Security Officer Follow-Up

Location:

Chillicothe, OH

Posted:

September 25, 2025

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Lucasville, OH ***** 740-***-**** ********.****@*****.***

GREGORY KENNISON

Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. PROFESSIONAL

SUMMARY

SECURITY OFFICER 08/2021 to 07/2022

SOMC, Portsmouth, OH

CARPENTER 05/2018 to 08/2021

Gateway Concrete Forming Services, Miamitown, OH

WORK HISTORY

Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.

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● Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds and work sites. Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.

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Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.

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● Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms.

● Performed pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons.

● Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas. Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.

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● Secured [Number] doors in office and main building.

● Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.

● Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access. Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.

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Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.

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Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.

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

● Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.

● Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.

● Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.

● Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement. Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.

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Organized project work by reading blueprints and assessing job specifications to determine optimal plans.

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CORRECTION OFFICER 10/2007 to 05/2018

SOCF Lucasville, Lucasville, OH

Checked measurements and completed accurate cuts to prevent materials waste and maintain cost controls.

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● Placed building paper over subflooring to protect final flooring material from water damage.

● Planned projects by identifying necessary equipment, tools and required assistance. Completed precise joining and high-quality finish work by properly anchoring and bracing structures.

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● Followed established job site safety regulations and maintained safe and clean work area.

● Monitored tool and equipment condition and arranged repairs.

● Completed installations of building structures, trim, flooring and cabinetry.

● Planned and executed work with proper tools and materials to maximize productivity.

● Aligned and squared frames and forms for installation. Inspected job site location to evaluate for code violations and coordinated necessary maintenance or repairs.

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Effectively used nails, screws, pneumatic nailing systems, concrete anchors, powder- actuated fasteners and framing connectors.

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● Properly poured, set and cured concrete.

● Safely operated electric cordless and hammer drills and cutting torches. Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.

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Sanctioned regulatory compliance while managing visual inspections, work crew accountability, illegal substance checks and cell assessments.

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Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.

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Received and processed inmates into custody of institution by searching prisoners and taking charge of personal property.

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Arranged library visits, work assignments, family visits and counseling appointments for prisoners.

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Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.

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● Routinely counted inmates and in response to potential security breaches.

● Oversaw and maintained custody of [Number] inmates in maximum security.

● Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents. Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.

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Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.

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● Patrolled [Number]-square foot facility and work areas to complete headcounts of inmates.

● Mitigated risks and emergency response delays by monitoring weapon inventory controls. OPODA, Lucasville, OH

Police Academy, Police Training, 09/2006

SCJVS, Lucasville, OH

Autobody, Autobody Repair, 06/1987

Valley High School, Lucasville, OH

EDUCATION

High School Diploma, 06/1987

David Hall