- Prepares investigative case files and reports.
- Monitors air carrier and airport adherence to national security requirements.
- Current supervisor may be contacted.
- 40 hours/week
- (239) 900-2006
Lead Transportation Security Officer
TSA
05.2023 - 10.2024
- Provided leadership and guidance to security screening teams to ensure adherence to TSA screening protocols.
- Assisted in resolving procedural issues and escalated incidents requiring supervisory attention.
- Verified individuals presenting immigration documentation through agency-approved systems and procedures.
- Interviewed individuals without documentation to verify identity using agency-approved systems and procedures.
- Conducted screening and search of prisoners prior to transport in coordination with law enforcement and TSA procedures.
- Participated in a 2024 TSA Headquarters event for officers following a nationwide competition recognizing top performers in procedural and policy knowledge.
- Trained and mentored new officers, supporting consistent application of security procedures.
- Supported documentation and reporting of incidents and findings.
- Employer may be contacted.
- 40 hours/week
- (239) 900-2006
Transportation Security Officer
TSA
02.2017 - 05.2023
- Screened passengers, baggage, and cargo for prohibited items to ensure aviation safety.
- Maintained compliance with standard operating procedures and federal regulations.
- Participated in incident response and security escalation protocols.
- Collected incident information for internal reports and reviews.
- Employer may be contacted.
- 40 hours/week
- (239) 900-2006
Sergeant (E-5)
United States Army Reserve
03.2015 - 01.2023
- Provided leadership and training to junior enlisted personnel in operational readiness and field assignments.
- Supported mission planning, logistics, and compliance with military regulations.
- Performed maintenance, inspection, and repair of tactical wheeled vehicles and equipment to ensure mission readiness.
- Honed skills in discipline, leadership, and structured documentation as a non-commissioned officer.
- Collaborated effectively with teams to solve problems and complete missions in high-pressure environments.
- MOS: 91B – Wheeled Vehicle Mechanic
- (239) 997-1543
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Affairs
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL05.2015
Skills
- Security audits
- Investigative techniques
- Threat assessment
- Policy enforcement
- Security procedures
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Transportation Security Inspector
TSA
10.2024 - Current
Lead Transportation Security Officer
TSA
05.2023 - 10.2024
Transportation Security Officer
TSA
02.2017 - 05.2023
Sergeant (E-5)
United States Army Reserve
03.2015 - 01.2023
Bachelor of Science - International Affairs
Florida State University