Security Officer Corporate

Gerald Colvin

Florissant, MO

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Work Experience

Security Officer

Dynamic security solutions-St. Louis, MO

February 2024 to Present

Corporate security duties, checking for proper identification of all guest, vendors and employees who wish to enter the facility.

Security Officer

315primo-St. Louis, MO

March 2023 to October 2024

Property security, checking for proper identification of customers entering the business. Crime deterrent and peace keeper.

Deputy/Detention Juvenile Officer

St. Louis County Courts-St. Louis, MO

July 2023 to November 2023

Control monitor and Detain juveniles in accordance with current rules and regulations Security Field Supervisor

Lingle Protective Services-Saint Charles, MO

August 2022 to March 2023

Contract Manager, Field supervision, field services for officers standing post. Scheduling of officers and all needed office support.

Lieutenant/Supervisor

Hudson Services-St. Louis, MO

February 2022 to August 2022

Responsible for Field and office operations to ensure all personnel conduct their duties within company and client guidelines.

Unemployed

N/A-St. Louis, MO

November 2021 to February 2022

Unemployed

Security Officer

Jewish Federation of St Louis-Mo

October 2019 to November 2021

Mobile patrol of campus.

Corporatrate security officer

Spectrum Corporate Security-St. Louis, MO

October 2018 to May 2020

Responsible for facility entry control by checking employees are properly badged, monitoring CCTV system, computer entries.

Armed private contractor

VT-SGI Private Security-St. Louis, MO

January 2015 to October 2018

with Department of Homeland Security responsible for the physical security of all Federal facilities in the Missouri Region 6 area.

Duties included monitoring of closed circuit television, operation of Smiths X-ray detection equipment, metal detection equipment, foot patrols, static patrols and physical checking of all employee's for proper identification and the screening of all persons entering the facilities. Police Officer

St. Louis Community College-Kirkwood, MO

June 2013 to January 2015

June, 2013 - January, 2015

Responsible for the comprehensive life and safety services to students, staff and visiting public. Protecting the staff and visitors while on company property, duties include video surveillance, foot and mobile patrols, responding to radio assignments, enforcement of local, state and federal laws. Public Saftey Officer

Saint Louis University-St. Louis, MO

December 2011 to June 2013

Charged with the duties of responsible comprehensive life and safety services protecting the patients, staff and visitors while on company property, duties include video surveillance, foot and mobile patrols and responding to radio assignments.

Security Officer

Whelan Security-St. Louis, MO

June 2011 to December 2011

Charged with the duties of maintaining a controlled access entry point into the facility, foot patrol rounds of the property, and Physical Identification checks of all employees and the monitoring of closed circuit surveillance system.

International Police Advisor

DYNCORP INTERNATIONAL-IQ

February 2009 to June 2011

Iraq • Feb, 2009- Jun, 2011

Global government services provider that supports U.S. national security and foreign policy objectives; delivering support solutions for defense, diplomacy, and international development. International Police Advisor

Charged with collaborating with military counterparts as member of Civilian Police Assistance Training Team (CPATT) to train, advice and mentor Iraqi police officers in professional policing Skills and techniques. Also tasked with tracking and maintaining company's daily operations for Regional Administration Team Southwest Region Office including daily / weekly reports, vacation tracking, equipment, medical logistics, staffing, and ETC.

• Optimized military's efforts to improve capabilities of Iraqi police forces by providing targeted training in principals of democratic policing.

• Utilized strong work ethic and ability to handle stressful situations by effectively maintaining job focus during rocket attacks and other hazardous situations.

• Recognized for outstanding skills and performance by receiving promotion to company's regional office within very short time frame to manage administrative operations. Patrol Officer

ROCK HILL POLICE DEPARTMENT-Rock Hill, MO

July 1999 to February 2009

Rock Hill, Missouri • July, 1999 -Feb, 2009

Agency provides continuous police and dispatching services for up to 10K people daily including law enforcement, crime prevention, safety, and specialized investigations. Patrol Officer

Accountable for field operations including crime scene supervision, case preparation for testimony in court proceedings, traffic violation enforcement, and maintaining police activity records and reports. Trained field personnel in use of firearms.

• Strengthened department's operations and professionalism by designing, implementing, and managing post-approved Firearms Training program and manual with multiple courses of fire, effectively orientating / training new hires and retraining veteran officers and implementing a Community Policing Program.

• Orchestrated all operations for department's Juvenile Division during 10-year time span and served as Drug Alcohol Abuse Education (D.A.R.E.) officer for 5 years along with working with Narcotics Division.

• Quickly demonstrated value to department's operations by receiving promotion from part-time to full- time status within 60 days of employment.

• Received several accolades from department including Letter of Commendation for investigating, tracking, and safe return of runaway juvenile.

Patrol Officer

VELDA CITY POLICE DEPARTMENT-Velda City, MO

1997 to 1999

Velda City, Missouri • 1997- 1999

Primary law enforcement agency for Velda City, providing comprehensive life and safety services to citizens and visitors.

Patrol Officer

Performed wide range of policing duties including traffic enforcement, responding to crime scenes and disturbances, firearms training, and resolving citizen disagreements within community.

• Played critical role in department's success by effectively training field personnel on firearms use and safety and serving as conflict resolution officer.

• Recognized for exemplary performance and work ethic by being assigned to North Central Mobile Reserve Unit which handled only high priority assignments and conducted felony car stops. Received Certificate of Commendation and Achievement Award for outstanding service and exemplary conduct while detached to unit.

Corporal of Police

PAGEDALE POLICE DEPARTMENT-Pagedale, MO

1990 to 1997

Served as Platoon Leader, supervising work and performance of 11 law enforcement officers assigned to rotating shifts. Ensured completion of weekly reports for monthly review. Rose quickly through ranks during tenure with department - from probationary Patrol Officer to Assistant Platoon Leader and then to Platoon Leader.

• Certificate of Commendation

for pursuit and arrest of suspect responsible for burglary, robbery, felonious restraint, and armed criminal action; with warrants being issued.

Education

Associate's degree in Criminal Justice

Ashworth College - Atlanta, GA

January 2006 to June 2008

High school or equivalent

Skills

• Emergency planning (10+ years)

• logistics (10+ years)

• operations (10+ years)

• Security (10+ years)

• Training (10+ years)

• Microsoft Excel (4 years)

• CCTV (10+ years)

• Data collection

• Military (3 years)

• Microsoft Word (10+ years)

• Surveillance (10+ years)

• Conflict Management (10+ years)

• Law Enforcement (10+ years)

• Supervising Experience (9 years)

• English

• Microsoft Office (10+ years)

• Loss Prevention

• Leadership (10+ years)

• Hospital Experience (2 years)

• PCI

• Microsoft Powerpoint

• Writing skills

• Report writing

• Customer service (10+ years)

• Field Service

• Cash Handling

Military Service

Branch: United States Army

Service Country: United States

Rank: Specialist

October 1982 to November 1985

United States Soldier

Certifications and Licenses

First Aid Certification

July 2022 to July 2024

Baton Permit

September 2023 to Present

Armed Security License

September 2023 to Present

Armed/Mace/Handcuffs

Baton

AED Certification

July 2022 to July 2024

AED/ CPR

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