Austin Norton
Harvard,Illinois
Summary
Professional with experience in community service, prepared to make positive impact. Strong focus on team collaboration, conflict resolution, and effective communication. Adaptable to changing needs, ensuring reliable support and results. Skilled at fostering community relationships, problem-solving, and maintaining safety standards.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Police, GBI Security
United States Army
10.2024 - 06.2025
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Ensured public safety during large-scale events by coordinating crowd control measures and monitoring potential threats.
- Assisted in the development of improved standard operating procedures for Military Police operations through regular review of current practices.
- Secondary responsibility Platoon Armorer, as a PLT Armorer I was tasked to maintain and keep an account of all weapon systems and munitions. I also was responsible for issuing and receiving all equipment.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
Military Police
Illinois Army National Guard
03.2023 - Current
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Participated in Monthly training events
- Respond to state emergencies at the command of the Governor
Community Service Officer
Lake Geneva Police Department
05.2024 - Current
- Assisted in enforcing local ordinances such as noise complaints or animal control issues, liaising with appropriate authorities when necessary.
- Contributed to the reduction of traffic accidents through diligent parking enforcement and monitoring of roadways.
- Promoted positive community relations by attending various events as a representative of the police department.
- Responded to and processed found property calls, logging details and filing required reports for further action.
- Provided exceptional customer service to citizens in need, addressing their concerns with empathy and professionalism.
Farmer
Royal Oak LLC
04.2019 - Current
- Trained and supervised farmhands in proper use of farm equipment and safety protocols.
- Utilized chemical and non-chemical methods to protect crops from weeds and pests.
- Performed repairs and preventive maintenance on equipment and property.
- Load, transport, and sell product and local farm markets.
Jobsite Assistant
AAI
02.2023 - Current
- Ensured timely project completion with effective communication between contractors and subcontractors.
- Completed physically demanding tasks such as heavy lifting, digging, or demolition as required by each project''s needs.
- Operated heavy machinery to assist in the construction, demolition, or repair of refractories or crematorys
- Performed demolition tasks as needed, carefully removing existing structures and materials while preserving the integrity of surrounding areas.
- Prepared surfaces for work by smoothing imperfections on ground or with close structures.
- Mixed mortar to lay bricks, stones and concrete sidewalks.
- Gained proficiency in operating a variety of concrete equipment such as mixers, pumps, trowels, vibrators, screeds, among others for optimal productivity on job sites.
Seasonal Security Guard
Signal 88
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
- Conducted detailed incident reports after each shift, contributing valuable insights for management review and analysis.
- Assisted in training new security personnel, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency in performance across the team.
Temporary Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- 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.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Created a culture of safety awareness among employees through regular presentations and communication on security issues.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Education
Graduate Certificate -
Military Police Academy
Fort Leonard Wood, MO09-2023
High School Diploma -
Norton Homeschool Academy
Harvard, IL01-2023
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Risk assessment
- Customer service
- Traffic enforcement
- Communication skills
- Report writing
- Security clearance
- Critical thinking
- Active listening
- Governor's Twenty ILNG
Accomplishments
I was awarded the Governor's Twenty Tab and the Excellence in Competition Badge for my performance with the M17 service pistol at The Adjutant General match for the Illinois Army National Guard.
I was also put in for a Army Achievement Medal for my performance during a brigade exercise.
Timeline
Military Police, GBI Security
United States Army
10.2024 - 06.2025
Seasonal Security Guard
Signal 88
06.2024 - 08.2024
Community Service Officer
Lake Geneva Police Department
05.2024 - Current
Temporary Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2024 - 05.2024
Military Police
Illinois Army National Guard
03.2023 - Current
Jobsite Assistant
AAI
02.2023 - Current
Farmer
Royal Oak LLC
04.2019 - Current
Graduate Certificate -
Military Police Academy
High School Diploma -
Norton Homeschool Academy
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