Maikel J Curry
Crestview,FL
Summary
Experienced professional with a strong background in correctional facility operations, inmate management, and emergency situation response. Demonstrated expertise in team leadership, conflict resolution, and maintaining safety and security standards. Recognized for adaptability, clear communication, and fostering a collaborative atmosphere, especially in critical situations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quick Response Force Member
GardaWorld Federal Services
Ochopee, FL
06.2025 - Current
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies to de-escalate potentially volatile situations
- Created policy, courses, and training regiments for the South Florida Detention Center
- Performed instructor duties including scenario training and class work including pass/fail marks
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies during transport and court appearances of inmates.
- Assigned as a main Intake officer performing security through the reception area processing upwards to 200 detainees while communicating effectively with all staff.
Security Specialist
Cash Cabana's LLC.
Destin, FL
03.2025 - 05.2025
- Enforced venue safety protocols to ensure a secure environment for patrons and staff.
- Monitored crowd behavior including up to 1000 patrons to prevent altercations and maintain a peaceful atmosphere.
- Conducted ID checks and verified guest access to comply with age restrictions.
- Responded promptly to incidents, de-escalating conflicts through effective communication techniques.
- Managed emergency situations calmly and efficiently by following established protocols, minimizing risk exposure for patrons and staff.
Correctional Officer
Okaloosa County Department of Corrections
Crestview, FL
11.2024 - 05.2025
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Performed armed transportation for court appearances, medical appointments, and inter-facility transfers for inmates.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Member of the Tactical Response Team, which included riot training, DT techniques, de-escalation tactics, firearms training and more.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
Crestview, FL
03.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
- Performed armed transportation for court appearances, medical appointments, and inter-facility transfers for inmates.
- Conducted and controlled flow of inmate movement up to 1000 perday to classes, medical, classification and more.
- DART and Strike team member trained in fast response times to highly dangerous or critical situations including riots, structural damage caused by weather, or any minor/major disturbance.
- Maintained a high-level of training in firearms, defensive tactics, and first aid.
Security Officer
Allied Universal
Pensacola, FL
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Provided prompt response to emergency situations, ensuring the safety of all individuals involved.
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with evolving industry trends.
- Apart of Emergency management team assigned to multiple minor deployments in order to keep security or safety on millions of dollars worth of equipment, high profile patrons, or high traffic areas.
Water proofing specialist
RSCC LLC
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Enhanced paint application quality by utilizing advanced techniques and tools.
- Ensured timely completion of all assigned tasks through disciplined time management practices, leading to consistently satisfied customers.
- Prepared surfaces for painting by cleaning, sanding, and priming to ensure optimal paint adhesion.
- Collaborated with team members to complete large-scale painting projects efficiently and effectively.
Deli Associate
Winn Dixie
02.2020 - 02.2021
- Carefully prepared orders by slicing, weighing, and packaging cheeses and meats and accurately calculated prices.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as food preparation for large catering orders while balancing day-to-day responsibilities of serving customers.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Made food according to standard recipes with requested changes for customer satisfaction.
Education
High-School Diploma -
Choctawhatchee High-School
Fort Walton Beach, FL03.2019
Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Procedure and policy creation
- Incident command system (ICS)
- National Incident command system (NIMS)
- Crisis intervention training (CIT)
- Emergency response training
- Weapons handling
Certification
- Basic and child CPR
- AED
- Basic first aid
- Axon taser cert for X26p/T7
- Florida state certified with Remington 870 shotgun
- Florida state certified with S&W MP 2.0 9mm handgun
- Florida state certified for Cell Extraction
Timeline
Quick Response Force Member
GardaWorld Federal Services
06.2025 - Current
Security Specialist
Cash Cabana's LLC.
03.2025 - 05.2025
Correctional Officer
Okaloosa County Department of Corrections
11.2024 - 05.2025
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
03.2022 - 11.2024
Security Officer
Allied Universal
02.2021 - 07.2021
Water proofing specialist
RSCC LLC
03.2020 - 02.2021
Deli Associate
Winn Dixie
02.2020 - 02.2021
High-School Diploma -
Choctawhatchee High-School