Trent Ballou

Manage transportation logistics for at-risk adults and pediatric behavioral patients.

Additionally, ensuring safe transit for adolescent clients within Missouri's foster care system.

Position requires frequent clear and concise communication with courts, law enforcement, children's division, parents/caregivers, and the individuals being transported.

• Patrolled 20000 square foot premises to ensure safety of employees and visitors.
• Challenged suspicious individuals accessing restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
• Maintained safety by quickly responding to alarms and investigating disturbances.
• Monitored security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
• Inspected parking lot to verify vehicles were properly parked and displayed parking permits.
• Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter property and issued passes for guests.
• Responded to emergency situations, typically within one minute or less to minimize risk and injury.
• Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras to monitor for trespassers and criminal activity.
• Oversaw premises to identify safety risks and ensure employee and visitor safety of .
• Enforced security regulations and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals.

Responsible for planning, production, and all aspects of security supervision in the presentation of over 1,500 meals three times daily while supervising inmate work crews at the U.S. Penitentiary, Leavenworth, KS.

While assigned at USP ADX Florence, CO, and USP Leavenworth, KS, I held the voluntary collateral assignment which was achieved through physical/verbal/written testing and maintained through annual certification. Achieved and maintained proficiencies in all weapons systems; tactical operations skills, to include all aspects of planning, building-clearing, hostage rescue, vehicle operations, high risk transport, felony arrest, riot control/civil disturbance. Progressed through increasing levels of responsibility from Critical Skills Operator through Squad Leader to Assistant Team Leader.

While assigned to this position at both ADX Florence and USP Leavenworth, I completed all aspects and complexities regarding this position. Held increasing levels of responsibility which required skill set gained through experience and training. Successfully completed all jobs and projects in a timely and effective manner. Additionally, held temporary supervisory assignments as needed.