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Renald Durand

Renald Durand

Tampa,FL

Summary

Dedicated and highly disciplined Security Professional with extensive experience in high-stakes environments, including GardaWorld Federal Services and current operations as a Correctional Officer. Proven expertise in surveillance, conflict de-escalation, and emergency response. Trilingual in English, Haitian Creole, and French, offering specialized cultural and geographical insights for tactical operations in Haiti. Committed to maintaining the highest safety standards and operational integrity.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Correctional Officer

Critical Response Strategies
Ochopee, FL
03.2026 - Current
  • Monitored inmate activities to ensure safety and adherence to regulations.
  • Assisted in conducting inmate searches and maintaining security protocols.
  • Responded promptly to emergencies, utilizing de-escalation techniques effectively.
  • Documented incidents and daily activities accurately for record-keeping purposes.
  • Participated in training sessions to enhance knowledge of correctional procedures.
  • Utilized multilingual skills (English, French, and Haitian Creole) to facilitate communication in diverse operational settings.

Security Officer

GardaWorld Federal Services
Ochopee, FL
07.2025 - 02.2026

Maintained high-level security and order within a high-stakes detention environment at Alcatraz.

Conducted constant surveillance and perimeter checks to prevent unauthorized access or security breaches.

Managed conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques in sensitive situations with detainees.
Collaborated with law enforcement and tactical teams to ensure the safety of personnel and facility assets.
Adhered to strict GardaWorld operational protocols and safety standards.

  • Responded promptly to alarms and emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
  • Participated in training sessions to improve knowledge of safety protocols and emergency response techniques.
  • Assisted in incident reporting, documenting details for further investigation and resolution.

Security Officer

Covenant Security
Tampa, FL
02.2025 - 07.2025
  • Monitored access control systems to ensure security compliance and safety of personnel.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Prospect High School
Brooklyn, NY
07-2000

Skills

  • First aid training
  • Emergency response
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Conflict resolution skills
  • Trilingual: Fluent in English, Haitian Creole, And French
  • Tactical Communication
  • High-Risk Security Operations
  • Situational Awareness
  • Access Control & Surveillance
  • Asset Protection

Certification

*Florida Class D Security Officer License

• Florida Class G Statewide Firearm License

• First Aid, CPR, and AED Certification

• Tactical Response Training - GardaWorld Federal Services

Conducting a Count (Micro Learning) – National Institute of Corrections, DOJ

• De-escalation High Stress (Micro Learning) – National Institute of Corrections, DOJ

• Situational Awareness (Micro Learning) – National Institute of Corrections, DOJ

• Effective Communication (Micro Learning) – National Institute of Corrections, DOJ

• Complacency - Restraints (Micro Learning) – National Institute of Corrections, D

Languages

French
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Creole
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Correctional Officer

Critical Response Strategies
03.2026 - Current

Security Officer

GardaWorld Federal Services
07.2025 - 02.2026

Security Officer

Covenant Security
02.2025 - 07.2025

High School Diploma -

Prospect High School