JOHN KENNEDY
Federal Special Police Officer
Manassas,VA.
Summary
Diligent Security professional with 20 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures. Actively monitor surroundings and guards physical, monetary and personnel assets. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisory Security Officer-Sergeant
Smithsonian Institution-Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Ctr.
10.2009 - Current
- Monitored security checkpoints for compliance with applicable security protocols.
- Completed extensive training in emergency response protocols related to fire safety and hazardous material handling
- Coordinated with security personnel throughout facility via Radio/ cellphone device communication, updating colleagues on situations requiring attention or action.
- Controlled situations resulting from security breaches by engaging and containing suspects until police or other security personnel arrived.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences, security breaches and investigations.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Education
for EPA 608 Universal Certification & Security Management - HVAC Installation And Repair
Skill Cat-Online
Washington, D.C.High School Diploma -
Spingarn Senior High School
Washington, D.C.06.1986
Security Management Certification - Security Services Administration And Management
Allison-Online Studies
Washington, D.C.10.2023
Skills
- Legible Report Writing
- Firearms Expertise
- Security Operations Experience
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Call and Complaint Investigation
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Foot and Vehicle Patrol
- Conflict De-Escalation
- CPR Certified
- Detailed Activity Logs
- Security Screening
- Emergency Preparedness
- Monitor CCTV
- Crisis Situations
- Superior Customer Service
- Security Officer Training
- Security Officer Development
Affiliations
Federal Law Enforcement Officers Association C. 2017
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
There’s no shortage of remarkable ideas, what’s missing is the will to execute them.
Seth Godin
Timeline
Supervisory Security Officer-Sergeant
Smithsonian Institution-Steven F. Udvar-Hazy Ctr.
10.2009 - Current
for EPA 608 Universal Certification & Security Management - HVAC Installation And Repair
Skill Cat-Online
High School Diploma -
Spingarn Senior High School
Security Management Certification - Security Services Administration And Management
Allison-Online Studies
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