Security professional with experience in private and public sectors. Seeking to bring my operational knowledge to support the organizational mission of private security companies. Current volunteer work with the Fort Worth Community Emergency Response Team reflects career goals within crisis management and private security. Career supported by a B.A. in Homeland Security (expected May 2024), documented training, and extensive real-world experience.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Security Officer
Tiger Solutions Group
10.2023 - Current
Provides armed protection for the physical safety of the assigned location and its retail staff
Deters criminal activity through high visibility and active presence on the property
Escorts staff during their regular outdoor assignments to prevent harassment and other illegal activities
Monitors customers for acts of theft and other illegal activities, which can result in police intervention for multiple offenses
Communicates daily activities, routine patrols, and criminal acts to TSG management
Applies de-escalation techniques to aggressive individuals in order to reduce the likelihood of using physical force to control the situation in the event they become physically hostile.
Transit Security Officer
Inter-Con Security Services
08.2023 - 10.2023
Provided armed security and customer service to the assigned Dallas Area Rapid Transit rail line
Conducted fare inspections, security checks, and crowd control
Enforced DART's Customer Code of Conduct
Coordinated with DART Police Department to remove passengers who violate the Code of Conduct
Filed incident reports and daily activity reports
Patrolled rail platforms ensuring only paying customers board the trains
Arrested individuals who committed felony offenses in view of the officer.
Corrections Officer
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
10.2018 - 05.2023
Supervised inmates during movements and recreational periods while maintaining security of the assigned area
Conducted and verified institutional count of all inmates
Ensured all buildings and gates were secured while inspecting for signs of damage or tampering
Maintained proficiency in firearms, force application, and unarmed self-defense
Defused tense interactions with potentially dangerous inmates in order to maintain security over the assigned area
Maintained strict adherence to security procedures during prisoner transports to outside hospitals
Responded to and stopped inmate-on-inmate and inmate-on-staff assaults while stabilizing the scene
Communicated to other officers and Central Control using strict and concise radio etiquette
Maintained daily logs covering all activities of the shift and submitted formal reports for any extraordinary events.
Construction Flagger
JRK Enterprise, Inc.
05.2018 - 10.2018
Controlled flow of vehicular traffic under the direction of the project supervisor
Professionally communicated with motorists stuck in stopped traffic
Accustomed to nighttime traffic control in areas of heavy vehicular movement
Actively alerted construction crew about vehicles failing to obey signals, preventing accidents and injuries
Equipment used included two-way radios, stop/slow paddles, flags, and illuminated traffic wands.
Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps Reserve
02.2017 - 03.2018
Led teams of up to four personnel while carrying out full-scale domestic infantry training missions
Personally accounted for sensitive government equipment and assets valued in excess of $60K.
Supervised personnel while ensuring the accomplishment of various and constantly changing daily tasks.
Coordinated fire team operations within the larger squad, platoon, and company level operations.
Ensured operational and administrative readiness of the Marines under my charge between monthly drills.
Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
10.2011 - 08.2015
Led teams of up to four personnel while carrying out full-scale domestic and global infantry training missions
Personally accounted for sensitive government equipment and assets valued in excess of $60K
Supervised personnel while ensuring the accomplishment of various and constantly changing daily tasks
Operated across global lines while facilitating training missions and live operations in Pacific regions including Hawaii, Korea, Thailand, Guam, Tinian, and Japan
Delivered 20 hours of training per week to teams of up to 10 personnel on topics including the orders process, leadership, tactics, weapons handling, detainee handling, and report writing
Coordinated fire team operations within the larger squad, platoon, and company level operations
Trained in multiple climate-based combat operations centers including the Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center for desert warfare, Jungle Warfare Training Center, and Mountain Warfare Training Center as a Scout Skier.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
DeSales University
Center Valley, Pennsylvania
05.2024
Skills
Patrolling Techniques
Physical Fitness
Visitor screening
Event security
Public Safety
Access Control
Traffic Control
Firearm handling
Verbal and written communication
Crisis Management
Professional Training Certificates
FEMA Emergency Management Institute
IS-00100.c: Introduction to Incident Command System ICS 100
IS-00200.c: Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response ICS-200
IS-00700.b: An Introduction to the National Incident Management System
IS-00800.d: National Response Framework, An Introduction
CERT Basic Training, Fort Worth CERT
CPR/AED/First Aid, National CPR Foundation
Stop the Bleed, American College of Surgeons
Timeline
Private Security Officer
Tiger Solutions Group
10.2023 - Current
Transit Security Officer
Inter-Con Security Services
08.2023 - 10.2023
Corrections Officer
Pennsylvania Department Of Corrections
10.2018 - 05.2023
Construction Flagger
JRK Enterprise, Inc.
05.2018 - 10.2018
Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps Reserve
02.2017 - 03.2018
Fire Team Leader
United States Marine Corps
10.2011 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security
DeSales University
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