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Coined by the warden while working for the Telford Unit
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Robert Wilkes

Simms

Summary

Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with a swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

Red River Army Depot
06.2023 - Current
  • Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes.
  • Gathered witness information and wrote incident reports.
  • Built and maintained relationships to promote cooperation and compliance.


Private Security Officer

Expansion Ammunition
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Answered alarms and investigated disturbances.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in the company vehicle and on foot.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.

Firearms Sales Associate

Academy Sports and Outdoors
08.2022 - 01.2023
  • Assisted customers with purchasing decisions by providing relevant product and regulatory information.
  • Employed upselling techniques to promote sales revenue growth and present customers with complete package supporting main purchases.
  • Maintained knowledge of, employed and enforced best practices for safe handling of firearms and accessories.
  • Monitored sales floor to identity customer service opportunities or need for loss prevention control measures.

Floorhand, Work Rig

Helmerich & Payne Inc
12.2021 - 07.2022
  • Moved or relocated materials and equipment required for drilling tool assembly to and throughout work site.
  • Provided assistance in assembly and disassembly of drilling rig and equipment.
  • Adhered to operational safety and regulatory requirements by maintaining clean and hazard-free work space.

General Contractor's Helper

Black Flame Construction
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Helped find new business for my employer by reaching out to potential customers for home remodels.
  • Help with painting projects, floor installations, and installing drywall.

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice - Telford Unit
07.2018 - 07.2021
  • Managed inmate work crews within the facility.
  • Observed the behavior of offenders individually and in groups.
  • Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Sociology

Texas A&M University-Texarkana
Texarkana, TX
05-2026

Associate of Science - General Studies

Texarkana College
Texarkana, TX
05-2024

Skills

  • Research & writing skills
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Communication & public speaking
  • Analyzing & decision making

Accomplishments

    Future recipient of the following honors seals:

  • Public speaking
  • Research
  • Stewardship
  • Mentorship

    • Expected to graduate from the honors college in May 2026.

    Organized fellow officers and worked with multiple levels of management to coordinate a vote and schedule change from 8-hour shifts to 10-hour shifts.

Coined by the warden while working for the Telford Unit

Awarded for my efforts in helping another officer regain control of an inmate housing unit. 

Timeline

Police Officer

Red River Army Depot
06.2023 - Current

Private Security Officer

Expansion Ammunition
12.2022 - 03.2023

Firearms Sales Associate

Academy Sports and Outdoors
08.2022 - 01.2023

Floorhand, Work Rig

Helmerich & Payne Inc
12.2021 - 07.2022

General Contractor's Helper

Black Flame Construction
08.2021 - 12.2021

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice - Telford Unit
07.2018 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Psychology & Sociology

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Associate of Science - General Studies

Texarkana College

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