GERARDO ENRIQUEZ JR
Buckeye
Summary
Highly motivated with 8 years of experience most recently as a Correctional Officer with the skills that have advanced my knowledge in communication and high stress situations that utilize my ability to handle multiple tasks at a time and interpersonal skills.
Security professional with solid expertise in safeguarding assets, maintaining order, and ensuring safety. Strong focus on collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing situations. Skilled in threat assessment, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Known for integrity, vigilance, and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Valleywise Health
02.2026 - Current
- Monitored facility premises to ensure safety and security for staff and patients.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, coordinating with law enforcement when necessary.
- Conducted regular patrols, identifying and addressing potential security risks proactively.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security protocols and procedures.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to ensure a secure environment for patient care activities.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2017 - 12.2025
- Enforce rules and keep order within jails or prisons.
- Supervise activities of people in custody.
- Conduct searches in the facility, such as of persons and property, for rule violations.
- Escort and transport people in custody between jail, courtroom, prison, or other point.
- Report on the conduct of people in custody.
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain safety and order within facility.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to coordinate inmate transfers and investigations.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and emergency response protocols.
- Managed crisis situations through de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution strategies.
Line Cook
Costa Vida
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Preparing food and cooking menu items.
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Ensuring food safety and sanitation.
Line Cook
Native Bar and Grill
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Preparing food and cooking menu items.
- Maintaining a clean and organized workspace.
- Ensuring food safety and sanitation.
Education
High School -
Desert Edge High School
01-2011
Skills
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Detail-oriented and able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Experience in first aid
- Experience in high stress situations
- Public safety
- Body armor usage
- Report writing
- Guest relations
- De-escalation techniques
- Crowd control
- Emergency response
- Perimeter security
- Contraband identification
- Arrest procedures
Certification
- CPR and First Aid
- Semi-Automatic 9mm Pistol Qualification
- Service Shotgun Qualification
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Valleywise Health
02.2026 - Current
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2017 - 12.2025
Line Cook
Costa Vida
01.2016 - 01.2016
Line Cook
Native Bar and Grill
01.2014 - 01.2016
High School -
Desert Edge High School