Security Specialist Law Enforcement

Kendell McKoy

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Mission focused highly skilled and disciplined, award-winning law enforcement professional with 10+ years of experience in security, public safety, financial management, acquisition planning, team leadership and training. Established knowledge and experience in providing day-to-day operational/management oversight including budget preparation, property administration, and safety procurement; leading acquisition programs; and administering contracts cradle to grave. Recognized for consistent success in ability to assist multiple levels of management while governing changes to scope, schedule, and resources to ensure timely delivery of services to the customer. CORE COMPETENCIES

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clayton County Sheriff’s Office Jonesboro, GA 2022-Present Assistant Training Coordinator

Plan, oversee, coordinate, and implement the Sheriff’s Office training program for all sworn and non-sworn staff.

Assist staff with individual training plans and make recommendations for training.

Ensure that staff complies with Peace Officer Standards and Training (P.O.S.T.) Continued Professional Training requirements and/or specialized training; assists in identifying and resolving problems related to training issues.

Maintain detailed calendar of department training events, activities, and hosting events.

Gather feedback from trainees after each educational session.

Arrange appointments, schedules, conferences, travel arrangements, and itineraries.

Maintain updated curriculum database and training records.

Define and assign areas of responsibility to subordinates and establish methods for assuring assignments are being performed in an efficient and economical manner to accomplish program objectives.

Assume responsibility for the oversight and administration of the Police Department's annual training budget.

Forecast, track, and control expenditures related to the training program.

Define and assign areas of responsibility to subordinates and establish methods for assuring assignments are being performed in an efficient and economical manner to accomplish program objectives.

Track employee training hours and expenses; updates and maintains specialized database systems.

Implement policies on administration and personnel management and training and utilization.

Advice and counsel employees on both technical and administrative matters.

Maintain a continuing or collaborative overview and estimates of all training programs to ensure they are aligned and within policy.

Complete Secured Solutions Atlanta, GA 2018-Present Executive Security and Risk Management

Developed the overall security strategy, policies, and standards to ensure the physical safety of all visitors, employees, or customers to the organization’s facilities and the security of property and assets.

Executive/Strategic Communications

Internal/External Communications

Policy/Procedures

Influencing/Negotiating

Compliance& Risk Management

Managing Complex Relationships

Problem Solving Skills

Leading Diverse Teams

Supervisory Skills

Building Diverse Coalitions

Tactical/Strategic Planning

Programming, Planning, Budget,

and Execution

Coaching/Consulting

Human Resources

OD/Training

Written Communication

Liaising

Complex Subject Matter

Process improvement

Maintained database of security details, schedules, and other confidential information about high profile clientele.

Conducted in-progress reviews and evaluated plans and programs execution for compliance with established goals and objectives and identified shortfalls/ improvements, and recommended modifications, as necessary.

Acted as a liaison between executives and security teams by communicating potential concerns and offering advice on how to improve procedures, including adhoc security measures.

Designed and delivered company education programs on security policies and topics to ensure staff is adequately informed and equipped to manage potential security issues.

Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies to ensure efficient and effective security during events.

Led and directed major investigations along with critical event responses in coordination with law enforcement and other agencies.

Developed a justifiable annual operating budget managing, obligating, controlling, and tracking funding for directorate activities.

Organized, trained, managed and supervised ad hoc exercise planning and working groups comprised of technical experts from other staff directorates to resolve issues and problems arising out of the development, planning and successful execution of assigned exercises.

Georgia State Patrol Atlanta, GA 2012 –2022

Sergeant/Instructor

As Sergeant, led all daily business and strategic operations for Atlanta-based Post 48.

Created environment for staff to successfully adhere to all state law enforcement standards for departmental policy and procedures. Collaborated and implemented Federal, State, local management policies into Georgia State Patrol operational plans.

Established workload priorities, developed assignments based upon the difficulty, complexity, the type of work and the employee capabilities.

Developed and directed the development of performance standards, evaluates the performance of employees.

As Sergeant, managed daily roster, assign shifts, and oversee/approve overtime requests for all patrol staff.

Approved or disapproved leave requests.

Heard and resolved individual grievances. Perform necessary field work conducting traffic incident investigations and reviewing all action reports prepared by patrol team.

Monitored changes in regulations and technology that may affect operations; implemented policy and procedural changes after approval; ensured compliance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, and ordinances.

As an instructor, created curriculum for the Basic Motorcycle Course. Delivered educational program to peer troopers to ensure safety and the understanding of motorcycle operations.

Led yearly recertification process for Georgia State patrol’s Motor Unit.

Corporal/Instructor

As Corporal, served as First Line Supervisor responsible for each patrol officer’s compliance with departmental policy and procedure. Primary liaison for each trooper and the acting Post Commander. Oversaw departmental efforts to ensure each Trooper had successfully completed and excelled in their yearly performance.

As Corporal, coordinated with Post Commander on developing comprehensive enforcement plans. Collaborated with Post leadership to ensure thorough implementation across patrol. Communicated findings, conclusions, justifiable actions of patrol teams, and recommendations on action plans.

As Instructor, created curriculum for Basic Motorcycle Course. Delivered educational program to peer troopers to ensure safety and understating of motorcycle operations. Led yearly recertification process for patrol’s Motor Unit.

Performed other duties as assigned.

Trooper First Class/Instructor

As Trooper First Class II, patrolled state-controlled roadways across Georgia. Primary lead for traffic accident investigations. Conducted eye-witness interviews, suspect questioning, and post-incident follow-up requirements. Point of contact for reporting on the nature and circumstances of incident or potential event.

As Instructor, created curriculum for Basic Motorcycle Course. Delivered educational program to peer troopers to ensure safety and understating of motorcycle operations. Led yearly recertification process for patrol’s Motor Unit.

Interpreted and implemented manpower, acquisitions and equipment utilization and control regulations, directives, policies, and procedures.

Identified the need for acquisition/procurement services to support the mission.

Performed programmatic and acquisition-related pre-award and post activities such as acquisition planning, requirements and requisition development, and technical evaluations.

Performed other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Adept at situational de-escalation to provide a safe environment for the community served. Resourceful in optimizing the benefits of department analytical products and tools to achieve mission objectives safely and efficiently. Expert in navigating intense and volatile circumstances by applying techniques learned through years of training and safety/security certifications. Proven-track record of resolving problematic interactions effectively using communication tactics to avoid further escalation and minimizing the need to use force. Adept at collaborating with federal, state, local law agencies and public offices to ensure all mission objectives are completed efficiently. Committed to professional development by learning the most productive security techniques and effectively completing training while educating colleagues serving in law enforcement roles. Passion to deliver superior service, exemplary behavior, leadership efforts, and exceed role expectations to help deliver the safest environment for the community. Unique ability to connect with a collection of diverse colleagues and varying socio-economic community members using empathetic approach and customer-service techniques. Dedicated to continuing a career in law enforcement and security by providing expert experience to local, state, and private agencies.

Comprehensive experience building and implementing strategic operations, disaster response plans, and contingencies strategies to improve training and operations. Led communications on direct objective for standard and special projects pertaining to disaster response. Focused on education, drilling, and personal/professional development for all teammates. Created framework to streamline communications, planning, and delivery of procedures.

Awarded numerous performance-based recognitions as a result of exceeding expectations: proclamation from Georgia Department of Transportation (2017) and Atlanta City Council (2017), DUI Golden Shield Award, Post of the Year Award

(2019), 40 Under 40 Award Recipient.

Chosen out of entire Georgia State Patrol team to meet the President of the United States. Delivered opening remarks and welcome speeches. The ceremony was held at the White House oriented around acknowledging excellent law enforcement professionals nationally.

Member of the National Black State Troopers Coalition (NBSTC), a formal network of state troopers dedicated to growing community partnerships and encouraging membership in states’ Highway Patrol/State police programs.

Promoted multiple times throughout course of career with Georgia State Patrol. Began as a Trooper First Class and achieved the rank of Sergeant through exemplary law enforcement work.

Trained over 25 Georgia State Patrol new hires. Provided guidance and expertise on standard operating procedures emphasizing safety, communication, and discipline. Implemented emergency/disaster response plans to team in order to assure operational preparedness.

Investor in personal real estate ventures focusing on residential/multi-family assets. Lead project management requirements for team of investors consistently delivering acquisitions and closings within budget. Managed contracting teams during renovations of properties and prepared assets for resale. EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Winston Salem State University Bachelor of Arts - Political Science/Psychology

Georgia State Patrol 92nd Trooper School, State of Georgia, Department of Public Safety

Supervision Level 1 & 3

Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training (ALERRT)

Crisis Intervention Team

Basic and Advanced Police Motorcycle Certified

Northwestern Certified Police Motorcycle Instructor

Motorcycle Accident Reconstruction Certified

Vehicle Accident Reconstruction Level 1 thru 5 Certified

LIDAR and RADAR Certified Operator

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES

Experienced in working with laws, regulations and terminology associated with simplified acquisitions, contracts, assistance agreements (grants and cooperative agreements) and interagency agreements. Skilled in utilizing the Federal acquisition process including techniques for contract procurement, and contract administration.

Able to coordinate contract negotiations with employees and staff from a variety of organizations including Federal, State and local governments, and the private sector.

Ability to manage an entire range of acquisition/negotiated contract administration actions.

Knowledgeable of leadership principles and continuous process improvement techniques.

Knowledge of accounting and acquisition regulations, contract law, and procedures applicable to acquisition and contract administration including change orders, supplemental agreements, terminations, claims, and close out of contracts.

Working understanding and knowledge of various types of contracts, including firm-fixed price, firm-fixed price with economic price adjustments, and cost reimbursement; and contract methods to include simplified acquisitions, sealed bidding, negotiations, cost sharing, multiple awards, commercial items and special provisions.

Excellent knowledge of contract administration principles and practices sufficient to monitor contractor performance and compliance with all terms and conditions of the contract.

Knowledgeable of negotiation techniques sufficient to negotiate prices, terms and conditions, contract modifications and settlements.

Extensive experience in procurement, contracting, contract negotiation, team leadership, training, strategic planning, conflict resolution, cost control, technology, procedural design, analysis, acquisition, program leadership, documentation, policy interpretation, RFPs, change management, vendor management, claims management, international procurement, regulatory compliance, government operations, evaluation, committee participation, staff development, operations management, client relations, security, relationship building and communication.

Outstanding abilities in customer service, professionalism and fostering teamwork.

Demonstrated success as an independent achiever.

Extensive knowledge of Federal, Department of Defense, Department of Justice, and Department of Homeland Security procurement guidelines and contract values to allow development, implementation, and administration of multiyear acquisition operations.

Strong competencies in evaluating cost and pricing data, requesting proposals, implementing innovative negotiation approaches, and providing revisions to periods of performance.

Highly skilled in managing incremental funding and progress payments in compliance with Defense Federal Acquisitions Regulations (DFARS), Justice Acquisitions Regulations (JAR), Homeland Security Acquisitions Regulations (HSAR), Army Acquisitions Regulations, Federal Acquisitions Regulations (FAR), and United States Codes (USC) regulations.

Demonstrated abilities to:

o Communicate and coordinate with OCPO throughout the development and delivery of the annual strategic acquisition plan, as well as the Program Office review and planning activities, as assigned. o Communicate and coordinate with OCPO, and their assigned COs, throughout the acquisition/procurement lifecycle for all assigned contracts.

o Take all required training within defined timeframes to attain and maintain COR credentialing as defined by OCPO and OFPP guidance.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Highly skilled in

o Developing and implementing training for procurement professionals and administrative staff on procurement policies, procedures, and guidelines; and

o Providing technical leadership, staff coordination, and consultation in any phase of the contracting process (e.g., pre-solicitation, solicitation, negotiation, award, post-award administration).

Highly self-motivated and work well both independently and collaboratively

Expert ability to plan/organize work.

Expert ability to establish and maintain strong, effective, working relationships with culturally diverse groups and in culturally diverse environments.

Excellent oral and written communications skills

Positive mental attitude, committed to high work productivity and eager to learn new skill sets.

Ability to work safely, effectively and maintain professionalism and composure under adverse and stressful conditions.

Excellent health and physical condition with ability to work effectively under stressful conditions and in various geographical locales.

Ability to work long hours, weekends, holidays and under undesirable conditions on short notice.

Expert ability to communicate, counsel and advise clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing with diplomacy and tact with all levels of staff and individuals

Extensive demonstrated supervisory, public speaking, and leadership experience.

Strong analytical, negotiation, investigatory, administration, and mediation skills

Personable, intuitive, inquisitive, diligent, punctual, unselfish, trustworthy, loyal, highly motivated, and committed to high ethical standards and personal integrity in every situation

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