Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Jonathan Bennett

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Prior direct and professional Armored Crewman with over 8 years of experience disciplining, training, caring for and motivating United States soldiers and junior leaders to maximize safety, security, service, and accomplishment of the mission and immediate daily tasks. Skilled at observing operations to enhance behaviors and eliminate protocol issues. Good relationship-building, communication and conflict management skills.

Currently growing and using the knowledge and skills that have been acquired over the years in the journey of the security and protective services career in the civilian sector.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Bike Officer

Wynn Las Vegas
09.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting high-visibility bike patrols in designated areas.
  • Performed proactive patrol strategies to deter criminal activity within and around the property while fostering positive relationships with guests, patrons, locals and tourists.
  • Increased area familiarity by regularly patrolling assigned zones, aiding in faster responses to calls for service.
  • Reduced response times for emergency calls by utilizing the unique mobility advantages of a bicycle patrol officer.
  • Assisted in crowd control and event security at large-scale gatherings, maintaining order and ensuring public safety.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide guests and patrons in need of medical assistance, directing EMS units to the locations of medical situations.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing traffic violation tickets as necessary.
  • Removed suspicious and/or undesirable persons from the property while also redirecting lost guests and patrons away from employee only areas.

Security Officer

Wynn Las Vegas
05.2023 - 09.2024
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.
  • Completed full building patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
  • Directed guests around building and answered accessibility questions.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Assisted visitors and guests with five star service to provide directions, answer questions and meet requests.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Assisted guests and other Wynn employees in medical incidents through providing first aid or escorting medical dispatch personnel such as EMTs to those in need of medical assistance.

Staff Sergeant (19K)

United States Army
11.2014 - 09.2022
  • Carried out day-to-day duties accurately, efficiently and safely.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Verified inventory computations by comparing to physical counts of stock and investigated and adjusted discrepancies and errors.
  • Coordinated work assignments, evaluated performance and disciplined/rewarded soldiers under my immediate supervision.
  • Managed promotions and personal action documents for soldiers under my charge.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time, while enforcing attendance among others in my charge.
  • Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.

Education

Certificate And Diploma - Protective Services And Security

Flint Hills Job Corps Center
Manhattan, KS
12.2012

High School Diploma -

Lyndon High School
Lyndon, KS
05.2011

Skills

  • Protective/Security Services
  • Safe Firearms Usage
  • Basic First Aid/CLS/TCCC
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Patrol Expertise
  • Safe Driving
  • Critical thinking
  • Physical Fitness
  • Conflict Resolution
  • CPR trained and certified
  • Valid Nevada Drivers License
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Accomplishments

  • Graduated from Army schools such as BLC and ALC. (Basic Leaders Course and Advanced Leaders Course)
  • Achieved the rank of Staff Sergeant.
  • Have been awarded the Expert Marksman Badge
  • Have been awarded Army medals such as: Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medals, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terror Service Medal, Korean Defense Service Medal, Noncommissioned Officer Professional Development Ribbon, Army Service Ribbon, and Overseas Service Ribbon.
  • Have successfully trained and taught classes from platoon levels to battalion levels in classroom and hands on settings, increasing readiness of my unit and those under my charge.
  • Have been nominated for a Directors Award during my tenor as a Security Officer at Wynn Las Vegas.

Certification

  • Certified in CLS (Combat Life Saver) and basic first aid
  • Certified in Fort Bliss and Korea Ammunition Handling
  • Range Safety certification in Fort Bliss
  • Licensed to operate military vehicles and equipment
  • Trained and knowledgeable in how to use and operate mechanical restraints for detaining/arrests
  • CPR certified in Las Vegas
  • Alcohol Awareness certified in Las Vegas

Timeline

Security Bike Officer

Wynn Las Vegas
09.2024 - Current

Security Officer

Wynn Las Vegas
05.2023 - 09.2024

Staff Sergeant (19K)

United States Army
11.2014 - 09.2022
  • Certified in CLS (Combat Life Saver) and basic first aid
  • Certified in Fort Bliss and Korea Ammunition Handling
  • Range Safety certification in Fort Bliss
  • Licensed to operate military vehicles and equipment
  • Trained and knowledgeable in how to use and operate mechanical restraints for detaining/arrests
  • CPR certified in Las Vegas
  • Alcohol Awareness certified in Las Vegas

Certificate And Diploma - Protective Services And Security

Flint Hills Job Corps Center

High School Diploma -

Lyndon High School
Jonathan Bennett