Anthony Jaajah
Gaithersburg,MD
Summary
Diligent Security professional with over a decade of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening skills in emergency response evaluation procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Deanovich & Associates, Inc.
06.2013 - Current
- Provide armed protection for high-profile individuals (executives) at various functions.
- Provided Private Investigation services throughout the State of Maryland preparing detailed reports to be used in a court setting.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
- Responded decisively to emergency situations with effective crisis management tactics, mitigating potential harm or damage.
- Managed access control systems, ensuring only authorized individuals gained entry to restricted areas.
Executive Protection Agent
Pinkerton Security
08.2023 - 11.2024
- Worked well as an assistant to the security manager in a team setting providing support and guidance.
- Lead meetings to collaborate with clients and relevant stakeholders to assess security needs and develop tailored security plans, ensuring alignment with client objectives and adhering to legal and ethical standards.
- Enhanced client safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing tailored security measures.
- Implemented and continuously improved strategic security protocols to mitigate and ensure the highest level of protection for clients resulting in zero security breaches during tenure.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Networked with other private executive protection agencies to collaborate resources.
- Conducted advance surveillance for areas that client conducts business.
- Physical transportation of clients to desired location.
- Entrusted with the safeguarding of client records.
- Worked with local, state and federal government agencies regarding client security matters.
- Conducted active shooter training sessions with Montgomery County Maryland SWAT-SRT security personnel to enhance skills in threat assessment, conflict resolution, and emergency response contributing to a highly efficient and a prepared team.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibilities throughout and while monitoring CCTV systems via exacqVision client.
- Detected, investigated and reported hazardous workplace incidents and issues.
Armed Security Officer
OPS Security Group
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Managed access control systems for a wellness operator, ensuring only authorized individuals gained entry to restricted areas.
- Provided protection to both wellness employees and patience that both arrive and exit the facility.
- Traveled to other wellness centers at various locations across maryland to provide armed security protection for the client.
- Generated and submitted daily security reports and occasional incident reports as necessary. Communicated updates pertaining to the contract and/or client requests to project management.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by maintaining a strong visible presence at designated checkpoints.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and directing visitors to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Provided executive protection for local news crews out on the field while reporting.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
Armed Security Officer
SecTek Inc.
08.2014 - 09.2023
- Provided access control in a concierge role, checking personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors and persons of importance.
- Monitored access control for the Enforcement Department and the Office of Fraud Detection and Market Intelligence (OFDMI).
- Secured the identity and safety of employees and individuals summoned by FINRA to appear for Hearings.
- Conducted routine searches using both hand held, and walk through metal detectors.
- Processed packages delivered for safety concerns via X-ray machine.
- Performed routine inspections of security equipment, identifying maintenance needs to prevent system failures.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Wrote reports detailing visitors, incidents, and resolutions.
- Monitored CCTV systems to identify and respond to security breaches, improving overall security response times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Quince Orchard High School
Gaithersburg, MD06.2010
Skills
- Hostile environment training
- Crowd Control
- Emergency Response
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Patrol procedures
- Firearms proficiency
- Situational Awareness
- Asset Protection
- Risk Assessment
- Threat Assessment
- Access Control
- Investigative skills
Certification
- Maryland State Police Handgun Qualification License : HQL 2020 - 4/13/2030.
- Maryland State Handgun Permit CCW : 3/31/25.
- Maryland State Security Guard Card : 3/31/26.
- Maryland State Private Detective License : 3/31/26.
- Virginia Private Security Service Registration : 5/31/25.
- Aerosol Weapons OC Training : 6/13/24 - 6/13/26.
- Monadnock Expandable Baton Training : 6/15/24.
- First-Aid / AED / CRP : 10/30/24 - 10/30/26.
Timeline
Executive Protection Agent
Pinkerton Security
08.2023 - 11.2024
Armed Security Officer
OPS Security Group
11.2021 - 03.2022
Armed Security Officer
SecTek Inc.
08.2014 - 09.2023
Armed Security Officer
Deanovich & Associates, Inc.
06.2013 - Current
- Maryland State Police Handgun Qualification License : HQL 2020 - 4/13/2030.
- Maryland State Handgun Permit CCW : 3/31/25.
- Maryland State Security Guard Card : 3/31/26.
- Maryland State Private Detective License : 3/31/26.
- Virginia Private Security Service Registration : 5/31/25.
- Aerosol Weapons OC Training : 6/13/24 - 6/13/26.
- Monadnock Expandable Baton Training : 6/15/24.
- First-Aid / AED / CRP : 10/30/24 - 10/30/26.
High School Diploma -
Quince Orchard High School
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