Allen C. Swinton
Hinesville, Georgia 31313
H: 912-***-****/C: 912-***-****
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OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position with Wakenhut Security
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• Self motivated professional with over 14 years of successful military experience in law enforcement, management, and customer service
• First Responder, proven ability to respond immediately and confidently in emergencies
• Excellent instructor/trainer; patient and effective when working with a wide range of personalities
• Detail-oriented leader whom ensures quality and excellence
• Possess strong planning, organizational, and management skills with focus on safety while ensuring organizational mission accomplishment
• Skillful with the usage of interpersonal skills and conflict resolution; Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Adapt well in diverse environments
• Proficient with Microsoft Office computer-based programs
RELEVANT SKILLS
Physical Security and Law Enforcement
• Experienced, qualified, and certified to use various types of weapons and to handle ammunition
• Skilled with crowd control operations
• Conducted numerous DUI checkpoints, vehicle searches, and traffic patrols
• Planned, coordinated, and monitored combat operations including 400 combat patrols, raids, surveillance, and reconnaissance operations
• Performed physical security duties at a high security location
• Documented and filed vehicle mileage, maintenance, and follow-up service records
• Performed pre and post-operational checks to ensure vehicle maintenance, visual devices, and tie-down equipment are within compliance
Supervision
• Trained personnel and teams from all cultures and economic levels
• Managed complex case files and prepared various detailed statistical reports
• Supervised and trained over 65 junior personnel and ultimately strengthened their skills
• Served as a instructor for leadership, safety, and maintenance classes
• Responsible for over $40 million worth of tactical vehicles and equipment
• Advised multiple individuals on how to improve themselves and ensured organizational success
• Proven leadership skills in stressful situations; combat veteran Operation Iraqi Freedom
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Instructor/Trainer
• Instructed personnel on security operations and combat situations using models and power point presentations, also delegating tasks and taking responsibility for their success and faults
• Continually sought out by peers and superiors throughout the company and battalion for operational guidance
• Shared knowledge with subordinates, peers and superiors alike to improve mission performance
Customer Service
• Provided professional customer service to managers, supervisors, contractors, and Government employees
• Solid knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer service
• Effectively handled sensitive-in-nature documents on a daily basis
• Skillful at meeting timelines, organizing, and maintaining accountability of equipment
• Operated office equipment, copier and fax machines, printers, scanners, and computers
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Transportation Specialist US Army, Various Duty Locations 1995 – Present
EDUCATION
Kaplan University, FL Criminal Justice Studies B.A. Oct 2008 - Present
TRAINING
• Certificate – Antiterrorism Level1 Training, Fort Stewart, GA 2008
• Certificate – Military Justice/Code of Conduct/Laws of War/Level B SERE training
Fort Stewart, GA 2008
• Certificate – Risk Management Training, Fort Stewart, GA 2008
• Certificate – Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Training, Fort Stewart, GA 2008
• Trained in Level 1 Combative and close quarter combat, Fort Stewart, GA 2008
• Trained in Personal Security Detachment , Fort Stewart, GA 2008
• Trained in Search and Detainment operations, Fort Stewart, GA 2008
• Certificate – Army Accident Avoidance Course, Fort Rucker, AL 2007
• Certificate – Combat Life Saver, Fort Stewart, GA 2006
• Certificate – Master Driver Certified, Fort Stewart, GA 2006
• Certificate – Hazardous Waste Management Expert, Fort Wainwright, AK 2001