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Damion Bjorkland

Southbdridge,Massachusetts

Summary

Detail-oriented Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of people, events and facilities. Skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention. Exercises sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Armed Security Contractor

Signal of New England
Natick, Massachusetts
04.2025 - Current
  • Provided protection for VIPs during visits to secure locations.
  • Adhered to all safety policies and procedures when handling weapons or performing physical interventions.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of assigned areas to maintain order and deter criminal activity.
  • Monitored access points and restricted areas using surveillance equipment.

Public Safety Officer

Saint Vincent's Hospital
Worcester, MA
11.2024 - 03.2025
  • Conducted regular patrols of designated areas within the campus community.
  • Investigated suspicious activities, disturbances, thefts, or other criminal activity.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations and policies by performing daily inspections of the facility.
  • Communicated effectively via radio transmissions with other officers while patrolling assigned area.
  • Prepared detailed incident reports following investigations.
  • Deescalation of irate visitors and patients

Public Safety Officer

Harrington Hospital
Southbridge, MA
04.2019 - 11.2024
  • Responded to complex public safety situations and supported restoration of order and safety.
  • Drafted investigation and incident reports and submitted to appropriate personnel.
  • Responded to crimes in progress, initiating actions such as interrogation of suspects or medical aid for victims.
  • Demonstrated sensitivity and competence in treating patients from diverse backgrounds.
  • Assisted clients with identifying feelings and behaviors by asking open-ended questions.
  • Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
  • Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.

Welder

Industrial Transfer Solutions
Southbridge, MA
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Fabricated and welded components to assemble structural forms, such as machinery frames, tanks, pressure vessels, and furnace shells.
  • Monitored the fitting, burning, and welding processes to avoid overheating of parts or warping, shrinking, distortion, or expansion of material.
  • Constructed templates and jigs for fabrication according to blueprints.

Welder

E L Harvey and sons
Northborough
10.2019 - 04.2022
  • Set up and operated welding equipment to complete all welding projects on-time.
  • Maximized shop organization and equipment lifespan by maintaining equipment.
  • Created safety guards, angle iron and square tubing.
  • Adjusted gas flow and pressure to create and maintain desired flames.
  • Adjusted weld machines to correct settings prior to weld applications for precision and waste reduction.
  • Repaired and maintained heavy-duty and construction machinery.
  • Followed all safety guidelines, including proper machine guarding and lockout and tagout procedures.
  • Combined welding techniques, knowledge of metallurgy and engineering requirements to produce quality work.

Warehouse Manager

Embie Industries
Webster, MA
09.2018 - 08.2019
  • Tracked internal inventory with hand-held equipment, conducted weekly cycle counts, performed full audits and resolved discrepancies to maintain accurate records.
  • Satisfied reporting requirements with timely and accurate logging of daily activities.
  • Adhered to company audit rules during inventory counts with 90%
  • Planned stock quantities according to marketplace demand and sales forecasts.
  • Hired, trained and motivated warehouse staff to meet tight schedules and demanding performance targets.
  • Managed day-to-day shipping and receiving, typically overseeing more than 100 packages in 24-hour period.

Navy Corpsman(medic)/naval police

US Navy
Port Royal, SC
08.2016 - 09.2018
  • Assessed, documented and monitored vital signs for more than 60 patients per day.
  • Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
  • Partnered with healthcare and administrative staff to create patient-centered, inviting and supportive environment for patients and families.
  • Promoted continuity of care by accurately and completely communicating patient status to fellow caregivers.
  • Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing and pulmonary function tests.
  • Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
  • Assisted patients in preparation for examinations, assessing and recording vital signs.
  • Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses.
  • Improved community safety by conducting field sobriety tests and investigating DUIs and vehicle accidents.
  • Informed shift officers of special areas of emphasis, including properties to watch and noted criminals understood to be in patrol areas.
  • Assisted in conducting traffic surveys to determine problem areas.
  • Served as a liasion between legal staff and law enforcement agencies to foster efficient communication.
  • Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations to promote public safety and facilitate vehicular flow.
  • Patrolled designated districts in patrol cars, on bicycles and on foot.

Dietary Aide

Harrington Memorial Hospital Inc.
Southbridge, MA
04.2012 - 10.2015
  • Collaborated extensively with interdisciplinary care team to meet nutritional needs of each resident.
  • Devised meal plans in line with patients' age, gender, diagnosis, cultural background and religious practices.
  • Researched and identified ingredients and nutritional components of foods, diets and menu choices.
  • Recommended appropriate feeding schedules and methods to meet nutritional needs and abilities.
  • Educated employees by acting as nutrition resource to departmental and healthcare staff to enhance nutritional services.
  • Collaborated with patients to develop menus by selecting foods appropriate for individual dietary needs.

Welder Fabricator

Southbridge Sheet Metal Works Inc.
Sturbridge, MA
10.2014 - 03.2015
  • Used mathematical abilities to measure distances and determine materials needed.
  • Customized techniques for the requirements of each item.
  • Read and interpreted schematics to create accurate products.
  • Uncovered issues and addressed immediately with Foreman to resolve.
  • Created parts for airports/toll booths by welding Mig/Stick
  • Inspected grooves, angles and gap allowances with micrometer, caliper and precision measuring instruments.

Education

High School Diploma -

E O Smith High School
Storrs, CT
2016

Skills

  • Personable and friendly
  • Client-focused
  • Team contribution
  • Critical decision-making skills
  • Leadership
  • Firearms expert
  • First aid/CPR/AED/TCCC (tactical casualty combat care) certified
  • Security management
  • Defensive tactics
  • Witness communication
  • Evidence identification
  • Public disturbance resolution
  • Community relations
  • Perimeter monitoring
  • De-escalation trained
  • Surveillance expert
  • Patrol procedures
  • Self-defense training
  • Relationship building and management
  • Exceptional problem solver

Additional Information

Basic life support/AED/CPR Certified

CPI (crisis prevention intervention: non violent crisis intervention) certified

Restraint chair/OC spray certified

MOAB trained

TCCC certified

Timeline

Armed Security Contractor

Signal of New England
04.2025 - Current

Public Safety Officer

Saint Vincent's Hospital
11.2024 - 03.2025

Welder

Industrial Transfer Solutions
04.2022 - 08.2023

Welder

E L Harvey and sons
10.2019 - 04.2022

Public Safety Officer

Harrington Hospital
04.2019 - 11.2024

Warehouse Manager

Embie Industries
09.2018 - 08.2019

Navy Corpsman(medic)/naval police

US Navy
08.2016 - 09.2018

Welder Fabricator

Southbridge Sheet Metal Works Inc.
10.2014 - 03.2015

Dietary Aide

Harrington Memorial Hospital Inc.
04.2012 - 10.2015

High School Diploma -

E O Smith High School