KEITH PARKINSON
Wellington,USA
Summary
Highly skilled law enforcement professional with extensive experience in public safety, crime prevention, and legal compliance. Demonstrates strong leadership and teamwork in high-pressure environments, ensuring effective collaboration and reliable performance with evolving demands. Expertise in investigative techniques, conflict resolution, and community engagement. Known for upholding integrity and discipline while achieving mission-critical results.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
US Army
12.2024 - Current
- 40 hours a week full time
- Conducts traffic stops of motor vehicle at access control points.
- Support Law Enforcement operations as prescribed by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Conduct criminal background checks on visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued Temporary credentials to visitors.
- Monitored radio, and CCTV. Brief Security Officers and Police Officers prior to shift change.
- Perform access-control duties at all pedestrian and vehicle entry points. Perform access-control duties at all pedestrian and vehicle entry points.
- Inspect all persons, bags, materials, tools, crates, and vehicles entering the site.
- Prevent introduction of prohibited materials such as weapons, electronics, and explosives.
- Conduct random inspections throughout the construction site.
- Report suspicious materials or incidents to the SSM or CST.
- Screen all non-cleared personnel entering or exiting the site.
- Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
- Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical concerns or security risks to the SSM.
- Inspect, detect and report an unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.
- Supplement site security access controls, implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor un-cleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan
- Monitor construction progress and personnel on the construction site to ensure procedures and installation are in compliance with the requirements herein.
- Report and document any security concerns/incidents to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Report and document any non-security-related concerns to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Complete photography documenting construction progress for security purposes only.
Armed Security Officer
Cambridge Security
03.2003 - 12.2024
- 40 hours a week full time
- Conducts traffic stops of motor vehicle at access control points.
- Support Law Enforcement operations as prescribed by the Security Director.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Conduct criminal background checks on visitors.
- Perform access-control duties at all pedestrian and vehicle entry points.
- Inspect all persons, bags, materials, tools, crates, and vehicles entering the site.
- Prevent introduction of prohibited materials such as weapons, electronics, and explosives.
- Conduct random inspections throughout the construction site.
- Report suspicious materials or incidents to the SSM or CST.
- Screen all non-cleared personnel entering or exiting the site.
- Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
- Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical concerns or security risks to the SSM.
- Inspect, detect and report an unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.
- Supplement site security access controls, implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor un-cleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan
- Monitor construction progress and personnel on the construction site to ensure procedures and installation are in compliance with the requirements herein.
- Report and document any security concerns/incidents to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Report and document any non-security-related concerns to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Complete photography documenting construction progress for security purposes only.
Police Officer
US Navy
08.2023 - 03.2024
- 40 hours a week full time
- Conducts vehicle at access control points.
- Support Law Enforcement operations as prescribed by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Conduct criminal background checks on visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Perform access-control duties at all pedestrian and vehicle entry points.
- Inspect all persons, bags, materials, tools, crates, and vehicles entering the site.
- Prevent introduction of prohibited materials such as weapons, electronics, and explosives.
- Conduct random inspections throughout the construction site.
- Report suspicious materials or incidents to the SSM or CST.
- Screen all non-cleared personnel entering or exiting the site.
- Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
- Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical concerns or security risks to the SSM.
- Inspect, detect and report an unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.
- Supplement site security access controls, implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor un-cleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan
- Monitor construction progress and personnel on the construction site to ensure procedures and installation are in compliance with the requirements herein.
- Report and document any security concerns/incidents to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Report and document any non-security-related concerns to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Complete photography documenting construction progress for security purposes only.
Police Officer
US Navy
10.2010 - 06.2023
- 40 hours a week full time
- Conducts traffic stops of motor vehicle at access control points.
- Support Law Enforcement operations as prescribed by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Conduct criminal background checks on visitors.
- Perform access-control duties at all pedestrian and vehicle entry points.
- Inspect all persons, bags, materials, tools, crates, and vehicles entering the site.
- Prevent introduction of prohibited materials such as weapons, electronics, and explosives.
- Conduct random inspections throughout the construction site.
- Report suspicious materials or incidents to the SSM or CST.
- Screen all non-cleared personnel entering or exiting the site.
- Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
- Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical concerns or security risks to the SSM.
- Inspect, detect and report an unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.
- Supplement site security access controls, implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor un-cleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan
- Monitor construction progress and personnel on the construction site to ensure procedures and installation are in compliance with the requirements herein.
- Report and document any security concerns/incidents to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Report and document any non-security-related concerns to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Complete photography documenting construction progress for security purposes only.
Security Officer
US ARMY
10.2010 - 10.2020
- 40 hours a week full time
- Conducts traffic stops of motor vehicle at access control points.
- Support Law Enforcement operations as prescribed by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Conduct criminal background checks on visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Perform access-control duties at all pedestrian and vehicle entry points.
- Inspect all persons, bags, materials, tools, crates, and vehicles entering the site.
- Prevent introduction of prohibited materials such as weapons, electronics, and explosives.
- Conduct random inspections throughout the construction site.
- Report suspicious materials or incidents to the SSM or CST.
- Screen all non-cleared personnel entering or exiting the site.
- Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
- Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical concerns or security risks to the SSM.
- Inspect, detect and report an unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.
- Supplement site security access controls, implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor un-cleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan
- Monitor construction progress and personnel on the construction site to ensure procedures and installation are in compliance with the requirements herein.
- Report and document any security concerns/incidents to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Report and document any non-security-related concerns to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Complete photography documenting construction progress for security purposes only.
Consular Assistant
US Consulate
05.2014 - 07.2019
- 40 hours a week, full time
- Investigated facts and law of cases, using pertinent sources to determine causes of action and to prepare cases. Prepared interrogatories, requests for admissions, requests for production of documents and requests for examination or inspection. Kept up to date on case progress by frequently reviewing records and reporting findings to clients. Advising customers on their applications for consular services, the documents they need to provide etc, by phone, email and in person.
- Maintaining excellent files on all the above and compiling annual statistics on services & assistance provided.
- Maintaining an appropriate and up to date Embassy crisis plan
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
12.2004 - 05.2014
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
- Served as court liaison by attending court hearings and presenting reports and recommendations.
- Suggested special community service rehabilitation programs to help further support offenders.
- Handling over 100 full-cycle caseloads per month, including pre-sentence, pre-trial and client supervision.
- As criminal Justice instructor I conducted training and changed management processes to improve operations.
- Conducts traffic stops of motor vehicle at access control points.
Safety Coordinator
Nova Southeastern University
02.2002 - 12.2004
- 40 hours a week, full time
- Negotiated agreements between employees to clarify misunderstood directions and resolve conflicts affecting performance.
- Investigated and resolved customer complaints to foster satisfaction.
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated agreements between parties to reach win-win solutions to disagreements and clarify misunderstandings.
- Perform access-control duties at all pedestrian and vehicle entry points.
- Inspect all persons, bags, materials, tools, crates, and vehicles entering the site.
- Prevent introduction of prohibited materials such as weapons, electronics, and explosives.
- Conduct random inspections throughout the construction site.
- Report suspicious materials or incidents to the SSM or CST.
- Screen all non-cleared personnel entering or exiting the site.
- Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
- Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical concerns or security risks to the SSM.
- Inspect, detect and report an unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.
- Supplement site security access controls, implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor un-cleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan
- Monitor construction progress and personnel on the construction site to ensure procedures and installation are in compliance with the requirements herein.
- Report and document any security concerns/incidents to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Report and document any non-security-related concerns to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Complete photography documenting construction progress for security purposes only.
Police Officer
John A Logan College
01.1999 - 02.2003
- Part time 20 hours
- Conducts traffic stops of motor vehicle at access control points.
- Support Law Enforcement operations as prescribed by the Chief Law Enforcement Officer.
- Uses word processing and web-based Law Enforcement computer programs to establish, update, query or print detailed reports, forms, and citations concerning all incidents and action taken.
- Prepare accurate and concise police reports.
- Perform access-control duties at all pedestrian and vehicle entry points.
- Inspect all persons, bags, materials, tools, crates, and vehicles entering the site.
- Prevent introduction of prohibited materials such as weapons, electronics, and explosives.
- Conduct random inspections throughout the construction site.
- Report suspicious materials or incidents to the SSM or CST.
- Screen all non-cleared personnel entering or exiting the site.
- Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
- Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical concerns or security risks to the SSM.
- Inspect, detect and report an unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.
- Supplement site security access controls, implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor un-cleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan
- Monitor construction progress and personnel on the construction site to ensure procedures and installation are in compliance with the requirements herein.
- Report and document any security concerns/incidents to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Report and document any non-security-related concerns to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Complete photography documenting construction progress for security purposes only.
Police Officer Intern
Carbondale Police Department
01.2000 - 12.2000
- Part time 10 hours a week
- Conducts traffic stops of motor vehicle at access control points.
- Uses word processing and web-based Law Enforcement computer programs to establish, update, query or print detailed reports, forms, and citations concerning all incidents.
- Prepare accurate and concise police reports for review.
Detention Enforcement Officer
Immigration and Naturalization Service (Homeland Security)
01.1991 - 09.1991
- 40 hours a week full time
- Pick and transport illegal aliens from seaports and airports.
- Support Law Enforcement operations as prescribed by the Chief of the Detention.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until the arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Conduct criminal background checks on visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Monitored radio, and CCTV. Brief Officers prior to shift change.
- Perform access-control duties at all pedestrian and vehicle entry points.
- Inspect all persons, bags, materials, tools, crates, and vehicles entering the site.
- Prevent introduction of prohibited materials such as weapons, electronics, and explosives.
- Conduct random inspections throughout the construction site.
- Report suspicious materials or incidents to the SSM or CST.
- Screen all non-cleared personnel entering or exiting the site.
- Conduct surveillance and understand the construction trades to closely monitor all construction activities and materials to ensure the security integrity of the building.
- Inspect, detect and report any unauthorized technical concerns or security risks to the SSM.
- Inspect, detect and report an unauthorized technical penetrations and thwart implanted clandestine technical collection devices.
- Supplement site security access controls, implement screening and inspection procedures and monitor un-cleared construction personnel in accordance with the Construction Security Plan
- Monitor construction progress and personnel on the construction site to ensure procedures and installation are in compliance with the requirements herein.
- Report and document any security concerns/incidents to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Report and document any non-security-related concerns to the SSM using the CST Tracking Log Process.
- Complete photography documenting construction progress for security purposes only.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business management
Western Governor University
Salt Lake City, UT05-2016
Bachelor of Arts - University Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2006
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL05-2005
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale, IL05-2004
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
John A Logan College
Carterville, IL05-2004
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Police Officer
US Army
12.2024 - Current
Police Officer
US Navy
08.2023 - 03.2024
Consular Assistant
US Consulate
05.2014 - 07.2019
Police Officer
US Navy
10.2010 - 06.2023
Security Officer
US ARMY
10.2010 - 10.2020
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
12.2004 - 05.2014
Armed Security Officer
Cambridge Security
03.2003 - 12.2024
Safety Coordinator
Nova Southeastern University
02.2002 - 12.2004
Police Officer Intern
Carbondale Police Department
01.2000 - 12.2000
Police Officer
John A Logan College
01.1999 - 02.2003
Detention Enforcement Officer
Immigration and Naturalization Service (Homeland Security)
01.1991 - 09.1991
Bachelor of Arts - University Studies
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Broward College
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
John A Logan College
Bachelor of Science - Business management
Western Governor University