DOD security-cleared professional with a history includes leading teams, training new employees and administering security operations. Well-versed in report writing, document management and schedule maintenance. Focused and industrious leader with in-depth experience in public safety settings.
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Anthony Harris
North Bethesda,MD
Summary
Overview
28
years of professional experience
1
Certification
Work History
Allied Security
Security Supervisor
08.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Supervised and evaluated 14 security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
Gap Inc./ Macy's
Loss Prevention Manager
01.2005 - 08.2007
Job overview
- Analyzed data from various sources to identify patterns, trends, and areas of concern related to theft or fraud within a store environment.
- Established strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, improving communication and collaborative efforts to prevent retail crime.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage through meticulous monitoring of merchandise and thorough investigations.
- Enhanced employee awareness of loss prevention practices by conducting regular training sessions.
U.S. Army
Military Police Officer
03.1996 - 05.2005
Job overview
- Responded quickly to emergencies while exercising sound judgment under pressure, mitigating potential risks to personnel and property.
- Maintained strict adherence to military law enforcement standards, providing increased safety for military personnel, dependents and civilians.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Participated in anti-terrorism measures by identifying potential threats and taking appropriate action to mitigate risk.
Guardsmark
Security Supervisor
01.2000 - 01.2004
Job overview
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Managed and trained 21 security personnel, consistently maintaining optimal performance in maintaining site safety.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to bolster site protection and share intelligence on potential threats.
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety, and asset protection.
Education
Southern New Hampshire UniversityManchester
Master of Science from Criminal justice
07.2013
University Overview
Western Michigan UniversityKalamazoo, MI
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal justice
06.2001
University Overview
Skills
- Staff Management
- Team Leadership
- Emergency Response
- Employee Relations
- Asset Protection
- Report Writing
- Special Event Security
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
- Consistently maintained an over 95% staff retention rate: improving staff work/life balance, team-building and regular training.
- Significantly reduced overtime costs and unnecessary processes which contribute to staff turnover and company losses.
- Secured the successful conviction of various organized retail theft ring members, improving the safety of the employees and reducing monetary losses.
- Conducted internal theft investigations, resulting in the removal and conviction of several employees, found in violation of company policies and the criminal codes.
- Received recognition, as a military police officer, for making multiple narcotics apprehensions, while stationed at an access control point.
Certification
- Active DOD "secret" security clearance.
- OC spray certified.
Timeline
Security Supervisor
Allied Security
08.2023 - 01.2024
Loss Prevention Manager
Gap Inc./ Macy's
01.2005 - 08.2007
Security Supervisor
Guardsmark
01.2000 - 01.2004
Military Police Officer
U.S. Army
03.1996 - 05.2005
Southern New Hampshire University
Master of Science from Criminal justice
Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Arts from Criminal justice