Kristian Rivera
Amarillo
Summary
Detail-oriented security professional with expertise in conflict de-escalation and superior customer service. Proven ability to maintain workplace safety and security in high-stress environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Claude, TX
04.2026 - Current
- Ensured secure access to facilities by verifying identification and implementing visitor protocols.
- Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
Detention Officer
Lubbock County Detention Center
Lubbock, TX
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure safety and security of facility.
- Assisted in crisis intervention, de-escalating conflicts among inmates effectively.
- Enforced institutional rules consistently to maintain order within detention environment.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Promoted a culture of respect within the detention center by modeling professionalism at all times and treating inmates with dignity.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain order and resolve conflicts among detainees efficiently.
Detention Officer
Potter County Sheriff's Office
Amarillo, TX
03.2013 - 11.2016
- Trained new officers on operational procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Processed inmates by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- 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.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on best practices in detention management and security protocols.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain order and resolve conflicts among detainees efficiently.
- Promoted a culture of respect within the detention center by modeling professionalism at all times and treating inmates with dignity.
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Maintained a safe environment for inmates and staff through effective communication and adherence to established protocols.
- Managed daily operations, including supervising inmate work details, meal distribution, and recreational activities.
- Improved facility safety by performing thorough inspections of cells, common areas, and property for contraband or damage.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Maintained order during high-stress situations, utilizing conflict resolution skills to de-escalate potential threats.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spur High School
Spur, TXSkills
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- Detail-oriented
- Superior customer service
- Complex Problem-solving
- Conflict de-escalation
- Access control management
- Defensive tactics training
- Entrance control
- High level of integrity
- Work ethic
- Workplace safety
- Verbal and written communication
- Reliability
- De-escalation techniques
- Security operations experience
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2026 - Current
Detention Officer
Lubbock County Detention Center
06.2017 - 11.2019
Detention Officer
Potter County Sheriff's Office
03.2013 - 11.2016
High School Diploma -
Spur High School