JOHN B.

DEBNAM
6112 River Laurel Ct.
RALEIGH, NC 27604
(Cell) 919-264-0974 email dj72cda8@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE
To obtain a position that utilizes my skills as a retired Raleigh police officer
with 27 years of experience on the force and my previous retail experience in o
rder to contribute to the benefit and growth of your company. My skills include
: security, administrative, leadership, investigative, management functions, and
the ability to act swiftly, and with decisiveness during times of crisis.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Security Officer 2006-2009 Richard Milburn School
Raleigh, NC
During school year provided entry security by processing students through metal
detector and search of personal belongings. Relieved teachers in classrooms, pr
octored during testing. Assisted Regional Director with disciplinary actions.
Ensured a safe and secure environment for staff and students.
Patrolman 1977-2004 Raleigh Police Department Raleigh, NC
Served the City of Raleigh in various capacities including, criminal investigati
ons, street crime unit, traffic division, taxicab inspections, warrant and fugit
ive unit. Provided security during special events at Raleigh Civic Center and M
emorial Auditorium.
Security Officer 1983-2004 The Velvet Cloak Inn Raleigh, NC
Set-up security protocol for a 170-bed hotel. Assisted hotel staff with night a
udits and routine operations and administrative tasks.
Security Officer 1984-1988 SEARS, Inc. Raleigh, NC
Monitored security cameras; investigated employee and customer thefts.
Manager (Co-Owner) 1975-1977 Vedies Grocery Store Raleigh, NC
Managed retail grocery business, including but not limited to ordering, pricing,
budgeting maintaining invoice records and supervising employees.
Manager 1973-1975 7-Eleven Stores, Inc Decatur, GA - Raleigh, NC
Hired and trained sales staff. Increased store inventory and expanded merchandi
se purchases. Responsibilities included purchasing, merchandising, customer ser
vice, inventory control, scheduling of sales staff, and all facets of running a
convenience store.
Manager 1971-1973 Fast Fare Store Raleigh, NC
Responsibilities and duties same as listed above for 7-Eleven Stores, Inc.
Manager 1969-1971 Lil General Store Raleigh, NC
Responsibilities and duties same as listed above for 7-Eleven Stores, Inc.
EDUCATION
St. Augustine's College 1967-1969 Raleigh, NC
Courses taken in Business Administration
AWARDS
Street Crime Unit - August, 1983
Promoted to Master Officer - February, 1983
Promoted to 1st Class Officer - February, 1981
Graduated Police Academy - August, 1977
REFERENCES
Available upon request