James C. Bruce
Myrtle Beach,SC
Summary
I am seeking a Range Safety Officer position because I'm very knowledgeable about range rules and operations on a firearms range due to my 24 + years experience in law enforcement. I'm well-versed in a wide range of gun and ammunition types. I'm a detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. I have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. I'm an organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I have a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. I'm a hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure an entry-level Range Safety Officer position. I'm ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Mount Laurel, NJ
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Controlled access to property to secure facility and grounds from unauthorized entry
Federal Case Manager
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Fairton, New Jersey
06.2000 - 01.2020
- Assigned to a WITSEC Protective Custody Unit where I was supervising 65 to 75 inmates on my caseload.
- Interacted with the United States Assistant Attorneys Office, U.S. Marshals Service, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms, DEA, and Immigration and Custom's Enforcement on a weekly basis.
- Assigned previously to a minimum and medium level facility with a caseload of 90 to 180 inmates.
- Developed, evaluated, and analyzed program needs for inmates.
- Provided progress reports and supervised release plans for inmates to appropriate federal agencies prior to inmate being released to the community.
- Responded to judicial and congressional inquires.
- Assisted in training new case managers, correctional counselors, and unit secretaries.
- Interviewed and documented inmates who were associates and members of gangs in prison.
- Enforced the rules and regulations of a correctional institution.
- Provided safety, health and protection of inmates.
Federal Correctional Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
Fairton, New Jersey
09.1995 - 06.2000
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
- Administered drug tests to inmates.
- Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
- Provided assistance and guidance to inmates regarding daily activities.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice
Glassboro State College
Glassboro, NJ01.1993
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement And Administration of Justice
Cumberland County College
Vineland, NJ12.1989
Skills
- Qualified with 9mm, 40 cal, M16 rifle and 12 gauge shotgun
- Attended Federal Correctional Officer Training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center at Glynco, Georgia
- Basic Prisoner Transportation Armed Security Escort certificate
- Member of the Disturbance Control Team at the Federal Bureau of Prisons, FCI Fairton from 1998 to 2008
- Basic Course for Class I Special Law Enforcement Officers certificate from the State of New Jersey in 1992
- Current State of South Carolina- Permit to Carry a Handgun as a Retired Law Enforcement Officer
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2021 - 05.2022
Federal Case Manager
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
06.2000 - 01.2020
Federal Correctional Officer
Department Of Justice, Federal Bureau Of Prisons
09.1995 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Law And Justice
Glassboro State College
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement And Administration of Justice
Cumberland County College