Dickson Kwame Sakyi

**** ******* ****** **. • Herndon, VA 20171 • 703-***-**** • admbca@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE

Experienced and dependable security guard dedicated to ensuring the safety of employees and

customers and minimizing potential losses. Proficient in operating security systems including

two-way radios, CCTV’s and two way/convex wall mirrors. Committed to enhancing knowledge

of security techniques; completed intensive security training program through Ghana Armed

Forces, United Nation Peace Keeping Corps, and Allied Barton Security Virginia USA.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

United Nations Peace Keeping Corps, Israel, Lebanon & Liberia – June 1999 – September 2000

Security Officer

Assisted in maintaining peace and order in the selected countries under the United Nations.

Assisted in battlefield operations.

Ghana Armed Forces, Accra, Ghana – August 1983-October 2002

Military Police

Assisted in upholding law and order, relating effectively with culturally diverse

populations and protecting property and lives

Provided a variety of security services for concert crowds ranging from 1000 to 28000

people.

Selected for elite security details by providing dignitary protection for visiting generals,

members of congress and other high- ranking officials.

Provided traffic accident first-aid responder/investigation

Royal Restroom Service, Manassas, VA – May 2004-September 2005

Receiving and Stock Clerk

Supervised and coordinate activities of workers in charge of handling merchandise in the

stockroom, warehouse of the store.

Kept an accurate record of incoming and outgoing shipments.

Worked under strict safety regulations in a very clean environment.

Lowes Company, Chantilly, VA – April 2004-November 2005

Receiving Clerk

Supervised and coordinate activities of workers in charge of handling merchandise in the

stockroom, warehouse of the retail store.

Kept an accurate record of incoming and outgoing shipments.

Volkswagen, Dulles, VA - July 2005-March 2007

Porter

Welcome new customers and make outbound calls to prospective customer.

Assist in processing customers’ information.

Receive inbound calls.

American Associate International, Manassas, VA - January 2006-April 2007

Security officer

Patrolled assigned areas, on foot or in a vehicle to ensure personal, building and

equipment security.

Watched for and reported irregularities such as fire hazards leaking water pipes and

security doors left unlocked.

Performed periodic checks of emergency call boxes and streetlights to ensure proper

functioning; reported malfunctions as required.

Provide public assistance, including lockout services and information.

Securiguard Inc, McLean, VA – April 2007-January 2008

Security Officer

Patrolled assigned areas, on foot or in a vehicle to ensure personal, building and equipment security.

Watched for and reported irregularities such as fire hazards leaking water pipes and security doors left unlocked.

Performed periodic checks of emergency call boxes and streetlights to ensure proper functioning; reported malfunctions as required.

Provide public assistance, including lockout services and information.

Ares International Security, Herndon, VA – July 2007-March 2009

Security officer

Warned persons of rule infractions of violations, apprehending of evicting violators

from premises using forces if necessary.

Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited

articles into restricted.

Conducted hourly rounds to ensure safety and reported any problems or discrepancies to

the lead security officer.

MEB Basic Course

Microsoft Office Word Perfect

International Central Gospel Church, Springfield, VA, April 2009- December 2018

Personal Bodyguard

Plan client’s arrivals and departures throughout the day to minimize risks.

Make logistical arrangements for trips outside the home or office.

Provide defensive escort driving to escape pursuers.

Handle paparazzi, media and friendly approaches from fans

Engage in unarmed defensive tactics

Allied Barton Security, Reston, VA, March 2009-November 2012

Security officer For Samsung Company

Responsible for facility security, and employee safety

Protect property from theft, fire and willful damage.

Conduct mail and visitor screening, electronic surveillance monitoring and counseling

Provide first-aid to employees and customers if the need arises.

Prepared routine, standardized reports.

Old Dominion Security, Fairfax, VA, April 2016- January 2017

Security Officer stationed at Inova Hospital

Responsible for doing regular rounds and reporting any suspicious incidents immediately.

Often called on to help admit or treat patients who posed a threat to staff.

Often asked to accompany hospital tours as part of a security detail.

United Arab Emirates Embassy, Washington, DC, November 2012- August 2020

Security officer

Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons to

guard against theft and maintain security of premises.

Also, on premises work to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of

doors, windows and gates. Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.

Responsibilities include writing reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as

equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual

occurrences, calling police or fire department in case of emergency, such as fire or

presence of unauthorized persons, circulating among visitors, patrons and employees to

preserve order and protect property.

Answering telephone calls and take messages, answering questions and providing

information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed. Warn persons of

rule infractions or violations and apprehend and evict violators from premises using force

when necessary.

Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and present passage of prohibited articles

into restricted areas. Escort motor vehicles to transport individuals to specified locations

and provide personal protection.

Allied Universal, Herndon, VA, September 2020- present

Armed Security Officer

Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons to

guard against theft and maintain security of premises.

Also, on premises work to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of

doors, windows and gates. Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.

Responsibilities include writing reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as

equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual

occurrences, calling police or fire department in case of emergency, such as fire or

presence of unauthorized persons, circulating among visitors, patrons and employees to

preserve order and protect property.

Answering telephone calls and take messages, answering questions and providing

information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed. Warn persons of

rule infractions or violations and apprehend and evict violators from premises using force

when necessary.

Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and present passage of prohibited articles

into restricted areas. Escort motor vehicles to transport individuals to specified locations

and provide personal protection.

SKILLS

Good character and strong intellectual and interpersonal skills.

Able to work in teams and be an effective team leader/player.

Able to adapt to new situations and work effectively and with integrity.

Great communication skills.

CERTIFICATION

Unarmed Certificate: Commonwealth of Virginia

Armed Certificate: Commonwealth of Virginia

Current CPR and First Aid Certified

MEB Basic Course

Microsoft Office

Answered alarms and investigated disturbances.

Personal Protection Specialist-Commonwealth of Virginia

Unarmed Security Certificate – Commonwealth of Virginia

Armed Security Certificate – Commonwealth of Virginia

Current CPR & First Aide Certified

Advance Handgun

EDUCATION

Accra High School, March 1978

Accra, Ghana

Osino Secondary School, July 1980

Eastern Region, Ghana

Ghana Armed Forces Training, January 1984

Accra, Ghana

D&D Security Training, August 2005

Alexandra, VA

Allied Barton Security, March 2009

Reston, VA

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