Manuel Coye
Leland,NC
Summary
Dedicated armed security officer with expertise in deescalation techniques, bilingual communication, and excellent customer service. Proven ability to maintain safety and security while fostering a positive environment.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
North Carolina Department of Corrections
Wilmington, NC
- Current
- Monitored inmate behavior to ensure compliance with facility regulations.
- Conducted regular security checks to maintain a safe environment for staff and inmates.
- Assisted in managing inmate populations during scheduled activities and events.
- Documented incidents and maintained accurate records of daily operations.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
Armed Perimeter Correctional Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Burgaw, NC
10.2025 - 01.2026
- Provide perimeter and tower security to correctional facility.
- Control ingress and egress of inmates on the yard and to facilities and offices.
- Maintain a professional and courteous demeanor and appearance through out the shift.
- Maintain all necessary accreditations such as pistol, shotgun, CPR and first Aid, Baton and OC Spray.
Armed Security Officer FEMA/DHS
Strategic Security Corp.
Durham, NC
02.2025 - 10.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted routine patrols to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
- Implemented access control measures to manage visitor entry and exit.
- Responded promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergencies as they arose.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations for reporting purposes.
- Trained new security staff on protocols, procedures, and safety guidelines.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and directing visitors to appropriate departments or personnel.
Armed Bank Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Durham, NC
05.2024 - 01.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety of staff and maintain compliance with regulations.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter and detect security breaches inside and outside of branch
- Assisted in emergency response procedures and incident reporting.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations and emergencies.
Armed Federal Protective Security Officer
Paragon Systems
Raleigh, NC
10.2021 - 04.2024
- Provide armed security to federal buildings, offices and staff.
- Control ingress and egress of federal faclities with the use of a walk through metal detector, x-ray machine as well as a hand held metal detector.
- Maintain professional and courteous appearance and provide excellent customer service to visitors and staff.
- Maintain all necessary firearm qualifications needed to perform all post duties up to and including patrolling and threat response.
Education
Completion Certificate -
USMC
Parris Island, SC03-1994
High School Diploma -
Royalton Hartland Sr, High School
Middleport, NY06-1992
Skills
- Qualified armed security officer
- CPR/First Aid
- Fluent in Spanish and German
- Fast problem solver, able to meet deadlines
- Ability to efficiently work with team leaders and staff
- Deescalation techniques
- Excellent customer service
- Microsoft Business Suite proficient
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
German
Full Professional
Timeline
Armed Perimeter Correctional Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
10.2025 - 01.2026
Armed Security Officer FEMA/DHS
Strategic Security Corp.
02.2025 - 10.2025
Armed Bank Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2024 - 01.2025
Armed Federal Protective Security Officer
Paragon Systems
10.2021 - 04.2024
Correctional Officer
North Carolina Department of Corrections
- Current
Completion Certificate -
USMC
High School Diploma -
Royalton Hartland Sr, High School