Security Consultant Resume

The safety of public and private structures depend on security consultants. These experts evaluate the safety features of commercial and residential buildings, stadiums, railway stations, airports, etc. and recommend changes in beefing up the security measures. They will assess the architecture plan, construction quality, fire safety measures to nullify the risks. In short, their services are needed for protecting physical properties, confidential matters, goods, and personal safety.

Security Consultant Resume Sample

James E. Bennett
3248 Twin House Lane
Belfry, MT 59008
Phone: 406-545-1680
Email: jebennett@bsr.com

Career Objective:
To work as a security consultant and use my risk assessment skills in protecting properties and lives of individuals.

Summary of Skills:

Excellent analytical skills and eyes for detail
Expert in assessing security measures
Outstanding logical and reasoning skills
Quick in judging complex issues
Complete knowledge of laws and court procedures
Skilled in convincing clients on adapting requisite security measures

Career Profile:
Director/Consultant - Security/Safety Operations

Dynamic and seasoned planner/developer of top performing organizations globally focused on the areas of loss prevention, risk analysis, threat assessment, security, law enforcement, fire fighting, emergency medical, workplace safety, information/personal security, contingency/crisis planning, and executive protection programs
Reputable industry expert with more than 20 years of military and private security management experience encompassing security administration/leadership in the US, Canada, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Korea, and Cuba. Held Top Secret Security Clearance
Emergency services/safety guru with exposure to leading edge technology utilized in high-risk security operations, including working knowledge of OSHA and NFPA standards
Strategic planner and coordinator of multi-million-dollar business start-ups, expansions, and restructuring
Gifted team builder and manager of large-scale projects/programs, facilitating the attainment of corporate goals/objectives as well as ensuring service/product delivery on time and within budget

Honors:

Nominated by the Governor of Montana to serve on the Montana Department of Labor and Industry Board of Private Security Patrol Officers and Investigators
Invited as distinguished speaker to the National Conference and Exposition for delivering expert advises/information on private community security held by Community Association Institute
Elected to serve as Board Member on the Big Sky Owner's Association Board of Directors

Work Experience:

Security Consultant
Agile Security Inc., Belfry, MT
2010 - present
(Private ski resort/golf club built in gated-community worth 864 million dollars.)

Leading a professional team of security and emergency service provider
Monitoring loss prevention, fire services, medical emergency, and property safety programs administered by a team of security officers, fire fighters, and medical technicians
Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of local criminal/safety issues by working closely with law enforcement/emergency officials
Generating financial/progress reports for firm
Coordinating material purchasing, and managing budgets totaling to $5M
Communicating with club members, managers, sales specialists, and other management teams regarding security measures, new contracts, vendors, and training needs
Contributing to strategic business planning efforts, contingency/crisis planning, physical security design, employee background investigations/drug screening, and internal investigations

Security/Safety Director
GRAY HAWK DEVELOPMENT COMPANY, Belfry, Montana
2005 - 2010
(Land development company specializing in building high-end residential golf course communities.)

Served as the company's first security director in charge of establishing and monitoring security/safety programs with the community
Managed contractors providing guard services as well as state-of-the-art systems for electronic access control and alarms
Developed and managed operational and project budgets, controlled expenses, authored policies and procedures, prepared reports, and coordinated with landscape and facility maintenance crews
Researched leading technologies while establishing automated access control, CCTV, and alarm monitoring programs
Pioneered the use of secure key boxes attached to all community homes, facilitating security personnel access to properties during emergencies. Innovative security tool was adopted by other high-end residential developers in the area
Planned and introduced new extra fee security services including the opening and closing of residences and on property alarm monitoring. Result: Reduced mandatory homeowner's assessments by 1/3
Delivered background investigative expert services to the US Government, while maintaining a Top Secret US Government Security Clearance
Earned commendations for high levels of project success and was elected to establish and spearhead security teams for the company's newest and most exclusive community.

Executive Officer/Deputy Law Enforcement Commander
Belfry Corporation, Belfry, MT
2002 - 2005

Developed crucial liaison with over 120 federal, state and local law enforcement departments and organizations requiring military support for countering drug operations
Positioned security and emergency services for major events, including Y2K contingency operations, outdoor concerts, and regional air shows
Successfully achieved and maintained the lowest rate of DUI accident injuries/fatalities within US Army installations nationally
Captured $70K savings annually while maintaining minimal overhead costs by streamlining emergency services, safety, and information/personnel security programs
Achieved enhancements with the introduction of Activity Based Costing practices
Orchestrated enhancements to safety exhibits, displays, and presentations, turning an unpopular event among Army members to one of the top rated affairs

Results: Established safety as highly popular, boosting awareness

Education/Training
Master's Degree in Disaster Management, Belfry University, MT - 2002
Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice, Belfry Law College, MT - 2000
Certified Security Consultant from Tenet Technical Institute, MT - 2004

Affiliations:

American Society of Industrial Security (ASIS)
National Association of Chiefs of Police (NACP)
National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
Community Association Institute (CAI)

Computer Skills:
Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Reference:
On request.