Darren Kevin Smith Jr
Chesapeake Beach,MD
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Guard / Supervisor
BGS * Bering Global Solutions
03.2020 - Current
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
- Oversaw staff timekeeping entries and reports in Software.
- Managed security staff rotation for position coverage on breaks.
- Trained security workers on site-specified procedures.
- Completed shift handover reports and debriefed next shift upon arrival.
Supervisor and Officer Experience
Paragon Systems Inc
02.2020 - 03.2020
- Gathered information on customer opinions and adjusted plans to capitalize on current trends.
- Communicated with media weekly to build relationships and optimize press coverage.
- Developed campaigns to increase public awareness of company and engage customers.
Correction Officer Specialist
United States Army
06.2018 - Current
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Examined incoming and outgoing mail to detect contraband.
Armed Security Officer
Intercon Security
07.2018 - 09.2018
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every Timeframe to spot and investigate concerns.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
Armed Security Officer
The Hana Group
08.2017 - 12.2020
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every Timeframe to spot and investigate concerns.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
Military Police Officer
United States Army
01.2016 - Current
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards and potential dangers.
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities and provide force protection.
Security Guard
Professional Security Consultants
10.2015 - 08.2017
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
Cadet
Maryland State Police CVED
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Patrolled assigned streets, neighborhoods and businesses to promote security and deter crime.
- Monitored roadblocks and administered field-based sobriety tests to identify motorists with blood alcohol levels above legal limit.
- Gathered crime scene evidence such as fingerprints, photographs and physical objects to obtain more complete picture of incident.
- Aided fellow officers with traffic stops, domestic disturbance calls and warrant execution activities.
- Detained vehicles for varied traffic violations and issued warnings and citations to drivers.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Drafted Number reports detailing incidents and safety violations over Timeframe.
Electrician Apprentice
Colonial Electric
06.2013 - 10.2014
- Organized materials and tools in to maintain clean and neat work areas.
- Worked under supervision of Journeyman Electrician to learn trade and develop electrical knowledge.
- Pulled wire through conduits and through holes in walls and floors.
- Read and interpreted drawings to provide wiring layouts for new installations
- Helped complete system installations, digging trenches and breaking up concrete.
- Tested continuity of circuits using test equipment to verify compatibility and safety of systems following installation, replacement or repair.
- Checked and performed electrical wiring through conduits and holes in walls and floors.
- Increased job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and reading technical and regulation publications.
- Replaced and repaired lighting fixtures and electrical control and distribution equipment.
- Spliced, joined and connected wire to fixtures and other electrical components.
- Installed safety and distribution components for electrical systems, such as switches, resistors and circuit-breaker panels.
- Tested electrical systems functionality and continuity of circuits using devices such as ohmmeters, voltmeters and oscilloscopes.
- Studied building schematics to determine location of wiring and equipment.
Education
Certification - Law Enforcement
Military Corrections Officer Specialist
Fort Knox, KY06.2018
Electrical Certification Level II ABC Contractors-Electrical - Electrical
Anne Arundel County Community College
Arnold, MD05.2014
Certificate of Perfect Attendance” - undefined
Southern High School
Center of Applied Technology- Anne Arundel County
Certification - Law Enforcement
Military Police Academy
Fort Leonardwood04.2016
Skills
- Public Relations
- Social Media Monitoring
- Communications Security
- Media Outlets Research
- Staff Training
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Shift Scheduling
- Overseeing Daily Activities
- Overtime Management
- Leading Team Meetings
- Overcoming Obstacles
Certification
- Certified as a Law Enforcement Officer through the United States Army
- Certified as a correction officer specialist through the United States Army
- OC spray certified
- Taser certified
Additional Information
- Global War on terrorism Medal, Armed Forces Reserve Medal 2x, Army Achievement Medal (AAM) 1 , Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal (ARCAM), National Defense Service Medal,Army Service Ribbon Certificate of Achievement
- I have been deployed to Guantánamo Bay in 2021.
- I have a TS/SCI no poly Government Clearance
Timeline
Armed Security Guard / Supervisor
BGS * Bering Global Solutions
03.2020 - Current
Supervisor and Officer Experience
Paragon Systems Inc
02.2020 - 03.2020
Armed Security Officer
Intercon Security
07.2018 - 09.2018
Correction Officer Specialist
United States Army
06.2018 - Current
Armed Security Officer
The Hana Group
08.2017 - 12.2020
Military Police Officer
United States Army
01.2016 - Current
Security Guard
Professional Security Consultants
10.2015 - 08.2017
Cadet
Maryland State Police CVED
10.2014 - 10.2015
Electrician Apprentice
Colonial Electric
06.2013 - 10.2014
Certification - Law Enforcement
Military Corrections Officer Specialist
Electrical Certification Level II ABC Contractors-Electrical - Electrical
Anne Arundel County Community College
Certificate of Perfect Attendance” - undefined
Southern High School
Center of Applied Technology- Anne Arundel County
Certification - Law Enforcement
Military Police Academy
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