David Esparza

**** ******* *** • Universal City, Texas • 78148

909-***-**** • adg7om@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

A dedicated and experienced security professional that possesses the ability to utilize sound judgement and skills in high stress and austere environments. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $500K while meeting the expectations of senior leadership while deployed in Afghanistan and the Republic of Korea. Extensive experience in marksmanship, force protection, rapid response, and entry control points. Possess a comprehensive background project management, leadership and strategic planning derived from conducting national and international operations in Afghanistan and the Republic of Korea. Qualification include:

• Leadership • Radio communications training • Military experience

• Overseas deployments • US/Foreign weapons training • First aid

• Foreign relations • Crew served weapons • Counter insurgency Experience

Travis County Sheriff’s Office, Corrections Officer, Del Valle, TX, 2017 – Present

Completed Corrections Officer Basic Recruit Academy obtaining a Jailer and Communications License.

Managed and responsible for the wellbeing of up to 48 inmates at one time.

Conducted pre-shift inspections, Random cell inspections, mandatory timed/untimed post visuals, always keeping an accurate account of the number of inmates in that unit.

Assumed Charge of units ranging from minimum to maximum security. Also managing inmates with open mental health referrals.

Trained in all aspects within the Sheriff’s Offices use of force continuum, ranging from officer presence to deadly force.

Conducting Annual and Quarterly training while always following department policy as well as local and state regulations

Qualified and Trained on weapons such as the Expandable Baton, Oleoresin Capsicum Spray (OC Spray), and the SigSaur P226. Also Trained and applied the use of items such as Handcuffs, Leg Irons, Transportation Restraints, Soft Restraints, Flex Cuffs, and the Emergency Restraint Chair. United States Army, Infantryman, Fort Hood, TX/Fort Campbell, KY 2012 – 2017

Qualified and trained with a multitude of weapon systems varying from small arms to anti-armor, as well as foreign weapons without a single incident of negligence.

Trained and experienced in force protection and personal protection.

Conducted inspection of field communication equipment, weapon systems, vehicles, and personnel; ensuring quality control by reporting deficiencies found during the inspection.

Commanded and responsible for a 3-million-dollar vehicle and its crew with no losses.

Personally supervised, trained, mentored, and developed 3 individuals at one time, always upholding basic military operations and safety protocols in all tasks.

Operated and maintained various types of all-terrain vehicles without incidence of any safety violations. United States Army, Infantryman, Afghanistan, 2013 – 2014

Served as an automatic rifleman while participating in over 100 hours of dismounted patrols and wide area security operations.

Served as a personal security detail for the Army FORSCOM Sergeant Major in Herat, Afghanistan, September 2013 when the US Consulate was attacked by insurgents.

Worked side by side with state department agents, special operations, and Academi security advisors to occupy, fortify, and protect the consulate in Herat, Afghanistan.

Provided security, movement, and sustainment support which resulted in the prevention of follow-on attacks on the consulate and facilitated the repair overall improvement of force protection measures.

Personal security detail escorting five local nationals assisting as linguists for coalition forces thus creating a successful impact on the people of Parwan Province, Afghanistan.

Conducted vehicle, personnel, and property searches of suspected threats to overall force protection. United States Army, Infantry, Republic of Korea, 2015 – 2016

Oversaw the health, training and welfare of three team members and 3.5 million dollars in government equipment during support of operations conducted in the Republic of Korea.

Trained and certified 56 Bradley crews in crew skill testing, achieving a 100% qualification rate for all crews in unit.

Operated and commanded a vehicle crew through heavily populated areas with no violations of safety or property damage.

Trained as a ready reaction force in the Republic of Korea in the event a threat was presented at any given time. Service Assistant, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery, 2008 – 2012

Quickly and efficiently performed tedious preparatory tasks to ease the open of business on a daily basis.

Trained and qualified on the operation of a point of sales system.

Adhered to multiple safety standards while working with chemicals and various equipment in order to maintain microbrewery standards.

Assisted in the training of fellow co-workers and new hires. EDUCATION

Mt. San Antonio Community College, pursuing bachelor’s degree in criminal sociology AWARDS

Army Commendation Medal

Army Achievement Medal

Good Conduct Medal

Afghanistan Campaign Service Ribbon

Korea Service Ribbon