Karl Lipscomb
Summary
Security professional with extensive experience in safeguarding personnel and property. Proven ability to handle high-pressure situations with calmness and efficiency. Known for strong teamwork and adaptability, ensuring consistent, reliable performance.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cleared Security Officer
Whitehawk worldwide
05.2024 - Current
- Oversee daily security operations and maintained compliance with federal regulations in a top-security classified environment
- Conduct thorough access control procedures, ensuring only authorized personnel enter DISA Headquarters
- Conduct regular patrols & inspections of the premises to ensure safety and deter potential threats
- Update shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents
- Operate X-ray machines conducting thorough screenings of bags and packages to prevent prohibited items from entering the facility
Armed Security Officer
Defensor Security
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided customer service and information to building visitors and employees
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry into building restricted access areas
- Monitored Mayor's office building entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets
- Patrolled internal building spaces and outer grounds to identify and deter threats to assets
- Assisted Annapolis City government officials with new implementation of safety+ protocols that enhance building security
- Responded to security breaches and incidents with prompt action, coordinating with law enforcement when necessary
- Monitored surveillance systems and reported irregular activities to management
Security Officer Sergeant/Supervisor
Professional Security Consultants
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Collaborated/coordinated with subordinates to complete tasks and responsibilities
- Responded to security threats, breaches, and emergencies, following proper protocols
- Conducted training sessions for new and current security personnel to facilitate compliance with security procedures
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor key areas on buildings and grounds
- Enforced rule infractions to violators and escorted trespassed persons off premises
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property on foot and vehicle
- Developed and implemented security policies, procedures and systems to protect personnel, property and data
Campus Police Officer
St. Johns College
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Provided visible security and protective services to the college community by conducting routine patrols of buildings and outdoor areas on campus
- Enforced college rules and polices, as well as state law
- Identified and responded to emergencies by utilizing critical decision making by employing tact, diplomacy, and individual judgment to resolve incidents
- Coordinated response efforts to emergencies on the college with Annapolis Police and/or Fire Departments, as well as the Maryland Capitol Police and other outside agencies
- Assisted in the transportation arrangements of ill or injured persons when necessary
- Obtained a Special Police Commission and maintained certifications as appropriate, to include CPR, AED, tourniquet, OC spray and police baton
- Responded to calls for lockouts and admit authorized personnel to locked buildings and rooms
- Attended internal/external courses, classes, and seminars, to further develop protective services skills and knowledge
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances, and critical incidents
- Observed, reported, and addressed faulty and/or unsafe situations, equipment, and lighting that are not in working order, setting up caution tape, traffic cones, and other preventative measures
- Monitored/responded to burglary and fire alarms via centralized electronic interface systems
- Utilized radio, telephone and computer communications equipment to contact security team and other on-campus personnel
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel granting entrance onto facilities
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband
- Operated x-ray and metal detector scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
10.2020 - 03.2021
- Monitored, logged and authorized entry and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, visitors and employees
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto property grounds
Assistant Operations Manager
Dollar Tree
01.2018 - 05.2020
- Assisted with all store functions and day-to-day store activities as directed by the Store Manager
- Operated opening and closing store procedures
- Assisted Store Manager in protecting and securing all company assets
- Processed damaged merchandise on a daily basis
- Maintained all areas of the store, including the stockroom and sales floor, to company standards to include recovery
- Assisted in the management of cashiering activities to ensure all company cash handling practices & guidelines are always followed by all associates
- Assisted with training and development of new and current store associates
- Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally
Education
High School Diploma -
Meade Senior High School
Fort Meade, MD06.2016
Skills
- Asset Protection
- Team Collaboration
- Surveillance Systems Operation
- Hardware Engineering, Development, Analysis and Testing
- Communications
- Subordinate Training
- Conflict De-Escalation and Resolution
- Incident Reporting
- Emergency Response
- Technical Support and Troubleshooting
Certification
- TSA Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- Maryland State Police security guard license
- Maryland State CCW handgun permit
- Virginia State CCW handgun permit
- Department Of Defense secret security clearance
- BLS AED & CPR certification
- Handcuff, Baton, and OC spray certification
- Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission 80 hour SPO course certificate
- SPO in-service 12-hour mandatory training certificate
Timeline
Cleared Security Officer
Whitehawk worldwide
05.2024 - Current
Security Officer Sergeant/Supervisor
Professional Security Consultants
05.2023 - 05.2024
Armed Security Officer
Defensor Security
04.2023 - 12.2024
Campus Police Officer
St. Johns College
02.2022 - 04.2023
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2021 - 06.2022
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
10.2020 - 03.2021
Assistant Operations Manager
Dollar Tree
01.2018 - 05.2020
- TSA Transportation Worker Identification Credential
- Maryland State Police security guard license
- Maryland State CCW handgun permit
- Virginia State CCW handgun permit
- Department Of Defense secret security clearance
- BLS AED & CPR certification
- Handcuff, Baton, and OC spray certification
- Maryland Police Training and Standards Commission 80 hour SPO course certificate
- SPO in-service 12-hour mandatory training certificate
High School Diploma -
Meade Senior High School
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