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Overview
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Whitney Joseph Jr

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Dependable, highly motivated, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ten plus years of Law Enforcement experience, with team building and team management capabilities. Extensive background in the use of force, the use of force continuum, with an emphasis on deescalation.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Emergency Response Team Officer

MGM Resorts International
12.2022 - Current
  • Identify and respond to emergency situations including acts of violence, weapons incidents, explosive incidents, natural disasters, and a wide range of issues posing a hazard to lives and/or property.
  • Ability to respond to direction and/or orders from management personnel, especially in the context of an active assailant, assault or other similar critical situation.
  • Assist in emergency situations, advise personnel of threats and potential threats, summon emergency responders to the incident, initiate and conduct evacuation procedures.
  • Render appropriate aid to injured persons and follow established protocol for reporting injuries.
  • Safeguard and maintain highly sensitive and confidential information.
  • Maintain proficiency in the use of all assigned protective equipment, restraint devices, and weapons.
  • Perform all other security, training or administrative duties.
  • Perform all other job related duties as requested by management.
  • Maintain physical fitness, tactical firearms proficiency, attend and pass all recurring mandatory legal, Nevada Gaming License, defensive tactics, including first aid, CPR, and quarterly firearms training.

Executive Protection Agent

Special Forces Security LLC
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Accompanying clients to events in and out of state.
  • Regularly assessing risks, vulnerabilities and threats.
  • Conduct security advancements on known event locations.
  • Worked independently or collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Providing support and guidance in a team environment or in accordance with the clients desires.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility was demanded at all times.

Security Supervisor

Resorts World Las Vegas Las Vegas
08.2020 - 03.2022
  • Supervised team of approximately 20 security personnel during shift.
  • Oversaw scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
  • Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
  • Helped implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain high quality standards.
  • Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
  • Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement officers.
  • Maintained a high level of customer service.
  • Required to keep in good standing a Nevada CCW, CPR, First Aid and Nevada Gaming License.

Security Host

Crazy Horse III, W
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for the overall safety and security of the club, its staff, entertainers and guests, while providing a first-class customer service experience.
  • Review identification of guest to prevent underaged attendees and perform searches for controlled items, such as weapons or drugs.
  • Provide stellar hospitality and service to guests for an exceptional experience by understanding their needs.
  • Observe and ensure that staff and guests are adhering to club policies and state law.
  • Act as first responder to disturbances and provide scene management.
  • Deescalate confrontations when they arise and respond to all critical situations.
  • Assist with cleanliness of the club, making sure it is neat and orderly.
  • Enhanced existing and implemented new security measures to insure safety and prevent criminal activity from happening.
  • Maintain Alcohol awareness and Sheriffs card at all.

Corrections Officer

Department Of Public Safety - Corrections
05.2005 - 12.2016
  • Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
  • Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.
  • Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
  • Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
  • Authored incident reports for management on violations and discrepancies.
  • Reduced escape attempts, crimes and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.
  • Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.
  • Drove passenger vehicles and trucks to transport inmates to other institutions, courtrooms, hospitals and work sites.
  • Oversaw and maintained custody of 220 inmates in maximum security.
  • Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, and defensive tactics and technique training.

Deputy Sheriff

Department Of Public Safety - Sheriff Division
03.2002 - 05.2005
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
  • Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.

Honokaa High & Intermediate School
01.1989 - 12.1993

Education

High School Diploma -

Honokaa High School
Honokaa, HI
10.1993

Skills

  • Tactical Training
  • Safety and Security
  • Legible Report Writing
  • Coordinating Site Operations
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Security Operations Experience
  • CPR Certified
  • Criminal Law Understanding

Accomplishments

  • Nevada CCW Permit

Certification

AED Certification First Aid Certification Heartsaver Certification CPR Certification

Timeline

Emergency Response Team Officer

MGM Resorts International
12.2022 - Current

Executive Protection Agent

Special Forces Security LLC
11.2021 - 12.2022

Security Supervisor

Resorts World Las Vegas Las Vegas
08.2020 - 03.2022

Security Host

Crazy Horse III, W
09.2018 - 03.2020

Corrections Officer

Department Of Public Safety - Corrections
05.2005 - 12.2016

Deputy Sheriff

Department Of Public Safety - Sheriff Division
03.2002 - 05.2005

Honokaa High & Intermediate School
01.1989 - 12.1993

High School Diploma -

Honokaa High School

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