Laraine Forte
Conyers,GA
Summary
Highly disciplined and skilled security expert guard of over 14 years' experience aligning operational, administrative, surveillance, strategy, and program objectives with achieving maximum operational security utilizing minimal resources. Recognized as a dedicated results-oriented leader with excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational abilities. Diligent Security professional with Number years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard Cleared
Amentum
02.2024 - Current
- Provided static guard and roving security patrols to ensure safety at entry control points
- Properly recorded badge data of all personnel traveling in or out of facilities or entry points ensuring all personnel had proper identification
- Maintained well written control logs of entry/exit of required documentation, and vehicles
- Reported any alarms or suspicious activities, loss, damaged or destruction of government or company property
- Knowledgeable about security SOP
- Maintained a readiness to sound alarms for fire, police/and emergency personnel in the event of medical emergencies or fires
- Authorize to issue and receive and maintain keys in Tool Control
- Assisted key control custodian by attending Key, Lock, and Protective Seals and AA & E class
- Performed monthly key inventories, audits
- Maintain accurate use of 0and control of all DD5513.
Escort
KBR
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Maintained and monitored a high level of security at selected operations by providing oversight of United States National (USN) Monitors for local national and/or third country national laborers (LN/TCN) and kept positive asset accountability over all resources
- Always kept 100% accountability, of all LN/TCN personnel working at their site unless otherwise permitted per the applicable standard
- Monitors generally kept visual sight on LN/TCN personnel and the vehicles which carry such personnel
- Signed the attendance sheet and provided to the governing Air Force and civilian personnel, who made daily informational remarks
- Utilized precise attention to detail by checking identification badges of LN/TCN personnel
- Trained and familiar with Air Force requirements for personnel accessing Restricted Areas, including flight line and Restricted Areas adjacent to the flight line, including U.S
- Military and civilian personnel
- Maintained control logs of entry/exit and other required documentation
- Reported any alarms or suspicious activities, loss, damaged or destruction of government or company property
- Instilled a safety-first mindset in respective work areas while maintaining a respected culture
- Very knowledgeable about security procedures and supervisory practices and principles
- Maintained a readiness to sound alarms for fire, police/and emergency personnel in the event of medical emergencies or fires
- Monitored and ensured proper employees and visitors through access points
- Maintain control logs and other documentation.
Security Lead
Amentum
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Review all safes and security containers and ensure DA Form 701 (Activity Security Checklist), DA Form 702 (Security Container Check sheet), and DA Form 703 (Intelligence Contingency Fund Cash Blotter) are completed
- Prepare and instruct physical security awareness communications to disseminate to the workforce for education and situational awareness in all aspects of physical security
- Ensure compliance with postings in the guard posts, limited and/or restricted access areas are clearly and properly marked, weapons and weapons parts are stored IAW AR 190-13, and that Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and classified documents are being stored and protected properly
- Responsible for the maintenance and update of the Physical Security Plan.
Security Guard I/ SHARP - Security Lead
AECOM
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Responsible for providing observation, security, and force protection support
- Guarded a broad range of highly sensitive items applying stringent security measures and procedures
- Protected items from fire, theft, sabotage, loss, damaged and destruction
- Inspected cargo on arriving commercial vehicles and ensured visitors had appropriate escorts
- Remained vigilant and took all reasonable measures to protect life and property and report all information and policy violations
- Maintained logs and journals and controlled access of vehicles and pedestrians
- Ensured all vehicles entering compounds were in safety compliance, i.e., ground guides, hard hats, safety glasses, and seatbelts being worn when applicable
- Checked identifications and authorizations granting entrances to persons and vehicles with proper authority and denied entrance to those unauthorized
- Provided directions and other information to visitors and maintains records of entrances and departures of visitors
- Performed roving guard duties to ensure buildings were secure and light sets and lighting was adequate
- Directed personnel to leave areas of fires and other dangers
- Reported fire, accidents and hazards to supervisors and renders first aid when appropriate
- Checked buildings and gates to ensure they were secured
- Entered billeting areas and latrines to secure a safe and worry-free living environment depending on gender requirements of the facility
- Responded to and reported alarms, suspicious activities, and violations
- Assisted in force protection operations throughout
- Adhered to ISO Policies, Procedures, and Work Instructions
- Provided a security presence and maintained a heightened level of security including Sexual harassment and Rape Prevention (SHARP) responsibilities
- Ensured strict compliance to safety practices
- Instilled a safety-first mentality within respective work areas and a culture that achieves low accident rates and minimal lost-time injuries
- Responsible for operating and maintain surveillance equipment, watching both live and recorded video surveillance footage, reporting incidents or suspicious behavior, conduct and sexual assaults
- Contacted Military Police if necessary
- Tasked with deleting or archiving old footage as needed, organizing old footage in an orderly fashion, switching out video cards, compact disc, hard drives, or servers
- Required to watch live video footage for suspicious activity to keep the areas of Operation as safe as possible
- Provided reports and statements to military police, communicated with emergency services, while properly communicating via secure lines and radio receivers
- Served as a Liaison between AECOM and Bagram AF Military PMO.
Correctional Officer II/Canteen Operator
NCDP - Public Safety
03.2012 - 10.2017
- Managed everyday Canteen operations while ordering and receiving merchandise, while still performing all logistical management and movement control tasks as a Correctional Officer
- Ensured inventory was stored in a secure location, and supervised canteen offenders' operation
- Conducted technical inspections of worn and defected equipment, supplies, parts, and materials
- Created Usage Orders of medical supply for medical, warehouse, and canteens
- Logged all man hours and service hours of conducted work
- Prepared documents certifying vehicles, HAZMAT, and other cargo for air and ground movement, performed hazardous cargo certifier's duties until cargo was accepted for ground movement
- Responsible for the development of logistical plans, policies, and procedures necessary to provide support in the logistics areas of supply, transportation, maintenance, and services
- Coordinated procurement tracking process for materials requisitioned utilizing Radio Frequency Identification RFID (ITV) tracking systems
- Tracked and coordinated Start Point and Release Point times
- Performed spot checks of inventory on a weekly basis
- Discounted canteen merchandise upon receiving proper approval
- Returned spoiled or damaged merchandise
- Experienced with property books, NC State Supply Catalogs, and hand receipts
- Managed and provided critical asset accountability sheets twice a month, while maintaining adequate inventory quantities
- Completed reports on time including weekly time sheets and invoices, and end-of-the monthly reports.
Monitor/Escort
IAP
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Maintained and monitored a high level of security at selected operations by providing oversight of United States National (USN) Monitors for local national and/or third country national laborers (LN/TCN) and kept positive asset accountability over all resources
- Always kept 100% accountability, of all LN/TCN personnel working at their site unless otherwise permitted per the applicable standard
- Monitors generally kept visual sight on LN/TCN personnel and the vehicles which carry such personnel
- Signed the attendance sheet and provided to the governing Air Force and civilian personnel, who made daily informational remarks
- Utilized precise attention to detail by checking identification badges of LN/TCN personnel
- Trained and familiar with Air Force requirements for personnel accessing Restricted Areas, including flight line and Restricted Areas adjacent to the flight line, including U.S
- Military and civilian personnel.
Correctional Officer I
NCDP - Public Safety
12.2006 - 09.2011
- Supervised offenders assigned to the prison, maintaining order and safety of public and staff
- Received/processed incoming offenders by searching, conducting property inventory, segregating into proper cells, and issuing clothing and bedding
- Monitored offender's activities inside such as cleaning, eating, recreation, and religious services, medical and dental calls, and controlled movement including visitation
- Supervise offenders for transport from one unit or facility, outside doctor appoints, and funerals
- Acted as a visual deterrent responsible for safety and protection of inmates and facility
- Detected and reported unsafe, suspicious, or criminal acts, safety concerns or security breaches
- Maintain facility security by following procedures for searching offender's Prepared reports for a variety of incidents and issues, and out-processing documentation by the policy designated timeframe
- Attend shift meetings and training sessions to maintain knowledge of changing policies, procedures, and codes
- Utilized security monitors and surveillance
- Maintained and monitored a high level of security at selected operations by providing oversight of United States National (USN) Monitors for local national and/or third country national laborers (LN/TCN) and kept positive
Clearance
DoD Secret, Active, 08/26/28