OLUFEMI MYRIE-MALCOLM
Miami
Summary
Dedicated Detention Officer and Federal Security Professional seeking a challenging position with the Department of Homeland Security to utilize my skills in detainee supervision, facility security, law enforcement support, and emergency response to ensure the safety, order, and integrity of federal operations.Detail-oriented Detention Officer and Federal Security Specialist with over 3 years of experience in homeland security operations, detention supervision, and emergency response. Proven track record of enforcing federal regulations, maintaining facility safety, and collaborating with law enforcement agencies to support national security objectives. Bilingual professional with strong conflict resolution skills, dedicated to protecting public safety and upholding federal detention standards.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Officer
The GEO Group, Inc.
Pompano Beach
05.2024 - Current
- Provides direct supervision of detainees in housing units, visitation areas, and recreational spaces to maintain order and enforce facility regulations
- Conducts contraband searches and confiscates unauthorized materials in accordance with federal detention policies
- Oversees detainee intake, classification, and release processes
- Monitors security cameras and coordinates detainee movements to prevent unauthorized activity or escape attempts
- Responds to emergency incidents involving medical issues, fights, and disruptive behavior using de-escalation techniques and approved use of force protocols
- Prepares detailed incident reports and maintains daily logs to document detainee behavior, facility activity, and security breaches
- Collaborates with ICE agents and other law enforcement agencies on detainee investigations
Acting Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO)
Department of Homeland Security – Transportation Security Administration
Fort Lauderdale
02.2023 - 05.2024
- Supervised daily checkpoint operations, ensuring compliance with TSA Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and aviation security protocols
- Provided leadership and guidance to frontline officers, including training on threat detection procedures and advanced screening technologies
- Assisted with investigations into suspicious passengers, fraudulent documents, and security breaches in coordination with law enforcement partners
- Conducted random explosives trace detection (ETD) and secondary inspections on high-risk passengers and baggage
- Maintained control of checkpoint operations during peak travel times and high-stress situations
Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
Transportation Security Administration
Fort Lauderdale
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Performed passenger screening, baggage inspections, and x-ray image analysis to detect prohibited items
- Conducted physical pat-downs and secondary bag searches to resolve security alarms
- Applied Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to prevent the transportation of dangerous goods
- Collaborated with local law enforcement on cases involving narcotics trafficking, fraudulent documents, and human trafficking suspicions
- Operated TSA-approved screening technology, including: Heimann X-Ray System, Barringer 400B Explosive Trace Detector, Iontrac Explosive Trace Detector
- Enforced access control to restricted areas and identified potential security vulnerabilities
Education
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Curley High School
Miami, FL05.2008
Skills
- Security Operations
- Detention & Custody Procedures
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Report Writing & Documentation
- Contraband Searches
- Emergency Response & Crisis Management
- Behavior Detection
- Surveillance Monitoring
- Use of Force & Restraint Techniques
- Safety & Defensive Tactics
- Team Leadership
- Multi-Agency Collaboration
- Data Entry & Case File Management
Certification
- TSA Advanced X-Ray Interpretation
- Defensive Tactics & Use of Force Training
- CPR/First Aid Certified
- Report Writing & Incident Documentation
- Handcuffing & Restraint Techniques
- Homeland Security Incident Management
References
Available upon request
Languages
- English, Fluent
- Spanish, Conversational
- Creole, Basic knowledge
Timeline
Detention Officer
The GEO Group, Inc.
05.2024 - Current
Acting Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO)
Department of Homeland Security – Transportation Security Administration
02.2023 - 05.2024
Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
Transportation Security Administration
08.2022 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Curley High School