RICKEY R. GOULD
Spring,Texas
Summary
Dedicated citizen with 30+ years of service to this county and community. After retirement from the United States Marine Corps I began a second career in law enforcement as a Corrections Deputy. Upon returning to Texas I continued in the profession of safety and security by being employed by the Texas Military Department. I now find myself seeking a position where I can make use of my knowledge of safety and scuba diving operations while remaining part of a team.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer Level III
Texas Military Department
12.2022 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, sensitive areas and work sites.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
Corrections Deputy
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
12.2016 - 08.2022
- Direct supervision of 200 to 250 inmates, charges range from misdemeanor to felony.
- Maintain good order and discipline through effective communication, observation and appropriate use of force when required.
- Served as booking officer, taking custody of arriving inmates by conducting basic evaluations of each inmates mental and physical condition. Completed all required documentation and house accordingly.
- Additional duty required armed transport of inmates to other facilities as well as medical appointments.
- Serve as control tower operator. Responsible for monitoring of 16 camera screens which cover 145 cameras. Source of control for all movement throughout entire facility by controlling all doors, not opening any door without ensuring only authorized personnel are attempting to do so.
- Served as Hearings Officer. Reviewed incidents of inmates violating jail rules and regulations. Upon completion of my investigation I would enact disciplinary measures to correct inmate behavior if required.
- Safety and Security Team (SST) member. Primary mission to review all incidents in which use of force took place to ensure tactics and procedures used by all deputies involved were within policy within Lewis County Sheriffs Office.
- Current billet WERC Officer ((Work Ethics Restitution Center). These duties consist of screening inmates to serve in areas such as kitchen, laundry or outside labor. Supervising all working inmates to ensure safety and security of inmates and facility are maintained at all times.
- Inspected facilities and living quarters to verify each met state and federal standards.
- Searched for contraband, weapons and drugs.
Driver
National Construction Rentals
08.2016 - 11.2016
- Primary duty to serve as delivery driver of construction material.
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- Prior to departing, ensure route which includes, Olympia, Tacoma and Seattle is planned and understood.
- While enroute, ensure vehicle is operating safely and efficiently.
- During stops at client job locations, ensure delivery of maintenance rental equipment is done so correctly with timeliness safely.
- Throughout each shift communications with dispatch are maintained especially regarding situations which differs from ordinary daily operations.
- Upon returning, wash, service and restock vehicles with required supplies to prepare it for next day operations.
- Report to dispatch with all documentation and brief on duty supervisor on all significant events.
Operations Chief
Weapons Company 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines
02.2014 - 02.2016
- Generated, maintained, planned, coordinated, and managed execution of all annual sustainment training, annual marksmanship training, physical fitness training, and professional development training for 150 personnel, to include all logistics from start to finish and conduct after-action reporting to higher headquarters in order to distribute lessons learned to adjacent and subordinate units.
- Served as Fires Chief within Fire Support Coordination Center.
- Planned and coordinated and controlled all fires for ground, air and sea, into battle space as friendly units were tracked.
- Responsible for generating all company professional development school packages needing higher headquarters signature and screen packages being routed to battalion commander for signature.
- Coordinated logistics and training needs of listed platoons for training and operations, Scout Sniper, 81mm Mortar and two Combined Anti-Armor platoons.
- Maintained accountability of approximately 12.5 million dollars of weapons, optics, vehicles and equipment.
Operations Chief
24th Marine Regiment
05.2012 - 02.2014
- Served as Regimental Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer, ensuring all force protection measures for several government facilities in unsecured areas were maintained by conducting monthly facility evaluations and making recommendations to higher headquarters for improvements.
- Ensured regimental headquarters element was properly trained and ready to conduct both combat operations center and local security operations.
- Coordinated logistical needs for three infantry battalions geographically separated while ensuring training requirements were being met as well as adherence to all standard operating procedures.
- Developed subordinate leaders through motivation, education, mentorship and leading by example.
- Maintained full accountability of $4M in weapons and equipment organic to Regimental Headquarters with outside attachment personnel and equipment, to include vehicles and crew served weapons, along with their individual maintenance logs.
Operations Chief
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
04.2009 - 05.2012
- Assisted Facility Mission Assurance Department and Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer in all aspects of base defense with special consideration to high civilian traffic flow.
- Supervised more than 700 military funerals, ensuring each one was conducted in accordance with Department of Defense Policy.
- Coordinated all visits from local and state officials as well as various Senators, Congressmen and other VIP’s.
- Served as Senior Watch Chief on numerous emergency management drills which required close coordination with local and federal authorities.
Ground Operations Specialist
Gunnery Sergeant
08.2008 - 04.2009
- 3rd Battalion 7th Marines, 1st, as Anti-Terrorism Force Protection Officer for Combat Out Post Gannon, Husaybah Iraq.
- Upon arrival, conducted force protection security inspection which identified immediately needed improvements to all aspects of base defense, specifically guard towers and vehicle barrier plan.
- All improvements were complete within weeks.
- Trained all Marines tasked to stand post in guard towers and entry control point procedures as well as employment of specialized weapon systems in order to defend their posts.
- Prepared patrol schedules to coincide with random anti-terrorism measures.
- Coordinated all logistical needs in regards to camp life support as well as logistical needs of ten non-organic units.
- Served as Combat Operations Center Senior Watch Officer overseeing all aspects of daily operations.
Platoon Sergeant/Platoon Commander
Scout Platoon
07.2006 - 08.2008
- Supervised training, development, discipline, welfare, and overall readiness of a thirty man platoon.
- Lead platoon through operations abroad, focused on crew, section, and platoon battle drills to support higher headquarters main effort operations.
- Prepared the platoon for mounted and dismounted offensive, defensive and stability and security operations in urban and rural environments.
- Maintained full accountability of $400,000 in weaponry and communications equipment.
- Provided guidance and recommendations to senior management, on employment capabilities of each unit organic weapon system, in numerous situations and environments.
- Responsible for all logistical preparation for each training and combat missions.
- Developed and maintained Operational Risk Management Matrix for all training evolutions.
Instructor Advisor
Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy
07.2003 - 07.2006
- Supervised, counseled, instructed and documented daily performance of more than twelve hundred non-commissioned officer students in over three years.
- Served as primary instructor for six infantry centric classes as well as basic military requirements such as military writing in standard naval letter format.
- Served as evaluator for all practical application tests.
- Extensive use of Microsoft power point to prepare periods of instruction to allow visual reinforcement and best possible understanding of information being taught.
- Developed junior instructors to enable them to assume more responsibility as senior instructors departed.
- Prepared detailed training schedule for each seven week cycle in accordance with guidance from Marine Corps Training and Education Command.
Combat Advisor
Addendum
10.2003 - 04.2004
- 3rd Embedded Training Team, Afghanistan National Army; Paktika Province, Afghanistan.
- Conducted reconnaissance and security for all required meetings between other government agencies and local leaders.
- Responsible for training, development, discipline, welfare, and administrative readiness of 150 Afghanistan soldiers, with specific focus on staff non-commissioned officer corps.
- Lead platoons of Afghanistan soldiers through combat operations while building up capabilities and confidence of their own leaders.
- Ensured Afghanistan Security Forces assigned to provide perimeter security were properly trained and supervised in all aspects of base defense to include vehicle entry points, entry control points, and guard tower procedures.
- Executed base defense random security measures as deemed necessary or as required.
- Responsible for $78,000 dollars in cash to be used as unit operational funds.
- Maintained detailed records of all monies spent, returning to disbursing $43,000 dollars in unused funds.
- Ensured 150 Afghanistan soldiers were paid accurately and timely, while maintaining accountability of $50,000 payroll.
- Arranged all logistical needs in support of isolated forward operating bases.
Education
Corrections
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center
Burien, WA03.2017
Expeditionary And Amphibious Warfare
Expeditionary Warfare School
MCRD, San Diego04.2012
High School Diploma -
Big Sandy School District
Simla, Colorado05.1988
Skills
- Scuba Open Water Certified 2018
- Incident Reporting
- Safety and security
- Self-defense techniques
- Firearms safety and handling
- Operational Risk Management
- Mission Analysis, Assessment and Planning
- Operational logistics
- MS Office
Accomplishments
Law Enforcement Awards;
Sheriffs Life Saving Medal 2019.
Employee of the Year 2020.
Military Awards;
Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (2), Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal (3), Combat Action Ribbon (3).
Scuba Diving
8I began scuba diving in 2019 as a means of spending time with my son who at that time was already an advanced diver. At least twice per month we would pick either a new spot or an old favorite to dive. We would do a dive midmorning, have lunch then another dive in the afternoon. Each dive was a unique adventure. While my son wore a drysuit I was comfortable in a wetsuit. The vast majority of my diving experience took place in the Pacific North West off the coast of Washington State. I now have my brother interested in diving and he will be my new dive partner and I'm looking forward to exploring the waters of Texas.
PADI Diver #18040A0506
Timeline
Security Officer Level III
Texas Military Department
12.2022 - Current
Corrections Deputy
Lewis County Sheriff’s Office
12.2016 - 08.2022
Driver
National Construction Rentals
08.2016 - 11.2016
Operations Chief
Weapons Company 3rd Battalion 2nd Marines
02.2014 - 02.2016
Operations Chief
24th Marine Regiment
05.2012 - 02.2014
Operations Chief
Marine Corps Recruit Depot
04.2009 - 05.2012
Ground Operations Specialist
Gunnery Sergeant
08.2008 - 04.2009
Platoon Sergeant/Platoon Commander
Scout Platoon
07.2006 - 08.2008
Combat Advisor
Addendum
10.2003 - 04.2004
Instructor Advisor
Staff Non-Commissioned Officers Academy
07.2003 - 07.2006
Corrections
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center
Expeditionary And Amphibious Warfare
Expeditionary Warfare School
High School Diploma -
Big Sandy School District
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