Observant Security Ambassador with over twenty-two years of experience working the premises in assigned area. Expertise in controlling exits and entrances. Proactive and watchful professional possessing knowledge of security operations and safety practices.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unarmed Professional Security Officer/Ambassador
Allied Universal Security Services
Alexandria, VA
07.2017 - 04.2024
Security Work Site: Capital One Headquarters McLean, VA
Six years + serve Capital One Headquarters Virginia bank security services and solutions to the Financial Institutions sector.
Responsible for maintaining and controlling access to Capital One Headquarters main entrance point as unarmed professional ambassador.
Gust services for Capital One Headquarters to provide support and best practices for safety and security financial services.
Use Hand Radio or phone to address security safety concerns and phone to address questions with employees, sentry and guest.
Responsible for protection of the Headquarters buildings and to solve issues immediately if and when they come about.
Capital One Headquarters Center One Constructions Security/Unarmed officer Nov 2018-2019. First Unarmed Security Officer assigned responsible for protection of the thirty-seven-floor building during the final phase of the construction before opening the building August 2019.
Access Control Officer/Security Escort
Wards Solutions, Helm Point Solutions
Columbia, MD
08.2009 - 12.2015
Work Site Locations: Navy Yard, Springfield, VA. US Government facility (DoD)
Responsible for maintaining and controlling access to government facility
Maintained detailed hourly reports of all entries and exits, incidents and in log books as required.
Operate Access Control Devices,Metal Detectors Equipment, Turn stiles
Computer software, conduct random inspection and screening via automated Key Access machine
Conduct security inspections and screening via metal dector/hand held detection wand of personnel exiting and entering the building 24/7 operation facility
Escorting visitor's to and from their destinations(s) through Sensitive Compartmented information Facilities
Handle special events to access control and versification of authorized person into facilities and conferences, Such as: Annual Family Day Event
Construction Security/Access Control Specialist, 2009-2012
Responsible for protection of building during construction before they are occupied
Focused on the safe construction of the facility and take action for any suspicious activity
Vulnerability Assessment
Provide security inside the building and the grounds for vulnerability and identify trouble spots
Access Control Officer/Security Escort
McNeil Technologies, Inc.
Springfield, VA
10.2002 - 08.2009
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Contracts. Base Operation Support-East (BOS-E) Contracts. NGA ended McNeil Contract 2009, follow award contract to Wards Solutions, Inc.
Work Site Locations: Bethesda, MD, FT. Belvoir Army Base, VA. US Government facilities (DoD)
Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points.
Provided customer service assistance to staff and visitors in a professional manner.
Issued visitor badges and access cards to authorized personnel.
Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
Escorted individuals, visitors when requiring to provide safe to specified areas of the building.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Northern Virginia Community College
Alexandria, VA
Skills
First Aid Certified
Patrolling
Vigilant and Watchful
Security Operations
Access Control
Personal Security
Workplace Safety
Certification
Commercial/Private Sector, State of Virginia Private Security Services Registration, DCJS Active, 08/2025
National CPR Foundation 2 Years Certificate: CPR AED/First-Aid, Infant-Child-Adult 02/2024
American Safety Health InstItute, HSI,Advanced Bleeding Control, 07/2025
Capital One, One Learn Monthly Training and Allied Universal security training
Certified 66/101 Micro-Dose-X-Ray System as Threat Detection Specialist
Clearance Level: Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance Inactive, Employment, Dec 1, 2015
Military Service: Navy, Honorable Discharged Air Base Jet Fighter Hanger's security
Military Fight Fighters School 509Z Code, First Aid/CPR
Timeline
Unarmed Professional Security Officer/Ambassador
Allied Universal Security Services
07.2017 - 04.2024
Access Control Officer/Security Escort
Wards Solutions, Helm Point Solutions
08.2009 - 12.2015
Access Control Officer/Security Escort
McNeil Technologies, Inc.
10.2002 - 08.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration
Old Dominion University
Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration