Security Manager

LAWRENCE R. KINCAID, MS, BS, MPO

P.O. Box *** 830-***-****

Burnet, Texas 78611 *******@*******.***

SECURITY MANAGER

Dynamic security leader and law enforcement professional with a distinct history of identifying critical shortfalls,

developing and implementing strategies to maximize security and legal compliance, increase revenue, and

reduce expenditure.

Builds motivated, productive teams empowered to work together to achieve common goals. Skilled in

collaborating with law enforcement and government officials to address matters involving criminal activity and

security related issues. Recognized people, communication, management, and presentation skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & TRAINING

Organization & Direction Industrial Safety & Security Security System Design

Emergency Management Administration & Budgeting Physical/Information Security

Threat/Vulnerability Analysis Investigations & Interviews Personnel Security/Protection

Human Relations & Leadership Training & Motivation Risk Assessment/Mitigation

Business Communication/Continuity Decision Making & Problem Solving Team Work

EDUCATION & LICENSURE

Master of Science-Administration of Justice and Security University of Phoenix- 3.94 GPA

BS, Organizational Security & Management – University of Phoenix - GPA: 3.87

AA, Criminal Justice – Western International University – GPA: 3.66

Candidate, Physical Security Professional Examination – ASIS International

Master Peace Officer License, State of Texas – Completed 1500 Classroom Hours Law Enforcement Training

National Incident Management System (NIMS) Certified 100, 200, and 700

Level III Armed Security Officer- State of Texas

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Held relevant positions in security management, corporate security risk assessment, and law enforcement:

BURNET COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT, Burnet, TX 1996 to Present

Court Security (Bailiff) (2003 to Present)

Recruited in initial security planning and implementation role for new court facility. Tasked with providing security

leadership and direction in high risk, volatile environment along with annex offices/facilities and personnel.

• Security & Threat Assessment: Identified potential weaknesses to create and establish security

procedures and policies as Bailiff for new court. Reduced security incidents by 80% across courthouse.

- Drew up complete plan including location of metal detectors, and positioning of door locks, and

developed personal and physical security plan for 3 judges plus support personnel.

- Conducted layout analysis to put forward tenable suggestions and strategies, and sourced and priced

required items. Continued to put forward proposals and initiatives to improve security.

• Revenue Generation & Efficiency: Implemented program which dramatically slashed high number of

cases cancelled due to individual non attendance from 50% to 10% and less, incorporating increased

fines which generated $65,000 annual revenue. Allowed broad license to act due to judge’s trust.

Computerized process.

• Security Screening: Implemented more effective, documented searches and screening to achieve 80%

reduction in the number of weapons and quantity of drugs and alcohol secreted into the annex and

court.

Senior Patrol Deputy / Patrol Deputy (K-9 Handler) / Acting Supervisor (1996 to 2003)

Established strong working relations with diverse agencies within the Criminal Justice System. Employed own

dogs working in conjunction with Narcotics Enforcement Unit and Highway Patrol.

• Volunteer Community Outreach: Conducted regular drug education programs for up to 50 individuals

at Lion’s, VFW, schools, and local libraries, during personal time. Participated in VFW Safety Day for 4-

years using own dogs to assist in relating to young children and enhance the presentations.

Continued

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Senior Patrol Deputy / Patrol Deputy (K-9 Handler) / Acting Supervisor – continued

• Leadership & Training: Supervised up to 3 officers at need, training junior officers in identifying

charges to file, thoughtful report procedures, and writing techniques.

• Case Management/Law Enforcement: Achieved consistently high conviction rates for complex crimes

following detailed investigations, interviews, interrogations, and research. Called upon to respond to and

enforce state and federal laws in robberies and assaults, traffic and general accidents, homicides and

suicides. Interfaced with numerous agencies, and responded to community emergency and support

situations.

ADDITIONAL & CONCURRENT RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Security Specialist Consultant – Working with Southwestern Bell, Houston, TX 1980 to 1986

• Investigations & Analysis: Worked within industrial, banking, and retail jewelry leading investigations

to resolve internal theft issues, and retrieve stolen property, conduct vulnerability and threat analysis,

recommend improved security initiatives, and establish security plans, working with access control

systems.

Detective – Harris County Sheriff’s Department, Houston, TX 1978 to 1986

• Law Enforcement: Assigned as a detective to Methamphetamine Laboratory Task Force to investigate

Methamphetamine Labs in Houston and surrounding areas. Worked with Federal, State, and Local law

enforcement agencies

• Law Enforcement: Transferred to Homicide Division, conducted follow-up investigations on homicide,

aggravated robbery, sexual assault, and aggravated assault. Investigated numerous homicide and bank

robbery cases resulting in successful criminal prosecutions. Worked with Federal, State, and local

agencies across multiple jurisdictions to prosecute offenders.

District Security Manager – Stop n’ Go (convenience store chain), Houston, TX 1982 to 1984

• Security Management: Directed all security activities for 15-store chain. Conducted security surveys

and audits, instituted policies, and minimized risk.

• Theft Reduction Strategies: Substantially reduced loss through theft by introducing sweeping changes

to stores, which included decluttering to achieve greater visibility, less change in cash register, and

ensuring stores adhered to all security policy requirements.

AWARDS & RECOGNITION

Alpha Phi Sigma-Eta Theta- Invited to Become a member of National Honor Society for Criminal Justice

Students in recognition of academic achievement in Criminal Justice

Award for Outstanding Service – 100 Club Award for Outstanding Service (Support organization for police

officers across Texas)

Outstanding Contributions to Narcotics Law Enforcement Award – Drug Enforcement Administration

Performance Award – Burnet County / Numerous Certificates from Boy Scouts and Lion’s Club

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATION

Member: American Society Industrial Security (ASIS)

Member: International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators

Texas Municipal Police Association

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