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Louis Forte

Corpus Christi,TX

Summary

I began my Law enforcement career in 1986 with the Corpus Christi Police Department. Started as a Patrol Officer and finished in the Criminal Investigations Division assigned to the Juvenile Division. I had to take some time off to attend to my sick parents in New York, I returned to Corpus Christi and was hired by the Nueces County Sheriff's Office. I started as a Field Deputy, working my way to Shift Supervisor (Sgt.) and last promotion was to Patrol Lieutenant (XO). While at the NCSO, I became a Certified Instructor, FTO and also Taser Certified. I retired in 2015 and thought that I was ready to stay home and relax. However, I soon there after realized that I was not quite ready to just stay at home so I was hired by Christus Health as a Security Officer to the present time.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer III

Christus Healthcare
Corpus Christi, Texas
10.2017 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
  • Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
  • Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
  • Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
  • Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
  • Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
  • Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
  • Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
  • Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
  • Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
  • Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates.
  • Moved throughout facility and among customers to remain aware of developing security situations.
  • Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
  • Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures.
  • Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
  • Collaborated with area law enforcement and federal investigators to support safe fugitive apprehensions and coordinate investigations.

Patrol Lieutenant (XO)

Nueces County Sheriff's Office
Corpus Christi, Texas
02.1997 - 09.2015
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Responded to call-outs during periods of low coverage or high demand to serve public in [Location].
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
  • Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
  • Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
  • Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
  • Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
  • Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
  • Gave presentations at community groups and public events highlighting work of police officers and special teams.
  • Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
  • Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
  • Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
  • Applied four tenets of procedural justice when interacting with subordinates.

Criminal Investigator (Juvenile Division)

Corpus Christi Police Department
Corpus Christi, Texas
08.1986 - 06.1995
  • Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
  • Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Carefully documented statements, observations and evidentiary materials.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends and suspects and documented investigative findings.
  • Kept current on all agency and state policies, rules, regulations and statutes.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
  • Substantiated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved data integrity for court hearings.
  • Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
  • Drafted and executed subpoenas, search warrants and surveillance activities.
  • Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
  • Pursued leads, complaints and referrals to determine occurrence of criminal activities.
  • Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
  • Testified in court during [Type] proceedings and trials.
  • Questioned and consulted with subjects and witnesses for information pertaining to criminal cases.
  • Conducted arrests and documented relevant actions pursuant to investigation.
  • Directed criminal investigations of crimes such as sexual assault, robbery, theft and homicide.
  • Investigated homicide, sexual assault, and domestic violence cases and allegations.
  • Completed legal and safe searches of vehicles, property and containers.
  • Obtained admissions of crimes using forensic interviewing techniques.
  • Identified labels and stored evidence properly to verify that it was safe and secure.
  • Presented information at professional forums, conferences and associations.
  • Created and implemented new organizational and filing processes for case logs, criminal records, reports and agendas.
  • Researched homicides and suspicious deaths to uncover solutions.

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Delmar College
Corpus Christi

Skills

  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Intruder Response and Removal
  • Ground Patrol
  • Security Regulation Enforcement
  • Team Player
  • Federal and State Regulation Compliance
  • Detailed Activity Logs
  • Microsoft SharePoint
  • Fire Department Communication
  • Pattern Recognition
  • Employee and Visitor Screening
  • Intruder Removal
  • Security Team Coordination
  • Intrusion Detection
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Attentive and Observant
  • Crisis Management Plans
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • CPR Certified
  • Microsoft Office
  • Criminal Law Knowledge
  • Crime Prevention Methods
  • Crisis Situations
  • Crisis Intervention Training
  • Public Safety and Security
  • Foot and Vehicle Patrol
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Commercial Property
  • Premises Patrols
  • Interior and Exterior Patrol
  • Asset Securing
  • Critical Thinking
  • Screening Wands
  • Background Investigations
  • Call and Complaint Investigation
  • Control Crowd
  • Credentialing Process
  • Investigative Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Theft Prevention Training
  • Criminal Law
  • Criminal Records Searches
  • Checking Credentials
  • Code Enforcement
  • Stationary Surveillance
  • Prevention of Unauthorized Entry
  • Weapons Screening
  • Perimeter Patrol
  • Safety and Security
  • Traffic Patrol
  • Investigation Support
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Learning Strategies

Certification

Field Training Officer, Certified TECOLE Instructor, Taser Instructor, TECOLE Texas Peace Officer, Intermediate Texas Peace Officer, Advance Texas Peace Officer and Texas Master Peace Office

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Security Officer III

Christus Healthcare
10.2017 - Current

Patrol Lieutenant (XO)

Nueces County Sheriff's Office
02.1997 - 09.2015

Criminal Investigator (Juvenile Division)

Corpus Christi Police Department
08.1986 - 06.1995

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Delmar College

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