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Elijah Davis

Mount Gilead

Summary

Proven dedication to duty, showcasing progressive leadership experience while enhancing Physical Security operations for Patriot Group International, The White House Communications Agency (WHCA), and Marine Barracks Washington (MBW).

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Cleared Armed Security Officer

Patriot Group International
Columbus
04.2025 - Current
  • Develop, maintain, and continuously improve knowledge of written and oral post orders, policies, procedures, and standards of conduct.
  • Prevent all unauthorized access by enforcing all Client and PGI policies, including implementing and enforcing badging policies, controlling physical locks and keys, and inspecting persons and equipment.
  • Provide security protection for all clients, PGI personnel, and property within the assigned area of responsibility.
  • Report or respond to incidents, security, and safety concerns per established post orders, including responding to alarms.
  • Monitor security cameras, and other electronic surveillance systems.
  • Guide, follow, and direct individuals throughout the site.
  • Assist in controlling physical and electronic locks, in addition to unlocking and locking doors and areas.
  • Perform testing and other inspection services related to access control, including routine inspections, testing of alarms, locks, doors, monitoring systems, and other access control mechanisms.
  • Prevent the theft of physical or intellectual property.
  • Assist in promoting communication and awareness of data center security policies to client employees, vendors, contractors, and others.
  • Maintain standards of Armed Security Officer competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, including compliance with PGI, the Client’s Code of Conduct, and the Uniform Policy.
  • Execute and deliver various reports assigned by the Site Manager.
  • Complete and maintain pre-assignment, client, state, and PGI sustainment training as directed.
  • Assist in collateral duties, including, but not limited to, armory and security equipment maintenance tasks.
  • Other duties, as assigned.

Marine Security Branch Chief/Personnel Security Specialist

United States Marine Corps
Washington
04.2022 - 02.2025
  • Direct liaison for weapons and $338 million worth of sensitive equipment transportation overseas and in country.
  • Directly responsible and accountable for a platoon of 87 Marines with actions to include: training, accountability, travel mission coordination, well-being, and all administrative work.
  • Provided security for the Executive Branch on multiple high-profile missions to include: (3) Executive Summit Meetings, Ukraine Humanitarian Relief Meeting, and security for the 25th Anniversary of the Good Friday Peace Agreement in Ireland.
  • Integral operative for emergency operation responses to include medical emergencies, fire alarms, gas leak cordon, and suspicious packages; led drills to diminish response times and overall readiness to prevent security vulnerabilities.
  • Acted as a critical component in the first ever coordinated active shooter drill with the DISA Marine Security Force (MSF) and Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Police Department (JBABPD), which included coordination of EMS Mass Casualty logistics, MSF total force recall, evacuation muster points, establishment of casualty collection points, and communication with JBABPD which overall streamlined response readiness and birthed unit cohesion between the two security elements.
  • Developed the Security Force rotation schedule for The Executive Office domestic and international travel missions.
  • Maintained accountability of all sensitive items, to include: weapons, documents, and other equipment assigned to the MSF's guard.
  • Conducted foot patrols, vehicle patrols, vehicle searches, personnel searches, operated physical barriers for vehicle control points; in-processed visitors to include high ranking personnel from all branches of the military and other government agencies; investigated security violations by operating camera surveillance and intrusion detection systems.
  • Orchestrated Random Anti-Terrorism Measures (RAM's) daily to the on-duty Guards to include: vehicle/foot patrols, vehicle/personnel contraband inspections, ID checks, and over watch of the compound to heighten the security of DISA and disrupt the terrorist planning cycle.

Section Leader/Physical Security Manager

Marine Barracks Washington D.C
Washington
10.2020 - 04.2022
  • Managed the security of four areas of operation to include the Marine Corps' Highest-Ranking Officers and Staff Non-Commissioned Officer, to include: Commandant of the Marine Corps, Assistant Commandant, Deputy Commandant of Logistics, Sgt Major of the Marine Corps, the Chief of Naval Operations, and their foreign and domestic dignitary guests.
  • Developed the standard operating procedures for hostile individual response that included cordon placement, response time, and communication between MBW forces, DC Metro Police, Secret Service, Department of Homeland Security Agents, and Washington Navy Yard PD to increase unit cohesion between security elements.
  • Provided physical security for 20 parades at Marine Barracks Washington that consisted of 5,000+ attendees to include Government officials and foreign dignitaries; awarded 2 Presidential Letters of Appreciation for efforts in managing security for The Executive Office.
  • Conducted 28 live fire ranges with M4/M16, M9, M1014 Shotgun, Mossberg 500 Shotgun (lethal and non-lethal), and several close quarters combat live-fire exercises to maintain force readiness.
  • Participated in emergency operations response to include fire alarms, suspicious packages, cordon and search, and de-escalation of force of aggravated individuals.
  • Conducted foot patrols, vehicle patrols, camera tours, vehicle searches, and personnel searches in support of MBW.
  • Trained and mentored up to twenty subordinates as a supervisor in physical security operations to maintain operational readiness.

Education

Bachelor's - Business Administration

American Military University (AMU)
Charles Town, West Virginia
02-2025

High School -

Northmor High School
Galion, Ohio
01.2020

Skills

  • TS/SCI
  • Access Control Systems
  • Vulnerability Prevention Assessments
  • Emergency Operations Management
  • Personnel/Physical Security Specialist
  • Electronic Security Operator
  • De-escalation of Force Tactics
  • Communications
  • Training Facilitator
  • Tested Leadership
  • Security Policy
  • Tactical Operations
  • Protective Service
  • Reactionary Response
  • Surveillance Techniques
  • Alarm response
  • Surveillance monitoring

Training

  • Sensitive Item Courier
  • Presidential Support Badge
  • Overseas Personal Survival Course
  • Certified Range Safety Officer
  • DISA Class B CDL and Forklift Certification
  • Combat Life Saving (CLS), Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Tactical Combat Casualty Care
  • Military Certifications
  • Armory Management
  • Raid Leaders Instructor
  • M16/M4 Service Rifle Expert, M9 Service Pistol 4X Expert, M1014 Shotgun, and Mossberg 500 (Lethal/Non-Lethal)
  • Taser, Oleoresin Capsaicin (Pepper Spray) USMC certifications
  • Marine Corps Martial Arts Black Belt Instructor
  • Riot control training with non-lethal grenades, with experience commanding 15-man formations with shields
  • Close Quarters Combat (CQB) Training in several shoot houses, and Federal compounds
  • USMC bomb threat training
  • USMC crowd control training
  • Sergeant's Leadership Course
  • Corporal's Leadership Course
  • Modern Domestic Terrorism group training
  • Basic Security Guard School
  • School of Infantry East
  • Marine Corps Recruit Depot Parris Island Basic Training
  • Microsoft office products

Accomplishments

  • Joint Service Achievement Medal
  • Navy Achievement Medal
  • Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal
  • Defense Intelligence Systems Agency Enlisted Leader of the Year Award (1 of 1,200 nominees)
  • Presidential Service Badge

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR/AED
  • Level 3 Guard Card
  • OPOTA
  • X26P Taser
  • EPA 608 Universal
  • Black Belt Military Martial Arts Instructor

Timeline

Cleared Armed Security Officer

Patriot Group International
04.2025 - Current

Marine Security Branch Chief/Personnel Security Specialist

United States Marine Corps
04.2022 - 02.2025

Section Leader/Physical Security Manager

Marine Barracks Washington D.C
10.2020 - 04.2022

Bachelor's - Business Administration

American Military University (AMU)

High School -

Northmor High School

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