Hisham Guess
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Seasoned Security/Law Enforcement Officer equipped with excellent communication skills consistently maintains detailed logs of important events. Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution with knowledge of law enforcement investigations. Trustworthy and committed to honest interactions with supervisors, employees and customers.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Protection Agent
APOD Group
Dallas , Texas
02.2025 - Current
- Monitored and responded to possible threats, suspicious activity, and unauthorized personnel access.
- Facilitated communication between clients, support staff, and law enforcement personnel when required.
- Documented important information about visitors entering secured areas.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, including locations visited, people met with, and any incidents that may have occurred.
- Investigated accidents involving principals or their property while under protection.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations using appropriate tactics.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Public Safety Officer
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Monitored security cameras to ensure patient and staff safety.
- Conducted regular patrols of hospital premises to deter unauthorized access.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing immediate assistance as needed.
- Provided support during patient transfers, ensuring safety and comfort throughout the process.
- Communicated effectively via radio transmissions with other officers while patrolling assigned area.
- Conducted regular patrols of designated areas within the campus community.
- Responded quickly to alarms, calls for assistance, emergencies, or reports of suspicious persons or activities.
- Inspected buildings and grounds to detect signs of intrusion or vandalism.
- Verified identification cards from visitors entering restricted areas.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and policies by performing daily inspections of the facility.
- Interacted professionally with students, faculty members, staff members, visitors, vendors and contractors in a courteous manner.
- Investigated suspicious activities, disturbances, thefts, or other criminal activity.
Handyman
Thumbtack
01.2019 - 02.2025
- Assessed customer needs and delivered tailored solutions.
- Executed basic carpentry tasks including building and repairing furniture and cabinets.
- Installed window treatments, doors, locksets, shelves, and various fixtures.
- Replaced broken light switches and outlets to ensure safety.
- Installed ceiling fans and lighting fixtures to enhance functionality.
- Replaced faulty door handles, hinges, and locks for improved security.
- Installed kitchen appliances including refrigerators and dishwashers efficiently.
- Performed preventive maintenance on buildings and equipment using plumbing and electrical skills.
Juvenile Correctional Officer
George Department of Youth Services
Milledgeville, GA
04.2024 - 04.2024
- Supervised youth in residential settings during daily activities and programs.
- Enforced rules and regulations to maintain safety and security within facilities.
- Conducted routine inspections of living quarters and common areas for compliance.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies, ensuring the safety of all residents involved.
- Directed and supervised juveniles in a correctional setting, ensuring safety of all inmates.
- Developed positive relationships with inmates through constructive interactions while enforcing rules fairly.
- Provided counseling services to juvenile offenders to address behavioral issues.
- Monitored security cameras throughout the facility to ensure safety of staff and inmates.
Martial Arts Instructor
Shaolin Kung Fu Centers
Springfield, Massachusetts
01.1996 - Current
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for martial arts classes.
- Conducted warm-up exercises, stretching, and strength training activities.
- Led group sparring sessions to teach defensive strategies and skills.
- Demonstrated correct form and posture to ensure safety during practice sessions.
- Monitored student performance in class to ensure safety regulations were followed.
- Organized tournaments and competitions to motivate students to improve their techniques.
- Provided feedback on student performance and progress towards goals.
- Created individualized training plans based on student needs and abilities.
- Evaluated student's proficiency levels in various martial arts techniques such as grappling, striking, blocking.
- Motivated students through positive reinforcement techniques such as rewards or recognition.
- Helped new students adjust quickly into the program by providing guidance and support.
- Explained theory behind martial arts techniques such as balance control, timing or footwork drills.
- Organized special events such as seminars or workshops related to martial arts instruction or self-defense techniques.
- Instilled discipline and respect in students, as well as proper etiquette.
- Instructed students on proper technique of punches, kicks, throws, holds, blocks and self-defense tactics.
- Instructed military and law enforcement personnel
- Severed in security and personal protection details.
Deputy Sheriff
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Decatur, GA
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Maintained order in courtrooms by identifying disturbances and taking appropriate action.
- Responded to emergency calls for service at the detention center, county courthouse, other potentially hazardous situations.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and enforce laws and regulations.
- Utilized law enforcement databases to identify suspects or verify information related to investigations.
- Adhered to departmental policies and procedures while performing job duties.
- Interacted with citizens in a professional manner during routine patrols or while responding to calls for service.
- Monitored inmates at correctional facilities ensuring compliance with all rules and regulations.
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Paulding County Sheriff's Office
Dallas, GA
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Assisted in the apprehension of suspects and conducted criminal investigations.
- Monitored traffic violations and issued citations.
- Ensured public safety by patrolling designated areas in a patrol car.
- Conducted searches for missing persons, evidence, or contraband items.
- Filed reports on incidents and arrests made during shifts.
- Interacted with citizens professionally while providing information regarding laws and regulations.
- Inspected premises for security breaches or suspicious activity.
- Investigated accidents involving injury or death of individuals.
- Arrested and transported suspects or prisoners to jail or court to maintain custody.
- Patrolled designated area to assist persons in trouble and render other public safety services.
- Collected and preserved evidence associated with crimes, supporting investigations
- Conducted preliminary or follow-up investigations of various crimes or other incidents to close open cases.
- Responded to radio messages or telephone instructions to appear at scenes of disorder or crime.
- Regulated vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion to reduce accidents.
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
Cobb County Sheriff's Office
Marietta, GA
03.2019 - 07.2020
- Maintained order and security within the jail facility by monitoring inmates' activities, enforcing rules, and conducting searches.
- Supervised inmate visits to ensure proper conduct of visitors, as well as compliance with established visitation policies.
- Patrolled housing units on a regular basis to identify potential safety hazards and take corrective action when necessary.
- Conducted investigations into alleged rule violations or misconduct involving inmates and staff members.
- Prepared detailed incident reports documenting all events that occurred during shift operations.
- Assisted in transporting prisoners between correctional facilities or institutions for court hearings or medical appointments.
- Organized paperwork associated with prisoner movement including releases, transfers and extraditions.
- Monitored video surveillance systems used in jails to detect suspicious activity inside the facility.
- Performed basic first aid duties for injured inmates or staff members.
- Conducted daily briefings to pass on pertinent info to oncoming shifts.
- Diffused disruptive behavior by verbal interventions.
- Briefed superiors of incidents and misconduct and recommended disciplinary actions.
- Prepared written reports concerning inmate's misconduct.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Searched building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Supervised visitation and checked visitors for proper identification and contraband.
- Safely transported inmates to and from work sites, maintaining physical headcounts at all times.
- Detention center emergency response team member.
Police Officer
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
Washington, DC
05.2006 - 08.2017
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Maintained order during civil disturbances or protests.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Advised citizens on safety precautions and preventive measures against crime.
- Utilized various technologies including computers, cameras, radar guns., to complete job duties.
- Ensured compliance with local laws by performing periodic safety inspections of businesses.
- Attended training sessions to maintain proficiency in law enforcement techniques.
- Patrolled assigned areas both on foot and in motor vehicles, maintaining awareness and providing valuable community surveillance.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
Transit Police Officer
MARTA Police Department
Atlanta, Georgia
02.2004 - 04.2025
- Enforced traffic laws to enhance public safety across MARTA transit systems.
- Patrolled designated areas, deterring crime and maintaining visible police presence.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, addressing incidents effectively.
- Conducted investigations into criminal activities impacting MARTA facilities and patrons.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, observations, and actions taken during shifts.
- Engaged with community members to build trust and foster positive relationships on transit lines.
- Provided security at public events, ensuring safety and compliance with regulations.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques to diffuse disturbances with compassion and skill.
Deputy Sheriff
Fayetta County Sheriff Office
Fayetteville, Georgia
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Enforced laws and regulations to ensure public safety and order.
- Conducted routine patrols to deter criminal activity in designated areas.
- Responded to emergency calls, providing timely assistance and support.
- Utilized law enforcement databases for suspect identification and information verification.
- Adhered strictly to departmental policies while executing job responsibilities.
- Arrested and transported suspects to jail or court for custody maintenance.
- Patrolled assigned areas to identify suspicious activities and enforce regulations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Westfield State University
Westfield, MA01-2001
Skills
- Incident report writing
- Criminal investigation
- Emergency response
- Surveillance monitoring
- Conflict resolution
- Safety training
- First aid response
- Martial arts instruction
- Law enforcement
- Court proceedings
- Firearms proficiency
- Defensive tactics
- Incident response
- Courthouse security
- Building security check
- First aid and CPR
- De-escalation techniques
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Novant Health, Forsyth Medical Center
09.2025 - 11.2025
Executive Protection Agent
APOD Group
02.2025 - Current
Juvenile Correctional Officer
George Department of Youth Services
04.2024 - 04.2024
Deputy Sheriff
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
01.2022 - 03.2022
Deputy Sheriff, Road Patrol
Paulding County Sheriff's Office
07.2020 - 08.2020
Deputy Sheriff
Fayetta County Sheriff Office
09.2019 - 12.2019
Correctional Deputy Sheriff
Cobb County Sheriff's Office
03.2019 - 07.2020
Handyman
Thumbtack
01.2019 - 02.2025
Police Officer
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
05.2006 - 08.2017
Transit Police Officer
MARTA Police Department
02.2004 - 04.2025
Martial Arts Instructor
Shaolin Kung Fu Centers
01.1996 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Westfield State University