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Church, fishing, hunting
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Virgil Rector

Commerce,Tx.

Summary

Accomplished Security Specialist/Administrator with a proven track record at L-3 Communications, enhancing security protocols and reducing data breaches. Expert in threat management and policy development, I bring strong investigative and leadership skills. Successfully trained over 300 individuals, from CEOs to hourly employees, in security practices, demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational abilities.

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Specialist/Administrator

L-3 Communications
05.1989 - 07.2017
  • As a Security Specialist and Administrator I was solely responsible (with one assistant)for overseeing and enforcing company and customer security regulations.
  • Responsible for overseeing customer visits by accessing and updating both company and program data bases.
  • Developed and implemented security policies and procedures, significantly reducing incidents of data breaches.
  • Responsible for preparing for customer inspections.
  • responsible for updating shared spreadsheet (shared over closed network) of all individuals having access to the program.
  • Responsible for annual "refresher training". For approximately 300 people ranging from CEOs and VPs to hourly employees.
  • Responsible for writing SOPs (standard operating procedures) in order to meet changing conditions and customer driven requirements and program events.
  • Responsible for maintaining a very high personal security clearance.

Lt. Detective Commerce Police Dept.

City of Commerce
05.1984 - 05.1989
  • Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
  • Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
  • Appeared in court and testified under oath in misdemeanor and felony cases.
  • Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
  • conducted crime scene investigations.

Radio Patrolman(commissioned Peace Officer)

East Texas State University
01.1980 - 05.1984
  • As a Commissioned Peace Officer patrolled property, streets, parking lots, and buildings under the jurisdiction of East Texas State University.
  • Mentored new recruits sharing expertise from experience resulting in well-trained officers prepared for various scenarios faced while patrolling.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies on joint operations, sharing information for improved results.
  • Managed crowd control at public events or protests ensuring public safety while respecting individuals'' rights.
  • Responded swiftly to domestic violence situations providing assistance to victims while handling disputes professionally.

Area Patrolman (non-Commissioned Officer)

East Texas
01.1979 - 01.1980
  • Patrolled Campus of East Texas State University, concentrating on parking violations, unauthorized entry of buildings, and reporting suspicious or illegal activities to Commissioned Officers.
  • made a known security presence at university activities.
  • unlocked/locked University buildings for authorized personnel.

Dispatcher

East Texas State University
05.1978 - 01.1979
  • As dispatcher for E.T.S.U. SECURITY DEPT. I worked 1st and 2nd shifts. I was responsible for:
  • As a dispatcher I received reports of a complaint nature by phone or in person, and then relaying that information to Commissioned Officers prioritizing Officer's personal safety.
  • Maintained and filed a radio log summarizing events of the shift.
  • Maintain inventory of lost and found articles.
  • accepted and recorded payment for departmental issued tickets.
  • maintained log for petty cash.
  • Helped officers with reports when necessary.
  • Monitored police radio traffic of City, County, and State Highway Patrol relaying pertinent information to University Officers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Zoology- Ag. Animal Sci.

East Texas State University
Commerce, TX
05-1978

Skills

  • investigative skills
  • writing skills
  • leadership skills
  • Threat Management
  • Policy updates
  • Incident Response
  • Security policy development

Church, fishing, hunting

Both my wife and I volunteer at our church as time allows. I enjoy the peace and quiet associated with the outdoors. I enjoy fishing and hunting when time allows. 

Timeline

Security Specialist/Administrator

L-3 Communications
05.1989 - 07.2017

Lt. Detective Commerce Police Dept.

City of Commerce
05.1984 - 05.1989

Radio Patrolman(commissioned Peace Officer)

East Texas State University
01.1980 - 05.1984

Area Patrolman (non-Commissioned Officer)

East Texas
01.1979 - 01.1980

Dispatcher

East Texas State University
05.1978 - 01.1979

Bachelor of Science - Zoology- Ag. Animal Sci.

East Texas State University
Virgil Rector