Wayne Watson
Garden Grove
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience as a Federal Court Security Officer for the U.S. Marshals Service. Proven expertise in incident management and surveillance techniques, ensuring safety during high-stakes trials. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving abilities and reliability, effectively protecting personnel and maintaining courtroom integrity.
Highly skilled security professional with robust experience in maintaining secure environments within judicial settings. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability, ensuring optimal security measures and swift responses to evolving situations. Expertise in surveillance, access control, and emergency response, with reliable and calm demeanor that fosters trust and dependability among colleagues and stakeholders.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
Work History
Federal Court Security Officer
U.S. Marshals Service
02.2017 - 02.2024
- Monitored court premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and visitors.
- Conducted thorough screenings using metal detectors and x-ray machines for prohibited items.
- Managed communication center where monitored courthouse cameras and dispatched personnel to calls for service.
- Implemented emergency response procedures during critical situations, ensuring swift action and communication.
- Protected judges, jurors, witnesses, and other court personnel by providing a secure environment during trials and hearings.
- Supported smooth courtroom operations by assisting in transporting prisoners safely between holding cells and courtrooms when needed.
Police Detective
Long Beach Police Department
04.1983 - 01.2013
- Led a Federal Task Force working Violent Gang Enterprises.
- Developed and managed high profile cases involving multi-defendants.
- Managed surveillance teams involving monitoring devices and audio/video techniques.
- Worked Drug Investigation Section developing high profile informants.
- Solved complex criminal cases by conducting thorough investigations and utilizing critical thinking skills.
- Interrogated suspects using appropriate interview techniques to obtain crucial information for case resolution.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Long Beach City College
Long Beach, CASkills
- Public safety
- Surveillance techniques
- Incident management
- Security systems
- Investigative skills
- Firearms proficiency
- De-escalation techniques
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
Timeline
Federal Court Security Officer
U.S. Marshals Service
02.2017 - 02.2024
Police Detective
Long Beach Police Department
04.1983 - 01.2013
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Long Beach City College
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