Kirk Hillman
Scottsdale
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Truck Driver
Heartland Express
Phoenix
04.2017 - 07.2025
- Operated a commercial truck to transport goods and materials to designated locations.
- Ensured compliance with all traffic laws and regulations while operating the vehicle.
- Delivered goods in a timely manner, meeting or exceeding customer expectations for on-time delivery.
- Conducted pre-trip inspections to ensure vehicle safety and compliance.
- Communicated with dispatch regarding route changes and delivery schedules.
- Operated long-haul trucks to deliver freight across regional routes.
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
Buckeye
07.2011 - 09.2016
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Enforced rules and regulations to ensure compliance among inmates.
- Documented incidents accurately in reports for administrative review.
- Assisted in emergency response situations to protect staff and inmates.
- Participated in training sessions on safety protocols and conflict resolution.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective communication strategies.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate activities and movements throughout the facility.
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Interacted with inmates in an effort to reduce tension between them and maintain a peaceful atmosphere within the facility.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Enforced institutional policies and procedures to maintain order and security within the correctional facility.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
Military
US Navy
Various
07.1989 - 07.2009
- At-sea fire fighter
- Operated firefighting equipment and tools during rescue and fire suppression efforts.
- Conducted fire prevention inspections in residential and commercial buildings.
- Collaborated with team members to execute strategic firefighting plans on-site.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance firefighting techniques and safety protocols.
- Nuclear repair parts procurement specialist.
- Quality Assurance Inspector.
- NAVOSH (Navy OSHA) Supervisor.
Education
GED -
Poway High
Poway, CA06-1988
Skills
- Dispatch communication
- Route planning
- Freight handling
- Safety compliance
- Regulatory knowledge
- Customer service
- Courteous and polite demeanor
- Emergency response readiness
- Planning
- Equipment operation
- Defensive driving techniques
- Trip planning
- DOT compliance
- Invoice verification
Timeline
Truck Driver
Heartland Express
04.2017 - 07.2025
Correctional Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
07.2011 - 09.2016
Military
US Navy
07.1989 - 07.2009
GED -
Poway High