Veteran for hire

Resume posted by Kel Powell in Security & Protection.
Desired salary: $85,000.00
Desired position type: Contract

[email protected]
Tel:
8326321832
Mobile:
2628533036

Summary

US Army veteran with private contracting and private security experience. Have been trained in
Military and Law Enforcement since 2006. Has leadership along with professionalism skills gained from
Military service and working in Law Enforcement. Works hard to get the job done while following the
directions given out by supervisors and commanders.

Education

Education:

Graduate Certificate in Homeland Security
AMU – Texas
August 2022 to Present

Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Management
Herzing University – Brookfield, WI
March 2020 to Present

Certifications and Licenses:

Personnel Protection Officer Certification – Level IV
March 2021 to Present
Protected and escorted high-ranking military personnel and government contractors in Germany (2009- 2010), Kuwait & Iraq (2011 – 2012) and (2013 – 2014).

Received official Level III and IV certifications with Top Gun Training Academy in League City, Texas.

DOD Secret Clearance
May 2022 to Present
Received from Constellis

TWIC Card
May 2021 to October 2025
Received for performing Port Protection with Port of Houston

Experience

Contractor – Force Protection
Constellis – Kuwait
May 2022 to Present

• Guarded and protected military installations in Kuwait near Iraqi border using M4, M9, and M240B.
• Manned M-240B and M-4 guard towers to watch for outside threats 6 – 7 days a week for 12 – 24 hours a day when needed.
• Protected base armory from unauthorized personnel.
• Escorted passenger vehicles to safe destinations while driving company vehicle.
• Used armored government vehicles to patrol inside and outside of military installations.
• Monitored and reported suspicious personnel and activity to shift commanders. Used authority to deny and detain any suspicious person attempting to enter installation.
• Used government screening equipment to check identifications of individuals coming onto military installations.
• Searched individuals and vehicles coming in and out of installations using ID scanners and search mirrors.
• Participated in more than a dozen live fire and room clearing drills with US Army using standard M4
Carbine.

Military Police
Army Texas National Guard – Houston, TX
December 2021 to Present

• Performed door security and foot patrols around Fort Campbell, KY, Kaiserslautern, GM, and Houston, TX Reserves Airfield.
• Drove combat vehicles for high-ranking military officers and other soldiers for training drills.
• Trained soldiers in basic safety, security, and field first aid for Company Commander.
• Patrolled and protected military installations from internal and external threats using military law enforcement vehicles.
• Placed in charge of barracks and security details.
• Assisted other service members in firearms, security, arrest, and combat field training.

 

Armed Security Elite – (Port Protection)
Allied Universal Security Services – Houston, TX
June 2020 to May 2022

• Guarded and protected different populated locations during shifts up to 14 hours from outside threats using the standard Glock 19, Baton, and Taser 7.
• Guarded main entrances to several ports for Port of Houston authorities.
• Searched and scanned vehicles coming in and out assigned ports.
• Checked and verified visitor identifications, paperwork, and passes using online programs provided by Port Police.
• Protected cargo ships as they unloaded their cargo for the Port of Houston.
• Used ID and facial recognition systems to confirm or deny entry.
• Patrolled several restricted sites for US Coast Guard and Port of Houston.
• Directed traffic and enforced safety regulations in assigned populated areas.
• Worked with US Coast Guard personnel in tracking cargo ships and military personnel.
• Guarded and tracked Port of Houston equipment used by security personnel.
• Called in escorts for authorized personnel entering assigned ports.
• Assisted Port Police in tracking down unauthorized personnel entering security gates.
• Kept logs of daily activity throughout shifts that ranged between 10 to 14 hours.

Custom Protection Officer
G4S – Milwaukee, WI
April 2019 to June 2020

• Guarded entrances to medical and industrial facilities from outside threats.
• Made sure all security entrances were locked and secured in accordance to company policies.
• Cleaned up any messes that posed as hazardous threats.
• Created and tested new security badges for company personnel.
• Assisted in medical evaluations for injured employees.
• Trained other officers on facility safety procedures and guidelines that resulted in no injuries.
• Controlled uncivilized clients, civilians, and patients in various locations.
• Escorted medical personnel to safety in dangerous areas.
• Patrolled around designated areas while searching for potential threats.
• Signed in new equipment and medication arriving on site.
• Assisted in moving medical equipment from one area to another for doctors.
• Followed military standard duties and procedures in securing job sites.
• Guarded equipment worth more than $50000 for medical doctors.

Corrections Officer
Florida Department of Corrections – Lake City, FL
December 2015 to April 2019

• Was placed in charge of more than a dozen cell search situations and exercises.
• Guarded and monitored more than 100 inmates while working 12 – 14 hour shifts.
• Trained with M16A2s, M9s, 12-gauge shotguns, and standard revolvers on Law Enforcement firing ranges.
• Escorted more than 10 inmates to isolation holding cells after causing fist fights.
• Trained with riot teams on how to restrain and detain unruly inmates during riot situations.
• Monitored visiting hours in order to detect any contraband and other illegal activities.
• Used company vehicles to patrol around and protect outer perimeter from outside threats.

 

Quick Reaction Force
U.S. Army – Fort Campbell, KY
August 2006 to December 2015

• Served as a member of Quick Reaction Force for Company Commander.
• Participated in more than 20 close combat scenarios using standard M4 and M9.
• Trained in more than 10 live fire exercises using 50 caliber mounted weapon, grenade launchers, and M240s.
• Guarded and protected entrances to military installations while stationed overseas and stateside.
• Was placed in charge of more than 15 all-night shifts of barracks and command headquarters protection.
• Drove and protected high-ranking military officers while serving overseas.
• Assisted and protected military service members and contractors while serving in the Middle East.
• Guarded more than $1,000,000 of military equipment for Company Commander from outside threats while serving overseas.

Skills

  • • Armed Security (10+ years)
  • • Organizational skills (10+ years)
  • • Microsoft Word (10+ years)
  • • Leadership Experience (10+ years)
  • • Baton (4 years)
  • • Law Enforcement Training (5 years)
  • • Firearms Training (10+ years)
  • • Safety Management (5 years)
  • • CPR/First Aid (10+ years)
  • • Defensive Driving (4 years)
  • • Military Training (10+ years)

Specialties

    Team Leadership

Groups & Associations

    Team Leadership

Spoken Languages

    English, French