Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard
Illinois Department Of Revenue
02.2015 - Current
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident reports.
Assisted Supervisors by providing technical knowledge using surveillance software as well as MS Word and Excel.
Infantry Team Leader
United States Army
10.2008 - 08.2014
Produced reports on equipment status, incidences, personnel readiness and intelligence for superiors.
Established defensive positions to protect against enemy forces.
Instructed soldiers on marksmanship, land navigation, physical fitness, weapons maintenance, Enemy Prisoner of War (POW) handling, medical aid, and combat battle drills.
Lead soldiers in joint classified combat operations in support of NATO forces in Afghanistan and allied forces in Iraq.
Conducted reconnaissance operations to gather intelligence on enemy positions.
Manned and supervised personnel assigned to guard posts on perimeter of Fort Wainwright Alaska.
Gathered Evidence used to prosecute terrorists in a court of law.
Conducted VIP Security for the United States State Dept. as well other important dignitaries.
Infantryman
United States Army
11.2002 - 10.2008
Conducted over 100 hours of aerial reconnaissance in a combat environment with surveillance drones which led to the neutralization or capture of multiple terrorists in Iraq.
Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance, and explosives.
Conducted over 300 Combat Missions in Iraq and Afghanistan which led to the capture of multiple enemy forces and the seizure of enemy weapons, and Improvised Explosive Devices.
Provided maritime armed security off the coast of Somalia and prevented pirate attacks to a merchant marine vessel to which I was temporarily assigned to.
Coordinated with allied forces to achieve mission objectives.
participated in reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence on enemy forces.
Deployed countermeasures to repel enemy assaults.
Extensive training in offensive/defensive tactics, reacting to contact, hand to hand combat, and urban combat training.
Awarded medals for meritorious service and heroism.