David Skinner
Lakeland
Summary
Competent in pursuing advancement to leverage strong training and experience to manage the security functions in retail or any other fields of Security.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Patrol Flex Security Officer
Signal Security
Tampa
07.2024 - Current
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Provided support during special events by controlling crowds and ensuring public safety.
- Monitored access control points using CCTV cameras and other surveillance equipment.
- uniformed officers use vehicles to patrol assigned areas, providing a visible deterrent and security presence. These patrols are often designed to cover multiple properties and respond to dispatch calls, ensuring clients feel safe and secure.
- Signal Security's patrol vehicles are designed to be highly visible with bright lights, reflective graphics, and often have branded markings. This visual presence is intended to act as a deterrent to potential criminal activity.
- Proactive Security: Signal Security's patrols are proactive, meaning they are not just reactive to incidents but actively searching for signs of potential problems.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Assisted in training new employees in security procedures and protocols.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Interacted with law enforcement officers in providing assistance when needed.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Communicated effectively with customers, staff members, supervisors, vendors.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Performed foot patrols throughout interior and exterior areas of assigned facilities.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Investigated disturbances such as fights or thefts that occur on the premises.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Security Officer
American Elite Protection
Lakeland
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Lakeland
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
Assistant Director of Security
Andy Frain LLC
Lakeland
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Meets regularly with client(s) to proactively address security, emergency, and safety matters.
- Directs operations managers and supports them in the preparation and coordination of staffing schedules.
- Acts to ensure client requirements are met, while controlling labor costs.
- Directly manage office administrative staff and field operations managers.
- Directs the implementation of best demonstrated industry and company practices.
- Assist in business plan and budget development, monitors progress against short and long‐term business objectives.
- Provide a safe, healthy, and friendly work environment.
- Report and direct safety issues to Safety Committee.
- Direct the day-to-day operating activities of the Security Department.
- Maintain and update policies and procedures as related to emergency protocol, including but not limited to periodic evacuations and drills.
- Participate as a leader on the Safety Committee.
- Provide security assessment and guidance at all organizational levels.
- Ensure accurate incident reporting and logging of all required information by Security staff is completed and communicated properly.
- Develop positive relationships with law enforcement personnel and emergency respondents.
- Prepare and develop annual department budget, capital expenditures, and analysis of staffing needs.
- May conduct or participate in internal and external investigations.
- Develop short- and long-term objectives for the department to improve and streamline operations.
- Develop and administer a wide variety of training programs for Security team members.
- Direct and lead team members to meet management directives.
- Communicate with various levels of management in overseeing security of the entire operation; this position works closely with the Surveillance team.
- Conduct, monitor and evaluate various departmental duties or team projects for effectiveness.
- Turned a failing location around in six months to a successful security team and location.
Firearms Instructor
Center Mass Gun Range
Okeechobee
01.2018 - 09.2020
- Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands.
- Implemented up-selling strategies such as recommending accessories and complementary purchases to boost revenue.
- Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers in fast-paced environment.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Consulted with outside parties to resolve discrepancies and create effective solutions.
- Assisted customers with setting appointments, shipping, and special-order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up at other locations.
- Regularly exceeded daily sales and product add on quotas.
- Cultivated customer loyalty, promoted repeat customers, and improved sales.
- Decreased learning time by initiating new learning methods and ensuring complete student comprehension.
- Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
- Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
- Created and implemented written and oral assessments.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and effectively instruct and motivate students.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Developed team communications and information for meetings.
- Defined and articulated learning outcomes, including measurements, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
Range Safety Officer
Okeechobee Shooting Sports
Okeechobee
11.2016 - 06.2017
- Enforced range rules, including removing users for repeat or critical violations.
- Directed safety protocols and daily range operations, including curriculum development and inventory management.
- Prepared comparative analysis documents outlining terms such as pricing, payment terms and product specifications.
- Worked with gun safety instructors to incorporate best practices to enhance student learning.
- Resolved technical problems between internal stakeholders and vendors.
- Sourced and assessed suppliers to find best prices and delivery schedules for range supplies.
- Taught classes on gun safety, concealed carry, and other firearms-related topics.
- Regulated grazing by issuing permits, checking for compliance with standards and helping ranchers plan and organize grazing systems.
- Took active role in meetings with public and local policyholders to discuss solutions for wildlife preservation and devise strategies for funding and implementing top options.
- Always observed safety protocols and guidelines, especially regarding bringing new species into facility for monitoring, providing optimal protection for every creature under care.
- Researched reproductive habits of different wildlife species to explore potential strategies for preventing common diseases.
- Managed forage resources through fire, herbicide use or revegetation to maintain sustainable yield.
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
Florida
04.2014 - 05.2016
- Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
- Addressed inquiries from public, other staff, inmates, and visitors to resolve concerns.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, mealtime, recreation, phone calls and showers.
- Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
- Led intake and processing of inmates by handling paperwork, searches, interviews, and fingerprinting.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks, and cells for potential hazards.
- Discussed with offender’s links between criminal behavior and anger management problems, drug and alcohol abuse.
- Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming, and construction projects.
- Supervised and directed juvenile movement during various activities on and off campus.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Received and inspected mail, property, and funds from visitors on behalf of designated inmates.
Education
GED -
Indian River State College
01.2014
High School graduate -
01.2012
Criminal Justice
Indian River State College
Okeechobee, FLSkills
- Active Shooter Law Enforcement Training
- SAR Analytic Role Training
- Quality Control Evaluation
- Predictive Profiling
- FEMA IS-546a
- Behavioral Pattern Recognition
- Interview Training
- Screening Supervisor Training
Training
- Active Shooter Law Enforcement Training
- SAR Analytic Role Training
- Quality Control Evaluation
- Predictive Profiling
- FEMA IS-546.a
- Behavioral Pattern Recognition
- Interview Training
- Screening Supervisor Training
Personal Information
Title: GED, 1 Year College (IRSC), NRA Firearms Instructor, Prior Correction Officer, Security Experience, Firearms Safety
Professional Development
- Security
- Firearms Instructor
- Criminal Justice
Timeline
Patrol Flex Security Officer
Signal Security
07.2024 - Current
Security Officer
American Elite Protection
01.2023 - 05.2023
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Director of Security
Andy Frain LLC
10.2020 - 02.2022
Firearms Instructor
Center Mass Gun Range
01.2018 - 09.2020
Range Safety Officer
Okeechobee Shooting Sports
11.2016 - 06.2017
Correctional Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
04.2014 - 05.2016
GED -
Indian River State College
High School graduate -
Criminal Justice
Indian River State College