Robert A. Lawson

*** ******* **** *****,

Newport, TN 37821-7770

Home: 423-***-****

Kuwait: 001-965-658-75435

Email: abj70y@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Seeking to join Harris Solutions Group as a security officer. I have been an asset to every

company that I have worked for. I will do everything necessary to complete the job. I

understand that long hours are essential in making progress within the region. I am a team

player and capable of following either orders or leading a team.

Qualifications

CSA TRC Inspector: Mar 2009 - Present

U.S. Mission in Kuwait

Theater Redistribution Inspector

Duties: Assists in coordinating with the appropriate DOD agencies to identify and classify critical parts.

Streamline the turn in and disposal of non-recoverable items, packaging and shipping of materials to

appropriate destinations. Leads and coaches lesser experienced eastern employees on properly

segregating classifying parts. Inspects transporter's shipping documents (bills of lading, Customs forms

and MRO’s) and compares with inbound file to ensure correct delivery and identifies overages or

shortages on shipping documents prior to acceptance. Ensures inspections are perform using appropriate

technical manuals, technical bulletins, regulations, Department of the Army pamphlets, and properly

indentify and classify general supplies, parts and equipment. I have experience in office management,

documentation verification, and input of sensitive information; safeguards records and equipment in

accordance with AR’s, SOW’s and SOP’s.

CSA Security Services: Sep 2007 U.S. Mission in

Kuwait

Installation Access Specialist

Assists the installation access supervisor in directing all installation access efforts including: pedestrian

access at all entry control points, personnel package screening and search procedures, crowd control,

badge operations, vehicle registration, escorted access, and direct support for PMO operations pertaining

to contraband, prohibited items and entry. Conducts daily customer service, office administration,

documentation verification, and input of sensitive information; safeguards records and equipment

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needed to maintain ASG-KU’s installation access requirements, in accordance with US Army

regulations, policy and directives.

CSA Security Services: May 2007 U.S. Mission in Kuwait

Force Protection Officer

Maintaining a safe & secure environment, provide protection for installation assets & personnel, control

traffic, conducts searches of vehicles, conduct access control at gates; single man vehicle patrols, static

over watch positions to observe entry points. Qualified in the use of the M9 (Beretta), M16, and M249

(SAW) and be able to operate tactical vehicles.

Kellogg Brown and Root: Mar 2005 U.S. Mission in Iraq

Security Technician

Tasked with providing oversight of the protective force and force protection construction of barriers,

bunkers, and physical security systems; implements the security procedures and assists the Senior

security coordinator and/or security manager in security planning, treat analysis, vulnerability analysis

and developing mitigating options for the identified threats and vulnerabilities.

Group 4 Falck: Sep 2003 United Nations Mission in Kosovo

UNMIK-KFOR

Armed Force Protection Officer

Safeguarding US and NATO Forces in addition to local national civilians located in Kosovo as part of

the multinational peacekeeping operation (KFOR). Responsibilities included but were not limited to

providing access control, close protection, IED search and detection, transport and security of

valuables/individuals, armed vehicle patrols of Base Area, mounted rapid reaction patrols, and

responding to calls for assistance as requested.

TACTEC International Nov 2002 Macedonia FYROM

Operations Officer

Provided security services within Kosovo, Macedonia and Serbia. Responsibilities included but were

not limited to the supervision of a twenty-five member ethnically diverse international security team that

provided close protection of VIPs, physical security, and construction projects; supervised

investigations, surveillance, cash in transit operations, courier services and armed guards protecting

private companies.

Organization for Security & Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Oct 1998 Kosovo Serbia

Team Leader/US Diplomat

Tasked with observing and investigating all incidents involving members of both embattled parties

(Yugoslav VJ Army and KLA). Responsibilities included but were not limited to Conducting supervised

patrols in the northern and southern sectors of Kosovo prior to the NATO bombing campaign,

coordinating and negotiating with the KLA, VJ and MUP forces, and serving as Liaison officer to Non-

Governmental Organizations both during and after the 1999 Kosovo bombing campaign.

U.S ARMY Senior Non-Commissioned Officer Combat Engineer 1975 and prior

Retired Desert Storm Veteran Bronze Star recipient, Demolitions and mine warfare expert qualified Airborne, Air Assault, Anti-

Tank, Infantry Drill Instructor and Manoeuvre Warfare. Graduate Member of the famed 82nd Airborne Divisional Combat

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Engineer Company, which had a worldwide contingency mission. Hand Picked Observer Controller at the U.S Army, Joint

Readiness Training Centre (JRTC), Fort Chaffee, AR. Recipient of numerous awards and decorations served on three continents.

Current Clearance:

Secret

Civilian Education and Skills:

1 1/2 years towards an Associates College Degree

Computer skills: Word, Excel

CDL (Commercial Drivers License)

Forklift operator

Instructor / Trainer

State of Tennessee Department of Safety Handgun Safety Course Permit No. 048591370

Civilian Organizations:

Masonic Lodge #234 Newport, Tennessee

Kerbela Shrine’s, Knoxville, Tennessee

Scottish rite 32 Newport Tennessee

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post # 2372

American Legion Post #95

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