Professional Summary

Conscientious Security Guard adept at managing security risks with ease and using judgement to resolve problem situations. Security Guard who remains on high alert at all times and maintains excellent coverage. Quick thinker with strong critical thinking capabilities. Certified Security Officer with the expert training and problem solving tools necessary to serve and protect.

Experience

Correctional Officer

Deep Meadow Correctional Center, State Farm, VA

Feb 2016-Current

Correctional Officer must maintain security by preventing disturbances, assaults, and escapes.

Supervise the daily activities of inmates.

Ensuring that inmates obey the rules and regulation of the institution.

Ensure the whereabouts of all inmates at all times.

Search inmates for contraband, such as weapons and drugs, settle disputes between inmates, and enforce discipline.

Enforce regulations through effective communication and the use of progressive sanctions, which involve punishments, such as loss of privileges.

Restrain inmates in handcuffs and leg irons to escort them safely to and from cells and to see authorized visitors, institution, courtrooms, medical facilities, and other destinations.

Security Officer

G4S Security Solution. Richmond, VA

December 2014- Mar 2016

Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property.

Monitoring surveillance equipment.

Inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points permitting entry.

Create reports

Write incident reports.

Security Officer

New Horizon Security Company, Richmond, VA

September 2014- December 2014

Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicle, cargo, trucks, and visitors.

Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.

Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.

Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.

Inspected equipment, structures and materials to identify the cause of errors and defects.

Security Officer

Turner’s Security Company, Richmond, VA

November2012-October 2013

Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo, trucks, and visitors.

Detected suspicious authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors. Circulated among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.

Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences.

Shift manager

Burger King, Richmond, VA

June 2012-July 2016

Clearly and promptly communicated pertinent information to staff, such as large reservations or last minute menu changes.

Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.

Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs

Promoted a positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.

Led and directed team members on effective methods, operations, and procedures.

Maintained a safe working and guest environment to reduce the risk of injury and accidents.

Education

Virginia Union University

September 2009- May 2013

Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Criminal Justice

John Marshall High School

September 2005-June 2009

Advanced Diploma

Certifications

Private Security Registration

First Aid

.40 Cal Pistol

12 Ga Shotgun

.223 Cal. Rifle

Cognitive Community Trained

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