Robert Gonzales

Commander at Department of Energy

Denver Metropolitan Area

About

I am a motivated leader that excels in Security and security operations. I will continue to strive for excellence in order to ensure the highest level of client service and safety. My goal is to develop skills that allow me to lead, motivate, and mentor employees to accomplish tasks. My strengths include organizational leadership, task management, problem solving, and critical thinking with regards to workplace safety. As a team member, I value open communication, mutual respect, and collaboration with others

Experience

  • U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) (Full-time · 3 yrs 11 mos)
    • Commander / Trainer / Firearms Instructor
      Nov 2025 - Present · 9 mos

    • Lieutenant / Trainer / Firearms Instructor
      Sep 2022 - Nov 2025 · 3 yrs 3 mos

  • Emergency Response Team at Xator Corporation
    May 2022 - Sep 2022 · 5 mos

  • Security Police Officer II (SPO II) at Department of Energy
    Feb 2019 - May 2022 · 3 yrs 4 mos

    Shift Lieutenant Observe and report activities and incidents at an assigned client site. Provide security and safety of client property. Prepare logs and reports daily. Preserve order and be able to act to enforce regulations and directives in accordance with company policies. Make continuous foot patrols of the client property and stand in a conspicuous area when not patrolling. Perform responsibilities as an Alarm System Operator. Other duties as assigned.

  • United States Air Force (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Security Forces Leader/Armorer
      Dec 2014 - Dec 2018 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      • Searched vehicles, buildings, and homes for evidence of stolen property. • Protected the lives and property of military installations. • Monitored entrance activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on the base. • Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crimes on base. • Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations. • Noted and followed up on any unusual behavior. • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons. • Delivered accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel. • Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel. • Prepared cases for trial and appeared to testify in court as a witness. • Accounted for guns, equipment, assets vital to national security. • Responsible for cleaning and maintaining military equipment such as guns, ammo, and equipment. • Monthly training on leadership skills, medical attention, communication skills and emergency service. • Range Safety Officer certified for 1.3k airmen with 96% qual rate.

    • Guardian Angel
      Sep 2016 - May 2017 · 9 mos

      • 738th Air Advisory Group “Guardian Angel” team member. • Provided fly-away security/safe transport for US and coalition forces. • Provided air field protection of 37 U.S. advisors, 823 personnel. • Enabled 1282 casualty evacuation sorties. • Executed security plan for IDF mortar attacks; securing safe evacuation. • Handpicked as convoy leader, safeguarding group leadership on six outside the wire missions for KLE engagement. • Provided security detail for high value leadership. • Trained Afghan Air Force on FAST, realistic fly away security team scenarios.