Physical Security Officer

SUMMARY

SKILLS

EXPERIENCE

ANDRE

BRADLEY

443-***-**** • **********@*****.*** • Gwynn Oak, MD 21207 Disciplined Physical Security Specialist with 30 years of diverse and cutting-edge security and law enforcement leadership in both private and public sectors. Detail-oriented and technically-astute expert on applying best physical security systems. Dedicated to practicing thorough and courteous communication while keeping people and institutions safe and preventing security breaches. CCTV experience

Emergency Response

Security screening

Staff assessments

Report writing

Safety and security procedures

Communications

Supervision

First Aid/CPR

Operations management

Protective Security Officer

GSA Contractor Woodlawn, MD Aug 2012-Current

Recommended enhancements and improvements to security standards and maintained and monitored access control and video surveillance with full knowledge of federal, state and local laws.

Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, coordinated response and addressed physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials. Reported daily activity, incidents and irregularities, including equipment and property damage, theft and presence of unauthorized persons.

Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety. Prisoner Transportation Project Administrator

Watkins Security Agency Inc./Dunbar Guard Service Baltimore, MD Feb 2000-Feb 2012 Coordinated schedules and day-to-day activities of crew to satisfy project needs. Estimated materials and labor requirements to complete jobs within budgetary and timeline requirements.

Supported senior leadership by authoring field safety manual. Assigned work to employees based on project requirements and individual team member strengths.

Motivated and supported field workers completing work to increase work quality and efficiency. Sustained safety protocols and budget controls by maintaining proper and cost-effective equipment and materials usage.

Enhanced production methods and improved employee motivation to maximize team productivity.

Served as single point of contact for project scheduling and changes to maintain oversight while keeping progress on track.

Monitored overall safety by regularly inspecting job sites and confirming that all personnel, including subcontractors, observed protocols and standards. Scheduled staff and subcontractors, ensuring that each shift had adequate coverage so that jobs could be completed on time.

Prisoner Transport Officer

Wackenhut Corp. Baltimore, MD Jan 1996-Feb 2000 Maintained custody, control, security and transportation of prisoners housed in the Anne Arundel and Baltimore Counties.

Prepared inmates for transport to/from courts through search and application of appropriate restraining devices.

Wrote narrative reports describing events that happened, such as incident, disciplinary and special observation reports. Correctional Officer

Baltimore City Detention Center Baltimore, MD Jul 1986-Jul 1996 Conducted internal security checks to ascertain inmate safety. Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs. Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units. Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.

Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations. Contributed to treatment staffing team developing rehabilitative program for juveniles. Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities. Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts. Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents. Maintained correct physical head count at all times. Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.

Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.

Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions. Promoted safety, order and functionality of Detention facility. Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications. Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained. Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates. Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time. Maintained clear and open communications with all facility areas to support efficient and safe operations.

Transported inmates to and from personal appointments, including medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings. Maintained daily logs of shift activity.

Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas. EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities. Some College (No Degree): Mass Communications

Baltimore City Community College Baltimore, MD

Certificate: Corrections

Maryland State Correctional Academy Baltimore, MD Feb 1987 Associate of Arts: Security Police

US Airforce, Security Police Training San Antonio, TX Mar 1983

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