Dwayne Simpson
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Dedicated security professional with a proven track record of maintaining safety, order, and compliance in fast-paced and high-pressure environments. Highly skilled in conflict resolution, crisis intervention, and regulatory adherence. Recognized for strong teamwork, reliability, and adaptability to evolving operational demands. Results-driven communicator with a solid understanding of surveillance systems, inmate management, and effective de-escalation techniques.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TRU (Tactical Response Unit) Detention Officer
Mecklenburg County Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
- Increase interpersonal and leadership skills within a highly structured environment
- Keep record and accountability for offender movement by conducting frequent head counts
- Monitor inmate behavior and observe for improper conduct and/or signs of conflict
- Respond swiftly to misconduct displayed by inmates while following protocol
- Initiate disciplinary actions against prisoners for facility violations and reports infractions of rules and laws
- Report writing and documentation in regard to violations and facilities daily activity
- Handcuffs and removes specified inmates from cells and escorts inmates to and from arraignments
- Exemplify flexibility and adaptability when necessary to oversee various duty posts
- Conducted regular security inspections to identify and mitigate potential risks within the detention environment.
- Supervised inmate activities, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and facility rules.
- Developed and implemented emergency response procedures, enhancing overall safety and preparedness of staff and inmates.
Armed Security Officer
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
09.2022 - 05.2023
- Secured entrances from unauthorized individuals during routine operations and secured exits during emergency situations
- Maintained order, safety, and security in the Court Room
- Monitored security scanner and weapons detectors when individuals entered the court for actual or potential weapons
- Detected and reported criminal acts to appropriate law enforcement agencies for resolution
- Patrolled interior and exterior of courthouse to secure premises
- Worked closely with team members to resolve situations involving threats to human life
- Applied training techniques to deliver service and maintain security in the courthouse
Infantryman
US Army
03.2019 - 07.2022
- Adhere to quality and service standards to support operational goals.
- Operate and maintain a variety of weapons equipment, vehicles, and systems.
- Perform routine and scheduled maintenance services.
- Monitor systems for defects and employed bug resolution and virus protection efforts
- Works with cross-functional teams to communicate project requirements and proposals
- Exemplify excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality deliverables.
- Display sound skills in handling fluid high-stress situations
- Provide superior terrain evaluation abilities
- Demonstrate high ability to follow oral and written instructions
- Exhibit outstanding physical stamina for required strenuous activity
- Conducted tactical operations in diverse environments to accomplish mission objectives.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance unit cohesion and operational efficiency.
Special Projects Technician
King Alarm Systems
01.2015 - 03.2019
- Completed risk assessments, security audits and surveys
- Responded swiftly to security breaches and emergencies
- Installed and maintained camera systems for commercial and residential properties as well as national events
- Plotted information from aerial photographs, well logs, section descriptions or other databases
- Prepared notes, sketches, geological maps, and cross-sections
- Engaged in geological, geophysical, geochemical, hydrographic, and oceanographic surveys, prospecting field trips, exploratory drilling, well logging and underground mine survey programs
- Assembled, maintained, and distributed information for library and record systems
- Analyzed samples to determine content and characteristics, using laboratory apparatus and testing equipment
- Compiled, log and record testing and operational data for review and further analysis
Education
High School Diploma -
Excelsior High School
07.2011
Skills
- Adaptability
- Detailed Oriented
- Interpersonal Skills
- Mental Agility
- Conflict Resolution
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal communication
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
Affiliations
Secret Clearance
Certification
- DOCC- Detention Officer Certification Course
- Tactical Response Unit - 40Hrs Training
- Taser Certified
- Shock Shield certified
- G.L.O.V.E. (Generated Low Output Voltage Emitter)
- O.C Spray certified
- Bola wrap certified
Timeline
TRU (Tactical Response Unit) Detention Officer
Mecklenburg County Detention Center
05.2023 - Current
Armed Security Officer
Mecklenburg County Courthouse
09.2022 - 05.2023
Infantryman
US Army
03.2019 - 07.2022
Special Projects Technician
King Alarm Systems
01.2015 - 03.2019
High School Diploma -
Excelsior High School