Kevin Watkins
Suffolk,VA
Summary
Personable School Security Officer with outstanding conflict resolution and community relations skills. Adept at providing guidance to students on a one-on-one basis and collaborating with staff and administration to develop crisis plans. Skilled in safety management procedures and mediation techniques.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
School Safety Officer
Portsmouth Public Schools
Portsmouth, VA
08.2019 - Current
- Performed regular emergency drills with students, faculty, and staff to ensure proper responses in the event of an emergency.
- Monitored security cameras and alarms to detect suspicious activity on school property.
- Responded quickly to any medical emergencies on school grounds by providing first aid until paramedics arrived.
- Investigated incidents of theft or vandalism in order to determine responsible parties.
- Assisted teachers in maintaining discipline within classrooms by intervening when necessary.
- Wrote incident reports detailing any potentially hazardous situations encountered while on duty.
- Searched student backpacks when deemed necessary for security purposes without violating civil rights laws.
- Accompanied visitors around the building during their stay at the school.
- Developed strategies for increasing overall security measures at the school.
- Patrolled hallways, parking lots, playgrounds, cafeterias, libraries, auditoriums., while on duty.
- Counseled students who exhibited signs of bullying or aggression towards others.
- Greeted parents arriving at the school each morning and provided directions when needed.
- Mentored students to help foster positive and safe learning environment.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
School Safety Officer
Newport News Public School Dst
Newport News, VA
08.2005 - 06.2019
- Assisted teachers in maintaining discipline within classrooms by intervening when necessary.
- Wrote incident reports detailing any potentially hazardous situations encountered while on duty.
- Searched student backpacks when deemed necessary for security purposes without violating civil rights laws.
- Patrolled hallways, parking lots, playgrounds, cafeterias, libraries, auditoriums., while on duty.
- Developed strategies for increasing overall security measures at the school.
- Communicated effectively with law enforcement agencies if a crime was committed on school grounds.
- Counseled students who exhibited signs of bullying or aggression towards others.
- Mentored students to help foster positive and safe learning environment.
- Built safety plans and provided guidance on updating plans.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
President of Business Development
Regional Law Enforcement, LLC.
Hampton, VA
04.1998 - 11.2004
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to increase market share and drive revenue growth.
- Created and managed relationships with key clients, partners, industry influencers and vendors.
- Conducted market research to identify new business opportunities and inform product development strategies.
- Negotiated contracts with customers, suppliers, partners, joint venturers and other stakeholders.
- Monitored customer feedback in order to improve service levels across all areas of operations.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation impacting business operations.
- Tracked RFPs and bids to maintain finger on pulse of industry and anticipate upcoming potential projects.
- Resolved customer complaints regarding sales and service.
- Oversaw regional and local security managers and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VA05-1987
Skills
- De-escalation Strategies
- Threat Assessment
- Behavioral assessment
- Access Control
- Policy Enforcement
- Security systems knowledge
- Crisis Management
- Surveillance techniques
- Incident Reporting
- Crisis planning experience
- Conflict mediation abilities
- Patrol procedures
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Student Engagement
- De-Escalation Techniques
- First-aid and CPR
- Crime Prevention
- Investigative skills
- Security Team Coordination
- CCTV Monitoring
- Detailed Activity Logs
- First Aid Certified
- CPR Certified
- Employee and Visitor Screening
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
School Safety Officer
Portsmouth Public Schools
08.2019 - Current
School Safety Officer
Newport News Public School Dst
08.2005 - 06.2019
President of Business Development
Regional Law Enforcement, LLC.
04.1998 - 11.2004
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Norfolk State University
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