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Keith Kidd

Twin Lakes,WI

Summary

Dedicated Police Officer focused on maintaining order and public safety, responding to emergencies, protecting people and property and promoting positive community relations.

Skilled in dealing with general public and handling high-stress situations and emotionally disturbed persons, including domestic violence and child abuse victims. Over 20 years of service.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Transportation Security Officer

Homeland Security TSA
09.2023 - Current
  • Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
  • Interacted with public to give directions, explain rules, and regulations and respond to inquiries.
  • Developed and maintained positive rapport with passengers and other airport personnel.
  • Authenticated boarding passes, identification, and passports to prevent fraudulent travel.
  • Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions.
  • Monitored security checkpoints for compliance with applicable security protocols.
  • Responded to critical security incidents by applying standard operating procedures designed to minimize loss of life and damage to property.
  • Engaged in casual conversations with individuals to assess and analyze behaviors.
  • Screened hundreds of passengers per day by verifying ID's and boarding passes.

Security and Personal Protection Services

Houston Investigation And Protective Services
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Established emergency response to manage and respond to physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
  • Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems.
  • Offered subject matter expertise surrounding physical security strategy and performed site inspections to adhere to physical security strategy and standards.
  • Applied and shared intelligence with law enforcement to secure employees, locations and assets in response to and in anticipation of threats.
  • 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.

Police Officer

City Of Waukegan Illinois
01.2000 - 07.2020

Daily duties included working with the public to ensure safety, while always maintaining a professional attitude.

Develop problem solving skills on a regular basis to ensure fair treatment of individuals while adhering to the law.

Continuously focusing on crime prevention tactics.

  • Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
  • Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
  • Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
  • Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
  • Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.

Inside Sales Supervisor

JST Corporation
01.1992 - 01.2000
  • Oversaw team of 6 inside sales representatives.
  • Performed forecasting to identify necessary changes for supply chain business.
  • Set, enforced and optimized internal policies to maintain efficiency and responsiveness to demands.
  • Communicated best practices among on-site and external personnel to align efforts and goals.
  • Continuously managed overseas shipments of materials to ensure on-time deliveries.

Prior to Inside Sales: Same company

  • Warehouse Team Leader
  • Forklift Operator

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01.2015

Aviation Management - Private Pilots License

Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL
05.1988

High School Diploma -

Lane Technical High School
Chicago, IL
06.1986

Skills

  • Safety and security
  • Emergency planning
  • Criminal investigations
  • Criminal laws
  • Emergency vehicle operation
  • Community-oriented policing
  • Relationship building and management
  • Crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Emergency response
  • Communication skills
  • Crime prevention
  • Certified Field Training Officer

Timeline

Transportation Security Officer

Homeland Security TSA
09.2023 - Current

Security and Personal Protection Services

Houston Investigation And Protective Services
08.2022 - 09.2023

Police Officer

City Of Waukegan Illinois
01.2000 - 07.2020

Inside Sales Supervisor

JST Corporation
01.1992 - 01.2000

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Columbia Southern University

Aviation Management - Private Pilots License

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

High School Diploma -

Lane Technical High School
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