1. Randy W. Kestner Jr.
110 Oakridge Drive
Stafford, VA 22556
540-419-5495 randy.kestner.jr@gmail.com
Professional Profile
Results driven Security Professional managing 36 Officers in a multi-cultural diverse community. Organized and
customer oriented with deep knowledge of electronic systems and CCTV systems and experience in writing and review of
Post Orders.
Education & Training
International Firearm Specialist Academy; Certificate for Firearms Safety and Clearing; January,2015.
International Foundation for Cultural Property Protection; Certificate for knowledge. 2015.
American Heart Association; Certified in AED, CPR and First Aid, expires September 2016.
Washington, DC Security Officer Training; Security Officers Management Branch March 2008.
D & D Training School; Virginia Security Officer Training, Firearms, Arrest Authority, Security Officer
Procedures and Report Writing, Alexandria, Virginia March 2008
Specific Skills
Emergency Management Strategic Planning Safety and Protection Drills
Cross Functional Team Building Surveillance Team Leadership
Residential and Institutional Security Special Event Security Electronic Security Systems
Weapons Handling and Safety Inspections and Compliance Microsoft Office
Professional Experience
Security Supervisor, Dumbarton Oaks; Trustees of Harvard University, Washington, D.C. 08/2012 - Present
 Provide 24/7 on call physical support for a 17 acre facility that includes a Museum, Professional Studies Library
and Professional Garden. Detaining an average of 30 trespassers annually.
 Manage and mentor 36 Officers on systems, procedures and customer service.
 Trained around 16 new Officers annually on site procedures, systems, post orders and duties.
 Supervise security for 5 to 10 special events annually; Symposiums, Conferences and Public Lectures.
 Monitor physical security systems, access control, daily logs, and CCTV systems to ensure that all systems are
working properly and that all people and property are safe.
 Conduct annually training on updated operational procedures, post orders, electronic systems and licenses.
 Effectively trained 36 security officers on new electronic security systems.
Custom Protective Officer/Supervisor, G4S Secure Solutions; Crystal City, Virginia 03/2008 – 08/2012
 Provide 24/7 support for the facility and Officers on operational issues.
 Mentor and train incoming officers on site procedures and duties, integrating them into the work unit.
 Conduct patrols; Monitor physical security systems, access control, daily logs, and CCTV systems.
 Responsible for scheduling and payroll for all officers. Using an excel scheduling format I created for weekly
schedules and ADP payroll systems.
 Awarded Most Proficient Security Team; 2010. This team had the least amount of overtime and Officers were
continually going above the call of duty.
Military Experience
United States Marine Corps 07/1987 – 08/1991
Pearl Harbor, HI. Thailand Okinawa, Japan Rome Saudi Arabia Kuwait Iraq
Security Forces, Infantry
Security (E-1/E-2)

2. Randy Kestner Resume
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 Marine Barracks Pearl Harbor, HI. Marine Security Forces Battalion.(1987)
Infantry (E-2/E-4)
 Marine Infantry Unit 3rd
Bt. /3rd
Reg. Kilo Company. (1988)
 Participated in Operation Cobra Gold; Thailand. (1989)
 Participated in Super Squad Competitions; Okinawa, Japan. Member of the Winning Squad. (1989)
 Received Meritorious Mast, Chesty Puller Award for War Fighting Skills and Tactics during Super Squad
Competitions. (1989)
 SOTG Scout Swimmer Certified; Okinawa, Japan. (1989)
 Combat Marine, Desert Storm/Desert Shield Task Force Taro. (1990-1991
Additional Work History
Hechinger Hardware, Receiving Manager 09/1991 – 08/1996
Value City Furniture, Driver/Mover 09/2005 – 03/2008
Schwan’s Home Service, Driver/Sales 03/2004 – 03/2005
GDC Trucking, Driver 03/2000 – 03/2004
Interstate Van Lines, Driver/Mover 08/1996 – 03/2000