Tristan Castelan
Santa Rosa,TX
Summary
Accomplished Active Duty Soldier and 88M Truck Driver with the United States Army and Army Reserve, adept in logistics planning and problem-solving, showcasing a strong record in equipment operation and maintenance. Leveraged defensive driving and route planning skills to enhance operational efficiency, demonstrating leadership by improving troop readiness and safety. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
88M Truck Driver
United States Army Reserve
Detention Officer
Akima
04.2024 - Current
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of non-citizen activities and behaviors.
- Conducted physical searches of non-citizen and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Attended to feeding, housing, and physical well-being of non-citizens.
- Processed non-citizens by taking photographs and fingerprints.
- Processed non-citizens through appropriate identification and documentation processes as part of facility booking procedures.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Created and maintained positive relationships with inmates to build rapport and trust.
- Verified identification using specialized databases and methods such as fingerprinting.
- Provided counseling and guidance to non-citizen to boost wellbeing.
- Supervised and controlled behavior of 75 non-citizen .
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with non-citizen.
- Provided assistance and guidance to non-citizen regarding daily activities.
- Responded to inquiries from non-citizen and other members of public.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among non-citizen .
- Documented non-citizen behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Conducted security checks ofnon-citizen and living areas.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Interviewed non-citizen to obtain information and evidence.
- Supervised non-citize during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Inspected facility conditions and took action to rectify problems in order to meet state and federal regulations for health and safety.
88M Truck Driver
United States Army Reserve
10.2023 - 10.2024
- Inspected trucks for malfunctions and reported vehicles to management for corrective action.
- Dropped and hooked trailers and changed configuration of equipment.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation tools to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Inspected load security and checked for damages.
- Completed routine maintenance on truck to keep in working order.
- Inspected trucks and trailers before each trip to assess safety and identify maintenance concerns.
- Completed preventive maintenance checks and basic repairs to vehicles.
- Completed daily inspections, basic maintenance and common repair actions to keep equipment operating at full capacity.
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
06.2020 - 10.2023
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Performed as fire team member during situational training exercises and artery dismounted battle drills.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Train in reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Served in on-call capacity for last-minute or late-night taskings from leadership.
- Surveyed company overall health and preparedness.
- Dealt with inter-company conflicts to remove obstacles to troop readiness
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete training tasks.
Education
High School Diploma -
La Feria High School
La Feria, TX06-2020
Skills
- Route Planning
- Defensive Driving
- Logbook Maintenance
- Safe Driving Practices
- Equipment Operation
- Safe Driving
- Document Management
- Planning ability
- Logistics Planning
- Problem-solving capabilities
- Clean MVR
- Vehicle Inspection
- Basic mechanics
- Inmate observation
- Inmate control
- Crisis Intervention
- Security and sanitation checks
- Facility monitoring
- Defensive techniques
- Body and cell searches
- Disturbance management
- Medical emergencies
- Surveillance
- Record maintenance
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Headcounts
- System recordkeeping
- Perimeter guarding
- Inmate rights knowledge
- Inmate Supervision
- Gate control
- Armory control
- Non-citizen Escort
- First Aid administration
- Emergency Response
- Non-citizen escorting
- Crisis Management
- Security Procedures
- Report Preparation
- Restraint Techniques
- Inmate monitoring
- Physical restraint
Accomplishments
- Achieved The Army Achievement Medal while serving in Dawg battery dedication to duty, selfless contributions, and commitment to excellence enhance the battalion's success.
- Achieved The Army Achievement Medal by exceptional achievement during operation European assure deter and reinforce.
Certification
- Basic Combat Training - June 29, 2020-September 4, 2020
- Cannon Crewmember Course, Fort Sill, Oklahoma- 05 Oct 20 thru 16 Nov 20
- Intermodal Dry Cargo, Department of Army - 22 April 2021
- Programs & Policies Travel Card Program, Defense Travel Management Office - 15 April 2021
- Operations Security Annual Refresher Course, Joint Knowledge Online Division - 09 Dec 2020
- Military Munitions Rule, Department of the Army - 22 April 2021
- Level A SERE Education and Training in Support of the Code of Conduct (4hrs), Joint Knowledge Online Division - 08 Dec 2020
- Public Safety's Aggressive Driver Behavior Modification Course, American Institute for Public Safety - 12 Feb 2021
Timeline
Detention Officer
Akima
04.2024 - Current
88M Truck Driver
United States Army Reserve
10.2023 - 10.2024
Active Duty Soldier
United States Army
06.2020 - 10.2023
88M Truck Driver
United States Army Reserve
High School Diploma -
La Feria High School
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