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Raymond Cox

Mankato,MN

Summary

Recognized for strong work ethic and reliability. Exceptional communication skills combined with effective problem-solving abilities. Self-motivated and committed to maintaining high safety standards. Consistently delivers quality results in all tasks.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Armed Security Officer Data Centers

Patriot Group Int
San Antonio, TX
01.2023 - 01.2025
  • Perform duties as shift lead in security operations on-site at the data centers.
  • Prevent unauthorized access by enforcing all client and contract policies, including implementing and enforcing badging policies, controlling physical locks and keys, and inspecting persons and equipment.
  • Assist in promoting communication and awareness of data center security policies to client employees, vendors, contractors, and others.
  • Perform testing and other inspection services related to access control, including performing routine inspections and testing of alarms, locks, doors, monitoring systems, and other access control mechanisms.

Security Advisor

OSEN-HUNTER GROUP
Barboursville, VA
01.2009 - 01.2023
  • Served a U.S. government program in various overseas locations.
  • Manage daily operations and logistical support using an established curriculum to instruct all aspects of the Government training programs: teaching multiple weapons platforms, marksmanship, range safety, base defense fundamentals, and foreign force tactics, and testing new equipment for practical use overseas.

Protective Security Specialist – U.S. Government Security Contractor

MVM INCORPORATED
Ashburn, VA
01.2007 - 01.2009

Protective Security Specialist – U.S. Government Security Contractor

Covenant Special Projects
Falls Church, VA
01.2005 - 01.2007
  • Deployed for a cleared US government program in overseas high-threat austere environments.
  • Supported counterterrorism and counter-intelligence operations.
  • Oversaw daily armed security activities to protect government personnel and interests.
  • Collaborated with team leaders to plan and execute high-risk missions; identified problems and implemented solutions.
  • Worked in teams ranging from 2 to 70 members to provide internal security, protecting installations in foreign countries.
  • Responded to attacks that included active shooters, ground forces, and indirect fire—utilized various technical security equipment, such as but not limited to biometrics collection devices, closed-circuit surveillance equipment, line of sight (VHF/UHF) and satellite communication radios, x-ray scanners, and Intelligence Surveillance Reconnaissance (ISR) platforms.
  • Manage visitor and local databases.

Diplomatic Security Officer

U.S. Department of State
Washington, DC
01.2001 - 01.2005
  • Department of State Diplomatic Security Protective Branch, officer for Diplomatic Security Uniform Protective Branch.
  • Responsible for dignitary advance searches, patrol searches, and counter-assault team support.
  • Responsible for K-9 support for the Secretary of State and foreign diplomats in various locations.

Cleared Communications Weapons Co-Sergeant

U.S. Marine Corps
Camp Lejeune, NC
01.1997 - 01.2001
  • Served as Team Leader and Squad Leader for the entire Battalion’s communication.
  • Maintained multiple encrypted radios and equipment, including loading encryption.
  • Computer Management, Wiring networks, and phone systems.
  • Collaborate with military branches to provide close air support and artillery to ground assets.

Education

AS - Cybersecurity

Southern New Hampshire University
NE
01.2026

Commercial Driver Training Class A -

01.2025

Professional Home Inspector License -

TX
07.2016

Practical Project Management -

05.2014

Department of Defense Federal Firearms Instructor -

10.2011

United States Marine Corps
01.2001

Skills

  • CDL Class A
  • Computer operating systems
  • Structured database SQL
  • Python programming
  • Professional home inspector, TX
  • Communications equipment (UHF, VHF, satellite)
  • Strategic planning
  • Risk management
  • Microsoft Office applications

Awards

  • The National Society of Leadership and Success, 2022, SNHU
  • Letter of Appreciation, US Dept. State
  • Navy Achievement Medal
  • Marine Corps Meritorious Masts
  • Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal
  • Marine Corps Certificate of Commendation, two awards

Timeline

Armed Security Officer Data Centers

Patriot Group Int
01.2023 - 01.2025

Security Advisor

OSEN-HUNTER GROUP
01.2009 - 01.2023

Protective Security Specialist – U.S. Government Security Contractor

MVM INCORPORATED
01.2007 - 01.2009

Protective Security Specialist – U.S. Government Security Contractor

Covenant Special Projects
01.2005 - 01.2007

Diplomatic Security Officer

U.S. Department of State
01.2001 - 01.2005

Cleared Communications Weapons Co-Sergeant

U.S. Marine Corps
01.1997 - 01.2001

AS - Cybersecurity

Southern New Hampshire University

Commercial Driver Training Class A -

Professional Home Inspector License -

Practical Project Management -

Department of Defense Federal Firearms Instructor -

United States Marine Corps