THOMAS SIMPKINS JR
Gilbert
Summary
Logistics and operations management expert with a focus on innovative strategies that drive workflow efficiency and productivity. Demonstrated success in managing safety protocols and fostering strong relationships to ensure compliance and operational effectiveness.
Overview
1
1
Certification
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
Gilbert, ARIZONA
09.2025 - Current
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Managed surveillance of CCTV cameras and alarm systems to ensure detection of security breaches.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
Correctional Officer
Core Civic
Florence
08.2024 - 09.2025
- Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts, and pat downs.
- Utilized effective communication skills to de-escalate volatile situations, promoting a safer environment.
- Responded quickly to disturbances utilizing appropriate force when necessary in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Supervised inmate activities to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular security checks throughout the facility to maintain safety standards.
- Managed inmate movements during transfers and appointments within the facility.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate reports in daily logs.
- Trained new officers on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Assisted in emergency drills and response planning for potential crises.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior closely to identify potential security threats. to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and address suspicious behavior and conflicts, maintaining facility security.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Handled difficult inmates professionally, ensuring safety and order in the facility.
Warehouse Operations Manager
YKK AP America
West Chester
01.1996 - 08.2024
- Led logistics projects, improving efficiency and achieving on-time completion.
- Develop logistics strategies, streamlining operations and improving productivity.
- Streamlined supply chain processes, significantly reducing delivery times and enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Pioneered advanced inventory management systems, enabling real-time tracking and substantial cost reduction in logistics operations.
- Oversaw shipping/receiving, ensuring timely deliveries and maintaining accurate inventory.
- Implement safety protocols, maintaining compliance and minimizing workplace incidents.
- Fostered strong supplier and client relationships, facilitating smooth logistics operations.
- Led cross-functional teams in executing large-scale logistics projects, ensuring timely completion and high client satisfaction rates.
Education
GRADUATE - Aviation
US Navy
US01-2000
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School
Ohio05-1992
Skills
- Inmate behavior management
- Correctional security measures
- Crisis intervention
- Crisis response planning
- Incident surveillance
- Threat assessment
- Incident documentation
- Surveillance operation
- Inmate monitoring
- Contraband search
- Facility patrol
- Inmate oversight
- Gang behavior recognition
- Controlled search techniques
- Risk classification
- Contraband identification
- Contraband enforcement
- Security equipment management
- Safety management
- Emergency medical response
- Tactical response training
- Defensive strategies
- Facility operational procedures
- Leadership
- Training
- Teamwork
- Multitasking
- Customer Service
- Quality Assurance
- Conflict management
- Dispute resolution
- Conflict resolution
- Situational awareness
- Contraband identification
- Tactical weapons handling
- Perimeter surveillance
- Facility control management
- Contraband enforcement
Certification
- Level one Fingerprint Clearance Card
- Arizona Concealed Weapons Permit
- Federal explosives license/permit
Timeline
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
09.2025 - Current
Correctional Officer
Core Civic
08.2024 - 09.2025
Warehouse Operations Manager
YKK AP America
01.1996 - 08.2024
GRADUATE - Aviation
US Navy
High School Diploma -
Princeton High School