Thomas Keith
Firefighter
Township of Monroe, NJ
**************@*******.*** - 609. 655.7630
To acquire a challenging position, offering a chance to demonstrate problem-solving strategies which will allow opportunities for professional growth.
WORK EXPERIENCE
security officer
u s security asociates - Lawrenceville, GA - September 2010 to December 2012 Responsibilities
monitor activities at staple's warehouse providing truck drivers with proper paper work assuring no loss prevention
Accomplishments
assuring no incidents occured on my watch
Skills Used
hourly communication to dispatch by phone, to assure everthing is secure Firefighter
NEWARK FIRE DEPARTMENT - Newark, NJ - May 1984 to June 2009 Grade)
Responsible for work performed in combating, [extinguishing and preventing fires and protection of life and property through fire fighting activities; duties included support services, inspections, training and maintaining equipment and fire quarters as well as other fife department related activities.
•• Forced entry of premises for fire fighting, rescue and salvage operations uses chemical fire extinguishers, b~rs, hooks, lines and other equipment
• Safely removed persons from danger and administered first aid to injured persons using standard operating guidelines.
•• Participated intire drills and attended training classes in fire fighting, first-aid and related subjects. Corrections Officer
ESSEX COUNTY JAIL - Newark, NJ - March 1976 to September 1980 Monitored inmates and watched for unusual behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict; controlled disruptive
behavior by eppropnate verbal commands and used appropriate physical force in emergency situations; Escorted
work release mrnates to and from cell blocks and searched inmates upon return to Correctional Facility.
• Prepared and transported inmates to and from court, visitations or medical appointments.
• Used verbalnistening skills to determine potential inmate problems, such as suicide risk and drug usage.
• Searched the perimeter of correctional facility by making checks on foot, by car, or from a watchtower to ensure there were no security breaches.
SKILLS:
Excellent writing, reporting, organizational and time management skills. Superior interpersonal and writtenlverbal communication skills. Organized with a strong attention to detail and exceptonal ability to follow-through with multiple tasks quickly Exceptional ability to establish and maintain effHctive working environment. Uncommon ability to make instant decisions and take prompt and effective action in emergency situations. MILITARY SERVICE
Service Country: US
Branch: u.s. navy
Rank: fa
August 1970 to July 1971
performed duties on degaussing facility