Joshua M. Shaffer
Severn,Severn
Summary
Security professional with comprehensive experience in managing access control systems and ensuring secure premises. Known for reliability in high-pressure situations and adept at coordinating with team members to achieve security goals. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Access Control Specialist
Amentum
Fort Meade, MD
12.2024 - Current
- Responsible for monitoring the access of high traffic areas and preventing restricted and prohibited items from entering or leaving buildings, along with issuing keys and opening/closing posts. Customer service experience utilized when dealing with hundreds of employees and visitors a day, keeping a professional attitude in high stress situations, and providing assistance and troubleshooting issues when problems arise to ensure a commitment in fulfilling the contract to the client.
Certified Trainer
Newk’s Eatery
Gambrills, MD
02.2020 - 09.2024
- Gained experience training new employees in a fast paced environment while taking on many different responsibilities within the restaurant from food preparation, preparing and delivering catering orders, and working with customers to insure a satisfactory experience.
Apprentice Electrician/Office Secretary
Bill Gilde Electrical Services
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Gained experience with electrical work as an Apprentice Electrician, and when the need arose filled the role of office secretary by calling clients and scheduling fast appointments and planning out efficient routes for the electricians.
Fair Employee
Royalty Food
Annapolis, MD
08.2014 - 11.2019
- Responsible for food preparation, stock supplies, customer service, kitchen cleanup and closing during the annual Renaissance Festival in Anne Arundel County. High volume business during weekends requiring experience to be utilized in all positions which ensured success and customer satisfaction.
Education
BS - Sociology and Anthropology, Criminal Justice
Towson University
Towson, MD05.2019
Skills
- Physical security expertise
- Incident reporting
- Bag inspections
- Crowd control
- Customer service
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
Awards
Amentum Employee of the Month July of 2025, Eagle Scout (2014), Troop 758 of Boy Scouts of America.
Timeline
Access Control Specialist
Amentum
12.2024 - Current
Apprentice Electrician/Office Secretary
Bill Gilde Electrical Services
06.2021 - 09.2021
Certified Trainer
Newk’s Eatery
02.2020 - 09.2024
Fair Employee
Royalty Food
08.2014 - 11.2019
BS - Sociology and Anthropology, Criminal Justice
Towson University