John Lefman
Kewanee,IL
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
State Armed Guard
Allied Universal
Peoria, IL
10.2025 - Current
- Peoria DCFS Armed Guard. Protect state staff, complete rounds, attend and complete training, every six months required to qualify and shoot at a range for proficiency at skills.
Armed State Security Officer
Allied Universal
Moline, IL
07.2022 - Current
- Armed Security Officer, updated PERC license, FOID Identification, Conceal to Carry License, Updated Illinois State Armed security training completed in Springfield on 12/03/22 and 12/4/22. Certificates and paperwork were issued after passing examination and shooting. I'm charge to unlock-open and lock- close and secure building, report early and stay over for shift duty to protect all staff and property. Check all exits throughout the shift and secure all access points during business operation hours.
State Security Officer
Allied Universal
Moline, IL
07.2022 - 10.2025
- Armed Security Officer, updated PERC license, FOID Identification, Conceal to Carry License, Updated Illinois State Armed security training completed in Springfield on 12/03/22 and 12/4/22. Certificates and paperwork were issued after passing examination and shooting. I'm charge to unlock-open and lock- close and secure building, report early and stay over for shift duty to protect all staff and property. Check all exits throughout the shift and secure all access points during business operation hours.
- Protect IDHS staff from unruly customers. Make sure no one enters secured employee areas. Building rounds are completed every hour checking all doors and exits in secured areas. Local authorities are called when suspicious or disorderly behavior is reported by Management or Customers. All reports are kept on a activity log that is saved daily on a work phone. Up to date Illinois State PERC license renewal complete every year through the employer.
Armed Security Guard-Cannabis Agent
Mark International
Peru, IL
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Armed Guard at a Cannabis dispensary part-time weekends assigned to second shift. Illinois PERC, T.A.N.S. Card-FCC card issued through Mark International. Also current CCL class and certification completed in May 2024. Illinois Cannabis Certification class completed through employer and agency. All information was forwarded to Illinois IDFPR.
- Duties assigned are to protect staff and property, enforce and uphold policies and procedures that management have in place for customers. Scan and Check Drivers license or passport at the reception desk, operate a radio and computer, check the parking lot and back of building while completing perimeter checks every hour on CCTV. Walk with Store management to their vehicles after the building is locked up and secured. Call and report suspicious activity to local police department. Record all information in a pass on shift log and file a report if needed.
Correctional Deputy
Henry County Sheriff's Office
Cambridge, IL
03.2022 - 07.2022
- 40 hours: Booking duty, control room duty, escort deputy, pass medication.
- I.L, FOID Card-Ability to operate, qualified and certified with a handgun and shotgun at The University of Illinois PTI at Dupage County.
- Lateral transfer from Whiteside County.
Correctional Deputy
Whiteside County Sheriff's Office
Morrison, IL
01.2020 - 03.2022
- 40 hours: Supervise inmates in a correctional setting, attend and pass all state academy training and coursework. Booking duty, hospital duty, pass medication, type reports if needed.
- FOID Card- ability to operate a handgun and shotgun, qualified at the Department and University of Illinois PTI at Dupage Academy. Graduation and Certification 08/27/2021 class 3478.
Correctional Officer
Scott County Sheriff Department
Davenport, IA
04.2017 - 01.2018
- 40 hours: Supervise inmates, hospital duty, escort officer, housing unit officer duties, writing and typing reports if needed.
Correctional Officer
Scott County Sheriff's Office -Iowa
Davenport, IA
10.2002 - 05.2013
- 40 hours: Supervise inmates; escort inmates to court and transport to medical appointments, booking duty, hospital duty.
- Follow proper policies and procedures.
- Completed Jail school at The Iowa Law Enforcement Academy 11/2002.
Timeline
State Armed Guard
Allied Universal
10.2025 - Current
Armed Security Guard-Cannabis Agent
Mark International
03.2024 - 12.2024
Armed State Security Officer
Allied Universal
07.2022 - Current
State Security Officer
Allied Universal
07.2022 - 10.2025
Correctional Deputy
Henry County Sheriff's Office
03.2022 - 07.2022
Correctional Deputy
Whiteside County Sheriff's Office
01.2020 - 03.2022
Correctional Officer
Scott County Sheriff Department
04.2017 - 01.2018
Correctional Officer
Scott County Sheriff's Office -Iowa
10.2002 - 05.2013