Paul Jankowsky
Matawan,NJ
Summary
Security professional with 30 years of experience, providing security on the international stage for heads of state and government. I have expertise in physical security, access control, enterprise security systems, and VIP protection receiving many commendations for efforts in each field. I have proven leadership skills and successfully led security professionals while collaborating with many law enforcement agencies to provide security for United Nations Staff, delegates and VIPs with the highest threat levels.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Event Supervisor
Let's Work for Good, Popcorn for the People
07.2023 - Current
- Leads teams of neurodiverse individuals selling popcorn for non-profit organizations, creating meaningful employment for adults with special needs.
- Managed event linguistics and operations
Captain and Officer in Charge, Special Projects
United Nations Security and Safety Service
08.2020 - 12.2021
- Led the UN Security Technical Support Unit, providing continuous upgrades to the Enterprise Security System to integrate with multiple platforms achieving an automated registration system for conference participants and delegates that could be used by all UN departments. I was awarded the Under-Secretary-General’s Innovation Award for my leadership of the team as well as for my collaboration with other UN departments.
Captain/Officer in Charge, Special Services Unit
United Nations Security
07.2018 - 08.2020
- Successfully led a team of security professionals providing security for heads of state and government with the highest levels of threat assessments. This included close collaboration with other law enforcement agencies including the United States Secret Service, US State Department, NYPD as well as other agencies
Lieutenant and Officer in Charge, Pass and ID Unit
United Nations Security And Safety Service
12.2013 - 07.2018
- Led a team of 12 UN staff and security officers responsible for the issuance of UN ID cards to delegates, staff, NGOs and press as well as conference participants, totaling over 250,000 ID cards per year. Successfully revised the ID cards processing system increasing the efficiency in the issuance of extremely large numbers of ID card holders for which I was awarded another Under-Secretary-General’s Innovation Award. We also received the Under-Secretary-General’s Award for Excellence as a Unit. I also led teams on overseas conferences successfully completing accreditation and registration of delegates and conference participants in challenging environments receiving many commendations for my efforts.
Sergeant, Capital Master Plan
United Nations Security Service
12.2011 - 12.2013
- Embedded with the United Nations Capital Master Plan Department during the complete renovation of the UN Headquarters in New York. I successfully created a security access plan for all construction workers ensuring that UN Security could meet its security mandate and allow the UN meetings and VIP visits to continue during the renovation project. I also coordinated with design teams and construction management teams to ensure that all UN Security upgrades were met and completed during the project.
Senior Security Officer
United Nations Security And Safety Service
08.1993 - 12.2011
- I performed many duties including Firearms Instructor providing instruction to UN Security in field missions in Bosnia and Tanzania; Security Events Planning Coordinator consulting other UN Departments and UN Member States about security requirements and arrangements for the successful completion of UN events and conferences; member of the first Emergency Tactical Response Team; assigned to the UN Secretary General’s Residence protecting the Secretary General and his family as well as coordinating conference calls and receiving communications with VIPs and heads of state after business hours.
Account Executive
Control Building Services
08.1992 - 08.1993
- Director of Buildings and Grounds responsible for coordinating and maintaining all contracts and services providing a safe and highly maintained environment within the Englewood N.J. Public School District
- Supervising and scheduling a forty-man maintenance and custodial workforce
- Developed and budgeted a preventive maintenance program and daily work order tracking system
Assistant Property Manager
Cushman And Wakefield
06.1984 - 08.1992
- Controlling custodial contracts, budgeting and coordinating special construction projects for five buildings totaling approximately 900,000 sqft, of office space
- Supervising and scheduling for all stationary engineers and office staff.
- Liaison with Corporate building tenants on special projects and needs.
Security Technician
IBM Corporation
09.1986 - 06.1992
- Monitoring Contract Security for IBM Marketing Headquarters Buildings
- Maintaining Card Access Security System
- Updating and maintaining all post orders for security posts
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint
Thomas Aquinas College
undefined
Military Police Academy
Certified Firearms Instructor, Bergen County Police and - undefined
Fire
Academy
Methods of Instruction - undefined
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Incident Command Systems - undefined
Bergen County Police and Fire
Academy
Skills
- Special Projects
- Crisis Situations
- Staffing Requirements
- Team-Building Exercises
- Operational Oversight
- Facility Protection
- Call and Complaint Investigation
- Prevention of Unauthorized Entry
- Intruder Response and Removal
- Quotas and Goals
- Staff Supervision
Timeline
Event Supervisor
Let's Work for Good, Popcorn for the People
07.2023 - Current
Captain and Officer in Charge, Special Projects
United Nations Security and Safety Service
08.2020 - 12.2021
Captain/Officer in Charge, Special Services Unit
United Nations Security
07.2018 - 08.2020
Lieutenant and Officer in Charge, Pass and ID Unit
United Nations Security And Safety Service
12.2013 - 07.2018
Sergeant, Capital Master Plan
United Nations Security Service
12.2011 - 12.2013
Senior Security Officer
United Nations Security And Safety Service
08.1993 - 12.2011
Account Executive
Control Building Services
08.1992 - 08.1993
Security Technician
IBM Corporation
09.1986 - 06.1992
Assistant Property Manager
Cushman And Wakefield
06.1984 - 08.1992
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Saint
Thomas Aquinas College
undefined
Military Police Academy
Certified Firearms Instructor, Bergen County Police and - undefined
Fire
Academy
Methods of Instruction - undefined
John Jay College of Criminal Justice
Incident Command Systems - undefined
Bergen County Police and Fire
Academy
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