Jerome Cofield
Seat Pleasant,MD
Summary
Vigilant Security Officer with expertise in surveillance monitoring and emergency response. Skilled in conflict resolution, risk assessment, and security training, enhancing team performance through effective incident reporting and training programs. Committed to maintaining safety and integrity, ready to support a secure environment.
Overview
1
1
Certification
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Progressive Security Group, LLC
Ft. Washington, Maryland
01.2022 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to deter unauthorized access and identify potential hazards, ensuring safety and security of premises.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Responded promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergencies according to established protocols.
- Inspected premises for safety hazards to ensure a secure environment.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Trained new security personnel on procedures, policies, and emergency response techniques.
- Trained personnel in firearms use and safety protocols, improving readiness and compliance with agency standards. for agency. Certified Red Cross Cpr / First Aid-AED Instructor, Certified Monadnock MEB Baton Instructor
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations, providing detailed reports on suspicious activities to support case resolutions.
Chief Shop Steward
PSOS United
Ft. Washington, Maryland
02.2021 - Current
- Facilitated communication between management and employees to resolve issues promptly.
- Engaged in discussions with management and employees to strengthen communication and foster a collaborative environment.
- Conducted regular meetings to address workplace concerns and gather employee feedback for actionable insights.
- Supported staff by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Represented workers at disciplinary hearings.
- Arranged for legal representation for members involved in labor disputes.
- Maintained records of all grievances filed by workers.
- Communicated regularly with union representatives regarding shop activities, policies, and procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards established by the union.
Education
GED -
Job Corp/ WVA Board of Education
Harpers Ferry, WV02-1977
Skills
- Surveillance monitoring
- CCTV surveillance
- Access control
- Access control management
- Incident reporting
- Customer service
- Emergency response
- Emergency management
- Threat management
- Premises patrol
- Security screenings
- Security training
- First aid certified
- Non-lethal defense techniques
- Detainment procedures
- Risk assessment
- Workplace safety compliance
- Fire prevention techniques
- Shift work experience
- Report generation
- Report writing
- Law enforcement protocols
- Law enforcement background
- Personnel screening
- Conflict resolution
- Conflict de-escalation
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Fire prevention techniques
- Report writing
- Security scanning techniques
- Evacuation procedures
Certification
- NRA Certified Firearms Instructor, Pistol, CCW, Certified NRA Range Safety Officer
- Licensed Private Detective for the State Of Maryland, Licensed Security Officer MD, Licensed DCJS Armed Security Officer State Of Virginia, Alarm Respondent, DCJS Compliance Agent, Virginia DCJS Firearms Instructor , Virginia Certified General Instructor, Certified Red Cross CPR/FIRST AIDE-AED Instructor. Monadnock MEB-BATON Instructor.
- Class B Commercial Drivers Lerner's Permit with Air Brakes, Passenger, School Bus
Timeline
Security Officer
Progressive Security Group, LLC
01.2022 - Current
Chief Shop Steward
PSOS United
02.2021 - Current
GED -
Job Corp/ WVA Board of Education