Samuel Thornton
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at LaSalle Corrections, excelling in incident prevention and surveillance. Proven ability to enforce regulations and maintain order, utilizing non-violent intervention techniques. Adept at dispatching resources effectively, ensuring safety and security in high-pressure environments. Committed to fostering a secure atmosphere while enhancing team performance.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
LaSalle Corrections
Fort Worth, TX
02.2025 - 02.2026
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
Security Officer Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
Irving, TX
02.2020 - 02.2025
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Completed shift handover reports and debriefed next shift upon arrival.
Armed Security Officer
Burns International Security
Little Rock, AR
02.2013 - 02.2020
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Aircraft Maintenance Technician
US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
Little Rock, AR
02.1993 - 02.2013
- Diagnosed faults and developed resolution plans.
- Performed scheduled and unscheduled inspections to check flight readiness of aircraft.
- Inspected airframes to detect wear and other defects.
- Obtained fuel and oil samples to check for contamination.
- Analyzed engineering drawings and schematics to troubleshoot systems and diagnose solutions.
- Lubricated shafts, bearings, and gears to maintain optimal performance.
- Maintained, repaired and rebuilt aircraft structures and fuel, electrical, and oxygen systems.
- Inspected all received aircraft parts to verify compliance with FAA regulations.
- Maintained repair logs to document all corrective and preventive aircraft maintenance.
- Performed flight line AFE preflight and postflight requirements.
- Collaborated with colleagues in developing and refining maintenance procedures.
- Read and interpreted aircraft documentation to determine repair feasibility and methods.
- Troubleshot mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical systems and tested equipment following repairs.
Education
Associate of Science - Information And Computer Systems
Active Top Secret (TS/SCI) Security Clearance (DoD)
Commissioned (Level 3) Security Training with MMPI
Certified Municipal Jailer (TEEX)
Leadership/Management Certification (DoD/US Air Force)
Lifetime Membership: THE FREEMASONS
Skills
- Dispatch
- Surveillance
- Non-violent intervention
- Incident prevention
Affiliations
- Freemason
Timeline
Correctional Officer - LaSalle Corrections
02.2025 - 02.2026
Security Officer Supervisor - Allied Universal Security Services
02.2020 - 02.2025
Armed Security Officer - Burns International Security
02.2013 - 02.2020
Aircraft Maintenance Technician - US Air Force- Dept. of Defense
02.1993 - 02.2013
Community College of The Air Force - Associate of Science, Information And Computer Systems