Jonathan Adam Benefield
Tifton,United States
Summary
Detail-oriented Court Security Officer with 3 years at Walden Security, skilled in emergency response and incident reporting. Proven track record in evidence collection and investigative skills, ensuring safety and compliance in high-pressure environments. Recognized for leadership and teamwork, effectively managing security operations and training personnel to uphold the highest standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Security Officer
Walden Security
Brunswick, United States
09.2022 - Current
- Detail-oriented and highly organized Court Security Officer with 3 years of experience ensuring the safety and security of court personnel, defendants, and the general public in a district court environment
- Adept at monitoring security systems, responding to emergencies, and maintaining the integrity of the courthouse
- In charge of monitoring all courthouse security equipment, including cameras, alarm systems, and metal detectors to ensure the safety of all individuals within the courthouse
- Duties also include escorting individuals to and from courtrooms and other areas of the courthouse as needed, ensuring their safety and the integrity of the proceedings, along with responding to emergency situations, including evacuations, medical emergencies, and other incidents, to minimize risk and ensure the safety of court personnel and the public
Master at Arms
U.S. Navy Reserves
Tallahassee, United States
07.2007 - Current
- Leads, manages, supervises, and performs security force activities, including installation security, weapons system management and utilization, resource security, anti-terrorism techniques, law enforcement investigations, military working dog functions, armament and equipment training, pass and registration enforcement, and enforcing the standards of information security
- Ability to use and maintain tools and equipment and troubleshoot several operational issues and weapons systems at a master level
- Knowledge of equipment assembly, installation and repair of M-4, AAU, M-9, M-240B, MK-19, and all other weapons systems used by the unit
- Deployment Operations: In 2022 I was deployed to ISA Air Base in Bahrain in support of operation Inherit Resolve as a Watch commander
Supervisor- Armed Security Officer
Chenega Infinity
Brunswick, United States
04.2020 - 11.2023
- Administers instructions to security personnel assigned to the site and assures that all officers are familiar with the facility and their duties
- Conduct investigations into security matters and report findings to chain-of-command and the client
- Coordinate and complete quarterly weapons qualifications on all weapons used at site, to include: 9mm pistol, rifle, and shotgun
- Arranges outside training time on assigned weapons among site personnel and offers instruction and additional training if necessary
- Will accurately maintain all field file records of employees assigned to the site
- Maintains daily liaisons with contract officials to ensure the terms of the contract are being met to the client's satisfaction and expectation
- Has complete authority over assigned personnel to ensure the accomplishment of quality work
- Serve as a Site Trainer on as needed basis
- Operates and maintains several timekeeping and weapons tracking programs through Microsoft Access, Outlook, and Excel
- Accomplishments: I was selected above my peers to assume a supervisory role when one became available
- I have offered on-the-job training and support to all new hires on my shift
Basic Pistol Instructor, Conceal Carry Weapons Instructor
Full Tilt Tactical
Adel, United States
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Provided training with a variety of firearms to both new and experienced shooters
- Apply knowledge of various weapons systems in a classroom and field environment
- Demonstrate excellent communication abilities and be able to support lead instructors in a variety of training courses
- Teach a variety of firearms instruction for rifle, pistol and shotgun, as well as tactics courses
- Ensure safety of students, employees and spectators
- Communicate and oversee compliance with company policy, procedures and safety guidelines
- Assist with course curriculum, as directed by management staff
- Lead firearms and tactics courses as necessary
- Demonstrate proper firearms use, safety and marksmanship skills where necessary with a rifle, handgun or shotgun
Law Enforcement Officer
Tifton Police Department
Tifton, United States
01.2008 - 01.2019
- Served as a Law Enforcement officer in Tifton in the State of Georgia with full arrest authority for the prevention, detection, apprehension, detention, and investigations.
- Have extensive knowledge of regulations, rules, and policies that apply to federal, state, and local laws. I accurately collected evidence used to conduct criminal and undercover investigations.
- Investigated a range of cases from misdemeanors to felonies by gathering small clues and evidence that led to breakthrough and solving cases.
- Skilled in conducting interviews and interrogations with witnesses, victims, and suspects.
- Implement, maintain, and verify that policies and procedures align with OCGA regulations regarding the receipt, examination, storage, and disposition of evidence collected.
- Accomplishments: By using BA/ TOX kits I processed hundreds of cases involving the collection and filing of blood alcohol and toxicology cases which led to arrests.
Education
Associate's degree - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
Tifton, GA, United States12.2019
High school diploma or equivalent -
Tift County High School
Tifton, GA, United States05.2002
Technical or occupational certificate -
National Rifle Association
Adel, GA, United StatesSkills
- Extreme attention to detail
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Weapons handling
- Interpersonal communication
- Evidence collection
- Investigative skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
References
- Steve Hyman, Tifton Police Department, Chief of Police, 229-392-2749, steveh@tifton.net
- Peter Lukas, Georgia State Patrol, Post Commander, 229-646-9530, jabenefield83@gmail.com
Timeline
Court Security Officer
Walden Security
09.2022 - Current
Supervisor- Armed Security Officer
Chenega Infinity
04.2020 - 11.2023
Basic Pistol Instructor, Conceal Carry Weapons Instructor
Full Tilt Tactical
01.2020 - 11.2023
Law Enforcement Officer
Tifton Police Department
01.2008 - 01.2019
Master at Arms
U.S. Navy Reserves
07.2007 - Current
Associate's degree - General Studies
University of Maryland Global Campus
High school diploma or equivalent -
Tift County High School
Technical or occupational certificate -
National Rifle Association
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