EDWARD L. CARTER
Arlington,VA
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
Tiny Box Jewelry
Washington, DC
01.2022 - Current
- Safeguarded company’s assets, property, and personnel daily. Primarily focusing on preventing theft, fraud and other security breaches while ensuring a safe environment for employees and customers.
- Conduct regular surveillance of jewelry displays and storage areas to prevent theft and ensure the security of high value assets.
- Utilize technology and advance security systems to monitor premises and alarm systems to ensure all areas are adequately covered.
- Perform risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in security protocols and recommended improvements to enhance asset protection.
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
AlliedBarton Security Services
Washington, DC
01.2004 - 01.2022
- Serve as general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions.
- Guard and patrol premises to protect property, personnel and visitors against theft, vandalism, intrusion and all other criminal activities or hazards.
- Investigate and report suspicious occurrences, incidents, accidents and medical emergencies.
- Armed officer with powers to detain violent or disturbed individuals.
- Cordially welcome employees, guests and vendors, issue building identification badges, monitor remote parts of property using CCTV (Closed Circuit Television) and assist with crowd control as needed.
- Effectively and efficiently handle typical and crisis situations at client site.
- Ensure visitors, vehicles and vendors are properly screened in order to allow access to premises.
- Intervene in crisis situations; collaborate with local law enforcement and federal agencies in order to respond to routine and emergency dispatches in a timely manner.
- Escort and guard international VIPs during visitation, conferences and related business functions.
- Active member of HAZMAT (Recon) team charged with the identification, assessment and transferring of hazardous materials to the scheduled, assigned team.
- Generate daily log of all security operations, investigative incidents and visitors.
- Exceptional knowledge and experience utilizing security equipment (Magnetometers, X-Rays, CCTV), law enforcement procedures and tactics.
- Secure and protect the facility, staff and visitors of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the world’s central organization for international monetary cooperation.
COMPANION
Arlington County Government
Arlington, VA
01.1998 - 01.2004
- Supported daily living activities and performed personal care services to geriatric residents.
- Provided client support and life modeling in all areas of daily living including personal hygiene, financial and household management, self medication, meal planning and preparation.
- Transported and accompanied residents to personal appointments and other engagements.
- Communicated effectively with family members, established a safe environment for clients, and retained current knowledge of client’s health for medical reasons and in preparation of emergency situations.
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
Vance Security
Washington, DC
01.1999 - 01.2002
- Monitored and policed client premises to protect property and personnel, deter criminal activity and illegal entry.
- Administered escort and basic public assistant services to employees, visitors and vendors.
- Enforced safety security measures; adequately scanned all parties entering premises using x-ray machine, CCTV and hand handled wands.
- Conducted random surveillance of facility to ensure personal, building and equipment security.
- Evaluated and documented irregularities such as security breaches, facility and safety hazards, and suspicious activities.
- Created routine standardized security reports of daily activities, investigations and related occurrences.
- Informed and warned violators of rule infractions.
- Armed officer authorized to use force of arms to carry out assignments as required and arrest persons committing illegal acts.
- Correlated with law enforcement officials and emergency response teams regarding all emergency and life-threatening situations; responded to emergency situations in a timely and professional manner.
PARK RANGER
Arlington County Government
Arlington, VA
01.1998 - 01.1999
- Initiated duties necessary to protect park patrons, resources and properties administered by the Parks Department; maintained order and security of park facilities, controlled traffic and enforced rules and regulations at County park, greeted and distributed information to park visitors.
- Promoted security and safety in assigned zone by bicycle, addressed emergency situations and encompassed certain aspects of law enforcement.
- Preserved and safeguarded Arlington County Parks creating an environment that promoted safe, secure and enjoyable visits to the park.
- Communicated park information to the general public in order to foster an understanding of park rules and regulations, and exercise professional public relations.
- Independently dealt with a range of law enforcement situations; issuing citations and warnings to visitors who violated state laws or park regulations detaining such individuals when necessary, performing CPR and first aid in emergency situations, and cooperating with law enforcement agencies.
Timeline
EXECUTIVE PROTECTION
Tiny Box Jewelry
01.2022 - Current
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
AlliedBarton Security Services
01.2004 - 01.2022
SPECIAL POLICE OFFICER
Vance Security
01.1999 - 01.2002
COMPANION
Arlington County Government
01.1998 - 01.2004
PARK RANGER
Arlington County Government
01.1998 - 01.1999