To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Firearms Instructor
Trained Ready & Armed
03.2015 - Current
Optimized instruction based on student feedback and assessments of courses.
Met needs of different students by adapting teaching materials and methods.
Worked with fellow teachers to devise and implement support plans to help student be aware of firearm safety and gun violence
Implemented federal and state laws in regards to being a concealed carry licensed holder.
Implemented that verbal judo should always be your first line of defense and your firearm is a last resort.
Implemented research-based curriculum and instructional strategies for self-enrichment topics.
Conducted firearm qualification course based on state laws and rules in order for students to receive their certificate.
Trained and qualified over 300 students
Supervisor
Safer Foundation
02.2021 - 03.2023
Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
Supervised 20 employees and performance of tasks and managed 275 offenders.
Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
Verified all inmate visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
Armored Truck Drive
Garda World Cash Logistics
03.2007 - 04.2016
Supervised unloading and loading of valuables, cash and important artifacts to verify proper delivery of requested items.
Guarded valuables and money bags during transfer and receipt to guarantee safe delivery.
Performed pre-trip inspections on armored truck by checking fluid levels, signals, brakes and engine functionality.
Maintained safety and security of armored vehicles by properly securing valuables, locking vehicle doors and consistently observing surroundings.
Prepared incident reports by noting location, time, date and conditions surrounding incident, using Microsoft and Excel.
Communicated with dispatch to discuss and report disturbances or occurrences on route.
Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Drove armored truck 2000 miles per month to transport money and valuables throughout the Chicago and surrounding Suburban areas
Protective Services Officer
Security Consultant Group
06.2013 - 12.2015
Worked with local, state and government agencies regarding company security matters.
Researched and archived general liability incidents via CCTV.
Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.