Carl Pasowicz
Charleston,WV
Summary
Hardworking, retired educator seeking full-time employment as a security officer. Skilled in situation assessment and responding quickly and appropriately in high stress situations. Ability to interact effectively with diverse groups of people. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet organizational goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
01.1996 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
- Assisted in creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment that promoted emotional well-being and academic growth for all students.
Security Officer
Sears Roebuck
Chicago, IL
08.1989 - 12.1995
- 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.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- 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.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
- Reduced incident response times by implementing efficient emergency procedures and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Coordinated with other departments to enhance cross-functional collaboration for improved overall security strategy implementation.
- Collaborated with Human Resources to address employee concerns regarding personal safety, workplace violence prevention, and emergency response protocols.
- 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.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Teacher
Archdiocese Of Chicago
Chicago, IL
09.1994 - 06.1995
- Developed strong relationships with students, parents, and colleagues by maintaining open lines of communication and fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively by establishing clear expectations, modeling appropriate conduct, and consistently enforcing established rules and consequences.
Education
Master of Science - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
American College of Education
Indianapolis, IN06.2008
Bachelor of Arts - History
Northeastern Illinois University
Chicago, IL06.1994
Skills
- General security
- CCTV Surveillance
- Incident Reporting
- Physical Fitness
- Emergency Response
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Threat Assessment
- Threat Management
- Military experience
Affiliations
- USCCA Member, Conceal Carry Weapons Permit
Honorably discharged veteran; 12th Special Forces Group, Arlington Heights, IL
Worked as a paratrooper, rigger to support 12th Special Forces Teams to accomplish missions.
Timeline
Teacher
Chicago Public Schools CPS
01.1996 - 06.2024
Teacher
Archdiocese Of Chicago
09.1994 - 06.1995
Security Officer
Sears Roebuck
08.1989 - 12.1995
Master of Science - Educational, Instructional, And Curriculum Supervision
American College of Education
Bachelor of Arts - History
Northeastern Illinois University