Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Riding my motorcycle around the hill country
Timeline
Hi, I’m

Walter McNeal

Security
Castroville,TX
Walter McNeal

Summary

Background employment is mainly security for 21 years working for Texas Department of Criminal Justice.

Participated in transporting offenders to other prisons & hospitals, security watch while being admitted . Direct observation" of prisoners while in holding areas. Oversaw cell searches, Administrative Segregation, and prisoner escort for visitation while in hand restraints. Worked as perimeter patrol of the facility.

Worked with AKAL Inc. for 4 years as an Aviation Flight Security officer.

Duties include searching and verify hand and leg restraints are secured. Verified names on bags of clothing matched names on roster. Fed detainees during the flight and assisted in removing restraints, escorted them to restroom. Verified detainees remain in seats while in flight.

Overview

24
years of professional experience

Work History

Texas Military Department

NCOIC Mayor Cell
01.2023 - Current

Job overview

  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Carried out daily duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice

Correctional Officer
08.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.

TMD

Platoon Sergeant
07.2022 - 01.2023

Job overview

  • Maintained health, welfare and mission readiness of personnel within platoon.
  • Trained, supervised and organized over 48 soldiers and personnel.
  • Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
  • Conducted personal and professional counseling.
  • Managed team of 48 personnel in operations, resulting in zero serious injuries throughout JTF / JOA.
  • Maintained 100% accountability of assigned equipment worth more than $110,000,000.00

TMD

NCOIC
11.2021 - 03.2022

Job overview

  • Managed all aspects of personnel needs of ground operations.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.

TMD

Platoon Sergeant
03.2021 - 07.2021

Job overview

  • Maintained health, welfare and readiness of personnel within platoon.
  • Supervised and organized over 20 soldiers and personnel.
  • Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
  • Conducted personal and professional counseling.

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice

Correctional Officer
08.2020 - 05.2021

Job overview

  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Supervised inmates clearing debris from roadways and drains.

Allied Universal Security Services

Security Officer
08.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journal.

Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property .

  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice

Correctional Officer
12.2001 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Escorted inmates from cells to court, hospitals and medical appointments.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
  • Supervised over 250 inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls.
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items .
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations

Texas Army National Guard

Platoon Sergeant
08.2004 - 10.2019

Job overview

  • Maintained health, welfare and combat readiness of personnel within platoon.
  • Trained, supervised and organized over 35 Soldiers and personnel.
  • Maintained composure and work quality while under stress.
  • Sanitized pots, pans, utensils, kitchen appliances and equipment using company-approved cleaning supplies.
  • Maintained high personal grooming standards and uniform presentation.
  • Washed, peeled and cut various foods such as fruits and vegetables to prepare for cooking or serving.
  • Reduced kitchen accidents by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organization.
  • Maintained effective supply levels by monitoring and reordering food stock and dry goods.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
  • Conducted personal and professional counseling, routine inspections and physical fitness tests.

AKAL INC

Aviation Security Officer
03.2011 - 09.2015

Job overview

  • Conducted bag searches and performed pat-downs of detainees to maintain secure, safe premises.
  • Provided protection & security for the aircraft after landing in different locations in South America by conducting perimeter security for the aircraft.
  • Attended daily briefings to discuss issues with detainees and mission.
  • Performed pat-downs of over 45 detainees daily to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
  • Maintained awareness and focus to identify potentially life-threatening objects or weapons .

Education

Victor Valley High School
Victorville, CA

High School Diploma
06.1982

Skills

  • Supervising Subordinates
  • Team Goals
  • Staff Oversight
  • Inventory Control Processes
  • Job Assignments
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Visual Inspection
  • Personnel Management
  • Assess Security
  • Crew Briefing

Accomplishments

A couple of things that I've accomplished is having two different retirements. I have retired from the Texas Army National Guard Military after 21 years. I have retired from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice after 20 years. Proudly being able to serve in the Texas State Guard Border Serge for the last 15 months for the great state of Texas.

  • Achieved taking 1st place in the state of Texas in the Phillip Connelly P. Competition by completing outstanding set up of combat field feeding a battalion with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Taking 3rd out of 25 other states of Army National Guard food service teams in the Nationals for the Phillip Connelly Competition in 2015.
  • Supervised team of 15 food service specialists , staff members.


Riding my motorcycle around the hill country

I really enjoy the hill country with a riding group and some solo rides , going on different rides , the "toys for tots", giving toys to the unfortunate children, especially those in the hospitals seeing their smiles on so many of them. 

 Riding out to Leaky, riding the" twisted sisters" and come down through Medina lake. Participating in the "Blue Santa" runs , Easter runs and charity runs with LE/MC biker groups for one cause,. Children..

Timeline

NCOIC Mayor Cell

Texas Military Department
01.2023 - Current

Platoon Sergeant

TMD
07.2022 - 01.2023

NCOIC

TMD
11.2021 - 03.2022

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2021 - Current

Platoon Sergeant

TMD
03.2021 - 07.2021

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
08.2020 - 05.2021

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
08.2019 - 08.2020

Aviation Security Officer

AKAL INC
03.2011 - 09.2015

Platoon Sergeant

Texas Army National Guard
08.2004 - 10.2019

Correctional Officer

Texas Department Of Criminal Justice
12.2001 - 11.2019

Victor Valley High School

High School Diploma