Melvin Earle
Centreville,VA
Summary
Former Howard University campus police officer and certified firearms instructor with over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and security. Adept in supervising, training and developing security professionals. History includes leading teams, training new employees and administering security operations. Hardworking and diligent manager who is skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Instructor
Tip Of The Spear Training Academy
Sterling, VA
05.2021 - Current
- Provide accurate and comprehensive trainings for DCJS and NRA-certified courses
- Apply various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Security Officer (Armed)
Allied Universal
Manassas, VA
04.2020 - 08.2020
- Provided outstanding security services to various Fairfax County Government sites.
- Conducted patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors daily.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Resolved conflicts, improved operations and provided exceptional client support.
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Passed polygraph screening.
- Passed Physical Training.
- Passed Range Qualification 90% or better.
Security Officer (Armed)
SOS Security
Manassas, VA
10.2019 - 04.2020
- Same position as above. Merged with Allied Universal in April 2020.
Director of Training
Engles Training School
Temple Hills, MD
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Instructed students in career development techniques including General, Arrest Authority and Firearms.
- Created guides and course materials that would reiterate lecture information and help students in their study.
- Provided clear, informative lectures in Unarmed and Armed classes of 7+
students. - Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students.
- Successfully improved student participation in classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.
- Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
- Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.
- Directed field training to enhance participants' skills.
- Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes and changes.
Armed Security Officer (Promoted to Captain)
Virginia Patrol Services
Manassas, VA
02.2016 - 04.2019
- Established accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel.
- Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel.
- Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Managed over 20 officers and 3 sites.
Security Officer (Armed)
New Horizon Security Services Inc.
Manassas, VA
11.2014 - 01.2016
- Dispatched to various sites including Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, middle and high schools
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building
Security Officer (Floater)
Securitas Security Services USA
Annandale, VA
06.2009 - 06.2010
- Conducted routine patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns and monitored property.
- Developed improved training methods with a focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
- Collected and organized all surveillance data and information to protect client possessions and workspaces.
Operations Manager (Promotion)
Securitas Security Services USA
Washington , DC
06.2012 - 12.2012
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
- Reduced overtime by 80% by hiring more officers.
- Hired, trained and mentored officers.
- Supervised teams of 20 area managers and 150 associates.
- Maintained up-to-date on business operations as well as positive and negative impacts.
- Forged and cultivated productive relationships with community members and potential partners.
- Completed 10 performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
Field Operations Manager (Promotion)
Securitas Security Services USA
Annandale, VA
06.2010 - 06.2012
- Implemented security measures, which resulted in 90% decrease in incidents.
- Oversaw teams up to 196 security officers and managed administrative duties, including scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
- Analyzed and investigated all incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Trained 25 new security officers in a 2 month period.
- Improved security awareness by holding workshops for up to 25 company employees.
- Supervised a team of 50 security personnel during a given shift.
- Drafted security operating procedures and training materials for the human resources department.
Security Officer
Maryland Security Professionals
Annapolis, MD
04.2008 - 10.2008
- Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms and
responded when needed. - Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Monitored, investigated and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
Mail Handler
United States Postal Services
Capital Heights , MD
09.2007 - 01.2011
- Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.
- Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.
- Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail.
- Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight and destination.
- Developed team communications and information for weekly staff meetings.
- Set record on mail put out in one day and being able to meet are daily goals.
Instructor Assistant
All Tactical Solutions,LLC.
Fredericksburg, VA
01.2003 - 06.2018
- Prepared learning materials, helping teachers prepare for daily instruction.
- Assessed student assignments to check quality and completeness before submission for grading.
- Recorded grades for coursework and tests in online reporting system.
- Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance.
- Provided support during classes, group lessons and classroom activities.
- Created lesson materials, visuals and digital presentations to supplement lesson plans.
- Delivered curriculum in both one-on-one lessons and group learning environments.
- Shared important information with students concerning upcoming assignments and tests.
- Organized materials in classroom spaces based on lecture plans, activity stations or other requirements outlined by teachers.
- Taught courses under guidance of senior instructors.
Campus Police Officer
Howard University
Washington, DC
01.2000 - 09.2007
- Patrolled campus grounds to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.
- Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.
- Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel.
- Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service and protection.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.
- Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters, including directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and carrying people from dangerous areas.
- Collaborated with court prosecutors and testified in court for many criminal cases.
- Obtained CPR, First Aid and Basic training certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.
- Improved knowledge of security services available to students and campus personnel by participating in workshops and monthly training.
- Enforced ongoing and special event parking regulations and issued parking tickets to violators.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Washington, DC06.1998
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ08.2012
Skills
- Firearms training
- Armed security
- Interpersonal and written communication
- Conflict resolution
- Safety and Security
- Superior customer service
- Team leadership
- Report writing and documentation
- Staff development
- Firearms expert
- Weapons training
Certification
Chief Range Safety Officer
Utah Instructor Carry Concealed Permit
NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
NRA Basic Rifle Instructor
Maryland Firearms Instructor
Certified General Instructor (DCJS )/13E
Certified Armed Officer (DCJS)/O5E/075E
Certified Unarmed Officer (DCJS)/O1E
Officer of the Quarter , 2003 (Howard Campus Police)
Officer of the Month(Howard Campus Police)
Letter of Commendation (USPS) Post Master General
Certificate for Best Worker(USPS)
Timeline
Instructor
Tip Of The Spear Training Academy
05.2021 - Current
Security Officer (Armed)
Allied Universal
04.2020 - 08.2020
Security Officer (Armed)
SOS Security
10.2019 - 04.2020
Director of Training
Engles Training School
08.2018 - 12.2018
Armed Security Officer (Promoted to Captain)
Virginia Patrol Services
02.2016 - 04.2019
Security Officer (Armed)
New Horizon Security Services Inc.
11.2014 - 01.2016
Operations Manager (Promotion)
Securitas Security Services USA
06.2012 - 12.2012
Field Operations Manager (Promotion)
Securitas Security Services USA
06.2010 - 06.2012
Security Officer (Floater)
Securitas Security Services USA
06.2009 - 06.2010
Security Officer
Maryland Security Professionals
04.2008 - 10.2008
Mail Handler
United States Postal Services
09.2007 - 01.2011
Instructor Assistant
All Tactical Solutions,LLC.
01.2003 - 06.2018
Campus Police Officer
Howard University
01.2000 - 09.2007
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Bachelor of Business - Business Management
University of Phoenix