Patrick Whyte
Lehigh Acres
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience, excelling in incident response and crime prevention. Proven expertise in CCTV monitoring and de-escalation techniques, significantly reducing vandalism. Adept at maintaining public safety and building community trust through effective communication and proactive patrol strategies. Committed to protecting assets and ensuring a secure environment.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Guard
Calusa Security Company
Ft myers, FL
2024 - 05.2025
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises.
- Used search mirror to conduct full vehicle searches on passenger and commercial trucks.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Used [Software] to create and prepare reports on accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities on premises.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Maintained proficiency in use of assigned protective equipment, weapons and restraint devices.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every [Timeframe] to spot and investigate concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
Police Constable
Jamaica Constabular Force
07.1997 - 02.2013
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Managed crime scenes to protect personnel and preserve evidence.
- Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Confronted and resolved emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Determined appropriate course of criminal prosecution by analyzing and evaluating information.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Prepared and submitted incident reports regarding police activities and investigations.
- Performed general patrol services and provided traffic control.
- Sorted, organized, and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Provided crime prevention suggestions and recommendations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Protected life and property through enforcement of regulations and laws.
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
- Provided testimony in court proceedings.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Obtained information from arrested subjects to conduct debriefings.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Utilized clear communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with citizens.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
Education
High School Diploma -
Charlemont High School
Ewarton, St Catherine Jamaica West Indies06-1990
Skills
- CCTV experience
- Law enforcement assistance
- Patrol procedures
- Facility patrols
- Radio communication
- Loss prevention and mitigation
- Personnel and visitor searches
- Vehicle operation
- Surveillance monitoring
- Incident documentation
- Electronic surveillance
- First aid and CPR
- Self-defense
- Personal security
- Foot and vehicle patrol
- Intelligence gathering
- Crowd control
- De-escalation techniques
- Situational awareness
- Asset protection
- Public safety
- Contraband detection
- Arrest procedures
- Event security
- Crime prevention
- Background checks
- Investigative skills
- Firearms proficiency
- Facility protection
- Perimeter security
Timeline
Police Constable
Jamaica Constabular Force
07.1997 - 02.2013
High School Diploma -
Charlemont High School
Armed Security Guard
Calusa Security Company
2024 - 05.2025