Victor Angel Ortiz
Pueblo
Summary
FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITH 4 YEARS OF DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, DEMONSTRATING SKILLS IN PATROLLING, COMBAT, PEACEKEEPING, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. SPECIALIZED IN THE ENFORCEMENT OF FEDERAL AND STATE LAW, TRAFFIC LAW, REGULATIONS, AND ORDER. EQUIPPED WITH A STRONG FOUNDATION IN SECURITY, DISCIPLINE, AND ORDER MAINTENANCE. WITH AN ACTIVE SECRET CLEARANCE READY TO TRANSITION THESE CAPABILITIES INTO A CIVILIAN ROLE. ALSO A JUVENILE DETENTION OFFICER WHERE I HAVE GROWN AND LEARNED MULTIPLE NEW JOB SKILLS AS WELL AS PERSONAL SKILLS.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Human Services- WRRC
01.2025 - 06.2026
- Supervised daily activities of juvenile residents, ensuring safety and adherence to facility rules.
- Conducted regular inspections to maintain security and monitor resident behavior in compliance with policies.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among residents, promoting a positive environment and reducing incidents.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records to support behavioral assessments and case management.
- Supervised youth's daily activities for school, meals, and recreation time.
- Facilitated group sessions focused on life skills development, promoting personal growth among offenders.
- Offered guidance on conflict resolution strategies, helping offenders develop healthy coping mechanisms during their stay at the facility.
- Documented daily activities and progress reports, ensuring accurate record-keeping for each resident''s file.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or crises situations, prioritizing safety and well-being of all residents and staff members.
- Conducted room searches to prevent contraband from entering the facility, maintaining a safe living environment for all residents.
- Improved facility safety by conducting thorough and consistent security checks.
- Provided crisis intervention services when needed including assisting in calming down distressed or aggressive residents.
- Led recreational activities that fostered teamwork, communication skills, and physical fitness among residents.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for comprehensive case management and offender assessment.
- Ensured adherence to facility policies and procedures, maintaining a high standard of professionalism at all times.
- Maintained a secure environment for juvenile offenders with diligent monitoring and supervision.
- Developed rapport with offenders, fostering positive relationships to support rehabilitation efforts.
- Served as a positive role model by demonstrating strong work ethic, integrity, and respect towards others within the correctional setting.
- Assisted in the coordination of facility-wide events and activities that encouraged positive engagement among residents.
- Reduced incidents of rule-breaking by implementing effective behavior modification techniques.
- Worked with juvenile offenders to help in development of decision-making and problem-solving skills.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Completed incident reports when disorder or violence occurs.
- Observed and recorded mental and physical health of each juvenile offender.
- Transported juvenile inmates to and from court hearings, medical facilities, classes, or recreational activities.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
- Assisted in intake and release of inmates.
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations.
- Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and evidence.
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement personnel to exchange information.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Restrained juvenile inmates when disturbances required physical intervention.
Military Police
United States Marine Corps
12.2020 - 12.2024
- Contributed to the success of maintaining good order in a Federal Instillation by paying exceptional attention to detail, closely monitoring infractions, security threats, and suspicious activities.
- First echelon of security for the Marine Corps Base Quantico.
- Experienced with Consolidated Law Enforcement Operations Center (CLEOC), journal entries,1408 Armed Forces Driving Citations and 1805 Federal Court Citations, stopping and preventing gate runners, and issuing trespass warning notices.
- Conducted criminal background checks on individuals through the NCIC system.
- Operated security X-ray machine to inspect packages/personal belongings before entering Russel Knox Building Quantico, Virginia. Also provided security for the Russel Knox Building which houses intelligence gathering federal agencies to include NCIS, Air force OSI, Army CID, and Defense Intelligence Agency. The building is a level three area with multiple SCIFs.
- Supervised a team which provided security for the National Museum of The Marine Corps ensuring the safety of over 1000 people daily with no little to no incidents on a constant basis.
- Investigated circumstances involving assaults, domestic violence, suicidal ideations, medical assists, and larcenies, among military personnel, family members and civilians.
- Responded to 911 hang ups, fire alarms and clearing large buildings while conducting night checks.
- Collected visitor information and input it into DBIDS system, and screen/certify visitor’s suitability for base access.
- Vetted and processed commercial vehicle drivers into NCIC before granting access to the installation.
- Patrolled 6 different base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection for 4,000-9,000 military personnel and their family members.
- Conducted RAM (Random Anti-Terrorism Measures) checks at all gates.
- Traffic Control Operations to ensure people passed accidents and other issues as safely as possible. If not safe to pass, closed off the roads due to hazardous conditions.
- Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic, and responded to emergencies on base.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identification, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secured areas.
- Gathered and secured evidence, processed crime scenes and questioned witnesses and suspects.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members to provide force protection and property security.
- Apprehended civilians with warrants out for their arrests and transferred them to local law enforcement agencies as required.
- 360-degree inspection of commercial vehicles for drugs, bombs, and other contraband at the commercial vehicle inspection lot.
- Provided additional security for 5,000 Afghan refugees who lived aboard the base and ensured their safety while they were processed into the country as a part of Operation Allied Refuge.
Sporting Goods Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2020 - 11.2020
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Battle Mountain High School
Edwards, Colorado01.2020
Skills
- Risk Management
- Critical Thinking
- Strategic Planning
- Problem solving
- Leadership & Team Building
- Decision Making Under Stress
- Adaptable
- Public Relations
- Training and Developing
- Integrity
- Quick Problem Solving
- Leadership
Accomplishments
- Successfully trained new police officers to be able to maintain good order without supervision.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Juvenile Correctional Officer
Colorado Department Of Human Services- WRRC
01.2025 - 06.2026
Military Police
United States Marine Corps
12.2020 - 12.2024
Sporting Goods Sales Associate
Walmart
07.2020 - 11.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Battle Mountain High School