Armed Security and Access Control Specialist

Ashley J Carter

Armed Security and Access Control Professional

Washington, DC 20019 443-***-**** **************.**@*****.***

Professional Summary

Armed security and access control professional with more than 10 years of experience protecting federal, contractor, commercial, and retail environments. Experienced in armed patrols, credential verification, CCTV monitoring, incident response, and report writing. FPS handgun qualified with National PSO, defensive tactics, and expandable baton training. Working knowledge of SAP security documentation, DISS, JADE, and digital access control systems.

Licenses and Certifications

• Special Police Officer License, Active Security Officer License, Active CPR and First Aid Certification

• Federal Protective Service Handgun Qualification, 221 of 250 - September 11, 2026

• FPS Handgun Training Entry Level, 32 hours - September 10, 2026

• National PSO Lesson Plan Entry Level, 36 hours - September 4, 2026

• Monadnock Defensive Tactics System Operator - September 3, 2026

• Monadnock Expandable Baton Operator - September 14, 2026

Core Competencies

Armed Security • Access Control • Physical Security • Visitor Management • Patrol Operations • Credential Verification • CCTV Monitoring • Incident Reporting • Emergency Response • De-escalation • Radio Communications • Key Control • X-Ray Screening • Microsoft Office

Professional Experience

Access Control Officer Site Metric Apr 2022 - Feb 2024

Ashburn, VA

• Managed access control for a construction and contractor site serving 300 to 800 or more personnel each day.

• Verified badges and credentials and processed visitors, vendors, deliveries, and restricted-area access.

• Maintained headcounts, access logs, parking records, and daily reports; supported evacuations and incident documentation.

Armed Security Officer Premiere Security Services Inc Feb 2017 - Apr 2022

Reston, VA

• Performed armed patrols, perimeter checks, and access-point monitoring at commercial and government-adjacent facilities.

• Responded to alarms, disturbances, and emergencies and coordinated with law enforcement when needed.

• Enforced facility rules and documented security incidents and unusual activity.

Armed Security and SAP Security Support ASRC Federal Jan 2015 - Feb 2017

Arlington, VA

• Supported SAP security operations through personnel access requests, clearance tracking, database updates, and documentation.

• Used DISS, JADE, and related federal systems to verify clearances and maintain accurate personnel records.

• Assisted with audit preparation and provided armed security while supporting administrative security functions.

Asset Protection Specialist Giant Food Aug 2011 - Jan 2015

Washington, DC

• Investigated theft, conducted surveillance, monitored CCTV, and coordinated with law enforcement on apprehensions.

• Performed loss-prevention audits and safety inspections, trained employees, and prepared detailed incident reports.

Education

High School Diploma

Central High School Capitol Heights, MD

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