Precious Shirk
Lanham,Maryland
Summary
A hardworking, responsible, and self-motivated individual with 3 years of law enforcement experience. Looking to leverage my problem-solving expertise and interpersonal skills to obtain an entry-level, internship, or full-time position in Cybersecurity.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Military Police Officer
US Army
07.2019 - Current
- 40 hrs/week $50,000/Year, , Southeast, DC
- Assist with national crisis against COVID-19 pandemic, Riot Control (Provided during Black Lives Matter Protest/George Floyd Protest 2020 and storming of U.S Capitol (6 January 2021)
- Perform patrol duties , make arrests and enforce military law
- When deployed, provide battlefield support, secure camps and outposts and assist in security details and dignitary protection,
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as first responder to crimes on base
Level 2 Military Correctional Officer
U.S Army
Guatanamo Bay Naval Base, Cuba
04.2021 - 02.2022
- 40 hrs/week $50,000/year
- Provide rehabilitative, health, welfare and security to over 20 U.S military prisoners
- Supervise and ensure all lover level guard force personnel conducted safe, human and legal operations in accordance with Standard Operation Procedures
- Practiced interpersonal communication skills, de-escalation techniques and conflict resolution method
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers. Conduct inspections, body and cell searches
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts and account for equipment and sensitive items on a daily basis
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals
Research Assistant
Penn State University
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Completed two independent studies under the supervision of Anne Douds, Coordinator of Criminal Justices Programs of Penn State
- Analyzed Child Welfare and Victims Rights (Marsy's Law) by conducting research, interviewing and examining Pennsylvania's Department of Human Services Programs policies and practices
- Supported project leads in preparing regulatory documentation and presentations highlighting findings
- Demonstrated strong writing skills to generate original correspondence and reports.
- Performed statistical, qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Victims Advocate
CAFY, Community Advocates For Family And Youth
Largo, Maryland
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Supported victims, family members and witnesses through law enforcement, healthcare, and social services
- Provided comprehensive assessment, goal setting, and service plans
- Assessed risk to client
- Active listening and problem-solving
- Developed safety plans to minimize crisis risk and intervene with specific procedures
- Handled 3-5 calls per day to address customer inquiries and concerns
- Secured housing, medical care and employment for clients by collaborating with various community agencies
Server
Carolina Kitchen
Hyattsville , Maryland
06.2018 - 07.2019
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Upsold high-profit items such as appetizers and mixed drinks to enhance sales numbers.
- Kept register accurate through correct billing, payment processing and cash management practices.
Bartender
TGI Fridays
Harrisburg, PA
08.2017 - 05.2018
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers and taking inventory.
- Organized bar inventory and storage procedures to keep stock within optimal levels and meet expected customer demands.
- Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
- Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
Education
Master of Science - Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigations
University of Maryland Global Campus
Adelphi,MD05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA05.2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Frederick Community College
Frederick,MD06.2014
High School Diploma -
Bladensburg High School
Bladensburg,MD06.2012
Skills
- Research and analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Problem Solving
- Teamwork and Professionalism
- Time Management
- Quality Assurance
- Guest Service
- Emergency Response
- Report Writing
- Verbal and Written Communication
Certification
Information Security, U.S Army Intelligence, 2022
Operational Security, U.S Army Intelligence,2022
Mental Health First Aid -National Council for Behavioral Health 2021
Timeline
Level 2 Military Correctional Officer
U.S Army
04.2021 - 02.2022
Military Police Officer
US Army
07.2019 - Current
Server
Carolina Kitchen
06.2018 - 07.2019
Research Assistant
Penn State University
08.2017 - 05.2018
Bartender
TGI Fridays
08.2017 - 05.2018
Victims Advocate
CAFY, Community Advocates For Family And Youth
06.2015 - 07.2015
Master of Science - Digital Forensics & Cyber Investigations
University of Maryland Global Campus
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice, Psychology
Pennsylvania State University
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Frederick Community College
High School Diploma -
Bladensburg High School