Jose Silva
San Antonio
Summary
Operations professional with extensive experience supporting real-time mission operations within U.S. Army North. Highly skilled in monitoring multi-domain activities, maintaining situational awareness, and delivering rapid, accurate reporting to senior leaders. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams, respond to crises, and ensure operational continuity in high-pressure environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
JOC Operations NCO (ADOS)
US Army North (Fifth Army)
Fort Sam Houston
05.2024 - Current
- Serves as the G-3/7 representative within the Joint Operations Center (JOC), conducting liaison with USNORTHCOM, the Department of the Army, FEMA, the FBI, and other federal, state, and local agencies.
- Executes Defense Support to Civil Authorities (DSCA) and homeland defense missions, including response coordination for tropical storms, hurricanes, wildfires, and other natural or man-made disasters.
- Creates the Common Operational Picture (COP) for the command, utilizing systems such as MAVEN, Google Earth Sage, AMHS, DCTS, DCO, DDSS, and the Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN).
- Develops and drafts contingency plans, Operation Orders (OPORDs), Fragmentary Orders (FRAGOs), and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on lessons learned from incident responses.
- Conducts analytical studies to resolve operational problems, preparing and delivering oral and written briefings to senior leadership to inform command decisions and recommend mission efficiency improvements.
- Continuously monitors the international, national, and local military-political situation to provide early warning of potential crisis situations to the commanding general and staff.
Police Officer
502nd Security Forces Squadron
JBSA- Ft. Sam Houston
01.2023 - Current
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain order in military installations.
- Conducted security patrols to deter criminal activity and ensure safety.
- Responded to incidents and emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement agencies.
- Investigated crimes, gathering evidence and interviewed witnesses for reports.
- Managed access control to facilities, verifying personnel identification and credentials.
- Assisted in community outreach programs to enhance relations with local populations.
- Maintained weapons qualifications through regular firearms training exercises.
- Enforced military laws and regulations.
12H Construction Engineering: (MOS)
Army Reserve
San Antonio
06.2014 - Current
- Executed vertical and horizontal construction projects during 11 years of U.S. Army service.
- Managed heavy equipment operations to enhance project execution and meet deadlines.
- Supervised diverse teams in high-pressure settings, promoting collaboration and performance excellence.
- Coordinated complex missions while ensuring accountability for multimillion-dollar assets.
- Enforced OSHA and Army Corps of Engineers safety standards for compliance across job sites.
- Planned projects, prepared sites, ensured safety compliance, and maintained quality control effectively.
- Demonstrated proficiency in soldering connections, replacing wires, and repairing hydraulic and pneumatic components.
Military Human Resources Specialist, Military Police (Security Gate Guard)
Army North HQs Support Company
Fort Sam Houston
03.2021 - 12.2022
- Enforced entry control requirements at the base gate and immediately reported suspicious activities or attempted entrances of unauthorized personnel; determined individual’s right to enter restricted area by comparing credentials with authorized entry lists.
- Serve as the Senior Shift Security Guard; closely monitored and authorized entrances and departures of vehicles, cargo, and visitors, thus ensuring the security and safety of installation personnel and military assets aboard Joint Base San Antonio with affiliations to all Armed Forces personnel (Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard).
- Conducted security patrols to detect, respond to, and neutralized incidents involving restricted access, which made undetected penetration of flight lines and adjacent buildings much harder for the potential adversary or terrorist.
- Physically protect sensitive secret/top secret classified information, personnel, facilities, arms/ammunition/explosives, and the installation against criminal, terrorists, or hostile intelligence activities; investigate and report all suspicious activities.
- Inspected, analyzed, and recommended type of control requirements, procedures, and facilities needed, which ensured topnotch security; conducted detailed surveys and analyses of facilities and identified critical threats and vulnerabilities.
- Maintain strict oversight of the daily security procedures and operations for the base installation per the DoD, Department of Homeland Security, and base regulations/standard operating procedures; actively participate in actual and training security alerts.
- Diligently performed risk assessments to determine security threats by properly using and ensuring the operability of physical measures, such as electronic security systems (ESS); automated entry control systems (AECS); perimeter security, infrared, BMS system; intrusion detection systems (IDS); locks, and barriers.
- Maintain effective radio communications with mobile patrol units and security posts; promptly report emergencies involving fire, accidents, safety hazards, and security violations.
- Assist visitors at the security gate and maintain traffic flow, reducing the possibility of accidents and misdirected deliveries; effectively communicate road closures, traffic detour routes, location of major facilities, etc.)
- Analyzed possible security breaches and quickly repaired or strengthened systems against such breaches, which has ultimately enhanced the base facilities’ ability to protect authorized staff and classified/sensitive information.
- Conduct personnel security reviews quarterly, as well as indoctrinated and trained new personnel in security requirements; prepared and provided security training for personnel in areas of operational security and antiterrorism.
- Collect and log patrol/vehicle keys, patrol order, as well as register vehicles, perform background checks on contractor personnel, and prepare/issue identification badges.
- Proficiently operate hand-held detecting devices to screen individuals/DoD identification cards/vehicles to prevent passage of prohibited individuals/articles into restricted areas and immediately detain/report violators of installation security policies.
- Conduct random vehicle inspections at assigned gate in search of any explosives, weapons, and missing persons.
- Accurately prepared, filed, tracked, and maintained all relevant correspondence and documents required by governing policies proficiently utilizing computer automated software systems relating to military police operations, input incident reports daily in the computer.
- Identified security vulnerabilities; corrected, documented, and recommended viable changes in the crime prevention programs, which mitigated opportunities for assault, theft, illegal entries, etc. involving highly protected information and property as a form of physical security.
- Proficient in utilizing all types of assault weapons, such as M-4 and M-16.
- As a Military Human Resources Specialist/Platoon Commander for the unit, effectively directed a team of 5+ military personnel in completing daily personnel management assignments and training exercises.
- Inspired, motivated, coached, mentored, challenged, and guided Soldiers towards positive goals by adapting leadership styles to various situations with a focus on instilling high standards of honesty, integrity, trust, and respect for individuals; sensitive to cultural diversity; initiated training schedules and ensured enlisted personnel completed the timely mandated training requirements.
- Provided direct oversight into the planning, coordinating, and executing of human resources actions and training execution for 500+ Soldiers; my leadership, designing, and planning abilities were instrumental in the success of multiple large-scale, and logistically heavy battalion-sized field training exercises.
- Developed, analyzed, evaluated, and advised on improvements in the effectiveness of work methods and procedures, manpower utilization, management controls, and distribution of work assignments for all military personnel assigned.
- Collaborated with the unit’s Senior Enlisted Advisor in executing monitoring enlisted personnel’s promotions, request for transfers, retirements, other than honorable discharges, and medical discharge packages.
- Managed, initiated, and tracked requests for military identification cards/name tags; as well as approved leave and special liberty passes, and coordinated emergency leave orders.
- Meticulously maintained enlisted and officer personnel records; accurately prepared and reviewed personnel casualty documents; as well as initiated actions for passports/visas for our military personnel assigned.
- Advised on proficiency and conduct marks, fitness reports, legal matters/non-judicial punishment, promotions, and career planning.
- Composed military end-of-tour awards, special impact awards, etc. in accordance with established guidelines, as well as ensured the awards were submitted within the mandated timeliness.
- Meticulously reviewed transaction reports from previous days’ inputs for errors, immediately corrected inaccurate data, and resubmitted the transaction for update to Defense Finance and Accounting Service (DFAS) and local databases, such as pay problems, stipend records, travel reimbursements, etc.
- Proficient in making travel arrangements, Joint Federal Travel Regulations, and preparing travel vouchers for liquidation in the Defense Travel System.
- Implemented a readiness database, which tracked pertinent data, deployment dates and fallout rates; maintained accurate readiness info for all military personnel’s immunizations, medical/dental, limited duty, security clearances, government travel credit card, mandated training compliance, etc.; streamlined the deployment screening process and maintained unyielding accountability for military personnel operational readiness.
- Diligently tracked the medical readiness for all active duty assigned and joint medical operational plans, which ensured military personnel were always ready for deployments.
- Directly assisted the company commander in the conduct of office hours, disciplinary mast requests, meritorious mast requests, as well as participated in ceremonies, briefings, etc.
- Advised commanders on the policy matters relating to diversity, equal employment opportunity, sexual harassment, etc.
Manufacturing/Production
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company
San Antonio
01.2019 - 06.2021
- Executed diagnostics and evaluations on Toyota vehicles using OEM-specific tools.
- Diagnosed malfunctions in vehicle systems and developed effective resolutions.
- Performed successful repairs and preventive maintenance on engines, transmissions, and electrical systems.
- Maintained compliance with manufacturer standards for warranty repair and service actions.
- Developed work orders and updated customer accounts in maintenance system accurately.
- Ensured production quotas were met while adhering to safety and quality standards.
- Inspected finished products to ensure quality standards and operational integrity.
- Monitored equipment performance and conducted basic preventive maintenance tasks.
Education
A.A.S. Degree - Administrative Management Studies
Excelsior University
Albany, NY01.2024
Law Enforcement Academy (VALETC) - Police
Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center
Little Rock, AR07-2023
Advanced Leader Course (ALC) - Construction Engineer Supervisor ALC
ARMY
Fort Leonard Wood, MO02-2023
Basic Leader Course (BLC) - Basic Leader Course
ARMY
Santa Fe, NM07-2019
High School Diploma -
Frank Tejeda High School
San Antonio, TX07.2014
Skills
- Strategic Thinking and Planning
- Building Coalitions and Interagency Collaboration
- Organizational Stewardship
- Command and Control (C2) Systems
- Crisis Management & Incident Response
- Operational Reporting Briefing
- Project & Information Management
Other Skills
50 WPM, Proficient in PC operations to include Windows 2010/2013 and the Microsoft Office software package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access), as well as proficient with all office machinery.
Military Awards
- Army Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
- Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal
Training
- Advanced Leader Course (ALC)
- Basic Leader Course (BLC)
- Law Enforcement Academy (VALETC)
Formal Training Certifications
- Army Human Resources Management Training
- Army Leadership Training
- DoD Records Management Training
- Army Electricians Course
- Occupational Safety and Health Training
- Ammunitions Handler Training
- Hazardous Materials Familiarization Training/Safety in Transport
- Army Combat Lifesaver Course (40 hrs.)
- Expeditionary Construction Workshop (40 hrs.)
Summary Of Professional Qualifications
- Dependable, results-driven subject matter expert with over 10 years of experience in maintenance management, human resources administration and management, as well as expertise as an electrician mainly obtained while honorably serving in the U.S. Army.
- Possess strong commitment, vision, and leadership abilities; highly reliable.
- Superb project manager; extraordinary ability to multi-task; critical thinker.
- Strength in analyzing, decision-making, negotiating, creative problem-solving, organizing, and motivating people towards higher achievements; outstanding skill in assessing clients’ needs; extraordinary team player.
- Possess extraordinary customer relations and time management skills; critical thinker, active listener, multi-tasker, and extraordinary leader and manager; demonstrated ability to maintain composure, professionalism, and structure in any given situation.
- Quite effective in analyzing workflow and critical communication patterns to maximize effectiveness of the human resources team.
- Communicate concisely and effectively--exceptional oral, written, and interpersonal skills.
- Experienced with providing professional, world-class service in diverse populations.
- Skilled and confident in organizing start-up phase of new projects and reaching project goals.
- Able to set and achieve goals and work well under pressure; continuously improve safety, quality, and productivity.
- Proven ability to align organization’s vision and mission with operational commitments and business strategies.
- Analytical and versatile; use sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions; finds alternative solutions to complex problems.
Security Clearance
- Secret
Timeline
JOC Operations NCO (ADOS)
US Army North (Fifth Army)
05.2024 - Current
Police Officer
502nd Security Forces Squadron
01.2023 - Current
Military Human Resources Specialist, Military Police (Security Gate Guard)
Army North HQs Support Company
03.2021 - 12.2022
Manufacturing/Production
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Company
01.2019 - 06.2021
12H Construction Engineering: (MOS)
Army Reserve
06.2014 - Current
A.A.S. Degree - Administrative Management Studies
Excelsior University
Law Enforcement Academy (VALETC) - Police
Veterans Affairs Law Enforcement Training Center
Advanced Leader Course (ALC) - Construction Engineer Supervisor ALC
ARMY
Basic Leader Course (BLC) - Basic Leader Course
ARMY
High School Diploma -
Frank Tejeda High School