Justin Fricks
McKeesport,US
Summary
After graduating from Shaler Area High School in 2014 I joined the United States Army and was medically discharged the same year. I had then spent the following years working contractor jobs as handyman and landscaper. In 2018 I graduated from the Pennsylvania ACT 235 lethal weapons course. While working for Northern Beer Traders I sought to reenlist in the US Army. Completing One Station Unit Training in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri from the months of January 2019 to May 2019. Since then I have worked as an armed security officer at various locations that range from state owned and operated facilities such as courtrooms and DOT centers, to privately owned shopping complexes. In between I have also been on Title 10 orders stateside to work alongside the active component, to which I currently work along side of as a Police Officer with the Department of Veterans Affairs. I am steadfast, team oriented, and always willing to learn from my peers and subordinates.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Peak Security
10.2023 - Current
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Detailed theft, access violations, and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices at the Sri Venkateswara Hindu Temple
Police Officer
911th Airlift Wing
- Patrolled base facilities and airfield to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection
- Assisted teams with security and installation law and order operations
- Operated military police checkpoints and dispatch centers, as well as other crime prevention measures such as access control points and random anti-terrorism measures; while safeguarding critical information, personnel, and an estimated 2-billion dollars worth of aircraft and materials at the 911th Airlift Wing in Coraopolis, Pennsylvania; Overseen by the 911th Security Forces Squadron.
Armed Security Officer
St. Moritz Security Services, Inc.
- Respond to all Intrusion Detection System alarms
- Detain witnesses
- Investigated suspicious activities and used appropriate physical or verbal techniques to resolve concerns at various Pennsylvania Driver's Licensing Centers Used a handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering the Pennsylvania Workers Compensation facilities
- Updated shift logs and wrote daily reports to keep track of security activities and incidents using Trak-Tik Data Management System
- Documented theft, access violations, and other incidents with reports in order to improve the likelihood of future criminal or civil redress
- Remaining calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and solve problems during stressful situations
- Contact emergency services when necessary.
1303rd MP Company
US Army Reserve
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Used body scanning machines and hand-wands to operate screening of detainees and visitors
- Responsible for internal escorts of detainees and credited with over 80 movements, 45 cell searches resulting in the seizure of illegal contraband on 4 occasions
- Conducted regular patrols of the premises to ensure the safety of employees and visitors; employing defensive techniques and physical restraint
- Reporting all actions taken on DA form 1594 s; Receiving, writing, and filing sworn statements on DA form 2823 s.
Military Police
U.S. ARMY Reserve
05.2019 - 05.2022
- Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection
- Was in charge of teams that assisted with security and installation law and order operations
- Operated military police checkpoints and dispatch centers, as well as other crime prevention measures such as access control points and random antiterrorism measures while on orders at Fort Hood, Texas
- Overseen by the 89th MP Company
- Team leader; overseeing and supervising four servicemembers
- Conducting training exercises, giving guidance and counseling, disseminating all orders and information from higher command resulting in mission success
- Performs flight armorer duties
- Responsible for overseeing the arming of fellow MPs.
Delivery Driver
Northern Beer Traders
- Ensured accuracy over 15-20 daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers
- Kept accurate financial records by collecting and documenting timely and past-due customer payments of orders ranging from $1,200 to $2,500
- Loaded and secured items in Ford E250 vans to avoid parcel damage during delivery
- Recorded each delivery using proper paperwork before leaving the warehouse
- Made on-time deliveries by selecting the most efficient and effective routes
- Communicated with management about customer concerns, issues, and complaints.
Education
High School
Pittsburgh, PAVocational - HVAC
A.W. Beattie Career Center
McCandless, PAAssociate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN04.2024
Skills
- Conflict resolution
- Weapons training
- CLS certified
- First aid certified
- Emergency planning
- Access control procedures
- Managing PPE
- Secret security clearance
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
- US ARMY Oleoresin Capsicum (Non-Lethal) Certification
- US ARMY M26, X26 Taser (Non-Lethal) Certification
- Year 1 HVAC Vocational Certificate
- Pennsylvania ACT 235 Lethal Weapons Training
Accomplishments
- Completion of US ARMY Distributed Leadership Course 1
- Earned the Army Reserve Component Achievement Medal in 2021.
- Served as Team Leader from December 2021 to January 2023, supervising and mentoring four soldiers.
- Completed Bus Driver's training course.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $125,000 with no loss of equipment.
- Expert Pistol Marksmanship
- Expert LEWTAQ Marksmanship
- Sharpshooter Rifle Marksmanship
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Peak Security
10.2023 - Current
1303rd MP Company
US Army Reserve
06.2022 - 05.2023
Military Police
U.S. ARMY Reserve
05.2019 - 05.2022
Police Officer
911th Airlift Wing
Armed Security Officer
St. Moritz Security Services, Inc.
Delivery Driver
Northern Beer Traders
High School
Vocational - HVAC
A.W. Beattie Career Center
Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice
Purdue University
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