Evan Martinez
Salem
Summary
Highly disciplined and detail-oriented U.S. Navy veteran with extensive experience in weapons systems operation, maintenance, and training. Proven ability to maintain mission readiness, train personnel on multiple weapon platforms, and operate in high-security environments. Currently working in port security with federal agency coordination. Seeking a position with a professional gun range where firearms expertise, safety training, and operational knowledge can contribute to customer safety and training excellence.
Security professional with solid background in protecting assets and ensuring safety. Proven ability to assess risks, manage security protocols, and respond effectively to incidents. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adapting to evolving security needs. Reliable and skilled in surveillance, access control, and emergency response.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Port of Portland
Portland, Oregon
01.2024 - Current
- Conduct internal security operations and access control for port facilities.
- Monitor and respond to potential security threats and emergencies.
- Coordinate with federal agencies including the U.S. Coast Guard and Customs & Border Protection.
- Maintain safety and compliance within a high-security maritime environment.
- Perform incident response and ensure operational readiness for security situations.
Gunner’s Mate
United States Navy
05.2017 - 05.2021
- Operated, maintained, and repaired Navy weapons systems including small arms, machine guns, rocket launchers, missile systems, and crew-served weapons.
- Completed specialized training for the 5" Lightweight Gun Mount weapons system.
- Conducted weapons qualifications and training for crew members on 9mm handgun, rifle, shotgun, and crew-served weapon systems.
- Ensured weapons readiness, maintenance documentation, and safety compliance.
- Assignments
- USS McCampbell (DDG-85) – 7th Fleet, Japan
- Maintained shipboard weapons systems and ensured operational readiness.
- Assisted with crew weapons qualification and training programs.
- USS Sampson (DDG-102) – Temporary Duty Assignment
- Volunteered for a 2-month assignment assisting with ship weapons readiness and qualification preparation.
- Supported crew certification and operational inspection readiness.
Education
High School Diploma -
Homeschool
Texas01-2016
Skills
- Firearms Safety & Weapons Handling
- Small Arms & Crew-Served Weapons Systems
- Weapons Maintenance & Repair
- Firearms Instruction & Qualification Training
- Security Operations & Access Control
- Emergency Response & Threat Assessment
- Team Leadership & Military Discipline
- Federal Agency Coordination
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- CCTV surveillance
- Detail-oriented
- CCTV monitoring
- Superior customer service
- Surveillance
- Emergency response
- Access control
- Patrol operations
- Complex Problem-solving
- Security screenings
- Conflict de-escalation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Visitor tracking
- Threat assessment
- Access control management
- Stationary surveillance
- Security equipment operation
Accomplishments
Navy and Marine Core Achievemen Medal (2x)
Expert Marksman in 9MM Handgun
Expert Marksman in M4/M16 Rifle
5" Lightweight Gun Mount Operational Readiness (Overseas)
Ship Readiness and capability through Live Fire Training Exercise including the following: M4/M16 Rifle, M9 Handgun, M500 Shotgun, M240B, 30mm Cannons, M14 Rifle, 5" MK 45, Phalanx CIWS (30mm), Mk 32 Torpedo Tubes.
Certification
Basic 3M Maintenance (ship specific)
Basic Firefighting/ Advanced Firefighting (ship specific)
OC Spray (2x certs) Handcuff/ Baton/ Hand to Hand Combat Tactics Cert.
E-1 to E-4 (Rank) certs for ship specific designation and ranks Academic Tests.
Gunner's Mate A School and Gunner's Mate C school certificate for the 5" Mk 45 Gun.
Vessel Readiness Certifications for overseas readiness.
Crew Served Weapons Training Certificate.
Maintenance Card (ship specific) Certificates for 5" Gun System, M9 Handgun, M4/M16/ M14 rifles, Torpedo Tubes.
Work Center Supervisor Cert.
Military Awards & Recognition
2 Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medals, 8 Service Ribbons, Honorable Discharge
Navy and Marine Core Achievement Medal (x2)
2 US Navy and Marine Core Achievement medals from the USS Mccampbell (DDG 85) and USS Sampson (DDG 102) .
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Security Officer
Port of Portland
01.2024 - Current
Gunner’s Mate
United States Navy
05.2017 - 05.2021
High School Diploma -
Homeschool