Security Manager
Resume:
Paul Wood
Objective
Woodstock, Georgia 30188
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To secure a Security Guard position. Will relocate; travel acceptable.
Work Experience
Police Investigator
9/2003 - 6/2014 Cherokee County School Police, Canton, Georgia
Conduct investigations of incidents occurring in the schools and/or facilities
assigned, including incidents occurring or involving school transportation. Develop
clues or information, which may lead to obtaining arrest/search warrants by
contacting and interviewing all relevant witnesses and other parties involved.
Document the results of investigations and submits them for review to the Chief of
Police. Provide testimony at court and administrative proceedings on cases
assigned. Conduct surveillance for extended periods at the direction of the Chief of
Police. Provide leadership within the school district by mentoring and projecting a
positive role model for students and others. Perform specialized short or long-term
assignments including administrative, technical and investigative duties as required
by the Chief of Police. Maintain firearms proficiency by qualification on course(s)
designated by the Chief of Police. Participates in training programs to increase
individual knowledge, skills and abilities and enhance career potential. The work
involves various duties in protecting life and property and enhancing the
educational process within the school district. I work with individuals and groups
under normal and potentially adverse conditions in gathering information related to
police and administrative purposes. I exercise significant judgment and interpret the
available guidelines to determine which procedures to apply to individual situations.
Criminal Investigations Division Commander
7/2000 - 9/2003 Georgia World Congress Center Police, Atlanta, Georgia
Responsible for conducting detailed civil and criminal investigations into violations
of state law. I also conduct internal affairs investigations and background
investigations as they pertain to new hires. I serve as evidence custodian and
maintain integrity, control, and storage of evidence that is received from patrol
officers and other detectives that is turned in to the evidence storage area. I also
updated the evidence handling, inventory and accounting by instituting a computer
barcode system and scanner. Conduct overt and covert investigations and install
covert security equipment as needed. I am responsible for all forward planning as it
pertains to dignitary and executive protection details. Active member of the
International Association of Financial Crimes Investigators, METROPOL,
METROTECH, National White Collar Crime Commission. Graduate of
USAMPS/U.S. Secret Service Personal Protection Program. Recently served
as a member of the Utah Olympic Public Safety Command for the 2002 Winter
Olympics in Salt Lake City, Utah. Member of the Southeast Transportation Security
Council and the National Cargo Security Council .NBFSPQ Certified HAZ-MAT
Technician.
Security Manager
7/1997 - 6/2000 Zoo Atlanta, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Responsible for the day to day operations of the Security and First-Aid
Departments in a facility that has in excess of one million visitors annually.
Supervise, direct and schedule a force of 25 in-house and contract security officers.
Act as liaison between the contract guard company and zoo management.
Responsible for training new officers, installation of covert and overt security
equipment and prevention of loss of company assets. Plan yearly budgets and
conduct internal and external investigations. Responsible for planning security
details for visiting celebrities and political figures as needed and special event
security. I also planned, coordinated and executed the security preparations for the
arrival of a pair of Giant Pandas from China to Zoo Atlanta.
Shift Supervisor
1/1996 - 7/1997 J.R. Gettier and Associates, Inc., Wilmington, Delaware
Assumes duties and responsibilities designated by Site Commander. Assist the Site
Commander with all administrative and Tactical Security actions pertaining to the
Tactical Security Personnel. Assumes duties and responsibilities of Site
Commander when designated. Responsible for assignments and posting of
Tactical Security Officers to their assigned post. Insures all post security logs and
strike reports are maintained and accurate, assist Site Commander with any
administration pertaining to the site and Tactical Security personnel.
Tactical Security Specialist/Supervisor
8/1995 - 7/1997 Special Response Corporation, Baltimore, Maryland
Provide anti-terrorist training and dignitary/executive protection to private business
and public organizations. Conduct covert investigations in the private industrial and
manufacturing sectors. Provide comprehensive physical security surveys which
evaluate existing security programs and suggest and recommend improvements.
Focus on providing special security to private and public organizations during times
of labor unrest, riots, and a host of natural and manmade disasters.
Investigator
8/1995 - 6/1997 Allen Investigative Services, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Perform extensive criminal and civil investigations. Handle court preparation for
attorneys. Conduct surveillance for Workers' Compensation cases including video
documentation. Conducted numerous covert investigations in the private industrial
and manufacturing sectors.
General Manger
1/1993 - 8/1995 EZ Corp-EZ Pawn of Georgia, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Supervised up to six employees. Scheduled their hours and evaluated job
performance. Interviewed, hired, trained and terminated as necessary. Held weekly
motivational meetings. Handled bad check collections, internal audits and inventory
recovery, and OSHA inspections. Documented and investigated claims for
Workers' Compensation to establish the validity of the claim. Accountable for
employee safety. Conducted interviews during cases of employee theft and
violations of company policies and procedures.
Loss prevention Manager
11/1983 - 12/1992 Sears, Roebuck and Company, Kennesaw, Georgia
Supervised nine agents. Scheduled their hours and evaluated job performance.
Interviewed, hired, trained and terminated as necessary. Held monthly motivational
meetings. Handled fraud investigations, internal and external theft cases, bad check
collections, internal audits and inventory recovery, field investigations and OSHA
inspections. Investigated fraudulent Workers’ Compensation claims. Documented
those cases for prosecution via the use of video and electronic surveillance.
Maintained and enforced the company's Early Return to Work Program by
monitoring the employee’s progress by a thorough follow-up with the Workers’
Compensation physicians. Accountable for employee safety. Conducted interviews.
Investigator
11/1986 - 12/1989 Investigative Consultants International, Inc., Atlanta, Georgia
Performed detailed and extensive criminal and civil investigations. Handled court
case preparation for attorneys. Conducted surveillance work for Workers'
Compensation cases including video documentation. Installed covert cameras to
document fraudulent claims. Performed shopping services for W.H. Smith and
Paradies Shops located in major airports across the United States in order to insure
employee honesty and integrity.
Field Training Officer
1/1981 - 12/1986 Cobb County Police Department, Marietta, Georgia
Had key role in implementing program providing new officers with eight weeks of
on-the-job training following formal training program. Earlier served on D.U.I. Task
Force. While working as a Uniformed Patrol Officer, handled everything from
accident investigation to serving warrants. Coordinated up to four officers in
apprehending felons.
Detective
9/1976 - 1/1981 Gwinnett County Police Department, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Handled personal and property cases from armed robbery to fraud. Coordinated
specialists in various areas such as handwriting analysis. Began with this
department as an entry level Police Officer. Achieved 100% conviction rate in fraud
cases involving VISA, gasoline credit cards, and check forgery. Recovered
thousands of dollars worth of stolen goods. Cited for major role in capturing knife-
wielding criminal with a hostage. Known for success in "forensic hypnosis."
Education
8/1983 United States Department of Justice, Jacksonville, Florida
Professional
DEA Agents Training Course
8/1978 GEORGIA POLICE ACADEMY, Atlanta, Georgia
Professional
P.O.S.T. Instructors Certificate
1977 DeKalb Voc-Tech, Clarkston, Georgia
Professional
Emergency Medical Technician
8/1977 DeKalb community College, Decatur, Georgia
Associate Degree
Criminal Justice
GEORGIA POLICE ACADEMY, Forsyth, Georgia
Intermediate POST Certification
Various subjects pertaining to law enforcement including criminal procedures, video
and electronic surveillance, sex crimes, and narcotics investigations. Additional
coursework in internet crimes against children, internet safety.
Member of the Georgia Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force ( ICAC )
Certification in Understanding Islamist Militant Terrorism and Prevention Strategies
Skills
ATF Trained Post-Blast Investigator Certified GLOCK Armorer Haz-mat
Technician
2008 Recipient of the Georgia Legislative Service Award
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