Gabriel Thomas

US Federal Officer/ Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Homeland Security| Orlando, FL (MCO)                                                                                                       April 2016- Present

• Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection for travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Such as provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner.
• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.

EXPERIENCE 

US Federal Officer/ Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Homeland Security| Orlando, FL (MCO)                                                                                                       April 2016- Present

• Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection for travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Such as provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner.
• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.

Union 1st Vice President of Greater Central Florida/Panhandle

AFGE-American Federation of Government Employees| Orlando, FL                                                        Jul 2020- Present

• Under minimal supervision, provides diverse, complex, and confidential administrative and support services to the local president.
• Performs duties such as researching and analyzing information, compiling reports, and managing special projects and events, with little direction.
• Fully participates as a team member in appropriate situations, committees, and special projects and, at times, attend meetings and take notes on behalf of the local president.
• Performs a variety of administrative duties for the national president, ensuring alignment with the national president’s strategic and operational direction in the implementation of projects, policies, viewpoints, problems, issues, special interests, and official obligations.

EDUCATION

Criminal Justice

Valencia College| Orlando, FL                                                                                                                 January 2020- May 2021

Graduated with 3.74, Presidents List and Dean’s List

Leadership Certificate, Behavior Detection & TSA Academy

FLETC- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center | Glynco, GA                                                                            May 2016

Professional Skills

Supply team for BWI Airport, Records Specialist for Orlando international Airport, Operating the Smiths & Rapiscan X-Ray, Alarms resolution with the Itemiser ETD (explosives trace detection) machine, Assemble and Disassemble electronics, Supervisor and management experience, Behavior & Threat Detection, Public Speaking, and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office operating systems and Computer Applications. Proficient in typing, also knowledgeable in Written and spoken Spanish.  Impeccable customer service skills and personal contact with customers, passengers and inquirers alike. 

Awards

Organizing Award Recipient, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO

Certificate of Training (OWCP/Covid-19 Training) 7/14/2021 – 7/15/2021

New Member Recruiting Award 03/2022

NOW IS THE TIME National Convention Award 06/20/2022 - 06/24/2022

How to Lead and Effective Local Certificate 6/12/2023- 6/16/2023

EDUCATION

Criminal Justice

Valencia College| Orlando, FL                                                                                                                 January 2020- May 2021

Graduated with 3.74, Presidents List and Dean’s List

Leadership Certificate, Behavior Detection & TSA Academy

FLETC- Federal Law Enforcement Training Center | Glynco, GA                                                                            May 2016

Professional Skills

Supply team for BWI Airport, Records Specialist for Orlando international Airport, Operating the Smiths & Rapiscan X-Ray, Alarms resolution with the Itemiser ETD (explosives trace detection) machine, Assemble and Disassemble electronics, Supervisor and management experience, Behavior & Threat Detection, Public Speaking, and knowledgeable in Microsoft Office operating systems and Computer Applications. Proficient in typing, also knowledgeable in Written and spoken Spanish.  Impeccable customer service skills and personal contact with customers, passengers and inquirers alike. 

Awards

Organizing Award Recipient, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO

Certificate of Training (OWCP/Covid-19 Training) 7/14/2021 – 7/15/2021

New Member Recruiting Award 03/2022

NOW IS THE TIME National Convention Award 06/20/2022 - 06/24/2022

How to Lead and Effective Local Certificate 6/12/2023- 6/16/2023