Amanda Black
Canton,OH
Summary
Proven Security Officer and Intelligence Specialist with extensive experience at Malone University and the United States Navy, adept in CCTV surveillance and emergency response. Demonstrates exceptional report writing and analytical skills, enhancing team efficiency and operational success. Recognized for a strong work ethic and reliability, significantly improving security measures and intelligence accuracy.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Malone University
10.2021 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Supported event planning teams by providing input on necessary security arrangements during special functions or high-profile meetings.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive security policies to address potential risks and protect company assets.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
- Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
Intelligence Specialist
United States Navy, USN
06.2003 - 09.2007
- Conducted extensive research on various topics to provide thorough background briefings for senior leadership.
- Contributed to mission success by providing accurate and up-to-date targeting data for key assets.
- Developed innovative methodologies for processing large volumes of raw data into actionable intelligence products.
- Enhanced intelligence analysis by incorporating advanced data-mining techniques and software tools.
- Trained new analysts on best practices for research, analysis, and report-writing techniques, increasing overall team efficiency.
- Provided crucial support during high-stakes operations by delivering real-time intelligence updates to operational teams.
- Bolstered cyber defense capabilities through rigorous analysis of network traffic patterns and intrusion detection data.
- Streamlined intelligence reporting processes, resulting in more timely and accurate dissemination of information.
- Evaluated the reliability of human sources, verifying their credibility before utilizing their information in sensitive reports.
- Provided expert testimony at legal proceedings, presenting detailed analyses backed up by rigorous research and documentation.
- Applied critical thinking skills to discern between credible threats and false alarms, ensuring resources were efficiently allocated.
- Collaborated with inter-agency partners to share pertinent intelligence findings and strengthen overall situational awareness.
- Mentored junior intelligence specialists, sharing valuable insights gleaned from years of experience in the field.
- Continuously updated personal knowledge base through attendance at professional conferences, workshops, and training courses, ensuring that the latest techniques and tools were utilized when analyzing intelligence data.
- Participated in multi-disciplinary teams tasked with resolving complex intelligence challenges using a diverse range of analytical approaches.
- Assisted in the design and implementation of an internal knowledge management system to facilitate easier access to relevant information for all team members.
- Developed comprehensive threat assessments to assist in strategic decision-making for national security purposes.
- Created a series of specialized reports focusing on specific regions or topics, providing valuable insights for policymakers.
- Identified emerging trends and potential threats through meticulous monitoring of open-source media outlets and social networks.
- Improved the accuracy of intelligence assessments by cross-referencing multiple sources and databases.
- Coordinated with other intelligence agencies to share information and resources.
- Created useful and timely intelligence products to support field operations.
- Developed recommendations to assist clients and agencies with efforts to advance intelligence gathering and interpretation in multiple theaters of operation.
- Developed intelligence assessments for high-level government officials and stakeholders.
- Analyzed open-source intelligence data to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Developed standard operating procedures for intelligence operations and activities.
- Assisted in creating high-level intelligence briefs for senior-level personnel.
- Conducted detailed data analysis to identify patterns and trends in complex datasets.
- Produced multi-source intelligence reports and products for different agency customers.
- Verified visitor security clearances and eligibility for access into SCIFs.
- Utilized intelligence collection platforms and analysis techniques to identify and document intelligence gaps.
- Briefed upper-level personnel on emerging threats.
- Incorporated lessons learned from previous operations to improve intelligence capabilities.
- Used counterintelligence, human intelligence and signal intelligence techniques to thoroughly analyze data.
- Conducted threat assessment and analysis of foreign adversaries in support of military operations.
- Assisted in development of intelligence strategies and policies to support operations.
Education
Master of Criminal Justice - Criminal Psychology
Liberty University
12.2023
Skills
- Report Writing
- Incident Reporting
- Security Guard License
- General security
- CCTV Surveillance
- Detail Oriented
- CCTV Monitoring
- Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- Patrol operations
- Investigative abilities
- Stationary surveillance
- Military experience
- Patrolling
- Workplace Safety
- Work ethic
- First Aid Certified
- Event security
- Perimeter security
- Alarm systems
- Team Player
- Honest and Dependable
- Reliable and Responsible
- Active Listening
- Ground Patrol
- Adaptable and Flexible
- CPR Certified
- Attentive and Observant
- First Aid Training
- Interpreting procedures and instructions
Timeline
Security Officer
Malone University
10.2021 - Current
Intelligence Specialist
United States Navy, USN
06.2003 - 09.2007
Master of Criminal Justice - Criminal Psychology
Liberty University
Similar Profiles
Pablo Menendez-MurphyPablo Menendez-Murphy
IT Intern at Malone UniversityIT Intern at Malone University
Bryn EshBryn Esh
Course Assistant at Malone UniversityCourse Assistant at Malone University
Elischamma Belade-AbelElischamma Belade-Abel
Undergraduate Research Student at Malone UniversityUndergraduate Research Student at Malone University