Gemechis Kenea
Washington,DC
Summary
Seasoned Protective Security Officer from Hana Industries, adept in surveillance techniques and stress tolerance. Excelled in implementing innovative security training, enhancing site safety by refining access control and surveillance systems. Demonstrated leadership in coordinating emergency responses and vendor relations, ensuring robust security measures. Skilled in firearms proficiency and fostering team collaboration.
Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Protective Security Officer
Hana Industries
09.2023 - Current
- Identified new and innovative approaches to physical security training and executed training to direct and guide physical security staff.
- Established emergency response to manage and respond to physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards.
- Coordinated and managed vendor relationships to meet service level agreements.
- Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Armed Security Officer
Intercon Security
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
Federal Protective Security Officer
Constellis
12.2018 - 01.2021
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
US Navy
US Navy
04.2013 - 04.2017
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Developed strong organizational and communication skills through coursework and volunteer activities.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Education
No Degree - AWS Cloud Solution Architect
University of District of Columbia
Washington, DC11-2024
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Voronezh State University
Voronezh, Russia06-2007
Skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Stress tolerance
- Surveillance techniques
- Defensive tactics
- First aid and CPR
- Threat assessment
- Active shooter response
- Vehicle inspection
- Hazardous materials handling
- Access control
- Incident reporting
- Security systems
Certification
- Pepper Spray Certification - Various State Departments of Justice.
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- Baton Permit - Various State Police or Bureau of Security and Investigative Services.
- Firearms Training Certification - Various State Agencies or Private Institutions.
Languages
Russian
Professional Working
Amharic
Native or Bilingual
Oromiffa
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Protective Security Officer
Hana Industries
09.2023 - Current
Armed Security Officer
Intercon Security
08.2021 - 08.2023
Federal Protective Security Officer
Constellis
12.2018 - 01.2021
US Navy
US Navy
04.2013 - 04.2017
No Degree - AWS Cloud Solution Architect
University of District of Columbia
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Voronezh State University
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