Arnold Lewis

Managed shift operations at a Level V mixed/super maximum-security correctional facility housing approximately 725 offenders, serving as Incident Commander during planned and unplanned events. Conducted vulnerability assessments including physical penetration testing, adversarial simulation, and security audits, and performed threat assessment and de-escalation interviews.

Managed shift operations at a Level III medium-security facility with approximately 1100 offenders, overseeing three specialty living units and serving as Incident Commander and frontline supervisor. Served on the Emergency Response Team and created Incident Action Plans and After Action Reports, and conducted vulnerability audits across Level III–V facilities.

Operated as a shift leader and peace officer at a Level III facility, resolving problems and mentoring/training staff across security posts and housing units. Supported the Inmate Drug Reduction Program with the intelligence officer and worked emergency operations including riot control and fugitive recapture while conducting targeted interventions to improve compliance and order.

Maintained a safe and secure environment at a Level III facility through access control, observation, patrols, searches, and proactive issue resolution. Monitored and supported intelligence activities related to Security Threat Group members, preserved crime scenes and evidence, and performed emergency response duties including use of lethal and less-lethal control devices.

Assisted with candidate hiring and onboarding, coordinating payroll and billing information for export to headquarters. Conducted internal investigations into allegations of misconduct and supported office risk management and continuity/disaster recovery planning.

Recruited, screened, and staffed caregivers across Southern and Western Colorado, presenting qualified candidates to a range of clients including hospitals and government agencies. Managed performance for 150+ caregivers, supported 24/7 on-call operations, ensured compliance with relevant standards (including JCAHO), and conducted internal investigations to improve compliance and accountability.

Supervised security shift operations across multiple client environments, serving as an emergency response leader and ensuring customer service. Conducted physical patrols, coordinated emergency responses, supported scheduling and payroll, and trained staff through tabletop exercises and drills while maintaining compliance with applicable regulations and FDA Good Manufacturing/Good Documentation P

Monitored intelligence, alarms, surveillance cameras, and radio systems to detect and respond to threats affecting client operations. Used enterprise incident management software to document incidents, manage access control and CCTV systems, analyze intelligence data, and dispatch officers based on observed anomalies.

Ensured safety and security for University of Colorado–Boulder by patrolling independently or with a partner and reporting suspicious events to law enforcement. Supported active harmer and hostage response training by serving as an adversary and participated in training exercises to enhance emergency response capability.

Activities and societies: Topics included endpoint, network, and cloud security/architecture; physical site security and COOP; data governance and privacy protection; and cryptographic solutions.

Completed CompTIA CertMaster Learn + Labs preparation for the Security+ certification, covering core security domains and security concepts across environments.

Grade: Major GPA 3.6; Overall GPA 3.3

Activities and societies: Relevant coursework included Global Security; Revolutions and Political Violence; War, Peace, and Strategic Defense; Modern Warfare; Global Development; Advanced Spanish Language Skills; International Law; Economic Development and Policy; Sociological Perspectives on Race and Ethnicity.

Earned a Bachelor of Arts in International Affairs with interdisciplinary study in domestic and international security, foreign area studies, political economy, and economic development. Major GPA was 3.6 and overall GPA was 3.3.

Activities and societies: Essentials of Facility Security Design; Essentials of Risk Assessment; Enterprise Security Risk Management; and Executive Protection.

Completed continuing education with ASIS covering facility security design, risk assessment, enterprise security risk management, and executive protection topics.

Activities and societies: Completed courses including IS-100.c (Introduction to ICS); IS-700.b (Introduction to NIMS); Continuity of Operations Management and Building Design; IS-00860.c (Introduction to NIPP); S-190 (Wildland Fire Behavior); Q0368 and Q0751 (Fire Behavior in Dwellings and Building Construction).

Completed continuing education through FEMA’s Emergency Management Institute and National Fire Academy, including courses focused on incident management, continuity, and fire behavior.