Athena Diamond
Steilacoom,WA
Summary
Dedicated security professional with a proven track record of maintaining safe and orderly environments while fostering positive relationships with colleagues and visitors. Expertise in effective de-escalation techniques to manage tense situations, ensuring a calm and secure atmosphere. Committed to safeguarding property and enhancing the well-being of individuals across all monitored locations. Strong focus on vigilance and proactive measures to prevent incidents and promote safety.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
House Security
House of Representatives
Olympia, WA
01.2023 - 04.2025
- Ensure hearing rooms are cleared of any danger such as weapons, bombs, suspicious bags
- Trained new hires in company policies and job-specific duties to promote seamless personnel transitions.
- Ensure safety of the staff and public
- Maintain calm and professional during difficult times such as protests or upset individuals
- Ensure to have and give the correct information to staff while being clear and accurate so no information given was incorrect or incomplete
- Make rounds in the buildings to ensure no public is still in the building after hours and check on staff members that are remaining
- Directed individuals through security processes, clearly explaining policies, and procedures.
- Patrolled interior and exterior locations to detect signs of intrusion and deter unauthorized entrance.
- Ensure public goes through magnetometers before they enter the House Gallery
- Issued warnings to visitors and personnel of rules infractions and violations.
- Give medical help to public or staff limited to CPR and contacting 911.
- Communicated with security team via 2-way radio or cell phone to address incidents from varied locations.
- Monitored electronic camera and surveillance systems to Identify security issues.
- Remained alert and vigilant for signs of potential risk, damage or loss of property.
- Patrolled premises to identify and quickly respond to suspicious individuals or activities.
- Monitored entrances and exits to control access and prohibit entry of unauthorized individuals.
- Responded to visitor inquiries and staff assistance requests.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
Seattle, WA
08.2024 - 03.2025
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- 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.
Education
High School Diploma -
Insight School of Washington
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- CPR and First Aid Certified
- Writing Reports
- Collaborate with Law Enforcement
- Dependable and responsible
- Computer skills
- Calm under pressure
- Active listening
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Flexible and adaptable
- Attention to detail
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
08.2024 - 03.2025
House Security
House of Representatives
01.2023 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Insight School of Washington
Awards
- House of Representatives: Certificate of Appreciation for the 68th Legislature 2023
- House of Representatives: Certificate of Appreciation for the 68th Legislature 2024
- House of Representatives: Certificate of Appreciation for the 69th Legislature 2025