Keith J. Lavender
Bladensburg, MD 20710
Home: 410-***-****(H)/ 301-***-****
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Objective: To obtain a position as an Armed Sergeant Security Officer where I can continue to uphold excellent protection services to society.
3/2009-Present
Code 3 Security and Protection. Hyattsville, MD.
Armed Sergeant Security Officer.
Currently an Armed Sergeant Security Officer. In charge of managing and overseeing nineteen other armed and unarmed Security Officers, keeping up with the safety, rule, and regulations of apartment complexes, making sure tenants follow rules, and keeping the Prince George’s County Police on alert of any drug dealers, unwanted visitors to the complexes, homicides, gangs, and out of control individuals. In charge of making daily reports, reporting back to the Officer in Command, scheduling, holding and attending staff meetings, and apartment and uniform inspections.
8/2008-3/2009
Mid-Atlantic Protection Agency. Baltimore, MD.
Armed Security Officer.
Worked as an Armed Security Officer. Made sure that stores, apartments, and county schools were safe and drug free. Worked day and third shift, as a night Armed Security Officer for apartment complexes. Looked for drug dealers; made sure apartment tenants kept the area clean, and checked for unwanted persons and unwanted parking in the area. Kept up with books, rules, and regulations with the apartment managers.
10/2005 to 8/2008
Code 3 Security and Protection. Baltimore, MD (10/2005-3/2008)
Security Officer-Sgt.
Worked in a booth checking Identification, and writing down tag numbers of non-residents. Also, worked at the Rite Aide Store ensuring the safety of cashiers, customer and store property.
(A Continuation in) Annapolis, MD (3/2008-8/2008)
Security Officer . Public Housing Development.
Work as a Security Officer in a low income public housing development. Make sure all residents are in their home by assigned curfew time. Make sure residents abide by housing development and security rules. Responsible for keeping all trespassers off property, and apprehending those who do not abide by the rules. Make reports on all illegal drug use and drug dealings on site. Make reports on all complaints and disturbances on site. Maintain good communication with county police officers and property managers.
Make sure that all residents keep a clean residential environment by taking trash to the dumpsters, no loitering, and follow correct parking procedures.
8/2005 to 11/2006
Security Service of America. Baltimore, MD
Security Officer.
Worked in the U.S. Post Office clearing trucks for entrance and departure, and securing the perimeter. Also performed customer service and assisted the Postal police as needed.
4/2005 to 10/2005
C.S.I.A Security. Baltimore, MD
Security Officer/Sgt.
Ensured the safety of cashiers/customers in grocery store. Watched cashiers complete closeouts, detained suspected shoplifters for the local authorities
10/2001 to 7/2005
B.E.C/ Tunnel Club. Baltimore, MD
Security Officer
Guarded the front of the club making sure that no one got in with weapons/drugs; did pat downs, apprehended those who caused issues.
Education:
2009-Present
All State Career Institute
Dundalk, MD
Heating; Ventilation; Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC) Certification
8/1998 to 6/2002
Lake Clifton Senior High School
Baltimore, MD
H.S. Diploma 6/2002
Certificates:
MD Security Guard Certification
MD Permit to Carry a Handgun
References Furnished Upon Request