Patrick Mewes
Boise,ID
Summary
Seasoned armed security and correctional professional with extensive experience in vault inventory control, shipment auditing, and security protocol enforcement. Known for calm judgment, conflict de-escalation, and reliable protection of people, property, and assets. Ready to support secure operations with disciplined attention to detail.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Vault Custodian
Loomis Armored US
Boise, Idaho
09.2016 - Current
- Secured cash and valuables inside the Loomis armored vault.
- Enforced access control for vault area and storage rooms to maintain secure operations.
- Verified vault contents against manifests and route paperwork to ensure accuracy and security.
- Recorded incoming and outgoing shipments in vault logs.
- Prepared currency, coin, and valuables for armored transport.
- Followed security procedures and cash handling standards
- Organized, labeled, and filed documents according to established procedures for efficient retrieval.
Lumber Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
Boise, Idaho
02.2015 - 09.2016
- Guided customers in lumber selection and provided expert advice on home improvement projects to facilitate informed purchasing decisions.
- Cut lumber, plywood, and molding to customer specifications using store saws.
- Used jig, circular and table saws to cut lumber to requested sizes to fulfill customer requests.
- Stocked lumber aisles with building materials and maintained organized merchandise displays.
- Monitored inventory levels in lumber department to ensure adequate stock. and restocked fast-moving products in Lowe's lumber department.
- Processed special orders and coordinated timely pickups with customers and team members to enhance customer satisfaction.
- Operated forklifts to unload lumber from delivery trucks.
Armed Security Officer
Security Advisory Service
Boise, Idaho
04.1996 - 03.2013
- Patrolled Security Advisory Service client sites to monitor doors, grounds, and restricted areas.
- Inspected equipment, barriers, and lighting to ensure optimal site security and safety.
- Enforced site rules and guided visitors, staff, and contractors at entry points.
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing directions or responding to inquiries.
- Provided escorts for authorized personnel entering restricted areas within the facility.
- Monitored vehicles entering and exiting premises to enforce security protocols and prevent unauthorized access.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Patrolled crowds during events to maintain order and enhance overall event security.
Correctional Officer/ Corp / Sargent
Idaho Dept of Corrections
Boise , ID
06.1994 - 05.2012
- Supervised inmate movement within Idaho correctional facility housing units
- Enforced institutional rules and maintained secure daily operations
- Conducted inmate counts, searches, and contraband inspections
- Escorted inmates to medical, court, and work assignments
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Investigated incidents involving prisoners or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Collaborated with outside agencies such as social workers, psychologists, and probation officers.
- Provided first response medical care in emergency situations until professional medical staff could take over.
- Assisted in the processing of new inmates, including taking photographs, collecting personal information, and explaining facility rules.
- Performed head counts, checking cells for missing inmates.
Military Police Officer
US Army
Manassas, Virginia
07.1989 - 04.1992
- Patrolled US Army installations enforcing military laws and base regulations.
- Provided physical security and law enforcement services to military personnel, facilities, and resources.
- Supervised military police activities including patrol operations, traffic control points, and special events.
- Controlled access at gates and verified identification for personnel and visitors.
- Directed traffic and investigated vehicle accidents on Army property.
- Detained suspects and conducted searches following U.S. Army procedures.
- Managed detainee operations, including processing, supervision, and transport of detainees.
- Prepared incident reports and documented evidence for command review.
- Maintained weapons qualifications through regular firearms training exercises.
- Applied military laws and regulations throughout the base to ensure compliance.
- Provided crowd control during large public events or demonstrations.
- Traveled to foreign territories to set up and defend military camps.
- Transported dignitaries, government officials and criminals between stipulated locations.
- Dispatched police units via a radio communications system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Meridian High School
Meridian, ID05-1989
Skills
- Vault inventory management
- Access control systems
- Armored transport preparation
- Security operations oversight
- Emergency coordination
- Security protocol enforcement
- Shipment auditing
- Relationship building
- Inmate supervision
- Search and seizure procedures
- Detainee transport logistics
- Conflict de-escalation
- Restraint techniques proficiency
- Defensive tactics training
- Behavioral awareness
- Courtroom procedures
- Armory management
- Patrol execution
Timeline
Armed Vault Custodian
Loomis Armored US
09.2016 - Current
Lumber Sales Associate
Lowes Home Improvment
02.2015 - 09.2016
Armed Security Officer
Security Advisory Service
04.1996 - 03.2013
Correctional Officer/ Corp / Sargent
Idaho Dept of Corrections
06.1994 - 05.2012
Military Police Officer
US Army
07.1989 - 04.1992
High School Diploma -
Meridian High School