Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
More Skills
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Charles Banks

Charles Banks

Lorton,VA

Summary

Skilled Armed Security Officer with knowledge of prevention strategies, investigative techniques and detainment procedures. Bringing superior work ethic and skills in observation. Looking to offer 10 years of experience to obtain a permanent position within this company.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Spo/Pso Armed Guard

Paragon Systems, Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Armed Special Police Officer(SPO)

Allied Universal Security
08.2022 - 05.2024

Armed Security

Gardaworld/Sam Protection
01.2022 - 08.2022

Protective Security Officer

KR Contracting
09.2020 - 11.2021

Protective Security Officer

First Coast Security
07.2019 - 09.2020

DHS Armed Security Officer

Masters Security
06.2012 - 10.2017

DHS Armed Security Officer

Paragon Systems, Inc
03.2010 - 10.2014

DHS Armed Security Officer

Knight Protective Services
07.2009 - 05.2011

Security Officer

Watergate Security
07.2006 - 05.2009

Security Officer

DECO Security
11.2002 - 07.2006

Education

High School Diploma -

T. C. Williams High (Alexandria City High) School
Alexandria, Virginia

Skills

  • Enforce rules and responds to critical emergencies, i e medical issues, bomb threats, and fire alarms
  • Provide building security for the Defense Information System Agency (DISA), using general orders and procedures as outlined in the DISA Antiterrorism/Security Plan
  • Responsible for processing visitors entering a high-security government agency
  • Keep an accurate inventory of all temporary credentials issued daily and provide that information as needed
  • Provide security for four high-rise apartment buildings for Watergate at Landmark
  • Employ specialized security techniques and principles to provide security for a high-security government agency
  • Inspect all vehicular traffic approaching high-security areas
  • Escort and protect technicians as they move to and from various site locations
  • Monitor the alarm system and closed-circuit television system
  • Provide CVC technical assistance to employees (via email, telephone, or in person) on CVC issues
  • Enroll employee PIV cards and assigns access levels in the Lenel System
  • Arrest and detain offenders
  • Serve as a visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions
  • Control all vehicular and pedestrian traffic entering the property
  • Assist other law enforcement personnel if needed to detain a subject, prevent injuries or protect property within the boundaries of the installation
  • Perform interior and exterior security checks of the property
  • Escort unauthorized personnel while in the secured building

Certification

  • AED Certification
  • OC Certification
  • First Aid Certification
  • Baton Permit
  • CPR Certification
  • Guard Card
  • 9mm Certification
  • SPO Certification
  • X-Ray Certification
  • MD Handgun Permit
  • DCJS Armed Certified
  • NWDTP Certified

More Skills

  • Report any suspicious or unusual occurrences to the shift commander or the police.
  • Perform interior and exterior physical security checks of the property.
  • Government agency.
  • Issue visitor passes to those who enter and maintain data on visitor logs or automated visitor process programs.
  • Receive, prepare, and issue requests for visitor credentials.
  • Physical checks on personnel for entrance to buildings
  • Prevents criminal acts against employees and property to ensure that the Department of Homeland Security and the Agency receives the highest quality of Security service.
  • Perform x-ray and magnetometer checks.
  • Assist other law enforcement personnel if needed to detain a subject, prevent injuries or protect property within the boundaries
  • Employ specialized security techniques and principles to provide security for a high security
  • Perform data mining to assist the supervisor with monthly and annual reports.
  • Strong interpersonal skills Knowledge of computer skills Ability to identify critical issues quickly and accurately Ability to prepare detailed and accurate reports Ability to retain knowledge, information, and directions on an ongoing basis and communicate effectively with others Summary of responsibilities for various work sites
  • Answer inquiries and or refers investigations to the appropriate security or staff member.
  • Assign, change, and issue control credentials using the Kastle Systems Program
  • Check identification of individuals to ensure strict adherence to the security guidelines set by the facility security committees or designate officials for that facility.
  • Manage, monitor, and issue credentials and requirements for new and current employees. Provide replacements for credentials that are lost or stolen.
  • Security
  • Customer service
  • Data mining
  • Communication skills
  • Computer skills

Timeline

Spo/Pso Armed Guard

Paragon Systems, Inc.
05.2024 - Current

Armed Special Police Officer(SPO)

Allied Universal Security
08.2022 - 05.2024

Armed Security

Gardaworld/Sam Protection
01.2022 - 08.2022

Protective Security Officer

KR Contracting
09.2020 - 11.2021

Protective Security Officer

First Coast Security
07.2019 - 09.2020

DHS Armed Security Officer

Masters Security
06.2012 - 10.2017

DHS Armed Security Officer

Paragon Systems, Inc
03.2010 - 10.2014

DHS Armed Security Officer

Knight Protective Services
07.2009 - 05.2011

Security Officer

Watergate Security
07.2006 - 05.2009

Security Officer

DECO Security
11.2002 - 07.2006

High School Diploma -

T. C. Williams High (Alexandria City High) School
Charles Banks