Kenny Beckman

Experience

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  Charleston County EMS

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Paramedic Crew Chief

  PARAMEDIC CREW CHIEF (Sergeant)Led team of paramedics responding to serious illness, accident, and injury incidents. Planned, coordinated, monitored, evaluated and managed operations in compliance with administrative regulations. Stabilized and transported patients to hospital emergency/trauma centers quickly and safely. Operated equipment and vehicles, maintained and restocked inventory, completed run sheets and documented patient information. Conducted and led public education and safety programs. TEMS MEDIC, CHARLESTON COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE SWAT TEAMTactical Emergency Medical Service Team providing safe and effective emergency medical care. Responded to emergency calls with SWAT Team after completing weapons and range qualifications. Show less

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  Mount Pleasant Police Department

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2008

  K-9 Officer

  K-9 HANDLER, TRAFFIC DIVISIONAssisted Patrol Division with vehicle searches, felony apprehensions, suspect tracking, and narcotic/drug searches. Conducted K-9 demonstrations within community and schools to educate on training and handling K-9 partners. Maintained certification by completing 32 hours training each month. SELECTIVE TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT OFFICER, 2002-2007 Public safety traffic enforcement including DUI detection, vehicle inspections, traffic stops, and accident investigations. Testified in court and completed datamaster. Taught Driver’s Education at Wando High School in addition to Youth Offender Program developed by Mt. Pleasant Traffic Unit. SWAT Collateral Duty SRT1 and SRT2 at Mid-Atlantic Narcotics Training Academy. PATROL OFFICER, 2001-2002Served community by enforcing federal, state and local laws, and detecting and investigating crimes.Patrolled, conducted preliminary investigations, and performed traffic control duties in designated area during assigned shift. Worked extensively with the public and exercised good judgment in response to emergency situations. Provided law enforcement and public safety services to community, including enforcement of criminal statues and ordinances, traffic enforcement, crime prevention, accident investigation, resolution of domestic and other disturbances, prosecution support and non-criminal public safety services. Show less

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  Dorchester County Sheriff

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Deputy First Class

  Law enforcement services encompassing civil process responsibilities, courthouse and public building security and threat assessment, conducting investigations into suspicious activity including defensive tactics and maneuvers, preparing detailed reports, document evidence, and prisoner transport. Provided escort for funeral processions, parades, and public events. Executed serves and returns criminal and civil processes, court orders, evictions, and subpoenas as necessary. Drug interdiction and K-9 Support services and training. Participated in Operation Strike Force, Florence County Sheriff’s Office, 2009. Show less

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  North Charleston Police Department

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2014

  Patrol Officer First Class

  Responded to incidents relayed by Dispatch. Conducted investigations, documented calls, and prepared reports. Maintained custody and accompanied individuals being transported to detention facilities and court. Conducted searches and arrests with probable cause. Security and crowd control for special events.Concurrent with Patrol Officer duties, assigned to full time SWAT team for high-risk arrests, barricaded or armed individuals, major crimes, and rapid response situations. Completed specialized intensive training, reconnaissance, surveillance, and flash bang certification. Handled high-profile events entailing threat assessment, crowd analysis, and situational awareness. Assisted CIA securing Vice President and dignitaries. Show less

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  Triple Canopy (A Constellis Company)

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2020

  EDD K-9

  Assigned to Task Order 8 in Kabul, Afghanistan to provide movement security, specialized emergency and guard services for diplomatic missions in high threat areas. Protected life, property, and information for Department of State. Conducted venue security sweeps, threat assessments, searches, and motorcades. Adhered to quarterly qualifications on safe handling and marksmanship on various weapons. Responsible for imprinting canine unit on explosive detection in vehicles, open areas, buildings, luggage and boxes. DOD/DOS Secret Clearance & WPA PAA Certification, 2017. Logan Haus Kennels Trainers Course Certification, 2018 Show less

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  MSA - The Safety Company

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2023

  K-9 Officer

  Threat assessment and investigations utilizing specially trained MWD to search out illegal narcotics or explosive devices, apprehend and take suspects into custody. Performed advanced on/off leash obedience, controlled aggression, and utilizing canines in congested areas. Enforced United States laws, Uniform Military Code of Justice, and applicable local regulations protecting persons and property.

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  Charleston Stevedoring Company, LLC

  Jan 2023 - now

  Site Foreman

  Operations management coordinating resources and logistics for arriving/departing cargo ships. Assign and direct longshoreman gangs offloading and moving containers. Coordinate truck drivers, crane operators, checkers, and equipment dock, rail, and riggers. Inspect and verify customs and import documentation for accuracy and compliance. Ensure workers conform to all safety regulations.