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Jared Cecil
School Safety Officer
Deltona,FL
Summary
Us Army Veteran who is a Versatile and dynamic professional with extensive experience in security and emergency response, notably with Volusia County School Guardian who Demonstrates expertise in cybersecurity fundamentals and crisis intervention, complemented by a strong foundation in team collaboration and ethical hacking principles. Proven track record of enhancing safety protocols and implementing effective security measures.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
8
8
Certification
Work History
School Guardian
Volusia County School Guardian
Deltona, FL
06.2021 - Current
- The difference between a law enforcement officer and a school guardian is that guardians do not have arrest authority and are employees of the school district..
- Guardians have undergone extensive background checks, drug testing, a psychological screening, 132 hours of training with the Volusia Sheriff’s Office, 12 hours of diversity training, and another 12 hours of training on security in schools, and strategies for dealing with students.
- School guardians are highly visible, providing security and surveillance to school campuses, parking lots, and grounds.
- Collaborated with administration and law enforcement for comprehensive threat assessments.
- School guardians respond to security-related concerns and issues while striving to build positive relationships with all stakeholders.
- Applied strategic interdiction techniques to mitigate potential risks.
- Adept at implementing rigorous safety protocols for firearm handling.
- Monitored surroundings to evaluate scenarios and determine efficient courses of action.
- Developed resilience to handle potential threats and emergency scenarios with confidence.
- Delivered concise recommendations based on evaluated data points from multiple investigative methods.
- Efficiently managed tasks using advanced organizational methods.
- Skills in meeting and exceeding customer and stakeholder expectations within the precincts of policy, procedure, and sound judgment.
- Proficiently applies skills for effective communication and comprehension.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
- Ability to sustain focus and attention to detail for extended periods of time.
- Provide security to school and district functions, including after-school and extracurricular activities, as needed.
- Assist with traffic control during student drop-off and pick-up.
- Assist the administration in performing searches of students and school property.
- Deescalate confrontations between students, parents, visitors, community members, and others.
- Communicate with school administrators, students, parents, district officials, personnel, community members, and others regarding security-related concerns and issues.
- Serve as a liaison to School Resource Officers.
- Prepare incident reports.
Army Chef
US Army National Guard
10.2015 - 10.2024
- Maintained robust safety systems in response to emergency situations.
- Managed team members throughout meal service for precise order taking.
- Created menu schedules, coordinated supply orders, and directed kitchen personnel.
- Checked kitchen equipment to ensure cleanliness and proper function.
- Mentored line cooks for skill enhancement and better teamwork.
- Created standardized recipes to ensure consistency in food preparation.
- Prepared staff schedules tailored for food preparation and plating tasks.
- Managed monitoring processes to uphold safe food storage practices.
- Allocated responsibilities among personnel for smooth functioning of kitchen and food service.
- Conducted quality assessment on raw inputs before processing.
- Instructed cooks and other workers in preparation, cooking, garnishing and presentation of food
- Educated kitchen team on various culinary practices.
- Oversaw kitchen operations to ensure safety compliance.
- Addressed customer concerns related to food quality.
- Enhanced dining experience by adapting spices for unique client tastes.
- Executed food preparation tasks accurately as per recipe standards.
- Oversaw the planning of special events featuring elaborate decorations.
- Conducted quality inspections on food products to maintain standards.
- Directed team operations focusing on food safety, preparation, and presentation.
- Ensured consistent standards in presentation, quantity, and quality for all plated dishes on the line.
- Maintained compliance with established regulations for kitchen safety and sanitation.
- Conveyed critical information on depleted or unusable stock to enhance inventory management.
- Confronted unapproved individuals for questioning to determine course of action.
- Managed traffic flow throughout parking lots and other areas of the facility.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Collaborated with officials to establish action plans to provide safe environment and immediate response to threats and emergencies.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Enforced all laws, rules, regulations, and procedures pertaining to the protection of persons and property.
- Drove and operated vehicles to patrol designated areas.
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Armed Federal Security Officer
Paragon Systems Security
, FL
08.2016 - 06.2021
- Current Federal Emergency Response Official Armed Federal Security Officer
- Security Officer at federal buildings, working as a contractor under Federal Protection Services.
- Certified and able to operate an X-ray machine, looking for any suspicious packages and devices.
- Monitoring CCTV, looking for any suspicious persons or activity.
- Searches of personal bags entering a federal facility provide quality customer service.
- Triage problems quickly and provided clear information effectively.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Participated in drills designed to test response times to various security scenarios.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Interacted with the public in a professional manner while providing assistance and information.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Patrolled assigned areas to ensure safety and security of personnel, property, and facilities.
- Monitored CCTV systems for suspicious activities or persons entering or exiting premises.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Observed conditions of security equipment such as alarms, locks, cameras, ensuring they are in good working order.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Developed plans for responding to emergency situations that may arise on site.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Responded to emergency situations such as fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats, and civil disturbances.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Performed searches of people entering premises using metal detectors or hand-held scanners.
- Reviewed incident reports prepared by subordinate officers for accuracy before submitting them for review.
- Maintained logs of daily activities and submitted reports of incidents observed or investigated.
- Provided support during special events including crowd control, traffic regulation, and facility protection.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
- Assisted law enforcement agencies in apprehending suspects by providing back up when needed.
- Provided training on safety procedures and use of protective equipment.
- Performed access control functions at entrances and exits to secure restricted areas.
- Managed inventory and supplies to ensure materials were available when needed.
Security Officer
IPC Investigations
, Florida
01.2016 - 06.2017
- Executed specialized security tasks for VIP guests during various events such as concerts, cruises, and sporting affairs.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Security Officer
PCI Security
12.2015 - 08.2016
- Security D and G license
- Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; and inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points including permitting entry and exits
- Obtain additional security support through the management of alarm systems
- Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures, and restraining trespassers
- Provide traffic control and driver direction in emergencies
- Provide written reports including recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities, interviewing witnesses, and obtaining signatures
- Provided private executive security protection for Madhuri Dixit (Indian Actress and Dance Artist)
- Oversees the daily workflow, schedules, and assignments of security staff including security guards
- Prepares and conducts training for new hires and current staff
- Provides supervision of up to 15 officers performing various duties that include training, scheduling, conflict resolution, team building, and other leadership activities
Food Service Specialist
US Army
01.2008 - 10.2015
- Responsible for leading the preparation of daily meals, as well as service for 500 soldiers, both in the field and in the garrison.
- Supervised crews of 10 soldiers in food preparation and service.
- Developed and managed schedules, tasking orders, and training plans.
- Managed division supply orders.
- Performed all administrative duties associated with my rank and position.
- I took orders, prepared foods, and processed payments in a full-service establishment.
- Followed food safety regulations pertaining to sanitation, food handling, and storage.
- Replenished beverages as needed throughout meal service periods.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Maintained professional demeanor during interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting guests promptly upon arrival at the restaurant.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Followed recipes and customer requests to prepare meals.
- Prepared variety of foods according to exact instructions and recipe specifications.
- Filled and served various beverages for customers.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check, and credit card transactions.
- Prevented spoilage and cross-contamination by storing food in designated containers and storage areas.
- Packaged and bagged cooked food and prepared items.
- Completed opening, closing and shift change tasks by following company guidelines.
- Used proper cleaning supplies and methods to disinfect counters where raw meat, poultry, fish and eggs had been prepared.
- Welcomed and thanked guests to demonstrate appreciation for patronage.
- Chopped ingredients and prepped food items ahead of lunchtime and dinner rush periods.
- Maintained safe food handling practices to prevent germ spread.
- Checked daily menus in order to accurately gather and prepare ingredients for entrees, sides and desserts.
- Prepared workstations with ingredients and tools to increase efficiency.
- Refilled condiments, napkins and server workstations.
- Followed staff performance and service standards to deliver consistent and positive customer experiences.
- Directed patrons to restrooms and other amenities within facility.
- Made meals in accordance with company standards and requirements.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
- Kept foods at safe temperatures in storage, during cooking and prior to serving.
- Assembled and served meals according to specific guest requirements.
- Monitored inventory to keep adequate stock of food items and supplies.
- Organized and stocked kitchen storage areas, refrigerators, freezers and other related food service equipment.
- Verified orders and bagged items for easy transport.
- Restocked supplies for upcoming shifts as needed.
- Kept customer and food preparation areas clean and well-organized.
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Followed established recipes to prepare foods using techniques such as frying, simmering and steaming.
- Used correct cleaning and sanitizing techniques on surfaces, tools and equipment.
- Collaborated with team to deliver timely service of items.
- Mopped floors and cleaned walk-in refrigerators and storage areas to maintain hygienic, sanitized work area.
- Complied with company service standards and adhered to inventory and cash control procedures.
- Ensured all dishes were presented attractively before serving to customers.
- Stored perishable food items in freezer or refrigerator to protect from spoilage.
- Sanitized all cooking surfaces between uses when preparing multiple orders simultaneously.
- Gathered ingredients and cleaned and cut food items to prep recipes.
- Explained food preparation methods and ingredients to enable patrons with food allergies to make educated decisions.
- Stocked beverage stations with appropriate condiments and napkins.
- Oversaw inventory in buffet and reported replacement needs to kitchen management.
- Ordered necessary supplies for daily operations from approved vendors.
- Followed all safety protocols when using kitchen appliances such as ovens or stoves.
- Helped management stay on top of supply needs by sharing information about low or spoiled inventory.
- Followed recipes to cut, chop and combine correct ingredients and quantities to meet quality standards.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
- Monitored food temperatures to ensure safety and quality standards were met.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Phoenix
08.2025
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
02.2024
Course - Armed and Unarmed Security
IPC Training Academy
12.2015
High School -
Great Bridge High School
Chesapeake, VA06.2007
Skills
- Knowledge of programming language
- Desire to learn offensive and defensive cyber skills
- Familiar with computer networks
- Strong written verbal communication skills
- Patient Problem solving abilities
- Critical thinking skills
- Proficient with cybersecurity tools
- Understanding of secure software development principles
- Crisis intervention
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Continuous improvement
- Relationship building
- Multitasking capacity
- Teamwork
- Multitasking Abilities
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Public speaking
- Reliability
- Veterans Services
- Familiar with RMF
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Able to clearly explain complex technical issues
- Proficient in all Microsoft Office products
- Law enforcement report writing
- Record keeping and data management
- Scheduling and task management
- Effective decision-making experience
- Developing training plans and schedules
- Remarkable ability to record information while fielding radio calls
- Received and transmitted messages and information via radio base dispatching unit
- De-escalation techniques
- Close quarters combat
- Weapons handling
- Security systems
- Adaptive decision making
- Threat assessment
- First aid proficiency
- First aid certification
- Professionalism
- Self motivation
- Basic cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity management
- Cybersecurity risk assessment
- Cybersecurity practices
- Knowledge of cybersecurity best practices
- Cybersecurity implementation
- Cybersecurity Frameworks Knowledge
- Cybersecurity administration
- Cybersecurity measures implementation
- Cybersecurity knowledge
- Cybersecurity Familiarity
- Cybersecurity frameworks
- Cybersecurity protocols
- Cybersecurity strategies
- Cybersecurity best practices
- Cybersecurity Risk Understanding
- Cybersecurity investigations
- Strong cybersecurity knowledge
- Cybersecurity Basics
- Cybersecurity fundamentals
- Cybersecurity education
- Cybersecurity
- Cybersecurity regulations
- Cybersecurity support
- Cybersecurity law
- Cybersecurity strategy development
- Cybersecurity awareness
- Cybersecurity risk management
- Ethical hacking with [tools]
- Ethical hacking capabilities
- Ethical hacking principles
- Ethical hacking
- Ethical hacking techniques
- Computer hacking countermeasures
- Ethical data handling practices
- Growth hacking tools
- Security operations center
- Time management
- Decision-making
- Troubleshooting
- Problem resolution
- Microsoft office
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Hardware and software installation
- Security issues troubleshooting
- Desktop component change management
- Web security
- Remote assistance
- Hardware repair
- Report writing
- Operating system installation
- Software licensing
- Network configuration
- Backup solutions
- Hardware testing
- System upgrades
- Hardware installation
- Technical support
- Computer assembly
- Wireless networking
- Basic coding understanding
- Basic coding knowledge
- Coding standards
Certification
- ICE Weapon Qualification Course, 08/12/16
- Aerosol Weapons OC Training, 08/12/16
- Expandable Baton, MEB, ASP, 08/26/16
- learning WIFI
- Foundations Of Cybersecurity
- Introduction To Cybersecurity essentials
- Introduction To Cybersecurity Tools and cyberattacks
- Operating systems
- Verizon skill forward orientation course
Volunteer Experience
Virginia Beach Search and Rescue Team, Supply SGT, 11/01/12, 08/01/14, Search for missing persons and conduct maintenance on vehicles.
Affiliations
- deans list
- Honors
Accomplishments
- deans list 2024, 2025
References
References available upon request.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeInternshipWork Location
On-SiteRemoteHybridImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CulturePersonal development programsHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid time offTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing4-day work weekQuote
Success is not final; failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts.
Winston S. Churchill
Software
Computer repair
Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), data analysis tools (Excel, Tableau, Python)
Python
Knowledgeable in Penetration Testing tools
Knowledgeable Intrusion Detection/Prevention systems
Knowledgeable in Cloud security tools
Able to work on Presentations
Knowledgeable in Quickbooks
Knowledgeable in coding and programming
Knowledgeable in graphic design software
Knowledgeable when it comes to technological skills
Knowledgeable when it comes to troubleshooting
Adaptable to any work environment
Strong Communication skills
Knowledgeable in operating systems
Able to collaborate with employees
Critical thinking skills
Languages
English
Native language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
Interests
Fishing
Camping
Space
Reading
Working on computers
Vacation to the mountains
Spending time with family
Theme parks
Being outdoors
Swimming
Timeline
School Guardian
Volusia County School Guardian
06.2021 - Current
Armed Federal Security Officer
Paragon Systems Security
08.2016 - 06.2021
Security Officer
IPC Investigations
01.2016 - 06.2017
Security Officer
PCI Security
12.2015 - 08.2016
Army Chef
US Army National Guard
10.2015 - 10.2024
Food Service Specialist
US Army
01.2008 - 10.2015
Bachelor of Science - Cybersecurity
University of Phoenix
Associate's Degree - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Course - Armed and Unarmed Security
IPC Training Academy
High School -
Great Bridge High School
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