Security Manager
Resume:
JAMES S. EDINGTON
Louisville, Kentucky 40223
abi5co@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
A highly successful and accomplished Law Enforcement and Security Professional
with a notable career progression including the rank of Chief of Police. Has an
outstanding record as a key member of the Security Management team for Churchill
Downs providing security for two of the nation’s largest open-to-the-public events, the
Kentucky Derby and the Kentucky Oaks races. More than 1,900 hours of Police training.
Expertise includes:
4 Managing law enforcement and security personnel
5 Implementing new programs
6 Creating and maintaining budgets
7 Ensuring proper certification and training
8 Interviewing and selecting employees
9 Overseeing currency delivery and pick-up
10 Monitoring surveillance video
11 Conflict resolution among patrons
12 Time clock validation and correction
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUOND
CHURCHILL DOWNS, Inc., Louisville, KY 2001 –
2010
SECURITY MANAGER 2007 –
2010
Worked closely with the Director of Security to provide security for the day-to-day
operations of two major entertainment/sporting facilities in the horse racing industry.
Major tasks included:
13 Two of the nation’s largest open-to-the-public events, the Kentucky Derby and the
Kentucky Oaks races with attendance averaging 175,000 and 160,000 patrons
respectively.
14 Providing security for the thousands of celebrity attendees including
transportation to and from the facility.
15 Also responsible for security of the $200 million plus dollars involved in
wagering.
16 Screened vendors and suppliers providing refreshments and services to attendees.
17 Personnel management.
SECURITY COORDINATOR 2001 –
2007
Responsible for supervising a staff of 6 to 8 armed security officers providing security in
the same environment as described above.
18 Respond to complaints of theft, disputes and other incidents as they arose.
19 Completed incident reports when required.
20 Provided necessary security of company owned property.
ANCHORAGE POLICE DEPARTMENT, Anchorage, KY
CHIEF OF POLICE 1997 –
2000
Responsible for the overall operation of a Police Department in a city with a population
of 3,000 and reporting to the City Manager and Mayor.
21 Responsible for budget preparation and implementation.
22 Formulated and enforced policy and procedures.
23 Ensured that all laws and ordinances were properly enforced.
24 Developed and implemented new programs like the Bicycle Patrol and D.A.R.E.
25 Managed and investigated complaints.
26 Provided extra security measures for Dignitaries.
27 Made all appointments and promotions in the department subject to the confirmation
of the Mayor.
POLICE LIEUTENANT 1987 –
1997
Responsible for directing and supervising personnel, maintaining daily records and
correspondences, computer system administrator, department fleet administrator, payroll
records administrator, respond to citizen complaints and general law enforcement duties
including patrol.
POLICE SERGEANT 1980 –
1987
A front line supervisor on assigned shifts. Duties included general law enforcement and
patrol.
POLICE OFFICER 1977 –
1980
Duties included general law enforcement, responding to calls and enforcing all laws and
ordinances.
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Southern Police Institute 1992
University of Louisville -School of Justice Administration
Administrative Officers Course - Certificate
Sullivan College 1983
Associate Degree - Accounting/Business Administration
Graduated Magna Cum Laude
Eastern Kentucky University 1977
Police Basic Training
More than 1,900 hours of Police training. All records are on file with the City of
Anchorage.
SKILLS
28 Over 15 years experience with computers having a good working knowledge of a
variety of proprietary and off-the-shelf programs including trouble shooting and
correcting problems on both networks and PC’s.
29 Efficient in the use of the PA-LEMIS police software having attended a special
training program in Pennsylvania on its use.
30 Familiar with the use of speed recording devices.
31 Proficient in the use of a firearm.
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