Essie Merola
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dedicated security professional with extensive experience at Paragon Security, adept in threat assessment and incident reporting. Proven ability to enhance safety through effective patrol procedures and access control management. Recognized for reliability and excellent communication skills, ensuring a secure environment for personnel and property. First aid certified and committed to public safety.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Protective Security Officer
Paragon Security
05.2006 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security risks.
- Assisted in implementing emergency procedures during incidents or alarms.
- Verified identification of individuals entering secured areas to maintain access control.
Security Officer
Security Consultants Group
07.2009 - 12.2013
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for personnel and visitors.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during incidents, providing detailed reports and evidence.
- Implemented access control procedures to maintain secure environments for sensitive areas.
Armed Security Officer
Akal Security Inc.
05.2006 - 06.2009
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security breaches and hazards.
- Implemented emergency response procedures to effectively manage incidents.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies during investigations and emergencies.
Education
No Degree -
South Suburban College of Cook County
South Holland, ILNo Degree -
Kennedy King College
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
Morgan Park High School
Chicago, IL05.1999
Skills
- Physical security expertise
- Stress tolerance
- Incident reporting
- Surveillance techniques
- Threat assessment
- Access control management
- Security systems
- Patrol procedures
- First aid and CPR
- Vehicle inspection
- Perimeter security
- Information security
- Alarm response
- Surveillance systems
- Visitor management
- Teamwork
- Customer service
- Team player
- Honest and dependable
- Reliable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Patrolling
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Security camera monitoring
- Relationship building
- Security procedures
- Visitor screening
- Data entry
- Surveillance
- Security operations experience
- Self motivation
- First aid certified
- Public safety
- Crowd control
- Ground patrol
- CPR certified
Certification
Certified with Pistol,
ASP Expandable Baton, NWDTP 16 Hour Certificate, OC spray Qualification, PERC card, First Aid/CPR/AED and FOID card
Timeline
Security Officer
Security Consultants Group
07.2009 - 12.2013
Protective Security Officer
Paragon Security
05.2006 - Current
Armed Security Officer
Akal Security Inc.
05.2006 - 06.2009
No Degree -
South Suburban College of Cook County
No Degree -
Kennedy King College
High School Diploma -
Morgan Park High School
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
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