Matthew Dean White
Lorain,OH
Summary
Security professional with demonstrated expertise in safeguarding assets and maintaining safety. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving optimal results, adaptable to changing environments. Skilled in threat assessment, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Reliable with excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Private Security Officer
AEPS
Cleveland, OH
01.2024 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted routine inspections and patrols to identify potential hazards or security breaches.
- Responded swiftly to incidents, coordinating with law enforcement.
- Assisted in developing security protocols to enhance overall site safety measures.
- Trained new security personnel on policies, procedures, and emergency response techniques.
- Evaluated security practices regularly, recommending improvements for increased efficiency and effectiveness.
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities, incidents, and key observations for future reference or reporting purposes.
- Trained new security officers on company protocols, procedures, and best practices for optimal performance.
Private Security Officer
Paragon Systems
Cleveland, OH
07.2022 - 01.2024
- Responded swiftly to incidents, assessing situations to identify and mitigate security threats.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate a welcoming atmosphere while making safety a top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Answered alarms and investigated disturbances, coordinating with law enforcement to effectively manage crises.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Asset Protection Associate
Carvana
Elyria, OH
03.2021 - 05.2022
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Drafted detailed reports on safety concerns and theft attempts to inform management and improve security measures.
- Completed patrols of premises to provide visible deterrent and check for criminal activity.
- Implemented strategies to reduce inventory loss by safeguarding company assets.
- Reviewed CCTV footage to obtain evidence of occurring incidents.
- Conducted regular patrols of premises to deter criminal activity and ensure safety compliance.
Correctional Officer
Lorain Correctional Institution
Grafton, Ohio
06.2019 - 12.2020
- Hours per week: 40-60, Monitored prison premises to ensure security and safety of inmates and staff.
- Responded to emergency situations
- Delivered first aid in emergency situations
- Enforced institutional policies to uphold safety and order
- Provides first responder medical care as needed
- Enforced compliance with institutional policies to maintain safety and security within facility.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards and ensure regulatory adherence.
- Monitored inmate behavior, documenting incidents and maintaining detailed logs for review by supervisory staff.
- Trained new correctional officers on protocols, policies, and crisis intervention techniques.
- Mediated conflicts between inmates, employing de-escalation techniques to maintain order in high-tension situations.
Security Officer
Golden Services- NASA
Cleveland, Ohio
12.2017 - 05.2019
- Hours per week: 30-45. Ensured safety and security of personnel and property through vigilant monitoring. and law enforcement functions on installation
- Performed thorough inspections of commercial vehicles entering the installation to ensure compliance with regulations. on all commercial vehicles coming on installation
- Enforced state and federal laws within installation to maintain legal and regulatory standards
- Enforced state and federal laws on installation
- Protected NASA property and personnel from theft, harm, and damage through proactive security measures.
Fire Team Leader
USAF - Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst
Fort Dix, NJ
07.2015 - 11.2017
- Led 4-man fire team during permissive/hostile deployments.
- Directed force protection response of command nodes; maintained installation and perimeter security.
- Led patrols and convoys to execute missions.
- Operated in austere environments as contingency force protection expert, enhancing safety and operational effectiveness.
- Operated in austere environments as a contingency force protection expert.
- Responded promptly to small arms fire during operations to ensure team safety.
- Reacted to small arms fire.
- Led fire suppression operations, ensuring team readiness and safety during all emergency responses.
- Coordinated training programs for team members, enhancing firefighting skills and operational effectiveness.
- Conducted risk assessments and safety inspections to identify potential hazards and improve response strategies.
Airport Customs Liaison
USAF
Misawa, Japan
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Customs liaison at Pacific Air Forces' busiest terminal.
- Halted introduction of unauthorized items and personnel.
- Secured and processed over 2k aircraft and 22k personnel.
- Acted as the primary liaison between senior management and frontline staff to facilitate the flow of information across all levels within the organization.
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance collaboration and operational efficiency.
- Developed training materials to onboard new staff, ensuring consistency in processes and expectations.
Special Reaction Team Leader
USAF
Misawa, Japan
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Trained in active shooter and close quarter combat scenarios to enhance team readiness.
- Trained on active shooter and close quarter combat scenarios.
- Responded to multiple protection level alarm activations.
- Rendered medical treatment to individual with head injury and prepped them for medical staff.
- Rendered medical treatment to individual with head injury, preparing them for medical staff to ensure timely care.
- Led team in executing mission objectives and operational strategies.
- Coordinated training programs to enhance team performance and readiness.
- Developed and implemented standard operating procedures for daily operations.
- Mentored junior personnel, fostering skill development and leadership qualities.
Commercial Vehicle Search Area Inspector
USAF
Misawa, Japan
06.2013 - 06.2015
- Managed daily search area operations, ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
- Compiled and analyzed utilization statistics for vehicles, personnel, and logistics to inform operational improvements.
- Contributed to development of operating instructions for commercial vehicle search area, enhancing procedural clarity and effectiveness.
- Oversaw and supervised daily search area operations.
- On scene commander for multiple contraband substances. Processed the incidents and seized controlled substances.
- On scene commander for unexploded ordnance incident. Evacuated personnel and cordoned the area.
- Conducted detailed evaluations of equipment performance and identified areas for improvement.
Senior Force Patrolman
USAF
Misawa, Japan
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Supervised security force patrols, ensuring compliance with law enforcement protocols and enhancing overall security measures.
- Provided initial command and control for integrated defense operations.
- Oversaw random anti-terrorism measures and entry control point inspections.
- Investigated uniformed code of military justice and traffic violations, collected evidence, interviewed witnesses/suspects, and filed reports.
- Responded to multiple minor/major vehicle accidents.
- Responded and reacted to multiple medical emergencies.
- Dispatched to multiple in-flight emergencies.
- Investigated multiple child abuse cases.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing immediate assistance and coordination with local authorities.
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
Education
High School Diploma -
Southview Highschool
Lorain08-2009
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Access control
- Incident logs
- Crisis management
- Threat assessment
- Defensive strategies
- Surveillance techniques
- Security systems
- Professional integrity
- Verbal and written communication
- Public safety
- Work ethic
Certification
- Electronic Security Systems Certification
- Basic Life Savers Course Certification
- Evidence collection
- Combat Life Savers Course Certification
- High Risk Response Trainer Certification
- CPR Certified
- Physical Trainer Certification
- Problem resolution
- Top Secret Security Clearance
Timeline
Private Security Officer
AEPS
01.2024 - Current
Private Security Officer
Paragon Systems
07.2022 - 01.2024
Asset Protection Associate
Carvana
03.2021 - 05.2022
Correctional Officer
Lorain Correctional Institution
06.2019 - 12.2020
Security Officer
Golden Services- NASA
12.2017 - 05.2019
Fire Team Leader
USAF - Joint Base McGuire Dix Lakehurst
07.2015 - 11.2017
Airport Customs Liaison
USAF
06.2014 - 06.2015
Special Reaction Team Leader
USAF
06.2013 - 06.2015
Commercial Vehicle Search Area Inspector
USAF
06.2013 - 06.2015
Senior Force Patrolman
USAF
06.2012 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Southview Highschool