REX GERBER
Salem
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Proven expertise in report writing and incident reporting, complemented by strong de-escalation skills. Successfully enhanced facility safety through rigorous training and supervision, ensuring a secure environment for both staff and inmates. Committed to maintaining high standards of security and customer service.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Phoenix Protective Services
09.2024 - 05.2025
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
Sales Associate
Gerber Trailer Sales
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Increased sales revenue by building strong rapport with customers and recommending appropriate products based on their needs.
- Provided personalized shopping experiences for repeat customers by remembering their preferences and offering tailored recommendations.
- Helped unload trailers, assemble trailers. Sales and minor trailer repairs.
Correctional Sergeant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 06.2020
- Maintained order and security in the correctional facility by enforcing rules, regulations, and procedures.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Enhanced facility safety by conducting regular security checks and monitoring inmate activities.
- Supervised [Number] employees and performance of tasks and managed [Number] offenders.
- Training of Correctional Officers. Subject matter expert on Prison Riots, Prison Rape Elimination Act (PREA), Use of force.
- Writing reports reviewing reports, Keeping records.
- Coordinating training for approximately 1200 employees.
- Teaching and using De-Escalation skills.
Education
Criminal Justice
Western Oregon University
Monmouth, OR06-1991
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Ricks College
Rexburg, ID06-1988
High School Diploma -
Taft High School
Lincoln City, OR06-1983
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
Timeline
Security Officer
Phoenix Protective Services
09.2024 - 05.2025
Sales Associate
Gerber Trailer Sales
09.2020 - 04.2023
Correctional Sergeant
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
04.2020 - 06.2020
Criminal Justice
Western Oregon University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Ricks College
High School Diploma -
Taft High School
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