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Baghdad, Iraq

• Under the Department of State's Worldwide Protective Services (WPS) II program, provides Security and Protection to U.S. Diplomatic, Consular and Department of Defense military and civilian personnel and to all U.S. government property and facilities located at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, Iraq• Manages on a daily basis a Static Security team• Responsible for all Access Control Procedures, identifying all persons accessing embassy sites and secure areas, issuing appropriate identification badges and vehicle placards to persons with authorized access to the Chief of Mission Facilities in Iraq• Monitor and operate security systems to include intrusion detection, fire alarm, access control, environmental alerting, and CCTV systems• Ensure that all persons, packages, bags, boxes, crates, vehicles, or other means of introducing material onto the embassy or into the secure areas are inspected for questionable or prohibited items. Means of inspection include, but are not limited to, K-9 teams, metal detectors; explosives trace detectors, X- ray machines and visual examination• Supervised an indigenous Security Guard Force and conducted daily training that focused on security, explosive detection, vehicle and personal searches, entry and exit control, surveillance, first aid, immediate action drills, and firearms

Folkston, Ga

Responsible for the creation and implementation of Emergency Plans for the facility.Work as a liaison with outside agencies.Crisis Readiness and Response Unit (CRU) supervisor. CRU consists of Hostage Negotiations, CERT, Command Center Operations and Crisis Support.Responsible for the creation of power points for training purposes.Responsible for the creation of databases to further the security of the institution.Supervises monthly emergency drills, to be conducted by each shift, to ensure staff response to an emergency situation and the effectiveness of the staff.Conducts mass causality drills with facility staff as well as outside agencies.Maintains a close working relationship with all outside agencies, to include, local Fire, EMS/ EMA, Police. Facilitate prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma. Prepare records and reports as assigned. Enforce facility goals. Prepare power points for training purposesReview policies, post orders, and procedures for completeness, and cohesiveness with each other and company/client standardsAssist in training as an adjunct trainer in various correctional areas.Conduct monthly and annual audits as assigned.Direct line of supervision over Correctional Officers and Lieutenants, review post orders and assure all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff are trained in implementation of same. Respond to major unusual occurrences.Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of inmates as well as Emergency Procedures.

Folkston, Ga

Directed all security operations on shift, supervised security and inmates, controlled activities and staff during assigned shift and preparation of records and reports. Direct security activities and supervises custodial staff. Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of inmates. Conduct inspection tours to ensure compliance with all security, safety, sanitation, contraband, fire and/or other facility regulations, policies and procedures. Review disciplinary matters concerning both staff and inmates. Review staff effectiveness and conduct frequent physical inspections of the facility to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Respond to major unusual occurrences. Direct line supervision over correctional officers, make assignments, review post orders and assure all procedures including emergency procedures are in place and staff are trained in implementation of same. Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among inmates. Facilitate prompt and appropriate assistance to inmates in the event of injury, illness or emotional trauma. Support, clarify, and help inmates relate to all programs of the facility. Prepare records and reports as assigned. Enforce facility goals. Prepare power points for training purposesReview policies, post orders, and procedures for completeness, and cohesiveness with each other and company/client standardsAssist in training as an adjunct trainer in various correctional areas.Conduct monthly and annual audits as assigned.

Folkston, Ga

Conducted internal investigations involving staff and or inmate misconduct, to include PREA investigations.Supervised the Urine and Alcohol Surveillance program as well as conduct tests. Maintained close liaison with all departments to help with continuity of operations.Familiar with basic investigative techniques, search/ seizure procedures and evidence preservation as well as crime scene preservation. Analyze and review all trends, demographics and Security Threat Groups (STG), as well as create and maintain databases for STG offenders.Prepare monthly reports for the client and region on statistics for contraband, STG and intelligence gathered.Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of inmates. Respond to major unusual occurrences. Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among inmates. Prepare power points for training purposesReview policies, post orders, and procedures for completeness, and cohesiveness with each other and company/client standardsAssist in training as an adjunct trainer in various correctional areas.

Folkston, Ga

Conducted internal investigations involving staff and or inmate misconduct, to include PREA investigations.Supervised the Urine and Alcohol Surveillance program as well as conduct tests. Maintained close liaison with all departments to help with continuity of operations.Familiar with basic investigative techniques, search/ seizure procedures and evidence preservation as well as crime scene preservation. Analyze and review all trends, demographics and Security Threat Groups (STG), as well as create and maintain databases for STG offenders.Prepare monthly reports for the client and region on statistics for contraband, STG and intelligence gathered.Assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures and regulations for custody, security and/or treatment of inmates. Respond to major unusual occurrences. Promote an atmosphere conducive to personality and character development through the encouragement of favorable behavior patterns, arrangement of physical facilities, and influencing relationships among inmates. Prepare power points for training purposesReview policies, post orders, and procedures for completeness, and cohesiveness with each other and company/client standardsAssist in training as an adjunct trainer in various correctional areas.

Folkston, Ga

Oversaw and maintained custody, care, and control of inmates of a facility, while enforcing the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the company and contracting agency.Assisted the shift supervisors with the shift paperwork.Oversaw and enforced sanitation of units.Responded to minor/ major occurrences.Responsible for the accountability of inmates in unit at all times.

Criminal Justice

High School

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