Douglas Palmer Jr
Camas
Summary
Accomplished security leader with over 30 years of cumulative law enforcement and security extensive experience in threat assessment, security protocols, and emergency response. Proven track record of training personnel, mentoring and collaborating with law enforcement to ensure safety and security for all stakeholders.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Floor 2 ( Security)
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital
Portland
12.2024 - Current
- Monitored premises, ensuring safety and security for personnel and preventing potential incidents.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, effectively executing established protocols to mitigate risks.
- Delivered excellent customer service while assisting staff and visitors, enhancing overall security experience.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement during emergency situations.
Senior Security Officer
Providence Portland Medical Center
Portland
09.2022 - 05.2026
- Developed training program for new security personnel on standard operating procedures and policies to ensure compliance and readiness.
- Performed regular security patrols of facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas to maintain safety and deter incidents.
- Resolved issues promptly and communicated clear information while working independently to enhance operational efficiency.
Customer Safety Officer
Portland Patrol INC
Portland
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Executed daily responsibilities with precision, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to resolve product and service issues, enhancing team communication and effectiveness.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action.
- Documented security and loss prevention incidents through thorough incident reports, contributing to improved safety protocols.
Correctional officer
Corecivic Inc.
Pahrump
10.2020 - 04.2021
- Detected potential threats and defused conflicts to maintain safety within the facility.
- Employed de-escalation techniques and verbal commands, and utilized physical and mechanical restraints to restore order among unruly inmates.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules and safety procedures to ensure compliance and enhance security.
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
MFI Recovery
Riverside
05.2018 - 10.2020
- Facilitated individual and group counseling sessions, enhancing coping skills for clients with substance use disorders.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments and progress.
- Maintained accurate case notes and documentation for compliance and reporting.
- Led support groups, strengthening community and peer connections among clients to promote recovery.
- Collaborated in interdisciplinary team meetings to assess client progress and recommend tailored treatment strategies.
Security Supervisor
Securitas Security Services USA
Ontario
07.2014 - 02.2017
- Supervised security personnel, ensuring compliance with protocols and standards to maintain a secure environment.
- Monitored surveillance systems, identifying and reporting suspicious activities or behavior patterns to enhance safety.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
- Conducted regular patrols of premises, proactively identifying potential threats and safety hazards to mitigate risks.
- Investigated incidents, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for improvements in the security program.
Executive Protection Agent
Capital records
Los Angeles
03.2013 - 08.2013
- Secured client safety during public appearances and events through proactive risk management.
- Conducted threat assessments for high-profile clients and engagements.
- Coordinated with event planners to create secure environments for performances, facilitating seamless client experiences.
- Addressed client concerns and needs through effective communication, fostering trust and satisfaction.
- Provided close protection services to clients while traveling domestically or internationally.
Executive Protection Agent
Death Row Records
Los Angeles
09.2012 - 11.2012
- Monitored and responded to threats, suspicious activity, and unauthorized access to ensure safety and security.
- Assisted employees, visitors, and customers with professionalism to enhance security awareness and foster a welcoming environment.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
Correctional Officer
Ironwood State Prison
Blythe
02.1996 - 08.2012
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to promote order among inmates.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical restraints to effectively address unruly inmates and maintain order.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates, reducing potential violence and enhancing safety for all individuals in the facility.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
Education
Associate of Arts - Drug And Alcohol Counselor
Intercoast College
Riverside, CA09-2014
High School Diploma -
Redlands Senior High
Redlands, CA06-1992
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Crafton Hills College
Yucaipa, CASkills
- Access control
- Surveillance monitoring
- Threat assessment
- Security protocols
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Associate Floor 2 ( Security)
Legacy Good Samaritan Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Senior Security Officer
Providence Portland Medical Center
09.2022 - 05.2026
Customer Safety Officer
Portland Patrol INC
08.2021 - 09.2022
Correctional officer
Corecivic Inc.
10.2020 - 04.2021
Drug and Alcohol Counselor
MFI Recovery
05.2018 - 10.2020
Security Supervisor
Securitas Security Services USA
07.2014 - 02.2017
Executive Protection Agent
Capital records
03.2013 - 08.2013
Executive Protection Agent
Death Row Records
09.2012 - 11.2012
Correctional Officer
Ironwood State Prison
02.1996 - 08.2012
Associate of Arts - Drug And Alcohol Counselor
Intercoast College
High School Diploma -
Redlands Senior High
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Crafton Hills College