Joseph Porter
Barre,VT
Summary
Central Vermont Medical Center security team member with advanced understanding of facility, grounds, personnel and asset security practices. Highly observant and diligent with high integrity, strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities. Trained in, defensive tactics, de-escalation techniques, public safety and active weapons treat mitigation response.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer/ Workplace Violence Instructor
Central Vermont Medical Center
Berlin, VT
10.2023 - Current
- AVADE Certified Hospital Security Officer
Protective Security Officer
Paragon Systems
Saint Albans, VT
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Homeland Security Federal Protective Service Contractor
Armed Special Police Officer
1st Armor Protection Services
Boston, MA
05.2016 - 03.2018
- City of Boston Armed Special Police Officer
Security Gard
McGarr Services
Watertown, MA
01.2012 - 05.2016
- Residential Security Site Supervisor
Allied Barton
Bolton, MA
09.2009 - 09.2011
- Site mobile patrol, foot patrol, access control.
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
Devens, MA
09.2009 - 04.2011
- Lead Officer
Security Officer
Eagle Security Investigations
Methuen, MA
10.2008 - 09.2009
- Northern Essex Community College Security Officer
Education
IT Computer Applications Associate’s Degree -
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA05.2019
Reserve Police Officer -
New England Law Enforcement Training Center
Chelsea, MA06.2018
IT Computer Applications Certificate -
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA01.2018
Computer Forensics Certificate -
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA01.2015
Law Enforcement Certificate -
Northern Essex Community College
Haverhill, MA01.2012
High School Diploma -
Liceo Fabio A. Mota
Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep.01.2006
Skills
- Communication skills
- Read, Write and speak Spanish
- Information Technology skills
- Firearms Proficiency
- Microsoft Office
- Great customer service attitude
- Meets deadlines
- Web Development skills
- Computer Forensics Skills
- Contractor Oversight
- Facility Inspection
- Access Control
- Crime Prevention
- Premises Surveillance
- Incident Reporting
- Theft Prevention
- Security Regulation Enforcement
- Emergency Response
- CCTV Monitoring
- Ground Patrol
- Evidence Collection
- Criminal Law
- First Aid Certified
- Firearms Expertise
- Honest and Dependable
- Security Operations
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Active Listening
Training Licenses Certifications
- Municipal Police Training Committee Reserve/Intermittent Police Academy 372.5 hours training
- Municipal Police Training Committee Reserve/Intermittent Police Academy Firearms Training
- Lowell Police Department Citizen Police Academy
- Boston Police Department 100 hours Unarmed Special Police Officer Training Program
- Boston Police Department 60 hours Armed Special Police Officer Training Program
- United States Government Top Secret clearance ( Department of Homeland Security )
- Homeland Security National Weapons Detection Program
- Paragon Systems Aerosol Weapons OC and Training and Basic Course Certification
- Paragon Systems Expandable Baton Certification of Competency
- Paragon Systems Firearms Qualification 40 hour Course
- Garrett Metal Detectors Security Checkpoint Training
- AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Instructor
- AVEDE Active Shooter Instructor 1-DAY
- CPR Certified/Basic Life Support American Heart Association
- Massachusetts Class A License to carry Firearms
- New Hampshire Pistol/Revolver License to carry
- Massachusetts State Police Fire and Explosion Section: IED Recognition and Response
Timeline
Security Officer/ Workplace Violence Instructor
Central Vermont Medical Center
10.2023 - Current
Protective Security Officer
Paragon Systems
06.2018 - 10.2023
Armed Special Police Officer
1st Armor Protection Services
05.2016 - 03.2018
Security Gard
McGarr Services
01.2012 - 05.2016
Allied Barton
09.2009 - 09.2011
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
09.2009 - 04.2011
Security Officer
Eagle Security Investigations
10.2008 - 09.2009
IT Computer Applications Associate’s Degree -
Northern Essex Community College
Reserve Police Officer -
New England Law Enforcement Training Center
IT Computer Applications Certificate -
Northern Essex Community College
Computer Forensics Certificate -
Northern Essex Community College
Law Enforcement Certificate -
Northern Essex Community College
High School Diploma -
Liceo Fabio A. Mota