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Robert Kiel

Reynoldsville,Pennsylvania

Summary

As a dedicated criminal justice professional and private business owner it is my goal to apply over 30 years of experience with my current position as Security Supervisor to assure professionalism within your organization.

At present, I am an active member of the National Association of School Resource Officers and hold Pennsylvania's Act 235 clearance.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

FPS/DHS Security Contract Lieutinent

MAxsent Security
Baltimore , MD
04.2024 - Current
  • DHS (Department of Homeland Security)/FPS (Federal Protective Service) contract security lieutenant role involves providing security services to federal facilities and ensuring compliance with security regulations. This position entails managing security contracts, conducting security assessments, and potentially supervising a team of security personnel. The lieutenant would be responsible for ensuring the safety and security of federal employees, visitors, and property

Armed Security Officer FPS/DHS Contact

Kerberos International
DuBois, PA
12.2023 - Current
  • Patrol assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
  • Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
  • Monitor surveillance cameras to detect any criminal activity or violations of policy.
  • Respond quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, bomb threats.
  • Investigate reported incidents such as theft, vandalism, trespassing.
  • Detaining security violators as well as providing assistance to law enforcement agencies in apprehending suspects when necessary.
  • Interact with customers in a professional manner while providing directions or responding to inquiries.
  • Assist in maintaining order during large events or gatherings.
  • Enforce safety regulations by monitoring hazardous materials and issuing warnings when needed.
  • Inspect equipment for proper functioning and respond to malfunctioning systems accordingly.
  • Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.

Patrol Officer

Treasure Lake PA
DuBois, Pennsylvania
11.2023 - 02.2024
  • Monitored access control systems, CCTV footage, and alarm systems.
  • Performed regular inspections of all security equipment to ensure proper functioning.
  • Developed detailed reports on incidents and submitted them to management for review.
  • Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to the appropriate authorities as needed.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries or complaints regarding security issues.
  • Interacted with law enforcement agencies when necessary to coordinate investigations into criminal activity at the site.
  • Enforced safety regulations and ensured that employees followed all rules and regulations related to security matters.
  • Conducted traffic stops, issued citations and warnings for violations of the law.
  • Monitored assigned areas to detect suspicious activity or criminal behavior.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided assistance as needed.
  • Patrolled neighborhoods on foot or in a patrol car while observing all activities.
  • Investigated complaints, conducted interrogations and collected evidence.

Security Officer

Palamerican Security
Brookville, PA
08.2023 - 11.2023
  • Guided team members on how to respond effectively to different scenarios.
  • Maintained positive environment dedicated to teamwork and performance.
  • Produced [Timeframe] reports outlining security activities and incidents.
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
  • Provided team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
  • Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings.
  • Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
  • Investigations of accidents, thefts and property loss on premises.
  • Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
  • Developed and implemented preventative measures against accidents, thefts and other risks.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
  • Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.

Little League World Series Security Supervisor

GXC INC.
Williamsport, PA
August - 09.2023
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored player and employee safety.
  • Obtained the highest clearance status so as to work with the players directly in their living quarters.
  • Removing policy breakers and unruly patrons from the facility.
  • Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
  • Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
  • Inspected posts and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
  • Managed security staff schedules for shifts, minimizing overtime costs.
  • Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
  • Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings.
  • Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.
  • Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
  • Responded immediately to security threats, breaches and emergencies, following proper protocols.
  • Monitored and authorized employee and guest access to guard against theft.
  • Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining "best-in-class" standards of excellence for security initiatives.
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security operations and investigations.

Security Supervisor

GXC INC.
State College, PA
04.2023 - 04.2024
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
  • Inspected posts and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
  • Managed security staff schedules for shifts, minimizing overtime costs.
  • Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
  • Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.

City Carrier Assistant

United Stares Post Office
DuBois, PA
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Delivers and collects mail on foot or by vehicle under varying road and weather conditions in a prescribed area; maintains professional and effective public relations with customers and others, requiring a general familiarity with postal laws, regulations, products and geography of the area.

Corrections Officer

PA Department of Corrections
Karthaus, PA
10.2020 - 05.2023
  • Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
  • Maintained correct physical head count for inmates.
  • Conducted thorough cell searches to uncover contraband and other materials not allowed at facility.
  • Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained.
  • Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
  • Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
  • Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
  • Conducted cell and illegal substance checks.
  • Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
  • Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
  • Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
  • Recognized signs of problems, such as despondency, depression and anger in order to prevent riots or suicides.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
  • Conducted booking procedures on new inmates by performing fingerprinting and medical assessments.
  • Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
  • Monitored behavior of inmates to prevent escape attempts, crime and other dangerous activities.
  • Maintained records and logs of man hours, materials and equipment used.
  • Escorted prisoners to and from court, jail and other jurisdictions or rehabilitation institutions.
  • Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in maximum security unit.
  • Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments and authorized activities.
  • Processed all required forms for new facility admissions and submitted copies to maintain official records.
  • Safely transported inmates to and from work sites.
  • Performed administrative duties to maintain appropriate records of accounted inmates.
  • Selected and developed training programs to meet facility needs.
  • Contributed to and developed rehabilitation programs to treat juvenile delinquents.

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY OFFICER

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
DuBois, PA
05.2019 - 10.2022
  • Implement security-screening procedures that are central to Transportation
  • Security Administration (TSA) objectives and that will serve to protect the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported aboard an aircraft
  • Assisting in conducting screening of passengers, baggage and cargo
  • Able to conduct security screenings at any airport that provides commercial services to the public
  • Assisted in monitoring the flow of passengers through the screening checkpoint to facilitate orderly and efficient processing of passengers
  • Maintained close communication with supervisors regarding any issues that might reveal a weakness or vulnerable area of security screening that is discovered in the course of screening duties
  • Participated in information briefings concerning security-sensitive or classified information.
  • Upheld strong customer service standards while completing screenings.

PROBATION OFFICER

Pennsylvania, COUNTY PROBATION OFFICE
CLEARFIELD, PA
02.1994 - 06.2008
  • Use strategies and practices proven through research to be effective at reducing recidivism
  • Monitor offender programming and behavior
  • Monitor and track release dates of offenders
  • Investigate and prepare pre-parole plans for the Court
  • Conduct assessments using the ORAS risk/needs assessment
  • Prepare supervision and case plans with offenders
  • Prepare payment plans with offenders
  • Appear and testify in Court as needed
  • Investigate and prepare inter-county and inter-state transfer packets as needed
  • Access Criminal Justice software programs as needed (JNet, Jailhouse etc.)
  • Record all offender / collateral contacts in the software program
  • Interact with other internal and external agencies
  • Participate in offenders' arrests as needed
  • Participate in on-going staff training and development

Sentencing Guidelines Instructor

Pa Commission on Sentencing
Harrisburg, PA
01.2001 - 05.2008
  • Provided an overview of the basics of sentencing in Pennsylvania and will focus on sentence structure and sentencing related statutes. Some of the topics that will be covered are minimum/maximum penalties, place of confinement.
  • Also to include a comprehensive explanation of the sentencing guidelines such as Offense Gravity Score, Prior Record Score, and sentence recommendations focused on the 7th Edition Sentencing Guidelines and its amendments.

Megan's Law Specialist

Sexual Offender Assessment Board
Harrisburg, PA
02.1999 - 03.2008
  • Responsible for conducting assessments of certain convicted sex offenders in order to assist the court in determining whether they meet the legal criteria for classification as a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP).

Teen Court Judge

Clearfield County District Attorney
Clearfield, PA
12.1998 - 03.2008
  • A diversionary program for youth who have been charged with a misdemeanor offense for the first time.

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Abraxas
Marienville, PA
01.1996 - 01.1998
  • Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.
  • Identified treatment goals based on individual diagnosis and history.
  • Supported and counseled clients with drug and alcohol addiction.
  • Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for outpatient clients.
  • Led supportive group discussions and education sessions with alcohol and drug users and families.
  • Identified problem areas impacting participants' ability to successfully complete treatment.
  • Completed comprehensive assessments of clients' substance abuse history and treatment requirements to develop individualized treatment plans.
  • Developed referral process to assist client access to special programs and services.
  • Organized treatment projects that focused on problem solving skills and creative thinking.
  • Discussed with offenders how such issues as drug and alcohol abuse and anger management problems might have played roles in past criminal behavior
  • Worked closely with drug court staff in designing treatment plans specific to client needs.
  • Guided clients in developing skills or strategies for dealing with problems.

OWNER/MANAGER

THE FRIENDLY TAVERN INC

1985 to Present

  • Managing the day to day operations.
  • Ordering of all alcohol, food, office supplies, cleaning supplies etc.
  • Organize all food and drink specials as dictated by state law.
  • Supervised, scheduled, and trained up to 10 employees at any given time.
  • Responsible for all interviewing, hiring and if needed firing of employees
  • Obtaining and implementing the yearly license and laws as established by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board

Education

Lethal Weapons Training

Pennsylvania ACT 235
Pittsburgh, PA

Corrections

Pa Corrections Academy
Elizabethtown, PA
12.2022

Federal Law Enforcement

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Brunswick, GA
08.2004

Probation Officer - Student Officer

Pa Board of Probation And Parole Academy
Harrisburg, PA
01.1994

Criminal Justice / Homeland Security

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL
01-2024

Criminology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA
1992

Skills

  • Objective minded individual with decades of experience in identifying, setting and achieving target goals
  • Empathetic, non-judgmental individual who excels at motivating colleagues and assisting civilians to properly facilitate the checkpoint process
  • Building rapport with a wide variety of people
  • Communicate well with people with behavioral and mental disorders
  • Proficient at providing effective guidance that is most appropriate to each individual
  • Adept at time management and multitasking
  • Prompt at filling out paperwork, submitting reports, and otherwise complying with procedural rules

Affiliations

-Theta Xi Fraternity President, Beta Lambda Chapter

-DuBois Volunteer Fire Department

-CPR/AED and First Aid Certified

-Courier Express Tri-County Bar/ Restaurant of the year

-Member, Alumni Association

-Member, Small Business Association

Timeline

FPS/DHS Security Contract Lieutinent

MAxsent Security
04.2024 - Current

Armed Security Officer FPS/DHS Contact

Kerberos International
12.2023 - Current

Patrol Officer

Treasure Lake PA
11.2023 - 02.2024

Security Officer

Palamerican Security
08.2023 - 11.2023

City Carrier Assistant

United Stares Post Office
05.2023 - 08.2023

Security Supervisor

GXC INC.
04.2023 - 04.2024

Corrections Officer

PA Department of Corrections
10.2020 - 05.2023

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY OFFICER

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION
05.2019 - 10.2022

Sentencing Guidelines Instructor

Pa Commission on Sentencing
01.2001 - 05.2008

Megan's Law Specialist

Sexual Offender Assessment Board
02.1999 - 03.2008

Teen Court Judge

Clearfield County District Attorney
12.1998 - 03.2008

Drug and Alcohol Counselor

Abraxas
01.1996 - 01.1998

PROBATION OFFICER

Pennsylvania, COUNTY PROBATION OFFICE
02.1994 - 06.2008

Little League World Series Security Supervisor

GXC INC.
August - 09.2023

OWNER/MANAGER

THE FRIENDLY TAVERN INC

Lethal Weapons Training

Pennsylvania ACT 235

Corrections

Pa Corrections Academy

Federal Law Enforcement

Federal Law Enforcement Training Center

Probation Officer - Student Officer

Pa Board of Probation And Parole Academy

Criminal Justice / Homeland Security

Columbia Southern University

Criminology

Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Robert Kiel