Barry Kennamer

Barry Kennamer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Chief Of Security at Jefferson County Commission

  • Education

    • Jefferson State Community College

      1984 - 1988
      Associates Degree Marketing / Management

      Associates Degree in Marketing/Management

    • Columbia Southern University

      2007 - 2008
  • Experience

    • City of Birmingham

      Mar 1991 - Mar 2018

      Sergeant over the South Precinct Task Force. I was previously the Sergeant over the department’s C.R.T. I developed this team from the inception, development, and training of the officers to the outstanding Team that it is now. The C.R.T. is the department’s Special Operations Unit. It is a small team of highly trained and dedicated officers. We are responsible for executing all violent felony arrest warrants, assisting our Narcotics Unit, conducting special operations in high crime areas, obtaining Intelligence on Gangs and Groups and using this information to combat crime in the affected areas. I am responsible for budgeting, payroll, equipment, training, and all day to day operations. Show less

      • Lieutenant

        Oct 2015 - Mar 2018
      • Police Sergeant

        Mar 1991 - Oct 2015
    • United States Coast Guard

      Oct 2003 - Oct 2011
      Security Specialist

      Maritime Enforcement Specialists are a cadre of professionals well grounded in knowledge and skills pertaining to law enforcement and security duties. As such, members of this rating can be expected to be assigned challenging duties including traditional maritime law enforcement, anti-terrorism, force protection, port security and safety, as well as providing unit-level training in these fields.

    • Gulf Coast Regional Fugitive TF

      Jan 2009 - Jan 2013
      TF Supervisor

      Supervise all facets of the fugitive investigation, to include; screening of warrants, assignment of warrants, oversight of Task Force Officer’s investigation, various administrative duties, tactical oversight, etc…

    • Birmingham Police Dept.

      Apr 2017 - now
      Commanding Officer (Lieutenant)

      Commanding Officer over the department's Tactical Unit. Duties include day to day operations of SWAT, Motor Scouts, Freeway Units, Mounted Patrol, Warrant Detail and EOD.

    • Jefferson County Commission

      Mar 2018 - now

      Plans, organizes, and coordinates the work activities of Security personnel; supervises the operations of six facilities: Jefferson County Courthouse, Courthouse Parking Deck, Cooper Green Hospital, Homewood Satellite Building, Center Point Courthouse, and Family Court/ Detention; makes periodic tours of all six facilities. Supervises patrolling of buildings and grounds to enforce security regulations; assists other departments with security matters including thefts, securing of offices, doors, etc. May perform background checks on applicants; interviews and make hiring and termination recommendations; trains new security personnel, teaching all aspects of security. Makes arrangements for armed carrier transports of money from Revenue Department to local banks. Conducts investigations on accidents that occur on County property, illegal entry into County buildings, and employee applications; completes all paperwork and files necessary reports. Develops, initiates and evaluates all policies and procedures concerning duties and training programs for all security personnel. Meets with various department heads and General Services Director to determine new security problems and develop solutions. Assists in budget preparation by submitting recommendations for security department to Director. Supervises card access and ID card security system. Show less

      • Chief Of Security

        Mar 2018 - now
      • Chief Of Security

        Mar 2018 - now
      • Chief Of Security

        Mar 2018 - now
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified SWAT Instructor

      FBI Certified Instructor
    • Certified Police Officer

      State of Alabama
      Mar 1991
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Dream Team member.

      Issued by Church of the Highlands on Aug 2015
      Church of the HighlandsAssociated with Barry Kennamer