RICARDO J. SMITH

**** ******* ** #***

Odenton, MD 21113

acw6ot@r.postjobfree.com

Cell: 202-***-****

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

• Over 5 years’ diverse experience in security positions • Foot and vehicle patrols

• Weapons • Surveillance of premises

• Valid Driver’s License and clean driving record • Document preparation

• Committed to ensure safety of assigned premises • Criminal law knowledge

SECURITY RELATED SKILLS

• Active Shooter, Fire & Safety, and First Aid, Biochemical and Airborne Chemical training

• Participant of Emergency Evacuation and Response Unit

• Highly skilled in performing patrol duties within assigned areas to guard against theft, shoplifting, vandalism and fire

• Adept at handling emergency situations effectively; medical emergencies, accidents and other threats

• Hands-on experience in managing security systems in order to prevent theft, violence and vandalism

• Well-versed in using different alarms for security purposes

• Practical approach of observing all activities at premises and reporting any suspicious circumstances

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Oral, verbal and written communication abilities

• Bilingual – English and Spanish

• Exceptional attention to detail

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Town of Forest Heights - Forest Heights, MD Mar 2015 – Present

Code Enforcement Officer, Police Department

• Conducts property inspections and investigations of cases pertaining, but not limited to, traffic control, animal control and the town ordinances

• Patrols the streets of Forest Heights for municipal code violations

Prepares monthly reports and has monthly meetings with the Town Administrator, Mayor, Council and Police Chief on department activities

• Resolves issues with/between the organization and the public

• Maintains records and reports of evidence and serves as the evidence custodian for the department

• Approves local building permits following the approval of County Building Permits

Jan 2007 – Jan 2016

Federal Ramp Agent

• Monitoring and scanning of inbound/ outbound cargo and luggage on US Airways flights

• Monitoring and inspection of all foreign cargo and luggage

• Supervise staff, create schedules, track daily time and enter into system

• Collect and maintain daily ticket invoice reports and maintain accurate log of communications equipment

• Special training in bio hazardous chemicals, illegal contra band and substances

• GSC Certified for emergency evacuation procedures

A&D Security - Suitland, MD Jan 2012 – Mar 2015

Security Guard

Mayor of DC Escort & Property Detail, Washington, D.C.

The SEED School of Washington, D.C.

• Controlled access to school premises, issued security passes and directed visitors to appropriate department

• Patrolled assigned areas

• Ensured protection of children crossing roads

• Checked identification of visitors

• Operated security control-room equipment to monitor school activities

Property & Civilian Protection of Residential areas

• Patrol the premises and adjacent areas

• Direct traffic to and from the main building

• Perform safety inspections in order to flail off any negative activity

• Check identity cards of personnel before admitting into the building

• Investigate and report any nefarious activity

• Take necessary action on spot when needed

Key Accomplishments

• Identified new positions for security cameras – Decreased potential threats by 40%

• Trained new Security personnel at various post

• US Department of Justice award for Courage for assisting victims of crime

EDUCATION

College – 1982-1984 Norfolk State University, Norfolk, VA

A.A. - Business Administration

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