Kenneth Smith
Contact
Address
Pahokee, FL, 33476
Phone
*******@*****.***
Skills
Weapons training
Electronic surveillance
Emergency Management
Security Guard License
Electromagnetic locating
Safety practices
Troubleshooting systems
Documenting activities
Problem resolution
Customer service
First Aid/CPR
MS Office
Supervision
Competent Security Officer with 2 years of experience in. Remains alert at all times and maintains excellent coverage of densely populated events. Quick and agile individual with strong critical thinking capabilities.
Safety-oriented Correctional Officer with more than 5 years in maximum and medium security facilities. Extensively trained in defensive tactics and suicide prevention.
I'm a hard working individual with a mind to learn, be taught and, I'm a plus to any organization.
Work History
2020-03 - Current
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions, Belle Glade, FL
• Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
• Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors daily.
• Conducted patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
• Collaborated with area law enforcement and federal investigators to support safe fugitive apprehensions and coordinate investigations.
• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
• Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
2019-09 - 2020-02
Solar Panel Technician
Moss Solar, Loxahatchee Groves, FL
• Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
• Conducted visual inspections and physical tests on previously installed modules and systems to identify faults.
• Built structures to hold the solar panels
• Troubleshooting to make the building process more effective.
2018-06 - 2019-03
Utility Locator
Heath Consultants Incorporated, West Palm Beach, FL
• Used ground detection equipment to find subsurface utility lines and noted details in reports.
• Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
• Identified depths of water, sewer, gas, cable, oil and electric lines using equipment and learned systems.
• Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
• Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flag for identification by excavating personnel.
• Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
• Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
2014-02 - 2018-04
Utility Locator
USIC Locating Services Inc., West Palm Beach, FL
• Used ground detection equipment to find subsurface utility lines and noted details in reports.
• Reviewed maps and blueprints to identify locations for and sizes of underground utilities
• Identified depths of water, sewer, gas, cable, oil and electric lines using equipment and learned systems.
• Worked outdoors in harsh conditions to complete utilities location requirements within expected timeframes.
• Photographed utility sites and marked lines with paint and flag for identification by excavating personnel.
• Read blueprints and schematics to correctly place equipment.
• Responded to service requests during and after business hours.
2012-10 - 2014-02
Security Officer
Palm Beach State College, Belle Glade, FL
• Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
• Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
• Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures.
• Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
• Conducted patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
• Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
• Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
• Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
• Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
• Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
• Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
2007-05 - 2012-11
Correctional Officer
Sago Palm Correctional Institution, Pahokee, FL
• Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
• Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
• Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
• Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
• Directed activities of inmate crews working on maintenance, operations, farming and construction projects.
• Maintained custody and control of inmates housed in security unit.
• Completed dorm sanitation and maintenance checks and reported results to management.
• Verified facility security by inspecting plumbing, outside areas, locks and cells for potential hazards.
• Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
• Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
• Delivered inmates to work sites and returned safely by following protocols.
• Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
2003-02 - 2007-06
Substitute Teacher
Palm Beach County School Borad, West Palm Beach, FL
• Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
• Diversified classroom instruction and group activities to successfully support students with unique strengths and learning styles.
• Took over class for teachers managing all classroom assignments, student needs and record keeping.
• Assisted students of all ability levels develop life-long learning skills and good study habits.
• Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
• Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
• Kept accurate and current attendance records and assignment sheets to maintain file compliance.
• Organized and cleaned teaching areas after daily use to maintain high standards for returning teachers or other substitutes.
Education
2019-08 - Current
No Degree: Theology
Liberty University - Lynchburg, VA
1999-08 - 2002-05
No Degree: General Studies
Palm Beach State College - Lake Worth, FL
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