SHERRI WALTERS
SPRINGTOWN,TX
Summary
Security and Corrections Professional with over 27 years of experience at Tarrant County Sheriff's Office and Allied Universal, in emergency response and safety management. Committed to maintaining public safety and integrity through a detail-oriented approach and strong work ethic. Knowledgeable about detecting, preventing, reporting incidents, multitasking, providing basic first aid.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Hospital Security Officer
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
Fort Worth, TX
01.2025 - Current
- Performed routine patrols throughout the facility grounds or parking lots.
- Communicated with law enforcement officers when necessary.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Provided escorts for staff, patients, and visitors as needed.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between patients or visitors.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Monitored and responded promptly to any suspicious activity or emergency situations.
- Identified safety hazards within the premises and reported them accordingly.
- Investigated reports of missing items or suspicious activities.
- Responded to medical emergencies by providing first aid treatment when needed.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Interacted courteously with staff members, visitors, and patients at all times.
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal
FORT WORTH, TEXAS
12.2023 - Current
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.
- Provided escorts for authorized personnel entering restricted areas within the facility.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, bomb threats.
- Communicated effectively with team members while coordinating efforts during shifts.
- Followed established protocol for responding to alarms or other emergency situations.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as checking doors and windows for proper locking mechanisms and replacing light bulbs as needed.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Adhered to company policies regarding access control procedures for visitors and guests and contractors.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing directions or responding to inquiries.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Performed daily inspections of security equipment such as gates, locks, alarm systems, and radios, ensuring that they were operating properly.
Correctional Officer and Security Control Specialist
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
Fort Worth, TEXAS
02.1997 - 07.2023
- I retired from Tarrant County Sheriff's Office (1997 to 2023) for 26 years of experience as a Correctional Officer and Security Control Specialist (Control Room)
- My job duties are safety, security, supervising the well-being of the inmates, public and facility, inmate count, answering phones, daily activity logs, viewing cameras, radio communication, emergency situations, fire safety and equipment, inventory inmate property, filing paperwork, report writing, communication with all types of upper management staff and designing forms if needed to
- I have experience at the hospital, safety and security of an inmate(s)
- I have acquired basic computer skills, and experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and Edge
- Knowledge of basic medical terms
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers when necessary.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
- Managed conflict and negotiated resolutions between inmates to prevent violence and ensure the safety of all individuals in the facility.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Provided supervisors oral and written reports of work performed by inmates, inmate disturbances and rule violations.
- Participated in training sessions to stay current on best practices in corrections and emergency response.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Enforced safety policies and regulations while on duty in the control room.
- Monitored fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.
- Prepared documentation for reports or court proceedings.
- Coordinated with outside agencies such as law enforcement when necessary.
Entry level to Assistant Manager
United Artist Movie Theater
01.1991 - 01.1997
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Managed customer service inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
- Operated cash registers to process customer transactions for tickets and concession items.
- Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
- Operated movie projection equipment, ensuring films started on time and quality standards were met.
- Performed daily inventory counts on concession products such as popcorn, candy, fountain drinks.
- Answered customer questions and concerns regarding tickets, pricing and promotions.
- Distributed refunds, promoted theater merchandise and issued gift cards.
- Handled emergency situations calmly, following protocols to ensure guest safety.
- Developed marketing materials and displayed movie posters and promotional items to attract audiences.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
Education
High School Diploma - Some College
Western Hills High School
Skills
- Grounds patrols
- Equipment inspection
- Building patrol
- Incident documentation
- Access control
- Radio communication
- Report writing
- Emergency response
- Vehicle patrol
- Firearms proficiency
- Conflict de-escalation
- Public safety
- CCTV monitoring
- Alarm response
- Security equipment operation
- Computer skills
- Injury prevention
- Non-lethal weapons
- Perimeter security
- Disturbance investigation
- Inmate control
- Inmate observation
- Security and sanitation checks
- First aid administration
- Key control
- Medical emergencies
- Security procedures
- Behavioral observation
- Inmate rights
- Inmate monitoring
- System recordkeeping
- Restraint techniques
- Patience and tolerance
- Physical restraint
- Report preparation
- Discretion and confidentiality
- Leadership qualities
- Alarm system operation
- Professionalism and integrity
- Fire safety
Certification
- CPR AND AED
- LEVEL 2 AND 3 SECURITY LICENSE
- MENTAL HEALTH TRAINING FOR CORRECTIONS
- DUTY WEAPON, OC, BATON
- CPI/ ACPI
- TASER ENERGY WEAPON X26
- REPULS SPRAY
- ADVANCED JAILERS LICENSE
- SECRET CLEARANCE
- LICENSE TO CARRY
Timeline
Hospital Security Officer
Texas Health Harris Methodist Hospital
01.2025 - Current
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal
12.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer and Security Control Specialist
Tarrant County Sheriff's Office
02.1997 - 07.2023
Entry level to Assistant Manager
United Artist Movie Theater
01.1991 - 01.1997
High School Diploma - Some College
Western Hills High School
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