Professional Security Officer - Armed
Resume:
Kevin D Askew
Mount Prospect, IL *****
**********@**.**
Professional Summary
Alert, diligent, engaging, firm but polite security professional. Client focused to meet and exceed all interested parties safety and security needs. Competent and well trained in physical security and executive protection protocols. Trustworthy, integrity filled and focused. Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Security Officer (Armed)
Blue Line Security Solutions, LLC-Mokena, IL
January 2023 to November 2025
Worked at various banks and synagogues providing exceptional customer service to clients and other stakeholders. Monitored access areas, monitored CCTV equipment while remaining vigilant and focused. I maintain a people first attitude while ensuring the safety and security of people, assets and company reputation. Adaptable to fast paced environments, capable of standing/walking for long periods and flexible for all weather conditions. Trustworthy, respectful and dedicated to high performance. Cross Utilization Agent
Southern Airways Express-West Palm Beach, FL
May 2023 to July 2023
Marshalled and pushed back aircraft. Onloaded and offloaded passengers and baggage. Checked in passengers and issued boarding passes. Marshalled aircraft to and from ramp areas. Accurately completed flight manifests. Serviced flight crews as needed. Searched for and recovered missing baggage. Dropped baggage off at baggage claim for customers or transferred to connecting flights. Maintained a safe working environment. Properly stow equipment. Performed other duties as assigned. Armed Protection Specialist
Stark Security Services-Chicago, IL
November 2022 to December 2022
Provided protection to ATM Technicians while they performed maintenance and service to outside ATM machines at various locations on the South Side of Chicago. Observed area surrounding ATM's looking for unusual conditions. Monitored approaching individuals looking for and guarding against suspicious activities. Kept a keen sense of my surroundings. Operated a two-way radio. Communication with technicians and dispatchers. Aircraft Guard
The Cargo Security Company-Chicago, IL
August 2022 to November 2022
Guard L1 aircraft door and perimeter of parked aircraft. Observed and monitored the off-loading and on-loading of cargo. Remained alert to surroundings while watching for the safety and security of ramp personnel. Drove company vans to escort flight crews to customs office and/ or to their lodging arrangements off airport property. Remained alert to respond to emergency situations or calls for assistance.
Turret Guard
Brink's Incorporated-Schaumburg, IL
January 2022 to August 2022
Duties include but are not always limited to remaining alert, noting, and communicating any suspicious activity inside or outside the facility. Protecting all employees inside the building. Protecting the building against attack.
Controlling access of employees, vendors, and visitors to the building. Inspecting vehicles entering and leaving the facility. Determine that company vehicles departing or entering the facility are not under duress. Operate two-way radios to communicate with the vault staff, supervisors, and management. Take appropriate action in an alert condition to activate the holdup alarm, contact local authorities, management and stop all traffic in and out of the facility. Adapt to other duties, situations, and conditions as appropriate and necessary.
Armed Security Officer
Silver Star Protection Group-Rolling Meadows, IL
July 2021 to October 2021
Provided protection services at a cannabis dispensary. Monitored access control. Observed suspicious activity and/or persons. Performed hourly foot patrols of client’s retail facility and parking areas.
Performed other duties as requested by client. Greeted and directed clients’ customers. Communicated with associate and client staff via 2-way radio.
Armed Security Officer
American Heritage Protective Service-Chicago, IL
July 2020 to November 2020
Provided protection services at a high-end jeweler. Monitored and maintained access control. Observed suspicious activity and/or persons. Stood for entire shift. Performed hourly foot patrols of client’s retail facility. Performed other duties as requested by client. Maintained Daily Activity Report and recorded client security infractions as required.
Armed Security Officer
Gamma Team Security-Northbrook, IL
February 2020 to June 2020
Observed activity at retail locations and synagogues. Keot an eye on suspicious persons/activity and take appropriate action to prevent/thwart incidents. Ensure the safety of client’s employees, make periodic foot patrols of client’s premises looking for safety issues. Wrote detailed concise reports when required. Perform other duties as required or requested by client. Security Officer
Universal Security Corp-Chicago, IL
July 2019 to March 2020
Provide suit and tie Concierge Security for Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints in River North neighborhood. Monitored access to church facility and 3-level parking garage. Assisted visitors to the church. Performed security checks of church property to ensure all areas are properly secure. Unlocked property at start of shift and locked down building and parking garage at end of shift.
Performed other duties as requested by the client. Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA-Downers Grove, IL
May 2019 to June 2019
Access control- monitored inbound/outbound truck access. Patrolled premises. Performed foot and mobile patrols. Reported suspicious activity. Responded to emergency situations and appropriately and tactifully addressed the issues. Preserved order.
Tax Specialist
Tax & Accounting Services-Chicago, IL
January 2006 to February 2009
Responsible for providing exemplary client service in eliciting private/ personal financial information. Analyzed financials in applying federal and state tax compliance and reporting guidelines to file tax returns for individuals, entrepreneurs, and small business clients. Properly packaged tax returns for electronic filing or mailing to taxing agencies. Researched complex tax issues pertinent to a client’s specific situation. Remained reliable and flexible to the needs of the employer. Office Support Team Member
Chicago-Chicago, IL
May 2001 to November 2005
Engaged with several Chicago area temporary employment services providing office support to local area companies in many different markets. Provided filing, data entry, telephone support and other office related duties as required or assigned.
Was prompt, reliable and flexible to different conditions or requirements. Security Officer
Charles Neuff-Springfield, IL
July 1982 to October 1984
Ensured the safety of employees and guests on hotel property. Identified safety or health issues and reported same in a timely manner to management. Made foot patrols of property, communicated with staff, guests and the public. Enforced hotel policies and procedures related to safety and security. Performed other duties as assigned.
Federal Protective Officer
General Services Administration-Springfield, IL
January 1980 to March 1982
In this position I perform a variety of law enforcement duties. The main duties of the position were to detect and respond to emergencies and secure all entrances and exits that are subject to an emergency as necessary on property under the management of the General Services Administration. Typical duties included processing visitors and visitor vehicles by verifying identification, enforcing property rules and regulations, contacting agency sponsors or escorts, fabricating, and issuing visitor passes, entering and maintaining data on visitor logs or automated visitor data base programs, detecting, and responding to criminal acts, and ensuring visitors are presented for appropriate personnel and package screening. Additional duties included preventing, discovering, delaying, and/or detaining persons attempting to gain unauthorized access to property. Worked closely with the U. S. Marshal Service in protecting federal court facilities, court personnel, witnesses and others conducting business in court. Armed Security Officer/Supervisor
Education
High school diploma
Lanphier High School-Springfield, IL, US
April 1980 to June 1980
Police Training Class. 8 weeks (N/A)
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center-Glynco, GA January 1980 to March 1980
High school diploma or GED
Associate's degree
Skills
• Truck driving
• Bus driving
• Critical thinking
• Safe environment creation
• Manager experience
• Law enforcement
• Hotel experience
• Crisis management
• Passenger vehicle
• Organizational skills
• Patient safety
• Project management
• Managing customer accounts
• Working with people with disabilities
• Customer complaint resolution
• Mentoring
• Home care
• Firearms handling in law enforcement
• Concierge services
• Processing cash transactions
• Safety regulations
• Technical Proficiency
• Flight operations
• Microsoft Teams
• Client services
• Performance evaluation
• Passenger luggage management
• Interpersonal communication
• Shift management
• Computer operation
• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Limousine
• Team motivation (leadership skill)
• Firearm handling
• Collaborating with government agencies
• Military
• Dementia care
• Asset Protection
• Video surveillance
• Local ordinances
• Experience with children - Experience with children (3-5 years)
• CRM system proficiency
• Field service
• Teamwork
• Database administration
• Dealership experience
• Microsoft Word
• POS systems
• Instructional design
• Maintaining an organized workspace
• Conflict resolution in crisis intervention
• Microsoft 365 proficiency
• Customer service
• Counting cash
• Process optimization
• Janitorial experience
• Kitchen experience
• Customer issue escalation
• Incident Reporting
• Mobile devices
• Patrolling
• Routine inspections
• Facility security systems
• Handling customer inquiries
• Outdoor work
• Transportation safety regulations
• Passenger safety regulations
• Driving
• Respiratory protection
• Investigation evidence collection
• Van driver
• Public relations
• Stakeholder engagement
• Process improvement
• Training & development
• Stakeholder relationship building
• Physical security incident reporting
• Maintenance work
• Team supervision
• Microsoft Office
• Proper evidence handling
• Decision making
• Security - Security experience (16-20 years)
• Patient interaction
• Communication skills
• Incident management
• Leadership
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer inquiry handling
• Management
• Guest services
• Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance
• Cross-functional communication
• Animal care
• Crisis intervention
• Medical emergency response
• Route planning
• Special operations
• Vehicle maintenance
• Productivity software
• Security system monitoring (security system operation)
• Dollies
• Surveillance operations
• Customer service management
• Record keeping
• Loss prevention
• Passenger safety
• Overseeing training
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals
• Client interaction via phone calls
• Math
• Airfield operations
• Telecommunication
• Facilities maintenance
• Climbing
• Regulatory compliance
• Sales
• Writing skills
• Phone communication
• Employee evaluation
• Staff development
• Customer relationship building
• Front desk
• Task prioritization
• Senior care
• Clean workspace maintenance
• Concierge experience
• Team development
• Route driving
• Recruitment process management
• Warehouse experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Greeting customers
• Delivery driving
• Customer communication
• Supervising experience - Supervising experience (1-2 years)
• Delivery driver experience
• Training employees on security practices
• Information security compliance
• Mediation
• Team management
• Van driving
• Phone call management
• Microsoft Access
• DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations
• Appointment scheduling
• Microsoft Outlook
• Recruiting
• Pallet jack
• Property leasing
• Safety protocol implementation
• CCTV
• Crisis management (leadership skill)
• Access control systems
• Ramps
• Attention to detail
• Staffing management
• Dog handling
• Physical security - Physical security experience (6-10 years)
• Public order policing
• Presentation creation
• Working with high schoolers
• Surveillance
• Guest relations
• Analysis skills
• Background checks
• GPS
• Dispatching
• Delegation
• State tax
• Adhering to traffic regulations
• Box truck
• Post-trip report completion
• Filing
• Research
• Two-way radio communication
• Conflict management
• Cash handling - Cash handling experience (3-5 years)
• Logistics management
• Data analysis skills
• DispatchTrack
Certifications and Licenses
Firearms License
Driver's License
June 2023 to September 2027
First Aid Certification
January 2024 to January 2026
PERC Card
Guard Card
Armed Security License
AED Certification
BLS Certification
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