Benny Helms. CCP
NEW PRT RCHY,Florida
Summary
Seasoned Security Project Manager with strong background in planning, developing and implementing security projects. Experience includes risk assessment, team management and policy development within strict compliance frameworks. Strong communication skills pair with leadership acumen to facilitate cross-functional collaborations, streamline processes, and enhance system security. Previous work has resulted in improved operational efficiency, reduced vulnerabilities and maintained business continuity during critical incidents.
Overview
44
44
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Project Manager
GuideWell, Florida Blue
Tampa, FL
07.2017 - 01.2025
- Oversaw security operations for over thirty clinical and non-clinical facilities across Florida, Reporting directly to the Snr. Director of Security.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive security policies and procedures for all clinical and non-clinical facilities.
- Served as primary architect of Corporate Executive Protection Program, supporting protection for high-profile individuals.
- Delivered training on security protocols, report writing, customer service, and crisis intervention to personnel across all levels, and provided employee orientations.
- Provided higher-level investigations as requested by the corporate legal office or senior leadership.
- Provided oversite of contract security force at manned locations.
Security Portfolio Manager
Allied Universal Security
Jacksonville, FL
07.2012 - 07.2017
- Managed day-to-day operations for two area managers and 65 to 80 security officers across multiple locations in United States.
- Served as liaison among guard force provider, law enforcement, and client to ensure effective communication.
- Administered security officer functions, including hiring, scheduling, payroll management, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions.
- Created and implemented security policies and procedures, officer shift, and post-training plans.
- Provided security briefings and presentations to the client when requested.
Facility Security Officer
Allied Barton
Jacksonville , Florida
07.2006 - 07.2012
- Facility Security Officer for the largest vehicle importer in the Southeast United States, who also oversaw the security operations of the remote rail facility, with between 30 and 50 security officers.
- Maintained the facility to Department of Homeland Security and US Coast Guard standards, with an unprecedented zero infarction record for six years, the only facility in the Coast Guard sector to accomplish this.
- I became the AlliedBarton source expert for port security, assisting them in gaining four additional major port security contracts.
Security Site Captain
Wackenhut Security
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
11.2000 - 06.2006
- Performed site manager's duties at four district hospitals, culminating in a 744-bed level 1 trauma center, responsible for between 50 and 80 security officers and law enforcement detail officers.
- I represented the Broward Hospital District at the Broward County Emergency Management Center, and I was a healthcare security member of the Federal Region 7 Domestic Security Task Force.
- Revamped the district security officer training plan, ensuring all security officers received advanced training and 100% post-qualification in minimal time.
- Brought the district into compliance with the National Emergency Management System in minimal time, creating policies and procedures, coordinating FEMA training, and applying for grants.
Tactical Radar Team Chief
United States Air Force Reserve
Tinker AFB , OK
10.1980 - 11.2000
- Over 20 years of distinguished service in the United States Air Force, with multiple combat deployments and humanitarian missions.
- Managed all aspects of numerous 8- and 15-man deployable combat teams during operations in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East.
- Planned, coordinated and deployed multiple 10 man installation teams to location within the US and Globally.
Education
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School
Blackpool, UK05-1979
Skills
- Crisis intervention
- Security policy development
- Employee training
- Risk assessment
- Incident investigation
- Client communication
- Operational oversight
- Security briefings
- Performance evaluation
- Security planning
- Threat analysis
- Emergency planning
- Security officer development
- Security resource management
- Schedule management
Certification
- ASIS Certified Protection Professional
- Florida Security Officer License
- Florida Armed Security Officer License
Accomplishments
- Allied Barton Frank Rabina Award, Account Manager of the Year for the State of Florida
- Allied Barton Distinct Account Manager of the year (Twice in six Years)
- Joint Commission for Hospital Accreditation/North Broward Hospital District Award for Excellance
Timeline
Security Project Manager
GuideWell, Florida Blue
07.2017 - 01.2025
Security Portfolio Manager
Allied Universal Security
07.2012 - 07.2017
Facility Security Officer
Allied Barton
07.2006 - 07.2012
Security Site Captain
Wackenhut Security
11.2000 - 06.2006
Tactical Radar Team Chief
United States Air Force Reserve
10.1980 - 11.2000
High School Diploma -
Montgomery High School
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