De'Jah Jones
Chicago
Summary
Security professional with thorough understanding of implementing and maintaining security protocols. Known for reliability, flexibility in adapting to dynamic environments, and strong focus on collaborative efforts to achieve results. Adept in surveillance, incident response, and conflict resolution, bringing balanced approach to team alignment and operational efficiency.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Ann & Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital
01.2024 - Current
- ASSISTING MEDICAL STAFF.
- RESPONDED QUICKLY AND CALMLY TO EMERGENCY SITUATIONS, PROVIDING LIFE-SAVING MEASURES WHEN NECESSARY.
- QUICKLY RESPONDED TO CODES AND CARDIAC MONITOR ALARMS.
- RECEIVED DIRECTION AND ASSIGNMENTS FROM PHYSICIANS AND NURSES, PROVIDING EFFICIENT TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO OPTIMIZE PATIENT CARE.
- Monitored hospital premises to ensure safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- SAFELY TRANSPORTED PATIENTS BY WHEELCHAIR, STRETCHER, OR BED TO OTHER UNITS
- Enforced hospital policies regarding visitor access and behavior within facility.
- Utilized surveillance systems to monitor activities and maintain a secure environment.
- Provided assistance during patient transfers, ensuring safety protocols were followed.
- Documented incidents in detailed reports for review by management and compliance teams.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to promote a culture of safety throughout the hospital environment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, and by foot.
Public Safety Officer
Ascension Health Care
11.2022 - 12.2023
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Applied principles of law enforcement and fire protection.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Safely used firearms and other modern medical and police equipment.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
- Dispatcher
- Monitored safety protocols to ensure compliance with health regulations.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities to identify potential hazards.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share intelligence, coordinate responses, and support investigations into criminal activity.
Security Officer / Receptionist
Securitas (Blue Cross Blue Shield Of IL)
02.2022 - 11.2022
- Making Badges/ Checking guest in and out of the building
- Responsible for escorting guest through building
- Watching cameras.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Investigated suspicious activities and people to maintain security of premises.
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Responded promptly to incidents, conducting thorough investigations and documenting findings.
Lost and Prevention Security Officer
United Protection Agency INC.
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Conducted daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
- Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
- Patrolled store premises to detect and prevent shoplifting and security breaches.
- Responded quickly to emergency alarms and calls for assistance for improved issue prevention.
- Trained personnel on security best practices, protocols and procedures.
- Observed video surveillance systems for prompt emergency response.
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible, and directing shoppers to safety.
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators, appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols, identifying potential hazards and addressing security concerns.
Emergency Room Echo (Team Lead)
Allied Universal (Northwestern Medicine Emergency Room)
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Searching/ changing psychiatric patients
- Escorting psychiatric patients throughout the hospital campus
- Assisting medical staff.
- Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
- Responded quickly and calmly to emergency situations, providing life-saving measures when necessary.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring, and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
- Received direction and assignments from physicians and nurses, providing efficient technical support to optimize patient care.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
- Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state, and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Coordinated daily operations, optimizing workflows to enhance service delivery in high-pressure environment.
- Led team in emergency response protocols, ensuring efficient patient care and safety compliance.
Protecting/Greeting Guest
Target Security
11.2019 - 11.2020
- Creating a safe environment/experience for guest and workers.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Hyde Park Academy
Chicago, IL06.2018
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National Louis University
Chicago, IL06.2020
Skills
- Analytical report composition
- Incident analysis
- Licensed security guard
- Monitoring systems
- Emergency preparedness planning
- Security access administration
- Implementing security screening procedures
- Visitor analytics
- Surveillance technology expertise
- Crime reduction strategies
- Emergency response strategy
- Crisis response coordination
- Loss prevention training
- Efficient dispatch management
- Tactical weapons instruction
Certification
- CPR, First Aid
- PERC Card
- 20hr Security Certificate
Timeline
Security Officer
Ann & Robert Lurie Childrens Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Public Safety Officer
Ascension Health Care
11.2022 - 12.2023
Security Officer / Receptionist
Securitas (Blue Cross Blue Shield Of IL)
02.2022 - 11.2022
Lost and Prevention Security Officer
United Protection Agency INC.
06.2021 - 02.2022
Emergency Room Echo (Team Lead)
Allied Universal (Northwestern Medicine Emergency Room)
02.2021 - 01.2022
Protecting/Greeting Guest
Target Security
11.2019 - 11.2020
High School Diploma - undefined
Hyde Park Academy
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National Louis University
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