Paulo Leite
Viana do Castelo,Portugal
Summary
Paulo Jorge Lopes Alves Leite. Portuguese. Birth on 19-2-1974 (52 years old). Motivated, with 30 years of progressive experience in security. Energetic self-starter and team builder. Navigates high-stress situations. Knowledge about extreme environments like high mountains, under water and rain forest. Daily application of Human Rights, since 1998. Loves sports, with some medals in combat sports. A very few knowledge of Swahili, learned in Tanzania and at Ernest Hemingway's books.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Prison Guard
Portuguese State
, Portugal
04.1998 - Current
- Supervise prisoners in all aspects of prison wing activity for population safety.
- Inspect and maintained security of internal doors and external entrances and exits.
- Identifi and rectified threats quickly to maintain safe environment.
- Document and reported all incidents of non-compliance, contributing to continuous improvement of prison operations.
- Escort prisoners to cells and securely locked them in.
- Conducted spot searches of prisoners to identify and confiscate dangerous and unauthorised items.
- Complet searches of new inmates and visitors upon arrival, confiscating banned items for safety.
- Coordinate with external agencies, such as police and legal representatives, ensuring smooth operation of judicial processes.
- Maintain secure custody of prisoners, vigilantly preventing escapes and ensuring safety within facility.
- Escort prisoners to outside medical appointments, securing prisoners for public safety.
- Trained in self-defence and restraint techniques to effectively manage aggressive behaviour without compromising safety.
- Patrol grounds throughout duty, promptly intervening on suspicious behaviour.
- Report unusual activity and incidents in line with standard procedures.
- Operate security control rooms, monitoring CCTV and controlling access points to safeguard the prison perimeter.
- Organise and escort prisoners to court hearings, medical appointments, and transfers, maintaining high security throughout.
- Oversee security of inmates' belongings on arrival.
- Maintained operational equipment, performing regular checks to ensure readiness.
- Respond to incidents, diffusing situations and restoring calm in high-stress environments.
- Conduct searches on inmates and cells for contraband, maintaining a safe environment.
- Lead fire guns training to my coleagues.
- Escorted the most dangerous criminals, gangs and terrorists while in the special unit Grupo de Intervenção e Segurança Prisional (GISP), from March 2007 to August 2010.
- Vehicules inspection and readiness
- Led prison sectors
Vigilant
Prosegur
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
10.1997 - 10.1998
- Patrolled various premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, ensuring the safety of personnel and property.
- Monitored and authorised entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security.
- Checked doors, windows and gates for signs of unauthorised entry.
- Monitored CCTV systems to identify disruptions or unlawful acts, promptly reporting any incidents to law enforcement agencies.
- Oversaw the secure opening and closing of facilities, ensuring that all access points were properly secured.
- Conducted surveillance to obtain evidence of wrongdoing.
Second Quartermaster Sergeant
Portuguese Army
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
10.1994 - 02.1996
- Developed and implemented operational plans for patrol duties, enhancing security and surveillance effectiveness.
- Managed conflict resolution within the squad, promoting a cohesive and supportive environment.
- Maintained readiness of personal and unit armaments and equipment.
- Coordinated logistics for field exercises, ensuring timely arrival of equipment and provisions.
- Conducted physical training. exercises and formation for soldiers to increase strength and stamina.
- Enforced strict adherence to military laws and regulations, upholding high standards of conduct.
- Conducted regular training sessions on weapons handling and tactical manoeuvres to maintain unit readiness.
- Managed and allocated military equipment and supplies to optimise operational efficiency.
- Trained soldiers in management and equipment maintenance procedures.
- Monitored and managed performance of team members, identifying issues and implementing methods for improvement.
- Participated in exercises, improving operability and readiness.
- Infantry
Education
Escola Secundária Monserrate
Viana do CasteloSkills
- Calm under pressure
- Physical Fitness
- Resilience and patience
- High risk prisoner escorting
- Self-Defence training
- Primary and Secondary Care / RCP, EAD, First Aid / Adults
- Weapon handling
- Team leadership
- Security operations
- Equipment maintenance
- Threat identification
- Teamwork
- Confidentiality
- Defensive driving
- Military training
- Fire guns Instructor
- Close Quarter Combat Instructor (Integrated Combat Systems, Advanced Instructor / Kung Do, 3rd Dan)
- Former special unit (Grupo de Intervenção e Segurança Prisional)
- Rescue Diver
- Human Rights knowledge
- Driving license (Cat C)
- English, Spanish and Portuguese (native) spoke and write
Timeline
Prison Guard
Portuguese State
04.1998 - Current
Vigilant
Prosegur
10.1997 - 10.1998
Second Quartermaster Sergeant
Portuguese Army
10.1994 - 02.1996
Escola Secundária Monserrate