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Randy Sanford

Parrish,AL

Summary

Proven security and law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Alabama Power and Walker County Sheriff's Dept. Excelled in crisis management, investigative abilities, and building strong community relationships. Demonstrated expertise in emergency response and criminal investigations, enhancing safety and security protocols. Skilled in conflict de-escalation and report writing, ensuring a safe environment for all. Certification completed in weapons, integration, swat, and drugs.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Alabama Power Company
Goodspring,Al
03.2015 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.

Investigator/ Narcotics

Walker County Sheriff's Dept
Walker County, Al
01.1994 - 03.2015
  • Documented findings and prepared detailed reports.
  • Conducted thorough face-to-face interviews with employers, families, neighbors, friends, and suspects, and documented investigative findings.
  • Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
  • Collected information pertaining to criminal proceedings and performed investigations to resolve cases.
  • Interviewed and interrogated suspects.
  • Collaborated with federal agencies on investigations.
  • Ensured compliance with legal regulations during investigations, minimizing risk for litigation or procedural errors.
  • Maintain a professional tone.
  • Conducted interviews with witnesses and clients.
  • Identified trends in criminal activities, allowing for proactive measures to be taken against future threats.
  • Testified in court during Type proceedings and trials.
  • Researched criminal cases and led investigations to determine appropriate course of proceedings.
  • Uncovered critical evidence by meticulously analyzing financial records and other documents related to investigations.
  • Provided expert testimony in court proceedings, bolstering the credibility of presented evidence.
  • Organized and executed undercover surveillance operations.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
  • Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
  • Collected and preserved physical evidence, photographs and laboratory submissions.
  • Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing, and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations, and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
  • Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies, and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
  • Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
  • Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
  • Secured search warrants to investigate scenes of crimes and collect evidence.

Police Officer

Cordova Police Department
Cordova AL
01.1993 - 01.1994
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.

Security Officer

SEI
West Jefferson Al
06.1986 - 08.1987

Worked security in elevator during outages

Security Officer

Alabama Power
West Jefferson,Al
06.1985 - 08.1985
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.

Education

Bachelor In Criminal Justice - Crimal Justice And Sociology

University of North Alabama
Florence, AL
12.1992

Graduation Diploma

T.W.Martin High School
Goodsprings,Al
05.1984

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Incident Reporting
  • Security Guard License
  • General security
  • Emergency Response
  • Patrol operations
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Relationship building and management
  • Security Screenings
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Threat Assessment
  • Investigative abilities
  • Crisis Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Crime prevention methods
  • Weapons training
  • Law enforcement background
  • Crisis intervention training
  • Criminal Investigations
  • Criminal Law
  • Firearms expert
  • Patrolling
  • Workplace Safety
  • Emergency awareness
  • Self-Defense
  • Firearms expertise
  • Team Player
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Visitor screening
  • First Aid Training

Timeline

Security Officer

Alabama Power Company
03.2015 - Current

Investigator/ Narcotics

Walker County Sheriff's Dept
01.1994 - 03.2015

Police Officer

Cordova Police Department
01.1993 - 01.1994

Security Officer

SEI
06.1986 - 08.1987

Security Officer

Alabama Power
06.1985 - 08.1985

Bachelor In Criminal Justice - Crimal Justice And Sociology

University of North Alabama

Graduation Diploma

T.W.Martin High School
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