Loss Prevention Security

Terrance Cohen

PO Box ***

Shawnee Mission, Kansas

66201

Work Experience

Lakeview Village, February 2005 - present - Security Officer: Security of

buildings and property. Maintain safety for visitors, residents, and staff.

Assist with medical calls.

The Kansas City Star, 1998 - 2004 - Security Officer: Patrolled assigned

areas, observed for fire and safety hazards. Maintained safety for visitors

and staff with emphasis on public relations conducive to the public image

of The Kansas City Star.

Food Barn Stores, Inc., Kansas City, MO, 1991-1994 - Assistant Corporate

Loss Prevention Director: Investigator. Supervised an average of 7 Loss

Prevention Specialists, investigated check fraud, designed and installed

CCTV security systems, created and implemented undercover and "sting"

operations to reduce losses through employee and vendor theft. Initially

contracted as a vendor to provide loss prevention services in November

1991, I was hired as an employee to assist the Loss Prevention Director and

fill an investigator's position to oversee security operations in 42

grocery store locations in Kansas and Missouri . (Job ended due to company

going out of business.)

Rainbow Mental Health Center, Kansas City, KS, 1990-1991 - Safety &

Security Officer 1: Patrolled assigned areas, observed for fire and safety

hazards, violations of laws, searched for contraband, performed drill tests

and inspections, restrained violent patients, controlled locked areas and

other assigned duties to provide a safe and therapeutic environment for the

treatment of mental illness.

Ree's Contract Service, Overland Park, KS, 1989-1990 - Security Officer:

Provided services for federal government contracts. Locations and duties

varied. Provided security for Region 7 Environmental Protection Agency and

United States Department of Agriculture. Duties included creating public

image appropriate to their image, access control responsibilities, greeting

facility clients and safety and security services.

Fact Finders Investigations, Inc., Kansas City, MO, 1987-1989 - Training

Officer and Loss Prevention Specialist: Responsibilities included creating

and implementing training programs in Loss Prevention, basic security,

first aid and CPR, report writing and courtroom demeanor. As needed, other

duties included surveillance investigations, CCTV camera installations and

video tape review. (Job ended due to company going out of business.)

Boatmen's First National Bank, Kansas City, MO, 1983-1987 - Security

Officer: Primary responsibilities were as Vacation Relief Officer,

completed safety and security status checks and reports. Maintained safety

for visitors and staff with emphasis on public relations conducive to the

public image of Boatmen's First National Bank.

Part Time

TAC Contract Services (self-employed), 1990 - present - Specialized in

Retail Loss Prevention: Provided internal and external theft control in

plain clothes or undercover operations. Maintained good client/public

relations. Collect evidence for in-court testimony. Supervised loss

prevention personnel. Design, sales and installation of CCTV systems.

Create and implement undercover and "sting" operations to reduce losses

through employee and vendor theft.

Five years on two police departments - 1977-1978, 1980-1983

Military Occupation

U.S. Army and Army National Guard, February 1966 to February 1972 -

Federalized by President Johnson in 1968 at Ft. Carson, CO. Petroleum, oils

and lubricant (POL) specialist. Training at Ft. Lee, VA in field tank farm

operations, laying of petroleum pipeline and pump station operations. I was

assigned to the 169th Aviation Company, the 69th Infantry Brigade Army

National Guard. Duty assignment was to operate a fuel truck, refueling

helicopters, aircraft, and ground support vehicles.

Education

Johnson County Community College, Overland Park, KS :

Twenty seven hours earned in law, administration of justice, investigation,

police science and medical technology courses

Kansas Law Enforcement Academy at Johnson County Community College

Special Strengths

Seminars, training courses in crowd control and riot control. Active

participation in riot and crowd control during 1968 Kansas City, MO riots

as active member of Kansas National Guard.

References (Available upon request)

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