Shannon Smith
Summary
Experienced Armed Special Police Officer with law enforcement, federal security, and command center experience. Skilled in armed protection, emergency response, arrests, patrol operations, dispatch, and interagency coordination in high security environments.
Overview
3
3
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Command Center Officer
Whitestone Government Facility
Washington, DC
07.2026 - Current
- Ensured safety and security of federal personnel, government staff, authorized visitors, and high-profile individuals through proactive measures and vigilance.
- Escort authorized government personnel through controlled areas while maintaining situational awareness and adherence to security protocols.
- Perform controlled access operations, credential verification, security screening, and enforcement of established facility security procedures.
- Facilitated security-related communications with federal and protective agencies, including the U.S. Marshals Service, U.S. Secret Service, and White House personnel.
- Acted as central communications link among officers in the field, command personnel, building occupants, federal agencies, emergency responders, and protective service personnel to facilitate effective information flow.
- Maintain discretion and confidentiality while operating around sensitive government operations and high-profile personnel.
Armed Rover Special Police Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Washington, DC
10.2025 - 07.2026
- Maintained a highly visible armed presence to deter criminal activity, unauthorized access, robbery, theft, threats, and other security incidents.
- Responded to alarms, disturbances, and threats, following emergency-response procedures to ensure safety.
- Applied defensive tactics, de-escalation techniques, and established response procedures when necessary to protect life and property.
- Conducted security assessments to identify and address conditions compromising safety of personnel and facilities.
Armed Special Police Officer
National Archives and Records Administration
Washington, District of Columbia
07.2025 - 10.2025
- Provided armed protective security at a high-security federal facility housing historically significant U.S. government records and original founding documents, including the Declaration of Independence, U.S. Constitution, and Bill of Rights.
- Safeguarded federal personnel, researchers, visitors, archival materials, restricted areas, and government property within nationally significant federal facility.
- Performed specialized security operations within research areas where authorized researchers access sensitive and historically significant government documents.
- Utilized X-ray screening equipment and magnetometers to reinforce access control and screening operations.
- Conducted post visit security inspections, including bags and personal belongings checks in accordance with established procedures, to help prevent unauthorized removal of archival materials and government property.
Armed Special Police Officer
DC Housing Authority
Washington, DC
12.2023 - 04.2025
- Made arrests and took appropriate enforcement action in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures.
- Coordinated with MPD dispatch, Metropolitan Police Department officers, and emergency personnel to effectively manage active incidents and calls for service.
- Exercised sound judgment and situational awareness when responding to unpredictable, high-risk, and rapidly developing situations.
- Executed building searches and security sweeps for reports of potentially armed individuals, prioritizing officer safety throughout operations.
- Applied sound judgment and situational awareness in response to unpredictable, high-risk situations, ensuring effective resolution and safety.
Education
Law Enforcement Training -
UDC POLICE ACADEMY
07.2024 - 11.2024
College Coursework
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
Carbondale , IL 08.2020 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Morton East High School
Cicero, ILSpecialized Training
Firearm Certifications
Skills
- Credential Verification
- Federal Facility Security
- Public Safety Engagement
- Crime Incident Response
- Crisis intervention
- Confidential & Sensitive Information Handling
- Interagency Coordination
- Emergency Dispatcher & Communication
- Arrest Procedures
- Report Writing
Timeline
Armed Command Center Officer
Whitestone Government Facility
07.2026 - Current
Armed Rover Special Police Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
10.2025 - 07.2026
Armed Special Police Officer
National Archives and Records Administration
07.2025 - 10.2025
Law Enforcement Training -
UDC POLICE ACADEMY
07.2024 - 11.2024
Armed Special Police Officer
DC Housing Authority
12.2023 - 04.2025
College Coursework
Southern Illinois University Carbondale
08.2020 - 12.2022
High School Diploma -
Morton East High School
Specialized Training
Firearm Certifications