Overview
Work History
Education
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Matthew Whyte

Winston Salem,NC

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Civilian Employee

East Spencer Police Department
East Spencer, NC
11.2023 - Current
  • Understood and followed oral and written directions.
  • Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
  • Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
  • Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
  • Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.

Infantryman (11B)

North Carolina Army National Guard
Lumberton, NC
11.2017 - Current
  • Operated large military vehicles and equipment
  • Qualified and maintained different weapon systems
  • Conducted combat patrols in harsh environments
  • Carried out orders with precision from open and concealed positions
  • Led detailed trainings on weapons systems for subordinates, enhancing overall team safety and cohesion
  • Directed supporting gunfire to suppress enemy attacks and allow troops to maneuver within action area
  • Assisted in Operation Civil Disturbance 2020 (Riot Response)

Deputy Sheriff

Yadkin County Sheriff's Office
Yakdinville, NC
12.2022 - 08.2023
  • Apprehended, arrested and detained criminal suspects and law violators.
  • Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.
  • Investigated crimes and interviewed witnesses and victims.
  • Searched vehicles for drugs or paraphernalia.
  • Testified in court cases to back up case evidence and detail timelines.
  • Served active warrants and subpoenas and patrolled designated districts in police vehicles.
  • Participated in high-speed vehicle chases in serious and emergency situations.
  • Communicated information on proper procedures, judicial processes and successful strategies for criminal investigations.

Campus Security Officer

High Point University
High Point, NC
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Enforced institutional rules, regulations and laws regarding student conduct to maintain safe campus.
  • Performed security oversight, traffic control and crowd control at special events and campus activities.
  • Responded to emergency calls regarding illnesses, accidents and disturbances.
  • Participated in emergency, evacuation and shelter drills to prepare for health or safety emergencies.
  • Followed established protocol regarding notification of campus personnel and patrons in event of emergencies.
  • Managed building access control systems and developed lock and unlock protocols with key control.

Public Safety Officer

Bradley Public Safety & Security
Seattle, WA
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • Conducted duties of the following positions: Private Investigator, Bail Enforcement Agent, Executive Protection/Close Protection, and Public Safety Officer.
  • Patrolled client-properties by foot and vehicle
  • Protected over one million dollars of assets
  • Use deescalation and defensive tactics to safely protect property and life
  • Investigate cases assigned to me as a private investigator
  • Provide plainclothes protection to national news crew, politicians, and other principals
  • Operate emergency vehicles in accordance with WA State Law
  • Have excellent understanding of WA State Criminal Law
  • Wrote detailed arrest reports
  • Conduct field interviews of witnesses and suspects
  • Work alongside local law enforcement to reduce crime in target properties and areas
  • Secured evidence after effecting lawful arrest
  • Received training in deescalation, crisis intervention, emergency vehicle operations, and patrol tactics

Experienced Patrol Officer

Valley Community Patrol
Edmonds, WA
08.2021 - 02.2022
  • Conducted vehicle patrols of city and private property
  • Provided detailed reports to Law Enforcement and management regarding incidents on property
  • Responded to calls for service on property
  • Protected city property from threats of violence
  • Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles
  • Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel

Federal Protective Security Officer

Triple Canopy
Seattle, WA
01.2021 - 08.2021
  • Acted in a Law Enforcement manner to protect federal property such as courthouses, federal buildings, and social security offices
  • Used X-RAY, Walk Through Metal Detectors (WTMD), Hand Held Metal Detectors (HMMD), vehicle mirrors, and other equipment to screen and inspect visitors, employees, vehicles, parcels, and other items entering federal facilities
  • Prepared reports for Law Enforcement Officers pertaining to crimes and critical events regarding Federal Properties
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Worked alongside the following agencies: Federal Bureau of Investigation, Federal Protective Services, United States Marshals Service, and Customs and Border Protection
  • Carried and qualified on an issued firearm to the Department of Homeland Security standards
  • Responded to calls for service on federal property and took appropriate enforcement actions

Bank Protection Officer

Grey Solutions USA
Federal Way , WA
07.2020 - 08.2020
  • Observed customers body language to judge threat level
  • Patrolled property by foot
  • Investigated disturbances and used proportional and strategic responses to handle different types of issues
  • Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises
  • Monitored building and property entrances and exits
  • Protected over ten million dollars of assets
  • Diffused tense situations by leveraging training in defensive tactics and non-lethal response techniques.

Security Agent

Homeland Patrol Division
Seattle, WA
06.2020 - 07.2020
  • Conducted vehicle and foot patrols of client properties including multifamily housing, city parks and commerical properties
  • Supported criminal investigations through collaboration with local law enforcement agencies
  • Responded to medical emergencies before paramedic and law enforcement arrival
  • Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards
  • Detected and reported unauthorized personnel and activities
  • Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations

Leasing Agent

Indigo Real Estate
Seattle, WA
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Answered calls and responded to inquiries from various parties, using strong active listening and open-ended questioning skills to resolve problems
  • Led property tours to showcase amenities to prospective tenants and offered valuable information regarding major features
  • Contacted and followed up with tenants on renewal notices
  • Encouraged prospective tenants to fill out applications after property tours
  • Maintained accurate records of correspondence with and from tenants
  • Checked rental eligibility by following company's verification process
  • Developed strong, professional relationships with residents by initiating collaboration and delivering exemplary service and engagement

Transit Security Officer

Securitas Security Services USA
Tukwila, WA
05.2019 - 03.2020
  • Inspected parking lot to verify vehicles were properly parked and displayed parking permits
  • Rode with transportation teams on routes experiencing high volumes of crime
  • Enforced transit system laws and took enforcement action
  • Reported equipment issues and security concerns spotted on foot patrol
  • Monitored transit areas and conducted security checks to protect railroad properties, patrons, and employees
  • Completed routine and incident-related documentation
  • Monitored and conducted passenger screening

Custom Protection Officer

G4S Secure Solutions
Seattle, WA
08.2018 - 05.2019
  • Monitored and supervised customer's activities in store to detect signs of attempted theft
  • Documented evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise for use in loss prevention report generation
  • Liaised with mall security teams to alert force to suspicious shoppers or locate perpetrators which succeeded in leaving store with stolen merchandise
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry
  • Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors
  • Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports
  • Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds

Education

High School Diploma -

Mercer Island High School
Mercer Island
06.2016

Affiliations

  • Eagle Scout
  • National Defense Ribbon (Military Award)
  • Army Service Ribbon (Military Award)

Timeline

Civilian Employee

East Spencer Police Department
11.2023 - Current

Deputy Sheriff

Yadkin County Sheriff's Office
12.2022 - 08.2023

Campus Security Officer

High Point University
05.2022 - 08.2022

Public Safety Officer

Bradley Public Safety & Security
02.2022 - 05.2022

Experienced Patrol Officer

Valley Community Patrol
08.2021 - 02.2022

Federal Protective Security Officer

Triple Canopy
01.2021 - 08.2021

Bank Protection Officer

Grey Solutions USA
07.2020 - 08.2020

Security Agent

Homeland Patrol Division
06.2020 - 07.2020

Leasing Agent

Indigo Real Estate
03.2020 - 06.2020

Transit Security Officer

Securitas Security Services USA
05.2019 - 03.2020

Custom Protection Officer

G4S Secure Solutions
08.2018 - 05.2019

Infantryman (11B)

North Carolina Army National Guard
11.2017 - Current

High School Diploma -

Mercer Island High School
Matthew Whyte