Anthony M. Poplardo

Anthony M. Poplardo

**** *. ****** **** ****. Apt. # 507

Las Vegas, NV. 89103

Contact Phone: (Cell phone) 808- 870-1090

Work Phone: 808-***-****

Email Address: ***********@*****.***

EXPERIENCE:12/2006 to present; 40 hours per Week;; $30,000/$40.000 per Annum: Permanent employee; The Wackenhut Corp., 6280 S. Valley View Blvd., suite 314, Las Vegas Nevada.Position: Account ManagerI had lead and supervised a group 12 security officers, who provided access control and security for Bank of America, facility (not a bank, a cash Vault). My personnel provided security 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and I was responsible for them all of that time. As the Account Manager, I made schedules, interacted with the client, I overseen manpower deployment, respond to serious situations, review and approve all reports submitted by officers, evaluate officer's performance, counsel officers and discipline officers as needed.(2 weeks) Position: Area SupervisorAfter 2 weeks as Account Manager, I was promoted to Area Supervisor ( Jan. 2007). I lead and supervised a varying amount of Security Officers (from 150 to 180 Security Officers, to include on site Account Managers) at 30 to 45 various sites, all of which are different clients and have various responsibilities related to security work. My personnel provided security 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, and I was responsible for them all of that time. As the Area Supervisor, I made schedules, interacted with the clients, I overseen manpower deployment, respond to serious situations, review and approve all reports submitted by officers, evaluate officer's performance, counsel officers and discipline officers as needed, conduct hiring interviews, and termination interviews and documentation. *********************************************************************************11/2005 to 12/2006 ; 40 hours per Week; Harrah’s Entertainment, Bally’s Hotel, Las Vegas Nevada; $26,000 per Annum: Permanent employee; Position: Security OfficerI performed basic security functions to include, patrolling of the property, customer relations, and investigation of incidents. Also, preformed specialized functions regarding, laws pertaining to Gaming and Alcohol use and sales. *********************************************************************************10/2005 to 11/2006 ; 40 hours per Week; Transportation Security Officer; $24,000 per Annum: Permanent employee; United States Department of Homeland Security, Mccarran International Airport, Las Vegas, NevadaPosition: Transportation Security OfficerI screened passengers, and baggage for prohibited items, prior to allowing them to board aircraft. I was trained, in customer service and the use of x-ray, metal detector, and explosive detecting machines. *********************************************************************************

11/2005 to 09/2006; 40 hours per Week; Law Enforcement Supervisor; $34,000 per Annum: Permanent employee; State of Hawaii Department of Transportation/Wackenhut Corp., 250 Alamaha St., Kahului, Hi.; Supervisor, John Cluney , 808-***-**** ; may contact supervisor.Position: Watch Commander (Lieutenant) I lead and supervised a shift of seven Law Enforcement Officers, seven Security Officers and seven Traffic Control Officers, at the Kahului Airport, Maui, Hi. I oversee all the daily/shift activities of the mentioned groups, during an eight watch/shift. To include the entire security of the Airport perimeter, and interior, to include terminal buildings and runways. I oversee, direct, and supervise the activities of the Law Enforcement Officers, who enforcement of all State and Federal laws, FAA, and TSA rules and regulations, also supervise and oversee all investigations of violations and/or crimes, make arrests, and investigate Motor Vehicle accidents, along with write and document reports regarding incidents at the airport. Further I overseen/ supervised, the Security Officers, who monitor gates, patrol airport grounds and assist the Law Enforcement Officers and the Traffic Officers, who monitor and direct traffic in and around the terminal buildings, and enforce parking and traffic laws and rules. I also manage and deploy the above-mentioned manpower. I was commissioned by the State of Hawaii, and contracted via the Wackenhut Corporation. *********************************************************************************

03/2005 to 09/2006 ; 50 hours per Week; Owner/manager; $65,000 per Annum; J&A POPLARDO LLC, PO BOX 880614, Pukalani, Hi. Position: Co-owner/ ManagerI co-owned, with my wife J&A POPLARDO LLC, which operates Just you and me kid, a clothing store. I assisted in the day to day operation and management, to include supervising, managing and overseeing employees, making merchandise buying decisions, making financial decisions, and manning the store.

*********************************************************************************01/2005 to Present ; 50 hours per Week; Co-owner/Manager; $50,000 per Annum; last promoted Not Specified; permanent employee; not on a temporary promotion; A&J POPLARDO ENTERPRISE LLC, PO BOX 880614, Pukalani, Hi.; Position: Co-owner/ ManagerI co-own, with my wife A&J POPLARDO ENTERPRISE LLC, which operates Maui's Own Ice Cream Parlor, an ice cream and snack shop. I assist in the day to day operation and management, to include supervising, managing and overseeing employees, making merchandise buying decisions, making financial decisions, and manning the shop. I currently still co-own this business, however manage it long distance. I have hired an, on site manager. *********************************************************************************

08/1988 to 12/2004; 40 hours per Week; Police Officer, Narcotics Investigator, Police Sgt.; $56,000 per Annum; Maui County Police Department, 55 Mahalani Street, Wailuku, HI.; Supervisor Chief Thomas Phillips , 808-***-**** ; may contact supervisor. Positions: Police Officer, Vice Narcotics Investigator, Police SergeantDuring the period of August of 1988 through December 2004 I held various positions within the Maui County Police Department, to include Police Officer I and II, Field Training Officer, Narcotics Investigator and Police Sergeant. The following is a break down of the basic duties and accomplishments of each position; Patrol Officer: Conduct routine crime prevention patrols, investigate crimes as assigned, make arrest as needed, investigate Motor Vehicle accidents, and respond to calls for service from the public. Documentation of official reports for all types of investigations, conduct traffic and parking enforcement. Testify in court to any matters regarding the above activities; (8 years) Vice/Narcotics Investigator: Conduct mid to high level and complex Narcotics Investigations, on a State, Local and Federal level. Conduct surveillance, gather information, write reports, follow-up on leads, draft and write affidavits for, apply for, plan and serve/execute Search Warrants. Airport Narcotics Interdiction, Clandestine Drug Laboratory Investigations, Indoor and Outdoor Marijuana investigations and Marijuana Eradication operations. Identification and field testing of Illegal Drugs. Worked in an Undercover capacity on both State Federal Investigations. I have testified, in both State and Federal Courts regarding Drug investigations. I was Deputized on A DEA Drug Task Force, and conducted investigation in Hawaii and other states. (5 years) Police Sergeant: I had lead and supervised various groups and units of police personnel within the Police Department, to include Prisoner Receiving/Cell block facility, and various patrol districts. As a supervisor, I overseen manpower deployment, maintenance of facilities and equipment, respond to serious cases, review and approve all reports submitted by officers, evaluate officer's performance, counsel officers and discipline officers as needed.(3 years) The Maui County Police Department is an Accredited agency, and is the only Police Department serving the entire County of Maui, Hawaii. The County of Maui consists of 3 inhabited Islands (Maui, Molokai and Lanai), with a population over 125,000 residents, and a great tourist population. The Police Department consists of over 330 sworn officers. *********************************************************************************

08/1980 to 08/1988; 50 hours per Week; U.S. MARINE; $20,000 per Annum: United States Marine Corps, Positions: The ranks of Private through Sergeant; Military Occupations, Infantryman, Training and Operation Noncommissioned Officer, Corrections Watch Stander (Guard/Instructor), Leadership Instructor.( see form DD 214, available upon requests)

EDUCATION:

-University of North Carolina, Camp Lejeune, NC.; High School Equivalency Diploma

-Honolulu Community College, Honolulu, Hi.; Administration of Justice , 1987; No degree: 20 Semester Hours

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING:

Honolulu Community College, Administration of Justice courses, approximately 20 credits, 1987; Maui County Police Academy, 6 months, 1988; Numerous classes, seminars, and in service training, relevant to Police Patrol work, Investigative Police Work (narcotics and morals),to include but not limited to, Interview and Interrogation, Surveillance Techniques, Clandestine Laboratory Investigations, Indoor Cannabis Grow Investigations, Helicopter Rappel Training given by the following agencies FBI, DEA, US ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, FLORIDA DEPT. of LAW ENFORCEMENT, JOINT MILITARY TRAINING CENTER, WESTERN STATES INFORMATION NETWORK, U.S. DEPT. OF JUSTICE, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION of UNDERCOVER OFFICERS and others. Certificates of Training are available, upon requests.

PROFFESSIONAL CERTICATES:

-State of Hawaii, Department Transportation, Airport Division, Commissioned Law Enforcement Officer, Dated: Nov. 23, 2005- American Heart Association, Heart Saver First Aid (Adult CPR and AED) Certificate, expires 11/07.

PROFESSIONAL RATINGS, AWARDS, AND RECOGNITIONS:

Numerous letters of recognition and appreciation from the Maui Police Department, Honolulu Police Department and The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, from 1996 through 2001. Veterans of Foreign Wars, Maui County Chapter, Officer of the Year Award, 1999-2000.

U.S. MILITARY SERVICE INFORMATION:

Active Duty: 06/1980 to 06/1984 - U.S. Marine CorpsActive Duty: 08/1984 to 08/1988 - U.S. Marine CorpsHonorable DischargeGOALS/OBJECTIVES:Currently, I am interested in a full time position within an organization with a career potential.

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