Deirdre Finch
Tampa,FL
Summary
Security Professional experienced with conducting surveillance and managing access control to prevent unauthorized entry. Utilizes strong observational skills to identify and address potential security threats effectively. Knowledge of emergency response procedures, ensuring swift and appropriate action during incidents.
Thorough understanding of implementing and maintaining security protocols. Known for reliability, flexibility in adapting to dynamic environments, and strong focus on collaborative efforts to achieve results. Adept in surveillance, incident response, and conflict resolution, bringing balanced approach to team alignment and operational efficiency.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer II
AdventHealth
Tampa, FL
07.2025 - Current
- Safeguards hospital campus by patrolling assigned areas, responding to emergencies, and de-escalating disputes.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify security risks and deter unauthorized access.
- Responds to alarms, fire drills, and medical or crisis calls, administering initial first aid and diffusing violent situations through verbal de-escalation.
- Monitors pedestrian and vehicle traffic, investigates suspicious activity, and checks building access points.
- Documents security incidents, safety hazards, and criminal activities into both written and electronic systems.
Arrestee Transport Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Tampa, FL
01.2025 - Current
- Operate transport vehicle to safely move individuals from specified sites to designated points.
- Maintain continuous physical and visual control of arrestees, ensuring their safety and the safety of the public.
- Conduct pre-trip vehicle inspections to ensure equipment is fully operational and compliant with safety guidelines.
- Evaluate situations effectively, de-escalate conflicts, and quickly identify and respond to critical or emergency issues.
- Write clear, informative, and accurate reports regarding all transports, incidents, or irregularities.
Investigator & Process Server
Lee J. Rohn & Associates, LLC
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
08.2014 - 03.2024
- Work independently with strong critical thinking skills; Work with Attorneys and teams in the firm for various investigative assignments. Investigate all complaints filed with the firm. Attend and video tape inspections, locate clients and witnesses, serve various legal documents. Be present for all trials, jury selection and the duration of trials and hearings, etc. Working knowledge of various governmental agencies. Well organized and able to work under strict time constraints. Conduct preliminary pre-employment background checks and assist in employment disciplinary investigations as received by Human Resources.
Chief Investigator
US Virgin Islands Department of Labor – Office of the Commissioner
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
05.2009 - 09.2011
- Under the immediate direction of the Commissioner of Labor and in accordance Title 24 of the VI Code, performed highly specialized investigative work and provided training to subordinate investigators; involving the detection of fraud, compliance and the investigation of all suspect claims received by the Department of Labor. Responsible for conducting and supervising all investigations of employers in the territory to ensure compliance with all applicable laws under Title 24.
Workmen’s Compensation Investigator
US Virgin Islands Department of Labor – Office of the Commissioner
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
05.2008 - 05.2009
- Under the Immediate direction of the Director of Workmen’s Compensation and in accordance with Title 24, Chapter 11, of the VI Code, performed specialized investigatory work involving the detection and investigation of claims for Workmen’s Compensation benefits. Work involved conducting accident investigations to ascertain document clarity and support findings of fact in compensation cases. Work further involved conducting investigations of employers’ employment records to determine compliance with the insurance provisions of Chapter 11 of Title 24.
Senior Lead Court Security Officer
MVM, Inc., - Criminal Justice Division
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
01.2004 - 02.2006
- Managed the daily operations and activities of one Lead Court Security Officer and all Court Security Officers in the US Virgin Islands District as it pertained to the front line security of the federal courthouses in St. Croix and St. Thomas, as detailed below in the Court Security Officer position; as it pertains to duties and responsibilities of a Court Security Officer. Administrative duties included payroll, weekly and monthly activity reports, typing and filing reports, scheduling overtime, regular officer scheduling, scheduled Officers for annual employment physicals, conducted annual training for all Officers in the District, rated performance evaluations and conducting preliminary background investigations of all Court Security Officer applicants.
- Contracted to work for the US MARSHAL SERVICE
Lead Court Security Officer
MVM, Inc., - Criminal Justice Division
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
03.2001 - 01.2004
- Managed the daily operations and activities of Court Security Officers as it pertained to the front line security of the federal courthouse as detailed below in the Court Security Officer position, in the St. Croix District (Almeric Christian Courthouse). Administrative duties included payroll, weekly and monthly activity reports and rated performance evaluations. Conducted contractor preliminary background checks and scheduled officers for annual physicals on all Court Security Officers in the St. Croix District.
- Contracted to work for the US MARSHAL SERVICE
Court Security Officer
UNITED INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
10.1996 - 03.2001
- Provided Frontline and Building Security for the complete protection of Federal Judges, Court Staff, Jurors, Grand Jurors, Witnesses, Defendants, Federal Property and the General Public, entering and or occupying space in the Almeric Christian Federal Building.
- Entrance Control: Enforced the district’s identification system and operated security screening equipment; x-ray machines, magnetometers, hand held metal detectors and utilized the itemizer3 machine, which detected and identified substances on the hands or bags to detect materials used for explosive devices and or illicit narcotics.
- Roving Patrol: Patrolled the courthouse facilities in accordance with the routes and schedules of the US Marshal Service Protocol.
- Contracted to work for the US MARSHAL SERVICE
Private Investigator
WILCO SERVICE, CO.
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
05.1996 - 10.1996
- Received assignments from a supervisory investigator for attorneys to validate workman’s compensation claims, uncover discrepancies, and expose fraud; by utilizing surveillance techniques and monitoring suspected individuals.
- Security Company
Special Agent
NARCOTIC STRIKE FORCE
St. Croix, Virgin Islands
01.1994 - 01.1996
- Worked as an undercover Special Agent with the Supervisory Agent in Charge of the St. Croix Office, Drug Czar and the FBI to gather intelligence on the illegal drug trade throughout St. Croix.
Police Officer
WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Washington, DC
10.1986 - 11.1993
- Patrol Duties: Responded to all crimes of violence, simple assaults, felony assaults, domestic violence, burglaries, thefts, i.e. Investigated accidents, wrote reports and made arrest, papered cases with the District Attorney’s and or US Attorney’s Offices and attended court.
- Special Assignments: Worked numerous undercover operations to include prostitution and 21 jump street programs devised to fight violence and illicit drug sales in inner city high schools, which resulted in multiple arrests and convictions.
- Tactical Unit Assignments: Investigated robberies, burglaries, carjacking’s and the illicit drug trade, which resulted in arrests and convictions.
- Detective Unit Assignments: Investigated outstanding felony and misdemeanor warrants by locating and arresting offenders. Worked as a Reserve Crime Scene Search Technician, preserved, protected and processed crime scenes and performed drug field test in drug arrest cases. Attended court proceedings and testified on cases processed.
- Second District Police Precinct, Fifth District Police Precinct
Education
CERTIFIED VISION MANAGEMENT
Vienna, Vaundefined
ARBITRATOR ADVOCATE TRAINING
06-2010
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GRIEVANCE MEDIATION TRAINING
02-2010
Utilization of Effective Tools of Empowerment
VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR HEARINGS AND APPEAL SEMINAR
11-2009
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CERTIFIED TRAINING INSTRUCTOR IN THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH 10-14
St. Croix07-2007
Certified Training Instructor - undefined
MVM, Inc. and US Marshal Service Curriculum for Court Security Officers
San Juan, Puerto Rico06-2004
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US MARSHAL SERVICE COURT SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING
Atlanta, Ga01-1999
Certified Experience Officer - undefined
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Training Academy
01-1991
Certified Accident Investigator - undefined
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department, Traffic Division
01-1991
Certified Crime Scene Search Technician - undefined
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Training Academy
01-1990
Police Recruit Officer - undefined
WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ACADEMEY
Washington, DC01-1987
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COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
St. Croix, Virgin Islands01-1984
Word Processing
BAKER JR. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Flint, Michigan01-1983
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ST. CROIX CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
St. Croix, Virgin Islands01-1982
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- Surveillance
- Emergency response
- Relationship building and management
Certification
Security Officer, State of Florida; D 3432613
Statewide Firearm License, State of Florida; G 3405598
REG Ventures, LLC; Tactical & Firearms Training – Defensive Tactics, Use of Force, OC & RIPP Restraints - Florida
Axion Training; Taser Energy Weapon X26P – Florida Adult/Child/Infant First Aid – CPR AED; HIS Medic First Aid, American Safety & Health Institute (07/24/2024-07/2026)
Certified Training Instructor, MVM, Inc and US Marshal Service Curriculum for Court Security Officers - San Juan, Puerto Rico
Court Security Officer, US Marshal Service Court Security Officer Training, Atlanta, Georgia
Certified Experienced Officer; Certified Crime Scene Search Technician; and Certified Accident Investigator
Metropolitan Police Training Academy, Washington, DC
Certified Operator Training Course on the Itemizer
Virgin Islands Department of Labor Hearings and Appeals Seminar Retreat (Utilization of Effective Tools of Empowerment)
Department of Justice United States Marshals Service Training Academy Court Security Officers Orientation #90, Atlanta, GA Metropolitan Police Department Washington, DC Crime Scene Search at Crime Scene Examination Section attained required proficiency Certificate of Training Vision Program Managers Course
Timeline
Security Officer II
AdventHealth
07.2025 - Current
Arrestee Transport Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2025 - Current
Investigator & Process Server
Lee J. Rohn & Associates, LLC
08.2014 - 03.2024
Chief Investigator
US Virgin Islands Department of Labor – Office of the Commissioner
05.2009 - 09.2011
Workmen’s Compensation Investigator
US Virgin Islands Department of Labor – Office of the Commissioner
05.2008 - 05.2009
Senior Lead Court Security Officer
MVM, Inc., - Criminal Justice Division
01.2004 - 02.2006
Lead Court Security Officer
MVM, Inc., - Criminal Justice Division
03.2001 - 01.2004
Court Security Officer
UNITED INTERNATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES
10.1996 - 03.2001
Private Investigator
WILCO SERVICE, CO.
05.1996 - 10.1996
Special Agent
NARCOTIC STRIKE FORCE
01.1994 - 01.1996
Police Officer
WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT
10.1986 - 11.1993
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ARBITRATOR ADVOCATE TRAINING
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GRIEVANCE MEDIATION TRAINING
Utilization of Effective Tools of Empowerment
VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF LABOR HEARINGS AND APPEAL SEMINAR
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CERTIFIED TRAINING INSTRUCTOR IN THE STRENGTHENING FAMILIES PROGRAM FOR PARENTS AND YOUTH 10-14
Certified Training Instructor - undefined
MVM, Inc. and US Marshal Service Curriculum for Court Security Officers
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US MARSHAL SERVICE COURT SECURITY OFFICER TRAINING
Certified Experience Officer - undefined
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Training Academy
Certified Accident Investigator - undefined
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Department, Traffic Division
Certified Crime Scene Search Technician - undefined
Washington, DC Metropolitan Police Training Academy
Police Recruit Officer - undefined
WASHINGTON, DC METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARTMENT TRAINING ACADEMEY
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COLLEGE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS
Word Processing
BAKER JR. COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
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ST. CROIX CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL
CERTIFIED VISION MANAGEMENT