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Robert Matthews

Portsmouth,Virginia

Summary

Highly qualified, skilled behavior interventionist, strategist, and security professional- trained in the areas of restorative practices, crowd control, risk assessment, program management, electronic surveillance, operations, and crisis-prevention management. Frequently used skills include mediation and dispute resolution, restorative communication, equity training, applied behavior analysis, crisis management/ emergency preparedness, non-lethal disarming tactics, educational leadership.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead Security Guard

Norfolk Public Schools
03.2023 - Current

Assists school administrators in the prevention of personal injury, property loss and disruption of the educational

process through daily operations including routine patrol, crime prevention, surveillance, investigation, emergency

response, recovery of property, and related activities.

· Patrols assigned buildings as a visible force to prevent student disruptions, vandalism, illegal entry and other

activities that detract from the care, welfare, safety and security of all students, staff and guests of NPS.

· Queries visitors on school premises and assures that such visitors comply with proper NPS policies and procedures.

· Confronts unauthorized persons for questioning, escorts individuals off school property or detains them for police

assistance, as needed.

· Patrols at night functions such as meetings, student activities, special programs, etc., as requested or scheduled.

Enforces School Board policies and procedures regarding the conduct of persons on school property.

· Maintains a high level of visibility as students arrive and depart from school and as they change classes during the

school day. Participates in random inspections, conduct metal detector screening for weapons and forbidden objects,

and completes supporting documentation.

· Participates in the conduct of fire drills. Offers testimony in court or before the School Board as necessary and

obtains petitions and warrants.

· Assists principal and staff in stopping altercations, arguments, or other forms of disruptive or illegal behavior.

Remains alert to incidents involving illegal substances or weapons being carried or stored on school property and

submits the supporting documentation. Alerts the SRO regarding incident.

· Renders first aid and CPR as appropriate; collaborates with and assists public safety (police, fire, EMT) personnel

who respond to calls at school or on school grounds.

· Prepares required written reports of incidents and disciplinary referrals as necessary and keeps records. Performs

physically strenuous activities required to identify, detain, and apprehend intruders and trespassers. Activate /

deactivate smoke/fire/intrusion alarm system and secure doors.

Performs other duties, as necessary, to provide the care, welfare, safety, and security of all in NPS

Culture Assistant

Girls Global Charter School
09.2022 - 03.2023
  • Managed Safe daily, overseeing flow of hallway traffic managing staff supervision, Manage a safe environment for accountability and safety of students and staff
  • Head of (ASD) after school suspension making sure students are following protocol and completing his or her assignments in a timely fashion
  • Monitor CCTV cameras, conducting surveillance throughout the school day with completed daily reports
  • Conducting escort of all IEP (LEVEL 5) to and from there destination Offered extensive support guidance for school staff, caregivers in the implementation of goals and behavior modification Demonstrate ability to translate strategies/ strategic imperatives into operationally executable plans

Director of Security

Joffe Emergency Services, KIPP College Prep
03.2022 - 09.2022
  • Conducted restorative practices with students and staff, to include mediations and problem-solving strategies Facilitated movement plans for major school functions, including assemblies and special drills and activities Ensured students were appropriately conducting themselves in the school milieu by using safe, systematic and urgent guidelines for school conduct Managed Safe Passage daily, overseeing flow of hallway traffic, managing staff supervision, in and out of school property, for accountability and safety of students, staff and community partners

Security Manager

Maya Angelou Public Charter School
03.2021 - 03.2022
  • Managed Safe Passage daily, overseeing flow of hallway traffic, managing staff supervision, in and out of school property, for accountability and safety of students, staff and community partners Collaborated with community businesses and dignitaries to support positive rapport and global citizenship amongst students through developing local neighborhood partnerships Guided over 200+ students through comprehensive instruction and redirection of behavior Volunteered my time to coaching football, track, and basketball Worked one on one with students at school , home and in the community Stayed in constant contact with administration and central office on a bi-weekily basis to properly improve school policies and regulations Assisted students to improve communication, social interaction, play, motor, and self-management skills

Security Manager

Paul Public Charter School
04.2014 - 09.2021
  • Determines behavior capabilities of students as they function at home and in school Designs behavioral interventions for students utilizing de-escalation tactics identify inappropriate behaviors and develop better behavior alternatives such ISS or mentorship
  • Model good assessment processes that assist students in assessing their own work and behavior Continually supervised students to ensure a safe, non-threatening, nurturing environment where students can thrive Serve as a consultant to administrators, teachers, and parents Organize and schedule time commitments to meet demands of the job Assisted children with special needs transition from transportation to classrooms in a safe and comfortable manner Trained other people to apply behavior management techniques effectively
  • Promoted team building tactics with children with behavior disorders, autism, intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries and other behavior issues Conducted site reviews, wrote and reviewed shift reports, findings and recommended security improvements Responsible for briefing & evaluating employees on security procedures

Special Police Officer

Prince Security Services
01.2008 - 04.2014
  • Provided support to students who experiencing behavioral health challenges that interfere with the academic achievement Provided ISS support for students behavior modified and corrected the issue at hand that caused him/her to be placed into this setting at Robert L Walls campus Key contributor to the MBK program (My Brothers Keeper )
  • Volunteering helping monitoring students, providing support Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting building, equipment, access points while permitting entry Prevented loss and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, restraining, and/or removing trespassers Completed reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities, and conducting interviews of witnesses Maintained a safe environment by monitoring and setting building/equipment controls Adhered to all legal requirements that upholds the organization’s reputation for being stable and compliant Ensured that all equipment is safe for use by conducting preventive maintenance and troubleshooting as needed

Supervisor Security Assurance Management

01.2003 - 01.2008
  • Performed duties of opening and closing building, receiving packages, checking identification cards Monitored dispatching, security cameras and detect tours Conducted on-site quality assurance inspections as needed Reviewed all incident reports for revisions prior to submission Inspected post orders for inaccuracies Observed and reported any activity or incidents for an assigned site to ensure the property is safe and secure Conducted regular security checks to include inspection of protection devices and equipment Ensured that all personnel and visitors conducted themselves appropriately and when any violations occurred; enforce Enforce regulations as needed Patrolled site to check for unsafe conditions on the premises Responded appropriately to any unsafe incidents on the premises as needed Handled any staffing or scheduling issues as they developed and issued any disciplinary actions that were warranted

Education

High School Diploma -

Northwestern High School
Hyattsville, MD
06.2001

Skills

  • Patrolling
  • Reliability
  • Keen Observer
  • First Aid Certified
  • Security Camera Monitoring
  • Staff Management
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Punctuality

Certification

  • Certified in CPR/FA
  • Special Police Officer (Licensed)
  • Security Licensed
  • Monadnock Expandable Baton & Expandable Handcuff Certification
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified
  • Tact2 Verbal De- Escalation Trained
  • Tact2 Physical Restraint Trained
  • CP200d Radio Program Software
  • 6 Universal Emergency Response
  • DCJS License

References

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

Timeline

Lead Security Guard

Norfolk Public Schools
03.2023 - Current

Culture Assistant

Girls Global Charter School
09.2022 - 03.2023

Director of Security

Joffe Emergency Services, KIPP College Prep
03.2022 - 09.2022

Security Manager

Maya Angelou Public Charter School
03.2021 - 03.2022

Security Manager

Paul Public Charter School
04.2014 - 09.2021

Special Police Officer

Prince Security Services
01.2008 - 04.2014

Supervisor Security Assurance Management

01.2003 - 01.2008

High School Diploma -

Northwestern High School
  • Certified in CPR/FA
  • Special Police Officer (Licensed)
  • Security Licensed
  • Monadnock Expandable Baton & Expandable Handcuff Certification
  • Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) Certified
  • Tact2 Verbal De- Escalation Trained
  • Tact2 Physical Restraint Trained
  • CP200d Radio Program Software
  • 6 Universal Emergency Response
  • DCJS License
Robert Matthews