Danavon Baxter
Central Islip
Summary
Experienced law enforcement and security management professional with over twenty years of excellent judgement and decision-making skills. Effective team leader with exceptional communication skills and the ability to adapt to fast-paced high-risk situations on the job site while maintaining professional composure.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Sunstates Security
Manhattan
03.2025 - Current
- Conducted regular patrols to detect suspicious activity and potential hazards.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, observations, and security breaches.
- Collaborated with team members to develop effective security strategies and protocols.
- Enforced access control measures, verifying identification of all visitors and personnel.
- Provided assistance during special events, ensuring a secure environment for all attendees.
Armed Security Officer Supervisor
Alante Security Group INC.
06.2019 - 08.2024
- Supervise and manage security officers to ensure compliance with client's work protocols and procedures.
- Screen visitors to access and identify potential high risked objections and weapons.
- Prepare and provide daily reports to management on incidents.
- Daily monitoring of CCTV footage to prescreen and assess any possible dangers to the employees and visitors.
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
02.2008 - 02.2018
- Enforced facility rules and regulations and ensured order within the prison facilities and inmate housing.
- Conducted regular searches in inmate cells, showers, and recreational areas for unauthorized items.
- Supervised the activities of inmates and performed regular headcounts.
- Identified unusual behavior among inmates and recording them in regular reports to ensure safety and security.
Armed Security Officer Supervisor - FAA Facility
Alante Security Group INC.
07.2000 - 06.2008
- Supervised and managed eight armed security officers to ensure protocols and procedures were met and adhered to.
- Screen visitors to access and identify potential high risked objections and weapons.
- Prepared work schedules to maintain full coverage on jobsite.
Education
Florida Metropolitan University
Frederick Community College
Morris High School -
Morris High School
Skills
- Excellent communication
- Adaptability in fast-paced, high-risk situations
- Physically fit to go through training activities
- Surveillance monitoring
- Client relations
- Team leadership
- Conflict de-escalation
- Biometric security systems
- Security equipment operation
- Counter-terrorism strategies
References
- Mary-Ann Maloney, 917-309-8997
- Gladstone Moore, 917-602-7125
- Crystal Blount, 646-643-2314
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Sunstates Security
03.2025 - Current
Armed Security Officer Supervisor
Alante Security Group INC.
06.2019 - 08.2024
Senior Officer Specialist
Federal Bureau of Prisons
02.2008 - 02.2018
Armed Security Officer Supervisor - FAA Facility
Alante Security Group INC.
07.2000 - 06.2008
Florida Metropolitan University
Frederick Community College
Morris High School -
Morris High School