Johnell Jelks
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Highly experienced security professional with over 15 years of experience in federal, state, and private sectors. Possessing an undergraduate degree in Justice Studies, consistently demonstrating leadership and guidance for diverse individuals. Expertise lies in developing actionable plans and strategies for security measures in public school settings. Valuable resource for peers, providing coaching, mentoring, and support. Building positive relationships with others in all work environments is a key strength, supported by advanced communication and negotiation skills. Versatile Security Manager smoothly manages administrative department needs, provides effective team leadership, and excels in security planning. Extensive knowledge of company requirements and a keen eye for behavior markers and signs of suspicious activity in employees and guests. Highly observant and skilled with 19 years of progressive experience.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Manager
Dream Fields Security and Distributions
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Supervised 10+ security officers armed and unarmed to maintain safety throughout the facility of 200 employees daily
- On call 24-7 for managers, HR, and to get ahold of if any, and all emergencies that took place at the facility
- Officers Made sure employees followed policies and procedures written by the Director of Security of SOP’s
- Worked closely with the Director of Security on new policies and procedures being handed down to improve safety throughout the building when needed
- Routine conducted and monitored routine random searches of employees and visitors to ensure safety of staff, and visitors coming in and out of facilities
- Investigated all criminal activity through surveillance cameras and documented every search in our incident report logs
- Held monthly meetings through teams chat with managers from multiple states to improve the safety of facilities
- Assisted Fire Marshall with compliance searches of facilities to make sure company was up to code with the city compliance orders
- Escorted multiple outside vendors through facility to include bulk product being dropped off or labs picking up samples for testing
- Worked closely with the HR department on hiring new staff along with any investigations being conducted to see if any violations of company policies were committed
- Attended all terminations of employees to ensure safety of managers and HR who were present at the time of termination of an employee
- Certified weapons training on Taser and baton
- CPR/AED /Fire Emergency certified
- Self Defense certified with tactical take downs and restraint training
- Specialized in report writing
- Excellent in computer surveillance/investigative and recording of incidents
- Up to date on Microsoft computer technology
City Carrier Assistant (CCA)
USPS United States Post Office
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Cased and sorted DPS and packages on assigned routes daily
- Delivered mail to businesses and customers homes by navigating handheld devices on routes
- I can carefully lift 50 pounds or more without any assistance
- I have done some clerical work in the past by helping to sort and scanning packages on Sundays for Amazon delivery
- Clocked in multiple times early to assist clerks with unloading pallets from trucks full of magazines and other assigned materials to be placed on the designated routes for that day
Lead Security Officer
Mountain Pointe High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
- Maintain a safe environment for students, faculty and staff
- Assist with the creation and implementation of emergency response plans
- Monitor security surveillance cameras for prohibited activities and behavior
- Conduct searches to identify illegal contraband and weapons
- Create detailed incident reports to provide law enforcement
- Provide mentorship and guidance to students
- Managed a team of eight security officers
- Provided security for multiple sporting events after school hours
- Maintained flow of traffic in and out of the school parking lots before and after school
- Chosen by the Phoenix Police Department to partner with the Phoenix Gang Task Force to spot and report potential gang affiliations within the school
Armed Security Officer
G4S
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Armed patrols at various locations for a multitude of companies and organizations
- Monitored video surveillance cameras for trespassers
- Communicated incidents with respective law enforcement agencies when necessary
- Documented incidents and kept patrol logs
- Personally escorted bank branch managers to and from vehicles at the open and close of business
- Only employee in the company selected to work private security detail at the spring training games for the Anaheim Angels Major League Baseball team
- The selection was based on experience and professionalism
Security Officer
Desert Vista High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Monitored security cameras to ensure the safety of the students, faculty and staff
- Conducted searches of individuals to check for weapons or drugs
- Assisted with evacuations
- Provided security for after-school sporting events and special events held on and off campus
- Locked and unlocked facilities before and after school each day
- In 2013, assisted federal agents providing security for President Barak Obama’s visit to the school
Correction Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Worked maximum-security unit at state prison
- Conducted cell and inmate searches
- Team leader for outside recreation crew
- Provided surveillance of recreation areas from the watchtower
- Assisted in transportation of high security threat inmates
- Worked off site at local hospitals guarding sick or injured inmates
- Quality tested security fencing at the perimeter of the area
- Completed Taser certification course
- Member of the tactical support unit (TSU) that conducted cell extractions
- Worked with local enforcement and fellow TSU team members to de-escalate and end a two-week inmate standoff
Immigration Enforcement Agent (In training)
Department of Homeland Security
01.2007 - 12.2007
- Received training in fingerprinting, firearms, first aid, testing substances for narcotics and Spanish
- Successfully completed physical agility training
- Was not able to successfully pass the required Spanish examination
- Invited back to re-test in Spanish component
Armed Security Guard
Quest Intelligence Bureau
01.2003 - 01.2007
- Provided armed guard protection at various federal buildings in downtown Phoenix
- Used metal detectors to search for potential weapon threats
- Reported incidents to the Federal Police Service
- Conducted persons and vehicle searches
- Monitored surveillance cameras
- Completed rigorous firearms training that specialized in gun retention
- Served as armed security officer outside federal courthouse during high profile court cases
Correction Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2001 - 01.2003
- Worked maximum-security female unit at state prison
- Conducted cell and inmate searches
- Distributed and inventoried tools given to inmates who were on work duty
- Kept detailed records of cell checks and contraband that was confiscated
- Assisted in transportation of high security threat inmates
- Worked off site at local hospitals guarding sick or injured inmates
- Quality tested security fencing at the perimeter of the area
- Member of the tactical support unit (TSU) that conducted cell extractions
- Member of the special management team (SMT) deployed if potential riots occurred
Education
Master of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ11-2025
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2019
Skills
- Restraint Usage
- Chemical Weapon Usage
- Firearms and Taser
- Self-Defense
- Tactical Support training
- Baton Usage
- Emergency Evacuation Planning
- Search and Seizure
- Vehicle Patrols
- Fingerprinting
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
- Incident investigation
- Evacuation procedures
- Visitor management
- Alarm system management
- Security risk assessment
- Security team leadership
- Safety and security regulations
- Daily incident reporting
- Security team management
- Vulnerability assessment
- Safety and security procedures
- Weapons screening
- Security screening
- Firewall management
- Schedule management
- Incident response
- Report writing
- Compliance management
- Investigation techniques
- Employee schedule coordination
- Security officer training
- Body searches
- Physical restraint training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Attention to detail
- Interviews and interrogations
- CCTV surveillance
- Physical fitness
- Crisis management
- Access control
- Threat assessments
- Emergency preparedness
- Patrol procedures
- Security systems expertise
- Work ethic
- Patrolling
- Punctuality
- Emergency awareness
- Event security
- Situational awareness
- Workplace safety
- Interrogation techniques
- Reporting skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Security procedures
- Security operations experience
- Emergency management
- Document preparation
- Legible report writing
- Sensitive information handling
- Incident reporting
- Staff management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Self-defense
- Loss prevention expertise
- Active shooter training
Certification
- Certified weapons training on Taser and baton
- CPR/AED /Fire Emergency certified
- Self Defense certified with tactical take downs and restraint training
- Specialized in report writing
- Excellent in computer surveillance/investigative and recording of incidents
- Up to date on Microsoft computer technology
Areas Of Experience
- Restraint Usage
- Chemical Weapon Usage
- Firearms and Taser
- Self-Defense
- Tactical Support
- Video Surveillance
- Baton Usage
- Emergency Evacuation Planning
- Search and Seizure
- Incident Reporting
- Vehicle Patrols
- Fingerprinting
- Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training
Timeline
Security Manager
Dream Fields Security and Distributions
01.2022 - 01.2025
City Carrier Assistant (CCA)
USPS United States Post Office
01.2020 - 01.2022
Lead Security Officer
Mountain Pointe High School
01.2017 - 01.2019
Armed Security Officer
G4S
01.2016 - 01.2017
Security Officer
Desert Vista High School
01.2011 - 01.2015
Correction Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2007 - 01.2011
Immigration Enforcement Agent (In training)
Department of Homeland Security
01.2007 - 12.2007
Armed Security Guard
Quest Intelligence Bureau
01.2003 - 01.2007
Correction Officer II
Arizona Department of Corrections
01.2001 - 01.2003
Bachelor of Science - Justice Studies
Grand Canyon University
- Certified weapons training on Taser and baton
- CPR/AED /Fire Emergency certified
- Self Defense certified with tactical take downs and restraint training
- Specialized in report writing
- Excellent in computer surveillance/investigative and recording of incidents
- Up to date on Microsoft computer technology
Master of Science - Leadership
Grand Canyon University
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