John ("Russ") Draper
Key West,FL
Summary
Talented security-focused professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits, and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Attentive and vigilant at all times. Not addicted to cell phone.
Overview
62
62
years of professional experience
Work History
School Safety Officer
Basilica Of St. Mary's Star Of The Sea School
2018.08 - 2021.09
- Responsible for access control to 7+ acres of church/school property.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment. Worked with KWPD as needed.
- Examined doors, windows, and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism, and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Coordinated with teachers to develop safe passage of students/teachers from classrooms to church.
- Authorized to carry concealed at my discretion by Principal Robert Wright and Priest Father John Baker.
Security Officer
Ralons / Florida Keys Security
2016.08 - 2018.08
- Verified cruise ship passengers' identification against cruise ship ID card.
- Conducted bag/luggage searches of cruise passengers returning to ships.
- Maintained security of restricted areas.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
U.S.C.G. Licensed Captain 100-Ton
Florida Yacht Charters
1994.07 - 2003.07
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal and professional responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Delivered sail and motor vessels throughout Eastern Seaboard and Caribbean crewed and single-handed.
- Private charters; Sailing Instructor for American Sailing Association.
Senior Chief Petty Officer
U. S. Navy
1960.01 - 1993.07
- Flight Engineer / Instructor Evaluator P-3 Orions
- Prior to transfer to Key West 1992, stationed with Squadron VQ-2 out of Rota, Spain.
- Transferred to NAS Key West on a disassociated tour as Maintenance Material Control Officer for Key West SAR Helo Group.
- Retired as AESC E-8. DD-214 attached.
Education
Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FLSkills
- Proficient in 9mm handgun; last Range Score of 205 in August 2023
- Concealed Weapons Permit; Security Officer Class D; Statewide Firearm License Class G (copies of all current licenses attached)
- Building Security Proficiency
- Liaison Skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Law Enforcement Procedures
Timeline
School Safety Officer
Basilica Of St. Mary's Star Of The Sea School
2018.08 - 2021.09
Security Officer
Ralons / Florida Keys Security
2016.08 - 2018.08
U.S.C.G. Licensed Captain 100-Ton
Florida Yacht Charters
1994.07 - 2003.07
Associate of Arts - Electrical Engineering
University of Central Florida
Senior Chief Petty Officer
U. S. Navy
1960.01 - 1993.07
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