Professional Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Donald Wayne

Pierce County Security
Tacoma
1
Certification
20
years of professional experience

Security professional with 22+ years of experience protecting people, property, and assets across corrections, government facilities, educational campuses, and private security environments. Proven ability to manage high-risk incidents, enforce policies, de-escalate conflicts, conduct investigations, and lead emergency response while maintaining professionalism and accountability. Skilled in access control, patrol operations, report writing, defensive tactics, and armed security, with a strong commitment to safety, customer service, and operational excellence.

Work History

Armed Security Officer

4 Months
Pierce County Security | 04.2026 - Current
  • Provide armed and unarmed security services for industrial facilities, K–12 school campuses, and Washington State government offices, protecting employees, students, visitors, clients, property, and critical assets.
  • Maintain security at Washington State DSHS public service offices by monitoring lobby activity, assisting clients, maintaining order, and promoting a safe environment for staff and visitors.
  • Conduct routine and randomized patrols of facilities, campuses, parking lots, and government buildings to deter unauthorized access, theft, disturbances, and safety violations.
  • Monitor access control points, site activity, vehicle traffic, and pedestrian movement while maintaining heightened situational awareness in high-accountability environments.
  • Provide a visible security presence during school arrival and dismissal, traffic control, student supervision, and campus events.
  • Respond to emergencies, medical incidents, suspicious activity, disturbances, and security breaches using sound judgment, de-escalation, and established emergency procedures.
  • Enforce client policies, access control procedures, visitor management, key control, and security regulations.
  • Prepare detailed incident reports, daily activity reports, and documentation supporting operational effectiveness and accountability.
  • Build professional relationships with school administrators, educators, state employees, parents, law enforcement, emergency responders, and members of the public.
  • Utilize proactive observation, conflict resolution, and customer service skills to prevent incidents and promote a safe and secure environment.
  • Monitored CCTV and radioed security team about suspicious activity, enabling rapid containment of altercations.
  • Performed hourly perimeter rounds, inspected locks and lighting and documented maintenance needs for facilities team.

Security Manager

6 Months
Mannies House | 08.2025 - 02.2026
  • Lead daily safety and security operations for a community-based residential environment serving youth and families.
  • Establish and maintain clear security expectations balancing structure, dignity, and accountability.
  • Monitor facility safety, address emerging risks, and intervene early to prevent escalation.
  • Respond to incidents and behavioral concerns using calm control and de-escalation techniques.
  • Document incidents accurately to support transparency, accountability, and follow-through.

Residential Rehab Counselor 4/ Security Guard 2

19 Years 1 Month
DSHS | 07.2006 - 08.2025

Maintained the safety and security of a secure residential treatment facility housing high-risk residents.

Performed security patrols, monitored resident movement, and enforced facility policies and state regulations.

Responded to emergencies, behavioral crises, assaults, and other critical incidents using sound judgment and de-escalation techniques.

Conducted investigations, documented incidents, and prepared detailed reports for management and regulatory compliance.

Controlled access to secure areas and maintained accountability of residents, visitors, and staff.

Worked closely with medical personnel, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure facility safety and operational security.

Served in both Residential Rehabilitation Counselor supervisory and Security Guard assignments throughout my career, performing patrol operations, access control, emergency response, and crisis intervention.

Trained and mentored new employees on safety procedures, security practices, policy compliance, and emergency response.

Assisted with supervising daily operations, coordinating staff, and maintaining a safe, secure, and professional environment.

Education

High School Diploma

Lincoln High | Tacoma, WA | 06-2000

Skills

Armed Security
Access Control
Patrol Operations
Public Safety
Emergency Response
Crisis Intervention
Conflict De-escalation
Incident Response
Incident Report Writing
Investigations
Risk Assessment
Threat Assessment
CCTV Surveillance
Perimeter Security
Visitor Management
Key Control
Security Operations
Defensive Tactics
First Aid / CPR
Firearms Safety
Policy & Procedure Enforcement
Situational Awareness
Team Leadership
Staff Training
Conflict Resolution
Customer Service
Communication
Critical Thinking
Problem Solving
Emergency Management

Certification

Washington State Armed Security Officer (2026)

First Aid, CPR & AED (2026)

Defensive Tactics, Handcuffing, OC Spray (2026)

Firearms Qualification – Glock 17 (2026)

Timeline

Armed Security Officer

Pierce County Security
04.2026 - CurrentRead More

Security Manager

Mannies House
08.2025 - 02.2026Read More

Residential Rehab Counselor 4/ Security Guard 2

DSHS
07.2006 - 08.2025Read More

Lincoln High

High School Diploma
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Donald Wayne