Jose Luis Ortiz, Jr
Brownsville,TX
Summary
Transportation security professional with strong experience ensuring safety and compliance in high-pressure environments. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and adapt to changing needs while maintaining high standards. Skilled in threat detection, risk assessment, and emergency response. Highly reliable and results-driven, consistently achieving security objectives and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Transportation Security Officer
AKIMA Infrastructure Protection
05.2022 - Current
- Provide safety and security of passengers to and from destination.
- Responded to emergency situations with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring the safety of passengers and staff.
- Stayed current on evolving security protocols by participating in ongoing training programs and workshops regularly.
- Maintained a high level of situational awareness during peak travel times, enabling quick response to potential issues.
Transportation Security Officer
AhtnaSTS
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Provide safety and security off passengers to and from destination.
- Responded to emergency situations with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring the safety of passengers and staff.
- Stayed current on evolving security protocols by participating in ongoing training programs and workshops regularly.
- Maintained a high level of situational awareness during peak travel times, enabling quick response to potential issues.
Transportation Security Officer
Asset Protection and Security Services
07.2018 - 05.2022
- Provide safety and security of passengers to and from destination.
- Completed extensive training in emergency response protocols related to fire safety and hazardous material handling
- Responded to emergency situations with professionalism and efficiency, ensuring the safety of passengers and staff.
- Stayed current on evolving security protocols by participating in ongoing training programs and workshops regularly.
Detention Officer
Asset Security and Protection Services
05.2017 - 07.2018
- Provide safety and security of facility, detainees and staff
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Maintained a safe environment for detainees and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in detention management and security protocols.
- Assisted in reducing incidents of violence by implementing conflict resolution strategies and de-escalation techniques.
Detention Officer
Cameron County Sheriff's Department
05.2008 - 05.2017
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Contributed to the efficient processing of new detainees by conducting intake procedures such as fingerprinting, photographing, and inventorying personal belongings.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Enhanced inmate security by conducting regular cell checks and monitoring daily activities.
Education
High School Diploma -
06-2006
- Graduated with Distinguished Honor
Skills
- Integrity and honesty
- De-escalation techniques
- Policy enforcement
- Team development
- Firearm handling
- Radio communication
- Security risk assessment
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Certification
- Class A Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement
- Level 3 Commission License
- Level 4 Certificate
Timeline
Transportation Security Officer - AKIMA Infrastructure Protection
05.2022 - Current
Transportation Security Officer - AhtnaSTS
05.2022 - 02.2023
Transportation Security Officer - Asset Protection and Security Services
07.2018 - 05.2022
Detention Officer - Asset Security and Protection Services
05.2017 - 07.2018
Detention Officer - Cameron County Sheriff's Department
05.2008 - 05.2017
- Class A Commercial Driver's License with Passenger Endorsement
- Level 3 Commission License
- Level 4 Certificate
Glady's Porter High School - High School Diploma,
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