Timothy Salas
Oceanside,United States
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Police Officer
Department of Veteran's Affairs - Police
Oceanside, United States
04.2023 - Current
- Carries firearms and other weapons, intervenes when necessary to deescalate situations, and determines when and how much force must be applied.
- Conducts vigorous and inquisitive patrol activities which assure random patrol pattern, meet special protective service requirements and provide maximum visibility in all assigned work locations to deter against crime and provide a secure environment for the employees, patients and visitors.
- Detects and intervenes in criminal activity.
- Responds to calls for police assistance, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
- Investigates incidents and takes steps to mitigate further risk and resolve situations.
- Provides emergency response coordination as needed.
- Conducts investigative stops on suspicious person(s) authoritatively and tactfully to determine the nature of their business and to provide appropriate direction or control.
- Maintains high state of physical condition and appearance when wearing the police uniform in accordance with established policy.
- Performs drug and contraband intervention techniques and provides training to those areas where contraband identification and knowledge is imperative for the staff.
- Completes initial police reports on incidents occurring in a timely and accurate manner ensuring that all pertinent information is reported.
- Performs enforcement work such as traffic control, detective operations, and patrol work.
Military Police Officer
United States Army Reserves
Tustin, United States
01.2015 - Current
- Protect the lives and property on Army installations by enforcing military laws and regulations
- Control traffic, prevent crime and respond to all emergencies.
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinated investigations with military and federal law enforcement agencies.
- Checked and secured building entrances.
- Patrolled buildings, facilities, and perimeter areas to prevent damage to property.
- Protected federal employees and their property by monitoring all access to government-owned and leased properties.
- Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Responded to and investigated security and burglar alarms.
- Searched vehicles, buildings, homes, and property for evidence and stolen property.
- Inspected squad vehicles and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special maintenance.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
- Analyzed traffic accidents and general traffic surveys.
- Instructed suspects on field sobriety tests and used portable equipment to perform tests.
Senior Police Officer
U.S. Department of the Treasury
San Francisco, United States
02.2018 - 04.2023
- Responsible for the protection of the U.S Treasury and the U.S Mint.
- Enforces all Federal, State, and local laws as well as Treasury and United States Mint rules and regulations for the protection of persons, property, and facilities.
- Protects dies, monetary, and bullion assets in the custody or control of the United States Mint during production, processing, storage, transportation, or other use; protect all facility space and property against theft, assault, sabotage; and protect United States Mint employees and visitors from threats or hazards of physical harm or injury, violence in the workplace, criminal acts such as assault or robbery, and acts of terrorism.
- Apprehends, detains, and/or arrest persons considered extremely violent, mentally disturbed or intoxicated, and risk the ever present dangers of breaking and entering, trespassing occurrences on Federal property, armed robbery confrontations, and the protection of Federal officials and respective employees.
- Performs patrol duties as deterrence to crime and other violations of laws, rules, and regulations; Control entry and exit, regulate pedestrian and vehicular traffic; prevent accidents, congestion, and parking problems; give warnings; may issue citations for appropriate violations; and make arrests if necessary.
Public Safety Officer
Morongo Gaming Agency/ Tribal Government - Department of Public Safety
Banning, United States
01.2016 - 02.2018
- Responsible for protecting tribal assets in the Casino and provides general security for customers and employees.
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Protects Tribal assets against loss or theft, and provide armed escorts as needed.
- Stand assigned security post throughout the Casino.
- Provide security during the daily pull.
- Conduct the drop from the various gaming tables.
- Deliver chip fills from the main cashier's cage to a table when requested.
- Provide cash vouchers to video personnel for problem machine payouts.
- Provide general armed security for casino patrons and customers.
- Enforce Casino and Security Department Policies & Procedures.
- Interact with guests and team members in a positive, professional manner.
- Participate and qualify in various training sessions, including biannual firearms training.
- Responsible for exterior security by way of bike or vehicle patrol.
Privacy Officer
BigHorn Golf Club
Palm Desert, United States
11.2012 - 01.2015
- Patrols streets and buildings located in a private gated community; controls property access; controls vehicular traffic and furthers crime prevention efforts; performs investigative work as assigned and carries out special assignments and tasks as required.
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Patrolled streets and buildings in an assigned vehicle or on foot
- Answered and responded to alarm calls
- Documented incidents of emergency and non-emergency situations in written reports
- Maintained radio communications with communications center
- Controlled accessed into property
- Performed traffic enforcement duties and enforce local regulations and other duties as assigned.
Security Officer
Guardsmark LLC
Palm Desert, United States
01.2012 - 11.2012
- Critical Infrastructure Protection for Nextera Energy Solutions.
- Duties & Responsibilities
- Analyze and defend wind turbine reactors for vital area (VA) components and identify threats with help of assigned weapons and security tactics.
- Participate in training and tactical drills and ensure compliance with Nextera Energy Solution requirements.
- Perform regular vehicular and/or foot patrolling on entire protected area (PA), vital areas (VA) installations and gates to ensure facility's security.
- Ensure quality surveillances through automatic instruction check instruments and ensure efficient security system.
- Prepare and monitor communication and security systems to supplement security essentials.
- Supervise and monitor centralized alarm system and warning systems and detect any unlawful presence in high security zone.
- Monitor and check all vehicles, personnel and all possessions at entry and exit points
- Develop and carry out drug or alcohol tests and issue notice to prevent usage or presence in high security zone
- Provide escorts to vehicles that enter zone with permits as per Nextera Energy requirements.
- Initiate extreme care to enable authorized visits to plant areas.
- Perform test on all elements and equipment for security essential on daily basis to ensure no lapses occur in installations and warning points.
- Administer and monitor emergency operations and evacuations in event of any accidents or serious threats to properties.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
03.2017
High school diploma or equivalent -
Banning High School
06.2009
Job Related Training
Bighorn
- Graduated the VA Police Training Program (LETC) at Little Rock, Arkansas
- Graduated the FLETC Uniformed Police Training Program (UPTP) at Glynco, Georgia
- Graduated the Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training Program LECTITP at Glynco, GA.
- Graduated the US Army Military Police School at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri
- Worked Law and Order Operations
- Served in Overseas Contingency Operations In Support of the Global War on Terror (OCO/GWOT) Joint Task Force Guantanamo Bay, Cuba
- Conducted Safe, Humane Care and Custody of Detained Enemy Combatants.
- Served on a Quick Reaction Force (QRF), M240B Light Machine Gunner
- Assigned to serve on Force Protection Security details for High-Value Detainee Court Proceedings
- Controlled Detention Facility Sally Port Operations
- Firearms and Weapons Expert
- Extensive Gang Knowledge
- Radar Speed Measurement
- Secret Security Clearance
- Sex Crimes Training
- Crime Scene Processing
- Emergency Vehicle Operation
Additional Information
FAA Part 141 Private Helicopter Flight Training Air Agency No. BF8S032Q, BSIS Guard Card, BSIS Oleoresin Capsicum (OC) Chemical Agent Certified, BSIS Baton Permit, Federal LEOSA CCW, BSIS Exposed Firearm Permit, Attended an FBI Active Shooter Training Workshop, Department of Homeland Security/Terrorism Awareness Training., Riot Control/Force Cell Extraction Training, Basic First Aid/ CPR Certified, The U.S. Army Achievement Medal (2nd Award), Army Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Army Service Ribbon, Overseas Service Ribbon, Armed Forces Reserve Medal w/M Device (2nd Award)
Desired Locations
San Diego, United States
Availability
Part-time, Weekends
Timeline
Senior Police Officer
Department of Veteran's Affairs - Police
04.2023 - Current
Senior Police Officer
U.S. Department of the Treasury
02.2018 - 04.2023
Public Safety Officer
Morongo Gaming Agency/ Tribal Government - Department of Public Safety
01.2016 - 02.2018
Military Police Officer
United States Army Reserves
01.2015 - Current
Privacy Officer
BigHorn Golf Club
11.2012 - 01.2015
Security Officer
Guardsmark LLC
01.2012 - 11.2012
Bachelor's degree - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
High school diploma or equivalent -
Banning High School
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