Michael A. Walker
North Dinwiddie
Summary
Professional with solid background in maintaining safety and security in educational environments. Skilled in surveillance, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs, and reliable under pressure. Known for excellent communication and problem-solving abilities, ensuring secure and supportive atmosphere for students and staff.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
School Security Officer
Chesterfield County Schools
08.2024 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training sessions for continuous improvement in safety protocols and procedures.
- Implemented timely interventions with students displaying concerning behaviors to decrease occurrences of future incidents.
- Responded promptly to reported concerns or incidents, addressing issues effectively and efficiently.
- Enhanced school safety by performing regular patrols and monitoring security cameras.
- Assisted with traffic control during peak drop-off and pick-up times, promoting a safe flow of vehicles on campus.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Deputy Sheriff/Corporal
Hopewell Sheriff's Office
06.2016 - 08.2024
- Fingerprinted, secured, transported and released inmates
- Assisted in training new deputies by providing guidance regarding department policies and procedures
- Served warrants, subpoenas, and other legal documents as required by court orders
- Arrested suspects and transported them to jail or detention centers
- Assisted with crowd control during special events and large gatherings
- Maintained standards of order within county courtrooms
- Responded to emergency situations, performed first aid and helped maintain order
- Escorted and transported prisoners between correctional facilities, courtrooms, and state institutions
- Secured courthouse and courtrooms, protecting jurors, judges and witnesses
- Maintained security and order within courthouses and grand jury rooms
- Obtained and executed arrest warrants, verifying identity and apprehending perpetrators
Senior Service Technician
ADT Security Services
01.1999 - 06.2016
- Assisted other technicians with more complex service calls
- Troubleshot, serviced and repaired products to restore functionality
- Determined required parts for repairs and timeliness of need
- Documented repair order work and test procedures and results
- Installed and maintained various equipment and systems
- Consulted manufacturers' manuals for assistance in resolving complex issues
- Replaced or repaired defective parts as needed
- Worked closely with sales representatives to provide technical support during product demonstrations
- Troubleshot and resolved technical issues for clients
Jail Officer/Sergeant
Riverside Regional Jail
07.1996 - 01.1999
- Prepared incident reports detailing any violations of jail policies or issues that arose during shifts
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain order and safety within facility
- Supervised visitations between inmates and their families or legal representatives
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information related to inmate records and facility operations
- Remained alert for signs of disorder or tension to anticipate problems and implement proactive actions
- Safeguarded facility access, monitoring entrances and screening visitors
- Assisted with inmate intake and release processes, including fingerprinting, photographing, and property inventory
Deputy Sheriff
Hopewell Sheriff's Office/Hopewell City Jail
03.1993 - 07.1996
- Fingerprinted, secured, transported and released inmates
Education
Certification -
Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy
Disputanta, Virginia12.2024
Field Training Officer Certification -
Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy
Disputanta, Va07.2021
Certification -
Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy
Disputanta, Virginia06.2017
Diploma -
Rock Church Academy
Petersburg, Va06.1991
Skills
- Court Testimony
- Inmate Processing
- Prisoner Transport
- Courtroom supervision
- First Aid and CPR
- Courthouse security
- Student supervision
- Threat assessment
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Policy enforcement
- Fire alarm systems
- Security systems
- Customer service
- Troubleshooting skills
Timeline
School Security Officer
Chesterfield County Schools
08.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff/Corporal
Hopewell Sheriff's Office
06.2016 - 08.2024
Senior Service Technician
ADT Security Services
01.1999 - 06.2016
Jail Officer/Sergeant
Riverside Regional Jail
07.1996 - 01.1999
Deputy Sheriff
Hopewell Sheriff's Office/Hopewell City Jail
03.1993 - 07.1996
Field Training Officer Certification -
Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy
Certification -
Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy
Diploma -
Rock Church Academy
Certification -
Crater Criminal Justice Training Academy
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