James Coleman
Hagerstown,MD
Summary
Dedicated and eager to help young people reach full potential through positive and effective support. Compassionate and encouraging with 10+ years of experience working/coaching with youth of all ages. Assists youth in navigating various situations using healthy coping skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety and Security Officer
Brook Lane Health Services
04.2024 - Current
- Enhanced workplace safety by conducting regular inspections and identifying potential hazards.
- Provided a secure environment for employees and visitors through proactive monitoring of premises and responding promptly to security concerns.
- Coordinated with first responders during emergencies or drills, facilitating smooth evacuations or responses when necessary.
Security Officer
MTAC
02.2023 - Current
- Currently employed on a PT/ON CALL basis.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Loss Prevention Lead
Sheetz
06.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted law enforcement agencies in investigating cases involving theft or fraud, providing evidence and witness statements as necessary.
- Strengthened loss prevention efforts by monitoring security footage regularly and reinforcing theft-prevention protocols.
Multi Site Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
09.2021 - 03.2023
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
05.2020 - 09.2021
- Delivered pizza to customer doorsteps and business offices.
- Operated vehicle safely in highly congested areas with no traffic violations.
- Maintained upbeat, positive attitude in busy, customer-focused environment.
Assembler
Xerxes by Shawcore
09.2016 - 04.2020
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Consistently met or exceeded daily production quotas while maintaining exceptional quality standards in all completed assemblies.
Correctional Officer
Maryland Division Of Corrections
02.2008 - 01.2012
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Enhanced facility security by conducting regular inspections and addressing potential risks.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Residential Counselor
Boys and Girls Homes of Maryland- John Tracey Home
08.1997 - 09.1998
- Coordinated recreational activities for residents, fostering social interaction and positive group dynamics.
- Promoted independent living skills through coaching residents in daily tasks such as meal preparation, hygiene, and budgeting.
- Encouraged healthy lifestyle choices among residents by leading educational workshops on topics such as nutrition, exercise, mental health awareness.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA05.1997
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement Administration
Mercer County Community College
Trenton, NJ05.1994
Skills
- Public Safety
- Crisis Management
- Incident Management
- Law Enforcement Liaison
- Patrolling
- Emergency awareness
- CCTV Monitoring
- English fluency
- Keen observer
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building and management
Timeline
Safety and Security Officer
Brook Lane Health Services
04.2024 - Current
Loss Prevention Lead
Sheetz
06.2023 - 03.2024
Security Officer
MTAC
02.2023 - Current
Multi Site Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
09.2021 - 03.2023
Delivery Driver
Domino's Pizza
05.2020 - 09.2021
Assembler
Xerxes by Shawcore
09.2016 - 04.2020
Correctional Officer
Maryland Division Of Corrections
02.2008 - 01.2012
Residential Counselor
Boys and Girls Homes of Maryland- John Tracey Home
08.1997 - 09.1998
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
James Madison University
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement Administration
Mercer County Community College