DONALD ZECHARIAH THOMAS
Republic,USA
Summary
Accomplished Security Officer with a Greene County Sheriff's Office background, excelling in emergency response and complex problem-solving. Demonstrates physical fitness and investigative abilities, ensuring safety and integrity in high-stress situations. Proven track record in threat management, physical abilities and first aid. Dedicated to ensuring a safe environment for patient, staff and visitors.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Cox Health South
08.2021 - Current
- Proficient with a Duty Firearm, Taser 7 and the application of handcuffs.
- Utilized strong communication skills to interact with staff, guests, vendors and law enforcement personnel in a professional manner.
- Enforced safety regulations, policies and procedures to ensure a safe environment.
- Conducted background checks and security clearances for personnel.
- Use quick and critical thinking in high stress and time sensitive situations.
- Respond to high stress and high risk situations.
- Regularly utilize verbal de-escalation techniques and physical apprehension when necessary.
- Investigated incidents such as theft, assaults, disturbances, vandalism, trespassing and other violations of hospital policy and law.
- Monitored security camera footage and reviewed daily reports from alarm systems.
Correctional Officer
Greene County Sheriff's Office
10.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Demonstrated ability to handle difficult inmates in a professional and effective manner.
- Maintained order within the facility by conducting searches, shakedowns, head counts and pat downs as necessary.
- Developed excellent communication skills to de-escalate potentially volatile situations.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts, and other dangerous activities.
- Responded quickly to disturbances utilizing appropriate force when necessary in accordance with departmental guidelines.
- Enforced institutional rules through verbal warnings, written reports or physical intervention as needed.
- Searched cells or living quarters for contraband and unapproved items.
- Controlled disruptive behavior by voicing verbal orders and using physical force.
Zipline Guide
Zipline USA
05.2017 - 09.2020
- Enhanced guest experience by providing informative and engaging zipline tours through various terrains.
- Provided exceptionalcustomer service to guests of all ages and backgrounds.
- Encouraged participants to take part in team building exercises throughout their experience.
- Assessed weather conditions regularly to decide if it was safe enough for zip-lining activities.
- Provided detailed instructions on how to properly operate the zip line equipment.
- Resolved guest issues quickly and professionally using strong problem solving skills.
- Inspected harnesses and helmets for wear prior to each use by participants.
- Exercised sound judgment in emergency situations to ensure everyone's safety.
- Trained new hires on proper zipline equipment handling techniques.
- Enforced rules and regulations of recreational facilities to maintain discipline and ensured safety.
- Demonstrated excellent knowledge of zipline safety protocols and procedures.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Leadership and Business Management Candidate
Ozarks Technical Community College
Ozark, Missouri12.2025
High School Diploma -
Nixa High School
Nixa, Missouri05.2017
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Investigative abilities
- Work ethic
- High level of integrity
- Threat Management
- Physical Fitness
- Weapons training
- First aid and CPR certified
- Keen observer
Certification
- Low Light Firearms Training & Qualification (Pistol); POST CN #12344
- Racial Profiling; Implicit Bias Recognition; De-Escalation Strategies; POST CN 20751
- Dealing with Aggressive Behavior; POST CN 11519
- Taser 7 End User Recertification; POST CN 26481
- Pistol Draw - Grip - Stance - Qualification; POST CN 11702
- Police Use of Force; POST CN 16567
- Law Enforcement Edged Weapon Carry for Utility and Defense; POST CN 18688
- Defensive Tactics for Corporate Security Officers Working in the Healthcare Environment; POST CN 16840
- Firearms Qualification - Handgun; POST CN 7484
- Annual In-Service Recertification; POST CN's 16840, 16567, 4423 and 18688.
- Active Shooter Response & Tactics for Law Enforcement; POST CN 11444
Awards
Life Saving Award
Timeline
Security Officer
Cox Health South
08.2021 - Current
Correctional Officer
Greene County Sheriff's Office
10.2020 - 05.2021
Zipline Guide
Zipline USA
05.2017 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Nixa High School
- Low Light Firearms Training & Qualification (Pistol); POST CN #12344
- Racial Profiling; Implicit Bias Recognition; De-Escalation Strategies; POST CN 20751
- Dealing with Aggressive Behavior; POST CN 11519
- Taser 7 End User Recertification; POST CN 26481
- Pistol Draw - Grip - Stance - Qualification; POST CN 11702
- Police Use of Force; POST CN 16567
- Law Enforcement Edged Weapon Carry for Utility and Defense; POST CN 18688
- Defensive Tactics for Corporate Security Officers Working in the Healthcare Environment; POST CN 16840
- Firearms Qualification - Handgun; POST CN 7484
- Annual In-Service Recertification; POST CN's 16840, 16567, 4423 and 18688.
- Active Shooter Response & Tactics for Law Enforcement; POST CN 11444
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Leadership and Business Management Candidate
Ozarks Technical Community College
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