Matt Smith
Summary
Worked in fast paced environments in which constant change occurred. Trained in a POST certified police academy as of 2021 with over 1 year of law enforcement experience. Multiple years of customer service experience and armed security experience. Great team player and a very hard worker who is always on time. Communicative with others and not afraid to learn something new. Proficient armed security officer skilled in strategies for preventing incidents, investigating problems and detailing unauthorized personnel. Offering remarkable work ethic and observation skills. Seeking to bring several years' experience in security to a long-term position.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Securitas Private Security
West Jordan, Utah
03.2025 - Current
- Duties: Patrolling a tier 1 data facility via foot and vehicle. Making daily logs and daily reports. Checking in and checking out clients/customers in a professional manner. Dealing with any hostile customers or outside threats. Checking cameras and operating computers. Weekend Supervisor on Saturday and Sunday. Oversee 2 - 3 employees.
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted routine patrols to identify and address potential security threats.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, following established protocols.
Police Officer
Town Of Dinosaur Marshal’s Office
Dinosaur, Co
05.2024 - 02.2025
- Duties: Responding to emergent situations no matter the circumstances. Conducting traffic stops for various violations. Arresting criminals for various criminal violations. Writing citations or a summons for criminal behavior. Writing arrest warrants for anyone who committed a crime away from my presence. Patrolling the town by way of vehicle and by foot. Conducting business checks to ensure the safety of everyone working inside town limits. Helping with medical calls in and outside of town limits. Assisting nearby agencies with any support that is needed. Responding to violent situations such as domestic violence. Writing reports and filling out necessary paperwork.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents and collected evidence.
- Collaborated with community members to establish trust and improve relations.
- Participated in training programs to enhance skills and knowledge of law enforcement practices.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
Armed School Safety Officer
Pilum Defense Agency
Lakewood, Co
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Duties: Protecting all elementary students and staff from any possible threats. Attending all lunches and recesses to oversee the safety of the students. Walking the interior and exterior of the school multiple times a shift. Checking all doors to make sure they are secure. Being present outside during student pick up and drop off. Addressing any issues with disgruntled parents in a respectful manner. This position does require me to carry a firearm, taser, and OC spray.
- Conducted regular safety inspections to identify potential hazards and risks.
- Assisted in developing safety protocols and emergency response plans for incidents.
Patrol Deputy
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
Akron, CO
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Duties: Patrolling Washington County and monitoring suspicious activity. Arresting individuals for various crimes. Serving civil documents. Writing citations for any offenses that violated the law. Writing daily reports and arrests reports. Responding to emergent calls in a safe, but timely manner. Conducting traffic stops. Traffic control. Attending PR events to represent the agency.
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate assistance as needed.
- Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain community order.
- Assisted in criminal investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and interactions for record-keeping purposes.
Deputy Guard
County Detention Center
Northeastern, Co
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Duties: Feeding all inmates 3 times a day. Cell checks and shakedowns. Pat downs and searches. Booking in new inmates. Answering phones and relaying information to my sergeant. Writing reports and logging daily activities. Interacting with inmates on a professional and friendly manner. Observing potential threats and dangerous behavior.
Service department and wash employee
Gebhardt BMW
Boulder, Co
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Duties: Responsible for cleaning 20-25 cars a day including quick detailing loaner vehicles. Driving vehicles to various locations for gas and or deliveries. Helping other staff members with various tasks. Communicating directly with customers about detail and or wash packages. Independent work with the ability to work with others within my department.
- Accomplishments: My team was the first team to use the new service facility after it was built and with that came a higher volume of work. Myself and my team had a small network of customers who would frequently use our services.
Education
POST academy -
POST Community College of Aurora Colorado Police Academy
Aurora, CO11-2021
High School -
Monarch High School
Louisville, CO05-2012
Some College (No Degree) -
Front Range Community College Westminster Campus
Westminster, COSkills
- Team leadership
- Staff training
- Customer service networking
- Mental health first aid
- Basic first aid/CPR
- Arrest control tactics
- Taser certified
- Fast decision making
- Problem Solving
- Law enforcement driving
- Law enforcement level firearms training
- Armed Private Security
- SFST Certified
- Threat assessment
- Report writing
- Emergency response
- Access control
- Surveillance systems
- Customer service
- Incident investigation
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Alarm response
- Equipment inspection
- Perimeter security
- First responder experience
- Self-defense training
- De-escalation techniques
- Computer skills
- Surveillance monitoring
- Vehicle patrol
- Professionalism
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Securitas Private Security
03.2025 - Current
Police Officer
Town Of Dinosaur Marshal’s Office
05.2024 - 02.2025
Armed School Safety Officer
Pilum Defense Agency
08.2023 - 05.2024
Patrol Deputy
Washington County Sheriff’s Office
09.2022 - 01.2023
Deputy Guard
County Detention Center
05.2022 - 09.2022
Service department and wash employee
Gebhardt BMW
03.2018 - 04.2019
POST academy -
POST Community College of Aurora Colorado Police Academy
High School -
Monarch High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Front Range Community College Westminster Campus
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