James Ammons
Houston,TX
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional eager to embrace challenges and drive success. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills foster collaboration and engagement. Proven ability to excel in both supervised and unsupervised environments, with a talent for guiding teams toward achieving shared goals. Quickly masters new skills, ensuring readiness to tackle evolving demands in any role.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
24/7 Security Command/ Supervisor (Toyota Center)
Best Crowd Management
05.2024 - Current
- Led security operations for large-scale events, ensuring safety of attendees and staff.
- Developed and implemented crowd control strategies to enhance event flow and minimize disruptions.
- Trained and mentored junior officers on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Collaborated with event organizers to assess security needs and tailor staffing solutions accordingly.
- Monitor CCTV's, dispatch phone and radio calls in Security Command Center. Patrol to ensure security and safety of the premises.
- Observing and reporting any suspicious, unusual, or criminal activity. Assist in controlling access to restricted areas.
- Observe behavior patterns in order to identify potential criminal activity or threats. Provide crowd control during special events at the facility.
- Provide friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Check and secure building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Operate radio communication systems for coordination with co-workers and supervisors.
- Enforce all laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the protection of persons and property.
Event Guard/ NBA Court Security/Security Rover
Best Crowd Management
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Conducted security checks of attendees, staff and vendors to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored event activities to track schedule and prepare for crowd movements.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence.
- Greeted guests upon arrival while ensuring they followed proper protocols for entry into the facility.
- Provided guidance on crowd control management during events.
- Operated metal detectors to screen visitors prior to entry into the event venue.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Monitored large crowds for possible NBA court intrusions.
- Protected NBA players, officials, coaches, cheer dancers and on-air talent from unwanted interruptions, contact, and harassment.
- Escorted celebrities and talent to various locations around the facility.
- Provided security for dressing rooms and other private areas.
- Stage and barricade security
Event Security Guard
5 Star Event Services
09.2022 - 01.2024
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Conducted security checks of attendees, staff and vendors to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Monitored event activities to track schedule and prepare for crowd movements.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence.
- Greeted guests upon arrival while ensuring they followed proper protocols for entry into the facility.
- Provided guidance on crowd control management during events.
- Operated metal detectors to screen visitors prior to entry into the event venue.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Armed Vault Processor
Brinks
10.2021 - 08.2022
- Guard and maintain the safety and security of our employees, vault, and liability at all times
- Prepare outbound orders and replenishments for the next day's routes
- Complete data entry for all transactions of liability
- Generate and maintain all records and reports daily
- Guard liability and assets
- Maintain nightly gun audit
- Staging coin for next-day outgoing routes.
- Other duties as directed
Asset Protection Host
Walmart Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisting customers while monitoring for theft and verifying purchases.
- Completed patrols of store aisles to provide visible deterrent and check for criminal activity.
- Identified potential shoplifters and alerted management.
- Generated detailed incident reports following all theft-related occurrences.
Lead Overnight Cashier
Cornerstore Inc.
02.2017 - 05.2019
- Cashier
- Customer assistance.
- Dropping cash from registers into safe and calculating total end of day sales
- Maintaining lottery and tobacco inventory count.
- Data entry for daily sales information.
Loader/Unloader
Home Depot Regional Distribution
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Loading and unloading freight.
- Incoming/Outgoing load correction.
- RF scanning
Radar Repair Technician
US Army
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Basic military duties
- Multiple radar systems repair and maintenance.
- Disassembled dysfunctional machinery to perform root cause analysis and repairs.
- Routinely inspected equipment for preventive and emergency maintenance needs.
- Read and understood diagrams and schematics to accurately perform repairs.
- Created detailed reports documenting repair procedures performed on each machine serviced.
- Updated existing documentation regarding repairs made on machines serviced.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology (No Degree)
Lone Star College
Humble, TXCybersecurity Fundamentals - Information Technology
IBM
Online05-2026
High School Diploma -
Contemporary Learning Center
Houston, TX07-2008
Skills
- CCTV Monitoring
- Premises Surveillance
- Security Team Coordination
- Vigilant and Watchful
- Quick Learner
- Detail Oriented
- Training and mentoring
- Customer service
- Decision-making
- Reliability
- Effective communication
- Professionalism
- Calm under pressure
Accomplishments
Graduated Highschool at age 16.
Army Veteran
Certification
Level 2 Security License
Level 3 security License
Awards
2x Employee of the Month
Texas Scholars Award
Army Good Conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
24/7 Security Command/ Supervisor (Toyota Center)
Best Crowd Management
05.2024 - Current
Event Guard/ NBA Court Security/Security Rover
Best Crowd Management
06.2023 - 05.2024
Event Security Guard
5 Star Event Services
09.2022 - 01.2024
Armed Vault Processor
Brinks
10.2021 - 08.2022
Asset Protection Host
Walmart Inc.
05.2019 - 07.2021
Lead Overnight Cashier
Cornerstore Inc.
02.2017 - 05.2019
Loader/Unloader
Home Depot Regional Distribution
10.2015 - 02.2017
Radar Repair Technician
US Army
10.2009 - 10.2014
Some College (No Degree) - Information Technology (No Degree)
Lone Star College
Cybersecurity Fundamentals - Information Technology
IBM
High School Diploma -
Contemporary Learning Center