Justin Watkins
Loveland
Summary
Detail-oriented and analytical professional with a substantial risk assessment, investigation, and problem-solving background, transitioning from a career as a parole officer to cybersecurity. Eager to leverage transferable skills and technical expertise to protect systems, identify threats, and support organizational cybersecurity goals.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Community Parole Officer
State of Colorado
03.2020 - 08.2024
- Facilitated successful reintegration of 65 parolees into the community, resulting in a 90% decrease in recidivism rates.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive case management plans for high-risk offenders, enhancing compliance with parole conditions.
- Lead joint operations with other agencies against convicted felons for Felony or Misdemeanor crimes.
- Conducted regular home visits and community outreach, fostering strong relationships that increased community support for probation programs.
- Applied risk assessment surveys and performance improvement plans directly with hard-to-serve, high-needs client populations.
- Trained and mentored two new recruits on police procedures and community outreach protocols, enhancing overall team effectiveness and preparedness.
Security Officer
Allied Universal
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Implemented new security protocols that increased overall train safety.
- Developed and executed comprehensive security training programs for staff.
- Maintained accurate incident documentation and reports, contributing to a reduction in liability risk for the company.
Police Officer (POST Certified)
City of Aurora
02.2018 - 11.2018
- Led a community outreach initiative that increased resident engagement and fostered trust between law enforcement and the community.
- Collaborated with local agencies to create educational programs that reduced juvenile crime rates by 40%, contributing to a safer environment for families.
- Executed traffic enforcement operations that decreased accidents at high-risk locations, promoting road safety throughout the city.
- Enforced traffic laws, issuing tickets and warnings as necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports for criminal cases and court proceedings.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM12-2015
Skills
Understanding firewalls, VPNs, IDS/IPS, and security protocols (eg, SSL/TLS)
Knowledge of network architecture and segmentation
Implementing antivirus, EDR, and device management tools
Proficiency in securing Windows, Linux
Familiarity with Python, Java, PowerShell
Identifying vulnerabilities using tools like Nessus
Knowledge of incident handling frameworks like NIST or SANS
Skills in digital forensics tools like EnCase
Understanding of Metasploit and Wireshark
Knowledge of CAPTCHA for web application security
Securing cloud platforms like Azure or Google Cloud
Understanding IAM and shared responsibility models
Familiarity with standards like GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Understanding encryption algorithms, PKI, and key management
Certification
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risk
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Tools of the Trade Linux and SQL
Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Automated Security Task with Python
Timeline
Community Parole Officer
State of Colorado
03.2020 - 08.2024
Security Officer
Allied Universal
01.2019 - 03.2020
Police Officer (POST Certified)
City of Aurora
02.2018 - 11.2018
Foundations of Cybersecurity
Play It Safe: Manage Security Risk
Connect and Protect: Networks and Network Security
Tools of the Trade Linux and SQL
Assets, Threats, and Vulnerabilities
Sound the Alarm: Detection and Response
Automated Security Task with Python
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
New Mexico State University
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