Brandon Bishop
Kearneysville,WV
Summary
Security-focused and diligent security professional skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Leading and managing a team of skilled security professionals. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Security Officer
Vaxcom
03.2023 - Current
- Control access to facility by monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting vehicles, and ensuring all personnel entering the base have the proper identification
- Responds to situations on base using the appropriate escalation of force level up to and including armed response by following established Use of Force Policy.
- Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, active shooter, bomb threat, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents that may occur during day or night.
- Maintains proficiency and safety in the use of all assigned equipment, control devices, and weapon systems.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Range Safety Officer
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
- Supervises shooters at Peace Makers National Training Center. Inspects weapons and ammunition; Assigns individuals to targets; Gives commands for firing; Certifies individual shooters for use of range; Supervises, directs and participates in the policing-up of range.
- Provide firearms training and qualification for staff members and others as may be assigned. Provide personal instruction to include remedial instruction.
- Operates, demonstrates, and provides instruction on a variety of weapons including shotguns, handguns and patrol rifles.
- Maintained expertise in diverse firearms and ammunition.
- Enforced range rules and removed users for repeat or critical violations.
Lieutenant (Supervisor)
PacArctic LLC, FEMA, Top Secret
04.2019 - 09.2022
- Maintain a Department of Homeland Security Top Secret Clearance
- Provide access control and badge issuing to the Mount Weather FEMA facility
- Responsible for unlocking/Securing the armory and issuing weapons
- Responsible for insuring officer credentials are current
- The first line of defense to protect government officials and employees
- Incident report writing
- Work in tandem with Federal Police Department, performing Armed Access Control
- Monitor access to specific buildings on the facility by ensuring positive personnel identification and control through the production, issuance and verification of identification media
- Handle Classified/Sensitive information properly
- Managed security team during emergency exercises
- Respond to incidents and emergencies and take appropriate action
- Inter-Con Security/Department of State/Diplomatic Security Service
- Top Secret Clearance- Uniformed Division Diplomatic Security
Contract Security Officer
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.
09.2016 - 03.2019
- Conduct access control at all access points
- This includes checking government identification cards, issuing access cards for approved personnel, vehicle searches etc
- Patrolling and responding to alarms on foot and via patrol vehicle
- Managed the security of multiple State Department SCIFS
- Handle Classified information diligently and within policy
- Operated in Command Control Center writing daily reports, after action reports and activities concerning national security matter
- Maintained a Department of State Top Secret Clearance
- Worked with teams to coordinate emergency response training exercises
- Assisted in planning, coordinating quarterly training exercises
- Formulated project plans, track schedules, and coordinate activities
- Counter terrorism training and Observation training
Transportation Officer
Martinsburg Correctional Center
06.2010 - 08.2016
- Primary responsibility was safely transporting inmates throughout West Virginia and surrounding states for purposes including, but not limited to: Transport to and from Regional Jails and other D.O.C facilities
- Hospitals visits, Medical Testing/Treatment; Doctor’s appointments; funeral/death bed visits and court appearances
- Trained and prepared to calmly handle emergencies such as fights, fires, escapes, and other situations according to procedures and guidelines
- Defuse volatile situations and ensure the safety and security in such settings by utilizing conflict resolution skills, respect for cultural diversity, effective communication, and when necessary, use of force
- Supervised and trained subordinate personnel, conduct inspections, identify potential security problem areas and provide technical advice
- Track basic information on the current status of the projects and provides project visibility to management in a common and consistent manner
- Responsible for managing officer uniform codes, equipment, supplies and vehicles used to support MCC; maintain appropriate inventory and maintenance checklists
- Completing training guides and courses in a timely manner with strict deadlines
Education
H.S. Diploma -
Martinsburg High School
Armed Guard/Alarm Responder Certified -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
DCJS 05E/Arrest Authority -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
Defensive Tactics -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
Active Shooter Responder -
Inter-Con Security Systems/ Constellis/ Vaxcom
Expandable Baton -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
OC Spray Training Entry Level/ Level 2 Exposure -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
ICE Course Training & FAQ -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified -
RedCross
6.2023
Firearms Certification -
Vaxcom
Skills
- Proficient with; Patrol Rifle, Shotgun, Pistol
- Communication and Organizational Skills
- Crisis Communication
- Team Management, Supervision Of Peers
- FEMA Emergency Management Regulations
- FEMA Cyber Security
- Command Control Center Operations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Safety and Security
- Document Preparation
Additional Information
- Available within notice and available to travel
- References available upon request
Timeline
Contract Security Officer
Vaxcom
03.2023 - Current
Range Safety Officer
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.
11.2022 - Current
Lieutenant (Supervisor)
PacArctic LLC, FEMA, Top Secret
04.2019 - 09.2022
Contract Security Officer
Inter-Con Security Systems, Inc.
09.2016 - 03.2019
Transportation Officer
Martinsburg Correctional Center
06.2010 - 08.2016
H.S. Diploma -
Martinsburg High School
Armed Guard/Alarm Responder Certified -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
DCJS 05E/Arrest Authority -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
Defensive Tactics -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
Active Shooter Responder -
Inter-Con Security Systems/ Constellis/ Vaxcom
Expandable Baton -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
OC Spray Training Entry Level/ Level 2 Exposure -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
ICE Course Training & FAQ -
NCR Training Center ACADEMI
Adult & Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED Certified -
RedCross
Firearms Certification -
Vaxcom
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