Director

DWAYNE WHITAKER

Address: ** ******* ******, *****, *** Jersey 07083

Mobile: 917-***-****

E-mail: **********@***.***

DIRECTOR

Area of Preference: Security/Safety Management

Highly organized, self-motivated, dependable, and performance-driven security professional offering strong qualifications developed over 20 years of continuous service. Possess in-depth experience in providing safety and security in assigned areas seeking a challenging and rewarding career utilizing acquired knowledge and skills.

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE

Multi-disciplined leader capable of working independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment. Effective in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships at all levels of the organization. Highly reliable and energetic, with comprehensive experience in managing all aspects of security operations and proven capacity in supervising, directing, and guiding individuals and groups to be able to accomplish tasks and goals. Armed with extensive experience in performing needs assessments, gathering appropriate documents to assess efficiency, and analyzing processes and procedures. Able to work efficiently under high-stressed environment. Technically proficient with programming and data entry, as well as with Microsoft Office Suite and various other databases.

KEY EXPERTISE

Information Collection - Investigative Techniques - Supervision and Training - Security Industry Standards

Conflict Resolution- Strategic Planning - Team Building - Service Improvement - Programs Development

Liaison / Intelligence Sources - Technical Surveillance - Business Ethics

RECENT EXPERIENCE

ASSISTANT DIRECTOR - SAFETY AND SECURITY 2008–PRESENT

Pratt Institute - Brooklyn, NY

- Provide effectual assistance to the director in accomplishing operations of the department on a daily basis.

- Expertly oversee staff of 28 proprietary officers and a contingent of 70 contract security officers.

- Organize daily work schedules for the Security Department staff; maintain the time and attendance of all security officers through the attendance database.

- Assume responsibility in preparing weekly payroll for submission to all security officers through the use of Kronos time-keeping program, and in coordinating with the Human Resources, Payroll, and Budget departments in order to ensure the accuracy of payments and charges.

- Develop an automated calendar used for tracking vacation, and approve time of department staff.

- Conduct necessary follow up and investigation on complaints of crime and civil in nature.

- Maintain continuous coordination of investigative efforts with appropriate authorities, including the New York City Police Department (NYPD), Fire Department City of New York (FDNY), Residential Life, and Student Affairs.

- Review incident reports for encoding to the database for crime statistics in Clery Act reporting.

- Effectively function as the campus crime prevention officer in conducting crime prevention information sessions, including managing registration of electronic devices, cell phones, and computers; bicycle registrations; and student orientations.

- Ensure the accuracy of records of all crime prevention check forms issued by officers in areas unsecured.

- Serve as the department-certified fire drill conductor, responsible in conducting necessary fire drills in compliance with the regulations and maintaining records of the FDNY.

- Preside over the process of performing security threat analysis and surveys of buildings for campus safety.

- Supervise the consistent implementation of service and repairs for four department vehicles consisting of Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) registration and inspections, routine servicing, tire repair, replacement, and daily maintenance.

- Active member of the campus-wide Diversity Committee comprised of department chairs, faculty, and staff; serve as a member of two sub-committees accountable for improving the awareness and education of the community on various aspects of diversity.

- Maintain the visitor management system (VMS) and security CCTV cameras of the department, and directly communicate with the service company for repairs.

- Actively contribute in solving misdemeanor and felony crimes which includes indecent exposure, computer theft, and shoplifting, among others through utilizing investigative abilities and CCTV cameras.

CAMPUS PEACE OFFICER LEVEL III – SERGEANT 1996–2008

Kingsborough Community College, CUNY - Brooklyn, NY

- Took charge of training, scheduling, evaluating, and maintaining standards for team of officers.

- Spearheaded the collection and verification of evidence through interviews and observation of suspects and witnesses, and through analysis records during investigations.

- Organized and chaired workshops regarding arrest processing and report writing.

- Held accountable for the appropriate maintenance, issuance, and accountability of parking permits.

- Facilitated presentations regarding the safety and security for the Kingsborough Community, and took the accountability of safeguarding equipment in various locations within the college.

- Sustained efficient coordination in driving assignments for VIPs, faculty/staff, and students.

- Assumed responsibility as the primary instructor providing training in customer service, as well as domestic violence, workplace violence, and sexual harassment.

EARLIER CAREER

SECURITY OFFICER 1995

United Nations, New York, NY- 50th General Assembly Security Detail

CRIMINAL INVESTIGATOR 1989–1993

United States Army Criminal Investigation Division – New Jersey, Germany, South Korea, and District of Columbia

Special Agent Security Detail for Colin Powell, Dick Cheney, former Presidents Ronald Reagan and George Bush

MILITARY POLICE INVESTIGATOR 1986–1989

United States Military Academy, West Point, New York

EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND CERTIFICATIONS

Workplace Violence Instructor Certified: State of New York

Certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) /First Aid

Certified with Automated Emergency Defibrillator

Sexual Harassment/Domestic Violence

Connections (Customer Service) Instructor Certified

CUNY Public Safety Sergeant Academy

Advanced Fraud Investigations, Alabama

Hostage Negotiations, Alabama

Electronic Technology Course, New Jersey

Criminal Investigation Special Agent School, Alabama

Military Police Investigation Course, Alabama

Site Security Course, West Germany

AFFILIATION

Member - Fraternal Order of Police, New Jersey

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