Kenneth W. Smith
Harvest
Summary
Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard GS 5
Directorate of Emergency Services
07.2010 - Current
- Monitored seven access control points at Redstone Arsenal and provided installation security in accordance with the rules, guidelines, regulations, and special instructions issued by the supervising officials.
- Visually check the authentication of badges from all authorized military, civilian and contract employee attempting to gain access onto Redstone Arsenal by badge recognition or by using handheld scanning device.
- Visually inspects privately owned vehicles, commercial vehicles and the contents of items found inside and underneath the vehicle for possible threats against the installation.
- Patrolled government housing and office buildings on the installation to preserve peace, deter criminal activity, protect life, and personal property by using two-way radio communication to alert the police of any unusual activity.
- Patrolled the outer perimeter of the installation to protect the installation against theft, vandalism, sabotage, and entry of unauthorized visitors.
- Assisted police in responding to medical emergencies, traffic accidents, and incidents involving suspected drunk drivers to ensure safety and security.
- Qualified semi-annually on the assigned weapon and completed annual training on gate procedures and operations, including CPR and AED training.
- Assisted with training and developing over 50 new employees, testing their knowledge of gate operations and procedures while ensuring all employees adhered to organizational standards and government regulations.
- Chosen by the Chief of Security to assist with revising the Redstone Arsenal Standard Operating Policy Manual for the Guard Force.
Military Trainer
Northrop Grumman
12.2009 - 07.2010
- Served as a military trainer providing technical, tactical and mechanical expertise on various military equipment.
- Applied a variety of instructional techniques including lectures, seminar, conference and group discussion, programed instruction and multimedia instruction training to over 100 Department of Defense Civilians, Active duty and Reserve component soldiers.
- Provided instructions and training procedures on the following equipment; (ADSI) Air Defense System Integrator, (FAADC2I) Forward Area Air Defense Control and Intelligence System, (ADAM) Air Defense Airspace Management, (AMDWS) Air and Missile Defense Weapon System, and (CPP) Command Post Platform.
- Performed preventative maintenance checks, services, and maintained 100% accountability for over 100 pieces of military equipment valued in excess of $1 million dollars.
- Provided logistical support for managing incoming and outgoing shipments by properly blocking and bracing items in the appropriate containers.
- Ensured that the proper documentation were tagged correctly on the outside so that the items were tracked through the supply chain, ensuring they arrived to the final destination on time and in proper working condition.
- Advised management on how training could be more effective, and how to deal with equipment issues better by writing findings in our end of course report.
Observer Controller
Alutiiq
12.2008 - 09.2009
- Trained, instructed, supervised and provided day-to-day guidance and operational oversight to over 500 initial entry soldiers assigned to HQ Company 832nd Ordnance Battalion, Redstone Arsenal.
- Provided technical and tactical assistance with planning and coordinating supply operations including functions like inventory management, property accountability and hand receipt accountability of military equipment.
- Provided assistance with planning, training and coordinating activities supporting operations in accordance with Army (TRADOC) Training and Doctrine Command.
- Conducted daily maintenance on assigned vehicles, equipment, training devices and communication equipment valued in excess of $1 million dollars.
- Assisted immediate supervisors with the daily vehicle and equipment reports coordinating all maintenance actions through the 832nd ordnance battalion maintenance and supply supervisor.
- Monitored incoming supplies and parts for quality and control to include serviceability.
- Assisted with preparing the paperwork associated with brass and residue turn-in to the ammunition supply point.
Security Guard
Wackenhut
07.2005 - 11.2008
- Served as a security guard at Redstone Arsenal to provide security at 10 access control points in accordance with the rules, guidelines, and regulations.
- Maintained vigilance to protect the installation against theft, vandalism, sabotage, and entry of unauthorized visitors.
- Conducted regular vehicle patrols to ensure the installation perimeter was secure.
- Monitored CCTV cameras for the interior and exterior security of the building for possible unauthorized individuals attempting to gain access into the building and for other areas of concern.
- Checked the authentication of all badges from individuals attempting to gain access onto Redstone Arsenal and issued visitors passes to individuals once authorization is granted.
- Trained on using two-way Radio communication with post-dispatch and the Police.
- Provided input to the supervisor on security needs and supply related issues at the access control points.
- Maintained unit's requirements for physical security procedures of all equipment, weapons and sensitive items following government policy and procedures.
PATRIOT Operator / Supervisor
United States Army
03.2000 - 07.2005
- The Air Defense Artillery (ADA) senior sergeant responsibilities included supervising, coordinating, planning, and directing the emplacement, operation, unit level maintenance and management of over 50 soldiers and the PATRIOT Radar weapon system.
- Supervised, scheduled and delegated work assignments for over 100 soldiers in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom.
- Coordinated with unit-level maintenance and Battalion logistical support personnel to perform operator-level maintenance and preventative checks on various military equipment, ensuring operational readiness.
- Prior to our unit's deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, was hand selected by the Battalion S4 Logistics Officer to be responsible for the transportation, logistics, and accountability for over 250 pieces of organizational equipment valued in excess of over $20 million dollars.
- Inspected and evaluated the inventory and supply management program of unit supply personnel.
- Supervised and evaluated six personnel in property book matters, hand receipt accountability, and inventory management, enhancing compliance and operational efficiency.
- Prior to our unit's deployment to Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, was hand-selected by the Battalion S4 Logistics Officer to be responsible for the transportation, logistics, and accountability for over 250 pieces of organizational equipment valued in excess of over $20 million dollars.
- Monitored the ongoing progress of various contractors' performance of assigned tasks and informed supervisor of any shortfalls or delays in work completion.
- Prepared operational and accountability reports for over 1500 personnel and 300 pieces of military equipment and other logistical issues to the Battalion S1 Officer.
- Updated status boards to the Battalion maintenance office in order to track and monitor incoming and outgoing supplies, maintenance issues of various equipment and services including vehicles, communication equipment, and the PATRIOT Radar weapon systems.
- Monitored the ongoing progress of various contractor's performance of assigned tasks and informed supervisor of any shortfalls or delays in work completion.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Athens State University
Athens, AL 05.2011 - 12.2015
Associate of Science - General Studies
Calhoun Community College
Military Training
- Active Secret Security Clearance, Current to Date
- Basic Noncommissioned Officer Course, 06/01/95
- Primary Leadership Development Course, 11/01/89
- PATRIOT Operator/Maintainer Course, 05/01/99
- Equal Opportunity Course, 2 weeks, 07/01/99
Timeline
Bachelor of Science - Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Athens State University
05.2011 - 12.2015
Security Guard GS 5
Directorate of Emergency Services
07.2010 - Current
Military Trainer
Northrop Grumman
12.2009 - 07.2010
Observer Controller
Alutiiq
12.2008 - 09.2009
Security Guard
Wackenhut
07.2005 - 11.2008
PATRIOT Operator / Supervisor
United States Army
03.2000 - 07.2005
Associate of Science - General Studies
Calhoun Community College