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Christian Argueta

Woodbridge

Summary

Deputy Sheriff with extensive experience in public safety and incident response at Prince William County Government. Proven ability in de-escalation techniques and relationship building, enhancing community trust. Skilled in courtroom testimony and traffic enforcement, contributing to a safer environment through proactive policing and effective communication.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Deputy Sheriff

Prince William County Government
09.2022 - Current
  • Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally, minimizing risks to public safety.
  • Served warrants efficiently while maintaining strict adherence to legal guidelines and procedures.
  • Assessed potentially dangerous situations quickly; employed de-escalation techniques when needed to maintain peace.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies for joint operations, resulting in improved efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Assisted in the training of new deputies, sharing knowledge and experiences to help them excel in their roles.
  • Maintained accurate reports and records, aiding in the proper documentation of cases for judicial proceedings.
  • Coordinated with social services agencies like Child Protective Services or mental health specialists as required during specific incidents.
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Participated actively in ongoing training programs designed to enhance skills necessary for deputy sheriff duties.
  • Testified effectively in court, presenting clear evidence that contributed to successful case outcomes.
  • Demonstrated leadership ability within department ranks by mentoring junior deputies and serving as a reliable source of support for colleagues.
  • Enhanced public trust by providing professional and compassionate assistance during emergencies.
  • Provided security at various community events, ensuring a safe environment for attendees.
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Improved community safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Reduced criminal activity through diligent surveillance, proactive policing, and collaboration with local businesses and residents.
  • Prevented accidents by enforcing traffic laws and promoting safe driving practices among motorists.
  • Developed strong relationships with community leaders, fostering open communication channels for addressing concerns collaboratively.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Contributed to department initiatives focused on improving policies, procedures, equipment usage, or overall performance standards within the organization.
  • Utilized advanced technology tools for efficient information gathering during investigations and daily operations.
  • Enforced traffic laws, contributing to noticeable decrease in traffic violations and accidents in jurisdiction.
  • Conducted detailed interviews with victims, witnesses, and suspects, gathering crucial information for case investigations.
  • Enhanced community safety by conducting routine patrols in high-risk areas.
  • Reviewed and updated departmental policies, aligning procedures with current legal standards and best practices.
  • Oversaw inmate transport to court hearings, maintaining strict security protocols to prevent escape attempts.
  • Streamlined report writing procedures, resulting in more accurate and timely documentation of incidents.
  • Enhanced team morale and cohesion through effective leadership and communication, leading to improved department performance.
  • Negotiated peaceful resolutions during conflict situations, minimizing need for force and reducing community tensions.
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies for joint operations, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
  • Improved public trust with community policing initiatives, fostering positive relationships between sheriff's department and local residents.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
  • Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.

Security Officer

Securitas Security
07.2022 - 09.2022
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.

Provide Security at a Amazon Data Base Facility in Manassas Virginia

ECP/NETWORK Room Officer

  • Check the integrity of all barricades around the network aisle, and all racks in the network aisle/ Data Hall.
  • Check all individuals who access the network aisle/ Data Hall, or racks whether they are working on the racks or not.
  • Verify NEA access log and verify all persons prior to working in the Network aisle/ Data Hall or any racks within the barricaded part of the Data Hall.
  • Ensure that all individuals accessing the Data Hall are on the NEA access list.
  • Responsible for ensuring that anyone who is attempting or needs to touch any racks is approved to do so.
  • Maintain access control for the storage rooms.
  • Responsible for two keys to unlock the storage rooms doors Only after access has been verified via the access list.
  • Conduct continuous patrol of the Network Aisle or Red Zone
  • Report safety hazards

Security Officer

Salute Mission Critical
04.2022 - 07.2022

Provide Security at Aligned Data Center in Ashburn,VA (Temporary Contract)

  • Monitor entry of building ensuring only those with proper credentials and badges enter
  • Attend to drivers delivering packages at the loading dock
  • Enforce strict safety protocols such as proper attire in under construction areas (PPE)
  • Provide Excellent customer service to employees and visitors
  • Thoroughly examine doors, windows, and gates to ensure proper function and security
  • Report any facility issues such as fire hazards and leaking water pipes

Armed Security Officer

Sentry Force Security
11.2021 - 04.2022
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
  • Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
  • Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.

Provide Security at the Sequoyah Condominium complex in Mount Vernon,VA during overnight hours

  • Designated a Sentry Force patrol vehicle to conduct frequent security checks in and around the condominium complex
  • Conduct inspection of company’s vehicle prior to starting shift
  • Keep an active shift log with updates every 5-15 minutes (Traktik app)
  • Answer emergency calls from Condominium clients using the site phone
  • Provide emergency medical care until first responders arrive and ensure a safe path for first responders
  • Warn violators of premise rules and regulations
  • Work independently with little or no supervision
  • Use de-escalation and crisis intervention skills during encounters with mentally ill, domestic disputes, or when encountering persons under the influence
  • Request emergency personnel for high risk situations
  • Apprehend or expel persons engaging in suspicious or criminal acts

Provide Security at the University Shopping Mall on Braddock Rd. Fairfax,VA

  • Conduct Vehicle and Foot Security Patrols in and around the shopping mall complex
  • Enforce Fire Lane and No Parking zone violations
  • Be attentive to activity relating to 2 pubs, liquor and tobacco store
  • Provide a friendly and professional presence to ensure a better shopping experience for clients
  • Observe and Report any disorderly conduct pertaining to drunkards and shoplifters

Provide Security for the Alexandria Redevelopment and Housing Authority at the Ladrey Apartment Complex (Alexandria,VA)

  • Wrote a daily report and archived it to be reviewed later if necessary
  • Monitored surveillance cameras
  • Kept my superiors informed on any unusual events or happenings
  • Interacted politely with residents and their caretakers
  • Asked for proper identification from visitors and confronted any trespassers
  • Secured all entrances and exits
  • Investigated reports of theft and disturbances
  • Patrolled common areas and secured doors throughout the apartment complex

Work to ensure workplace safety by enforcing strict security measures

Provide Security for Spring Garden Apartments (Section 8 Housing) in Alexandria,VA

  • Conduct hourly foot patrols in and around Apartment complex
  • Secure front lobby and laundry room doors at designated times
  • Grant temporary parking passes to visitors
  • Maintain a constant presence of security to deter crime

Security Officer

Securcorp
08.2021 - 11.2021
  • Actively perform perimeter and grounds checks at the Dr A.J Ferlazzo building which houses many departments including Social Services related to the community, Community Service Board, Tax Payer Services, Human Rights Commission, Housing and community development.
  • Greet Staff and clients and maintain a positive, professional rapport while working and implementing county policies
  • Provide access to building by appropriate implementation of visitor policy
  • Maintain a presence of security
  • Document “Daily Activity Report”, observe and report any suspicious activity, and perform incident report said when needed
  • Direct clients to their desired location
  • On the gymnasium side of the building Prince William County has transformed it into a homeless shelter for the homeless in which we refer to as “clients”, My work shifts there consist of overseeing the safety and security Prince William County Ferlazzo Emergency Shelter staff and homeless clients.
  • Assume post in hallway to oversee both the shelter and entrance
  • Adhere to daily schedule, ensuring clients follow smoke break times, and enter and exit the facility during designated designated hours
  • De-escalate any verbal or physical confrontations between staff and clients or disputes between multiple clients
  • Search any baggage that is being brought into the building by homeless/clients
  • Assist Shelter staff with bringing in food that is dropped off from donators, report any belongings that we’re illegal or against shelter policy
  • Effectively monitored security during 8 hour shifts
  • Coordinate the usage of Drop In Center with staff and chronically homeless clients
  • Followed Prince William County and Securcorp standard duties and procedures
  • Update oncoming security officers to ensure the highest level of safety for clients and staff after departure
  • Monitored all points of entry
  • Effectively deterred crime

Warehouse Worker

Lowes Home Improvment
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 80 pounds.
  • Maintained clean workspaces by enforcing strict housekeeping guidelines for storage areas, dock bays, and equipment zones.
  • Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
  • Provided quick and professional delivery of online orders to curbside customers
  • Promoted as Lead of the Online Fulfillment Team
  • Kept organization of online orders through an alphabetical sorting
  • Promoted to Lead warehouse receiver in the warehouse due to building a clientele with local businesses in need of larger orders
  • licensed in 3 different machine equipment including the forklift
  • Fulfill special order that are requested from customers
  • Answer phones and logged shipments and deliveries
  • Provide excellent customer service
  • stock on the sales floor merchandise that needs to be put away whether by hand or machines
  • maintain a cleanliness and operational environment in the warehouse
  • Coordinate with coworkers to create a fast pace healthy work environment through teamwork and communication

Gym Associate

Golds Gym
10.2016 - 12.2019
  • Improved gym member satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and promptly addressing any concerns.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry best practices, applying newfound knowledge within the workplace setting.
  • Serviced complex equipment quickly to minimize wait times for specific machines.
  • Enforced rules and held customers accountable for not following gym regulations.
  • Provided customer service at the front desk and and performed administrative duties such as answering phones, placing orders, using POS system, etc.
  • Promoted to Sales Associate due to excellently customer service and the ability to resolve client issues
  • Actively work with and educate clientele to ensure they receive the best gym membership and nutrition to meet their needs
  • Maintained a clean and friendly service environment
  • Create store displays and keep store well stocked

Education

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA
01-2014

Skills

  • De-escalation techniques
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Incident response
  • Emergency response
  • Public safety
  • Court proceedings
  • Witness interviews
  • Courtroom testimony
  • Relationship building and management
  • Arrest procedures
  • Physical fitness
  • Interview techniques
  • Traffic enforcement
  • Defensive tactics

Certification

CIT Certification (Crisis Intervention Team)

DCJS Certified

Less Lethal Certified



Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Deputy Sheriff

Prince William County Government
09.2022 - Current

Security Officer

Securitas Security
07.2022 - 09.2022

Security Officer

Salute Mission Critical
04.2022 - 07.2022

Armed Security Officer

Sentry Force Security
11.2021 - 04.2022

Security Officer

Securcorp
08.2021 - 11.2021

Warehouse Worker

Lowes Home Improvment
04.2020 - 08.2021

Gym Associate

Golds Gym
10.2016 - 12.2019

No Degree - Criminal Justice

Northern Virginia Community College
Christian Argueta