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Melvin Earle

Professional Summary

Former Howard University campus police officer and certified firearms instructor with over 20 years of experience in law enforcement and security. Adept in supervising, training and developing security professionals. History includes leading teams, training new employees and administering security operations. Hardworking and diligent manager who is skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally. Work History

Allied Universal - Security Officer (Armed)

Manassas, VA

04/2020 - Current

adrnbx@r.postjobfree.com

703-***-****

Arlington, VA 22204

Skills

Education

06/1998

Woodrow Wilson High School

Washington, DC

High School Diploma

08/2012

University of Phoenix

Tempe, AZ

Bachelor of Business: Business

Management

Provided outstanding security services to various Fairfax County Government sites.

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● Conduct patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns. Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees and visitors daily.

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● Report suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement. Write detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.

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Resolve conflicts, improve operations and provide exceptional client support.

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Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.

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Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.

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Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.

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Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.

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Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.

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Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.

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Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.

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● Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned

● Firearms training

● Armed security

Interpersonal and written

communication

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● Conflict resolution

● Safety and Security

● Superior customer service

● Team leadership

● Report writing and documentation

● Staff development

● Firearms expert

● Weapons training

● Member of Honor Society

● ROTC Battalion Commander

● Army training certification

● Started in fall of 2008 until 2010.

● Degree not earned yet.

SOS Security - Security Officer (Armed)

Manassas, VA

10/2019 - 04/2020

Engles Training School - Director of Training Instructor Temple Hills, MD

08/2018 - 12/2018

Virginia Patrol Services - Armed Security Officer (Promoted to Captain)

Manassas, VA

02/2016 - 04/2019

New Horizon Security Services Inc. - Security Officer (Armed) Manassas, VA

11/2014 - 01/2016

Certifications

Chief Range Safety Officer

NRA Basic Pistol Instructor

NRA Basic Rifle Instructor

Maryland Firearms Instructor

Certified General Instructor (DCJS )/13E

Certified Armed Officer (DCJS)/O5E/075E

Certified Unarmed Officer (DCJS)/O1E

Officer of the Quarter, 2003 (Howard

Campus Police)

Officer of the Month(Howard Campus

Police)

Letter of Commendation (USPS) Post

Master General

Certificate for Best Worker(USPS)

follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.

● Passed polygraph screening.

● Passed Physical Training.

● Passed Range Qualification 90% or better.

● Same position as above. Merged with Allied Universal in April 2020. Instructed students in career development techniques including General, Arrest Authority and Firearms.

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Created guides and course materials that would reiterate lecture information and help students in their study.

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Provided clear, informative lectures in Unarmed and Armed classes of 7+

students.

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● Consistently received positive teacher evaluations from students. Successfully improved student participation in classroom through integration of creative role-playing exercises.

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Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.

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Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.

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● Directed field training to enhance participants' skills. Developed surveys to identify training needs based on projected production processes and changes.

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● Established accurate verbal and written reports to company personnel.

● Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel. Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.

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Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.

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Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.

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● Managed over 20 officers and 3 sites.

● Dispatched to various sites including Virginia Department of Motor Securitas Security Services USA - Operations Manager (Promotion) Washington, DC

06/2012 - 12/2012

Securitas Security Services USA - Field Operations Manager(Promotion)

Annandale, VA

06/2010 - 06/2012

Securitas Security Services USA - Security Officer (Floater) Annandale, VA

06/2009 - 06/2010

Vehicles, middle and high schools

Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior

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Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building

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Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.

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● Reduced overtime by 80% by hiring more officers.

● Hired, trained and mentored officers.

● Supervised teams of 20 area managers and 150 associates. Maintained up-to-date on business operations as well as positive and negative impacts.

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Forged and cultivated productive relationships with community members and potential partners.

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Completed 10 performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.

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Implemented security measures, which resulted in 90% decrease in incidents.

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Oversaw teams up to 196 security officers and managed administrative duties, including scheduling and performance evaluations.

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Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.

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Analyzed and investigated all incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.

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● Trained 25 new security officers in a 2 month period. Improved security awareness by holding workshops for up to 25 company employees.

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● Supervised a team of 50 security personnel during a given shift. Drafted security operating procedures and training materials for the human resources department.

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Conducted routine patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns and monitored property.

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Developed improved training methods with a focus on public safety and officer awareness.

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Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.

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Maryland Security Professionals - Security Officer Annapolis, MD

04/2008 - 10/2008

United States Postal Services - Mail Handler

Capital Heights, MD

09/2007 - 01/2011

Howard University - Campus Police Officer

Washington, DC

01/2000 - 09/2007

Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.

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Collected and organized all surveillance data and information to protect client possessions and workspaces.

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Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms and

responded when needed.

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Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.

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Monitored, investigated and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.

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● Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations. Sorted and placed mail into mailboxes and post office boxes with high levels of accuracy.

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Loaded letters onto processing equipment, removed non-processable letters and maintained continuous sorting feed.

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● Used automated mail processing equipment to sort and collate mail. Weighed letters and packages and calculated costs based on classification, weight and destination.

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Developed team communications and information for weekly staff meetings.

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Set record on mail put out in one day and being able to meet are daily goals.

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Patrolled campus grounds to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.

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Investigated crimes and accidents while administering first aid, securing perimeters and accident scenes and identifying and preserving evidence.

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● Detected and apprehended any unauthorized personnel. Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.

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Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance.

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Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.

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● Established and maintained effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service and protection.

Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to serving warrants, investigating criminal activity and force deployments.

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Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters, including directing traffic, administering emergency medical aid and carrying people from dangerous areas.

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Collaborated with court prosecutors and testified in court for many criminal cases.

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Obtained CPR, First Aid and Basic training certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.

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Improved knowledge of security services available to students and campus personnel by participating in workshops and monthly training.

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Enforced ongoing and special event parking regulations and issued parking tickets to violators.

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