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CANDACE ALFRED

Bricelyn,MN

Summary

Dedicated, organized and dependable individual with twenty six(26) years combined experience. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, willing to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ability to multitask, and work in high paced environment with strong organizational skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER

UNITED NATIONS
01.2007 - Current
  • Protect diplomats, staff and visitors while on United Nations premises, and protection of United Nations premises and property.
  • Inspect identification cards of all persons entering UN premises. ·
  • Be familiar with various types of identification cards, vehicle decals and access limitations. ·
  • Prevent unauthorized removal of UN property. · Maintain surveillance over area assigned.
  • · Be familiar with regulations and notifications of daily activities at UNHQ. ·
  • Have good working knowledge of operating all technical equipment applicable to your post/duties (i.e. Visitors Management System, Access Portals, and Delivery Tracking System, cameras and alarms).
  • · Be familiar with all security clearances and response procedures. ·
  • Be prepared to provide required directions to staff, delegations, visitors, and participants in any event scheduled to take place in UNHQ.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas

DESK OFFICER CENTRAL SHEDULING UNIT

UNITED NATIONS
  • Five years' experience as a desk officer with duties and responsibilities
  • Maintain and organize attendance reports of supervisors and officers
  • Prepare and organize daily and weekly work schedules of approximately 150 officers and supervisors
  • Assign and dispatch officers to various locations within Headquarters complex
  • Records and input overtime and attendance in UMOJA and On Duty software systems
  • Prepare monthly SORS report
  • Undertook supervisory functions and roles including performing administrative duties and representing the Unit during senior management meetings or operational meetings.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRE

UNITED NATIONS
  • Fourteen (14) years' experience as Operator in Security Control Centre primary duties and responsibilities are
  • Be familiar with alarms and emergency response procedures
  • Receive reports and dispatch for investigations
  • Report any complaints and unusual incidents which may occur during tour of duty and briefing
  • Answer telephone, conduct radio checks
  • Enter all events and occurrences in Security Chrono Systems
  • Prepare daily reports for submission to Senior Management
  • Coordinate emergency response from host Country (NYPD, FDNY,) when required
  • Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations

POLICE OFFICER

TRINIDAD, AND TOBAGO POLICE SERVICE
01.1996 - 01.2007
  • I served as Woman Police Constable and Acting Corporal with supervisory functions in the division
  • SCARBOROUGH POLICE STATION
  • Recording statements and investigating reports
  • Patrolling designated areas on foot or vehicles to maintain peace, prevent crime and when necessary, make arrests
  • Attend court as witness or complainant
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
  • Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises

CHIEF CLERK

POLICE DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS
  • Provided quality clerical support through document management, email correspondence, and overseeing operation of Tobago division
  • Interacted with Senior Officials by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
  • Maintained filing system and organized all personnel documents for easy retrieval of information.
  • Maintaining, logging, and archiving, distributing incoming and outgoing correspondence
  • Planning and rostering officers for special events in the division
  • Liaising daily with senior officials.
  • Maintaining confidentiality
  • Compiling, researching, investigating confidential subject matters as directed by Senior Officials

E999 RAPID RESPONSE

POLICE
  • First Responder Unit, always first on the scene of emergencies
  • Prevent violence and diffuse volatile situations from escalating
  • Liaise with community to facilitate information gathering to capture perpetrators

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DEPARTMENT/ FINGERPRINT BU

Police Department
  • Investigation of serious crime particularly offenses related to women and children, domestic violence, rape, and incest
  • Recording and Archiving fingerprints for all arrested persons.
  • Preparing bail applications for criminal offenders for presentation in High Court
  • Preparing writs of habeas corpus
  • Logging and updating Criminal Dossiers of arrested persons
  • Recording and distribution of Certificate of Character elimination prints for Police Clearances.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Investigated complaints brought by members of community by conducting interviews and compiling evidence.
  • Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines, and offer law enforcement expertise.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with strong work ethic

Education

High School Diploma -

BISHOPS HIGH SCHOOL
TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO
06.1994

Skills

  • Security Investigations
  • Organizing Records
  • Personnel Management
  • Administrative Support
  • Multitasking
  • Planning and Organization

Certification

UN TRAINING/CERTIFICATE


  • Physical Security Training Course conducted by Physical Security Section- SRM (Security Risk Management), PSA (Physical Security Assessment) Tool (2023)
  • Security Threat Information online Training (2022)
  • Effective Writing Course for UN Personnel
  • Building Evacuation Supervisor Training (2021)


  • NON- UN TRAINING / CERTIFICATE An Introduction to Hazardous Materials (2021)
  • Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats (2020)
  • Managing Stress for Positive Change (2020)
  • Decision Making and Problem Solving (2020)
  • Surveillance Awareness: What You Can Do (2020)
  • Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response (2020)
  • Introduction to Incident Command System, (2020)
  • Soft Skills Crisis Management for First Responders (2020)
  • Conflict Resolution Foundations (2020) Leadership and Influence (2020)
  • Mass Care/Emergency Assistance Overview (2020)
  • Fundamentals of Emergency Planning and Emergency Management

Timeline

SENIOR SECURITY OFFICER

UNITED NATIONS
01.2007 - Current

POLICE OFFICER

TRINIDAD, AND TOBAGO POLICE SERVICE
01.1996 - 01.2007

DESK OFFICER CENTRAL SHEDULING UNIT

UNITED NATIONS

SECURITY OPERATIONS CENTRE

UNITED NATIONS

CHIEF CLERK

POLICE DIVISIONAL HEADQUARTERS

E999 RAPID RESPONSE

POLICE

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS DEPARTMENT/ FINGERPRINT BU

Police Department

High School Diploma -

BISHOPS HIGH SCHOOL
CANDACE ALFRED