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GLENDA BELCHER

Baltimore,MD

Summary

Seasoned control professional with comprehensive experience in overseeing and managing control center operations. Known for delivering seamless operational performance and maintaining high standards in system monitoring. Focused on collaborative teamwork and adaptability to changing conditions, ensuring reliability and efficiency in operations.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Independent Contractor/ Freelance Driver

Self Employed
10.2022 - 11.2024
  • Collecting clients at the start of their journey
  • Assisting clients with the loading and unloading of their baggage and other personal belongings, as needed
  • Starting and stopping the taximeter at the correct times
  • Selecting the fastest route to the client's destination, unless otherwise requested
  • Driving clients to their destinations
  • Informing clients of services and attractions that may be of interest to them
  • Adhering to road regulations
  • Ensuring that clients remain safe throughout the journey
  • Processing cash payments, ensuring that you carry sufficient change at all times
  • Ensuring that the vehicle remains clean and in excellent working condition

Control Center Operator/Dispatcher

Ameriguard Security \National Support Center-SSA
06.2016 - 04.2022
  • Utilize and maintain automated monitoring equipment for fire and intrusion alarm signals received.
  • Coordinate responses which involve on-call personnel, fire, and police, rescue, and government agencies in a timely fashion
  • Serve as central information hub for Government Buildings and Field Offices for after-hours calls/situations and emergencies.
  • Receive initial call and coordinate response to emergencies including bomb threats, evacuations, fire, hazardous materials release, and adverse weather conditions (Disaster Tracker)
  • Identify and communicate or resolve potential security and safety issues
  • Maintain key systems
  • Direct calls, locate or inform/update/follow up as needed

Call Center Liaison/Trainer/Watch Assistant

CRI Security Solutions Social Security Administration
09.2016 - 03.2020
  • Develop and implement training programs for security control center operators, covering topics like security protocols, emergency response procedures, system operation, and incident management.
  • Create and maintain training materials, including manuals, presentations, and simulations.
  • Conduct classroom and hands-on training sessions, ensuring participants gain practical skills and knowledge.
  • Evaluate training effectiveness and make necessary adjustments to improve learning outcomes.
  • Maintain accurate records of security events, incidents, and actions taken during shifts, ensuring compliance with established protocols.
  • Coordinate emergency responses, including fire, medical, and security incidents, by communicating with first responders, employees, and management as required.

Control Center Lieutenant/Shift Supervisor

MVM Inc./Social Security Administration
08.2014 - 09.2016
  • Direct, train, and evaluate control center personnel, ensuring adherence to policies and procedures.
  • Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and address performance issues.
  • Assign duties, schedule personnel, and ensure adequate staffing during all shifts.
  • Lead and coordinate responses to incidents and emergencies, ensuring timely and effective actions.
  • Ensure adherence to and implementation of control center policies, procedures, and protocols.
  • Develop and deliver training programs for control center personnel, including incident response protocols and operational procedures.

Control Center Lieutenant\Shift Commander

Paragon Security Srvs.\Social Security Admin.
03.2008 - 08.2014
  • Reporting and providing interface during critical and non-critical emergency from report to resolution
  • In addition providing constant information updates wherever applicable
  • Ensure that all forms of communication (email, phone conversation etc) are all done in a courteous and professional manner
  • Serving as an emergency information communications system
  • Providing life, safety and emergency response
  • Served as Trainer for new officers
  • Monitor and operate the Fire Alarm System, Security and Closed Circuit Television (CCTV) Systems to detect security risks, threats or prohibited items carried by employees and visitors

Control Center Sergeant

US Protect Inc.\Social Security Administration
04.2002 - 03.2008


  • Provide guidance and support to security staff, addressing any issues or concerns that arise.
  • Ensure that security personnel are following established procedures and protocols.
  • Supervise and lead security officers and other staff within the control center.
  • Monitor security systems, including surveillance cameras, alarm systems, and access control systems.
  • Respond to alarms, security breaches, and other incidents in a timely and effective manner.
  • Maintain accurate records of security events and incidents.
  • Direct security personnel to respond to incidents and

security issues.



Control Center Operator

Wackenhut Corporation\ Social Security Admin.
10.2001 - 04.2002
  • Alarm monitoring and response; sound alarms or call police, fire department or EMS in case of emergencies.
  • Access control; direct officers to unlock/lock doors as requested by authorized personnel.
  • Customer service; provide assistance to faculty, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
  • Maintains accurate daily activity reports as required.


Education

High school diploma - Business Administration

Edmondson High School
Baltimore, MD
06.1989

Skills

  • Proficient with MS Word, MS Power Point, MS Excel
  • Demonstrated strong organizational, management, time-management, leadership and strategic thinking skills
  • Exceptional interpersonal skills, including an ability to handle situations firmly, courteously, tactfully and impartially with people at all levels
  • Ability to multi-task in a high-paced environment while being able to recall numerous details
  • Able to collect information, capture details and disseminate accurate information, following established standard procedures
  • CCTV
  • Research
  • Management
  • Operations Management
  • Surveillance
  • Security
  • Supervising Experience
  • Emergency Management
  • Training & Development

Timeline

Independent Contractor/ Freelance Driver

Self Employed
10.2022 - 11.2024

Call Center Liaison/Trainer/Watch Assistant

CRI Security Solutions Social Security Administration
09.2016 - 03.2020

Control Center Operator/Dispatcher

Ameriguard Security \National Support Center-SSA
06.2016 - 04.2022

Control Center Lieutenant/Shift Supervisor

MVM Inc./Social Security Administration
08.2014 - 09.2016

Control Center Lieutenant\Shift Commander

Paragon Security Srvs.\Social Security Admin.
03.2008 - 08.2014

Control Center Sergeant

US Protect Inc.\Social Security Administration
04.2002 - 03.2008

Control Center Operator

Wackenhut Corporation\ Social Security Admin.
10.2001 - 04.2002

High school diploma - Business Administration

Edmondson High School
GLENDA BELCHER