Security Surveillance Specialist with 25+ Years Experience
Resume:
LANCE BLACKSTONE 207-***-****
*****.**********@*****.*** Augusta, ME 04330
OBJECTIVE
Seeking an armed/unarmed security/corrections position where my experience in law enforcement/security, corrections and crisis management can be used to excel in this challenging career field. SUMMARY
Professional with 25+ years of experience working in secure, regulated environments. Experienced in handling high-stress situations, de-escalating conflict, and working with people in crisis, with a steady focus on safety, accountability, confidentiality, and professional and respectful communication. EXPERIENCE
Maine Correctional Center 09/16/2024 - 12/22/2025
Corrections Officer
17 Mallison Falls Drive
Windham, ME 04062
Maintained security within the facility, ensuring the safety of staff and residents Enforced rules and regulations
Monitored resident activity
Kept all activity and movement well documented in writing and electronically Responded promptly to all emergencies
Conducted regular inspections of most areas in the facility Performed body searches and cell searches to check for contraband Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance response techniques, self defense tactics, and general job performance
Trained new hires on facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations Kennebec County Correctional Facility 09/03/2019 – 09/04/2024 Corrections Officer, FTO, Corporal
115 State Street
Augusta, ME 04330
Maintained security within the facility, ensuring the safety of staff and residents Enforced rules and regulations
Monitored resident activity
Kept all activity and movement well documented in writing and electronically Responded promptly to all emergencies
Conducted regular inspections of most areas in the facility Performed body searches and cell searches to check for contraband Participated in ongoing training programs to enhance response techniques, self defense tactics, and general job performance
Trained new hires on facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations LANCE BLACKSTONE
8 Hope Way unit 5
*****.**********@*****.*** Augusta, ME 04330
First Protection Services 05/2018 - 08/2019
Armed Security Officer, FTO, Corporal
6 Science Park Road Suite 3
Scarborough/Augusta, ME 04401
Maintained security and safety by patrolling grounds, monitoring surveillance cameras, and promptly responding to any suspicious activity or incidents Enforced access control by verifying identification Ensured only authorized personnel and vendors entered restricted areas Trained new security personnel on standard operating procedures, emergency response protocols, and use of all security equipment
Dollar General 04/2013 – 04/2018
Store Manager
Waterville/Hermon/Pittsfield, ME
The key responsibilities for this position are scheduling employees to ensure proper coverage of the store during business hours, processing customer transactions, stocking shelves, balance cash drawers and store safe funds at the start and end of each day, verifying company assets are accounted for and protected, prepare and/or finalize any paperwork generated or received throughout the day, delegating responsibilities to ensure the store is customer ready at the end of each day, provide excellent customer service to every patron, oversee all store operations.
LEADERSHIP
I have held three managerial positions, managing up to forty-five employees at one time and I have held four supervisory positions, supervising up to twenty-five employees on any given shift. In addition, I have held six training positions, each responsible for fully training new hires over a three-week to three-month period and preparing fully detailed reports on their progress. REFERENCES
Aaron Carroll
14 Gannett St. Apt. 1
Augusta, ME 04330
Charles Northrop
1688 W. Adams St.
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Angela Cawley
27305 Avenida Quintana
Cathedral City, CA 92234
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