Meet Your Security Patrol!
Seven Isles is statistically the safest neighborhood in Fort Lauderdale!
Officer Shawn Francis
2nd Shift
Officer Shawn Francis is a dedicated security professional serving as a rover patrol officer, committed to enhancing safety within the Seven Isles community. Leveraging his strong analytical and identification skills, Officer Francis focuses on proactively mitigating potential risks and fostering a secure environment for the Seven Isles residents and their families. Beyond his professional responsibilities, Officer Francis is an avid basketball player and fitness enthusiast. His interest in technology further complements his work and personal passions, as he eagerly explores innovations that align with his professional goals and academic journey toward earning his degree in cybersecurity. He seeks to deepen his understanding of technological infrastructures and advanced security protocols to further augment his contributions to the security field Officer Francis’ schedule is Tuesdays through Saturday from 3pm until 11pm.
Officer Aschton Austin
Split Shifts
Officer Aschton Austin is a passionate and resourceful security professional proudly serving the Seven Isles community. Known for his creative spirit and hands-on approach, Officer Austin thrives on tackling challenges and exploring innovative solutions to enhance safety and mitigate risks. His dedication to understanding and addressing complex situations makes him an asset in ensuring the well-being of others. Officer Austin has always been drawn to practical projects and the mechanics of how things work. Whether it’s fixing machinery, experimenting with DIY builds, or diving into a new challenge, his adventurous mindset fuels his ability to think critically and act decisively in his role. During his downtime, Officer Austin enjoys outdoor activities like hiking and cycling, as well as tinkering with mechanical gadgets to satisfy his curiosity. He works Sunday 7am-11pm, Monday 3pm-11pm, Tuesday 11pm-7am, and Saturday 7am-3pm.
Officer Uguent Gille
3rd Shift
Officer Uguent Gille is one of our new Team Members that has worked at the Seven Isles Community for many years. He is transitioning to SIG 9 Global and will be a great asset in assisting SIG 9 Global and our Seven Isles’ Security Team with acclimating ourselves and getting to know the Residential Community. Officer Gille is assigned to work Thursday through Monday 11pm-7am.
Officer Akai Kwalume
3rd Shift
Officer Akai Kwalume is a new security professional known for his strong sense of responsibility and deep commitment to ensuring the safety of the community. As a father of three young boys in elementary school, his familial duties instill in him an even greater sense of duty to protect the residents he serves. While relatively new to the security field, Officer Kwalume brings a valuable skill set to his role. His passion for photography, cultivated over three years, sharpens his observational skills, making him particularly adept at monitoring traffic and identifying suspicious activities. His attention to detail and quick learning ability are key assets to both the security team and the community he strives to safeguard. Officer Kwalume is assigned to work on Wednesday evenings from 2300-0700.
Visiting Officer Manange Tido
2nd Shift
Officer Manange Tido is a seasoned and committed security professional with nearly ten years of experience in the field. She holds both D and G State Licenses and is recognized for her diligence and exceptional observational skills, which enhance her ability to detect and identify potential risks for effective mitigation and prompt response. Her professionalism and unwavering commitment to supporting her colleagues made her the perfect fit as the visiting Officer at the Seven Isles Community during Supervisor Deandrea Franklin’s maternity leave. A self-proclaimed foodie, she also delights in trying new cuisines and broadening her culinary horizons. Officer Tido is proud to contribute to the safety and well-being of the Seven Isles community. Officer Tido’s visiting schedule until is Monday through Friday from 7am until 3pm for the duration of Supervisor Franklins maternity leave.
Steve Cady
Owner
Steve has over 25 years of professional law enforcement experience during a career that started in 1989. During Steve’s career he attended hundreds of hours of advanced leadership training and earned his Master’s Degree in Executive Management from Saint Thomas University. Additionally, Steve is a graduate of the Southern Police Institute Command Officer’s Development Course. After retirement Steve founded SIG 9 Global, a security and investigative agency that is based in South Florida, with the goal a providing extraordinary security and investigative solutions while providing first class customer service. Additionally, Steve was a contract security provider and consultant for the Miami Dolphins for several years and still provides a significant number of investigative resources to the organization. Steve is currently the NFL Security Representative for South Florida.
James “Jim” Fondo
Owner
Jim started his professional career in law enforcement in 1982 serving in many different capacities. During Jim’s 30-year career he earned a Master’s Degree in Criminology from Florida Atlantic University. He is a graduate of the Executive Leadership Program from the Center for Advanced Criminal Justice Studies and in June of 2011, Jim graduated from the FBI National Academy Class 245 in Quantico, Virginia. In 2009 as supervisor of the Broward Sheriff’s Office Homeland Security Unit, Jim was granted secret security clearance by the FBI to be briefed on terrorism related events through the FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force (JTTF). Jim and his wife Jen Klaassens-Fondo are heavily involved in supporting our community. He is a board member of ARC Broward and is a member of Fort Lauderdale Riverwalk. Also, Jim supports 211 Broward, as well as many local charitable events held within South Florida.
Jessica L. Cady
Chief Executive Officer
Jessica L. Cady obtained her Bachelor’s Degrees in Psychology, Business and a Master’s Degree in Business with General Management. Jessica has studied, developed, and implemented an unprecedented company culture trend in the security industry for the clients and employees. This culture has established higher standards and proven higher retention for client and employee success. Her passion for analytics has driven her to understand and reinvent the need for leadership and development in the upcoming workforce. She specializes in Maritime Security and Structural Facilities (including the United States’ Seaports) which she has written various policies for, specializing in anti-terrorism. She takes pride in securing facilities and evaluating vulnerabilities to remedy deficiencies and create high-level security plans.