Joni Chism
Aberdeen,WA
Summary
Dedicated security professional with a rich and varied background in safeguarding individuals and assets, fostering community engagement, and facilitating rehabilitation. With a diverse 15+ year career spanning personal security, law enforcement, corrections, and community instruction, I have consistently demonstrated exceptional skills in communication, situational awareness, and emergency response. As a leader, my unwavering reliability and profound dedication to community well-being have been evident, prioritizing safety, protection, and education. Proficient in data management, including data entry, email correspondence, and word processing, my commitment to information and personnel security is underscored by a military career as a signal analyst and clearance specialist.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Server
Northwest Legal Process, LLC.
11.2021 - Current
- Discern information through public interaction, research and client consultation
- Management of court orders, processes including summons and subpoenas, and code enforcement
- Surveillance, threat assessment, and investigation.
Medical Chaperone
Sowers Chiropractic
05.2023 - Current
- Acts as a witness during the treatment of all patients by helping create a neutral, safe, respectful environment
- Maintain daily log of monitor attestation regarding patient visits while also following HIPAA guidelines protecting the privacy of PHI.
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
12.2022 - 05.2023
- Provide safety, security, and assistance in controlling, directing, and monitoring activities and movement of incarcerated individuals through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities including: visitation, meals, recreation, and phone calls both individually and in groups to prevent disturbances, violence and/or escape
- Daily audit and inspections of locks, windows, bars, grills, doors, and gates at correctional facility to ensure security and prevention of escape
- Daily audit, inspection, and documentation of tools, keys and equipment issued
- Maintain security of the institution by controlling movement into, out of and within the institution in accordance with established department methods and procedures
- Lead by example as a positive role model working with incarcerated individuals to help them become productive members of society through the use of interpersonal and good communication skills to correct and counteract criminal thinking while maintaining safe confinement environments.
Consultant
North Beach Artist Guild Co-op
01.2020 - 01.2023
- Graphic Design consultation and creator of current logo
- Lead designer in marketing and social media campaigns
- Avid participant in the re-allocation and refinement committee and project management teams
Receptionist/Security
The Sands
04.2022 - 11.2022
- Provided information and assistance in person, over the phone, and via email for 150+ room hotel during peak summer season at the beach
- Processed reservations, check-ins, departures, and payments in accordance with company guidelines and procedures
- Maintained guest security through property walks and video (CCTV) monitoring
- Oversight of company logs, maintenance access and Housekeeper schedule
Security Officer
EDL Security Guards
01.2022 - 01.2022
- Acted as liaison between multiple departments to maintain overall understanding of security needs while leading a team of officers in mitigating loss, fraud, theft, and abuse of employees or visitors to the area
- Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
- Complete reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses.
Substitute Teacher
North Beach School District
06.2019 - 01.2021
- Instructed students and facilitated their learning in the absence of the regular teacher
- Provide students with appropriate learning activities and experiences designed to fulfill their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical and social growth
- Direct students in develop of competencies and skills to function successfully in society in the Life Skills/Special Needs department
Visual Arts Teacher
North Beach School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
- Created, planned, developed and implemented curriculum and lessons based on Washington State OSPI art standards for 7th through 12th grade education
- Provided 155+ students with the opportunity to reach their fullest potential through creative expression by disseminating art culture and history while simultaneously maintaining order, student safety and security
- Managed art department budget and implemented supply inventory systems
- Created department log system for high value items 30+ Surface Books and related technologies
- Assessed and evaluated student learning while keeping continuous records of achievement, progress, and proficiency
Troop 41749 Founder
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Coordinated community projects with Ocean Shores Elementary and North Beach Jr/Sr High
Career Break
Health And Wellness
08.2011 - 08.2017
- Recovery and adaptation from military training accident sustained injuries.
- Education, cultural exploration through travel and physical rearing of a family of three
Corporal/Security Manager
US Army
04.2008 - 08.2011
- Delegation of the handling of policy and procedures for clearance compliance to supervisors, directors and soldiers
- Created and managed security clearances and administrative records/reports for 500+ employees while maintaining personal Top Secret Clearance
- Coordinated essential security reports between deployed war zone soldiers and rear echelon support
- Delegated processing requests for security, highly sensitive items, and inter country relationships to fellow soldiers
- Created and implemented programs and long-term strategies aimed at growth and sustainability
Instructor
Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy
04.2007 - 03.2008
- Instruction and supervision of 30+ cadets(students) for everyday activities and community service in a quasi-military environment
- Counsel and mentorship of cadets in overcoming mental, physical and chemical dependencies and maintaining interpersonal relationships and life skills
- Enforce discipline, safety and accountability of all corps members
Certified Training Officer - Dispatch
Clay County Sheriff's Office
06.2001 - 11.2006
- Instruction, supervision and evaluation of trainees in policy and procedure for standard/emergency phone lines and data entry into the computer aided dispatching system (C.A.D), multi-departmental data input: warrants, stolen property, vehicle registrations, restraining orders, and repossessions
- Instruction, supervision and evaluation of trainees in dispatching Police, Fire, and EMS calls of Clay County, Fl, with an Est. Population of 171,000
- Updated Standard Operating Procedures for department
- Maintained high levels of confidentiality and security of sensitive data
- Received accolades and recognition from the sheriff as a pivotal key in crisis negotiation
- Named Civilian Employee of the Month for August 2006
Education
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Fine Arts, Literature, and Asian Studies
The Evergreen State College
06.2020
Skills
- Confidentiality
- Leadership
- Valid US Passport
- Training
- Incident Response
- Information Security
- Risk Assessment
- Situational Awareness
- Report Writing
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Decision-Making
- Skilled in Conflict Resolution
- Operations Management
- Investigative Procedures
Websites
Quote
It is never too late to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Timeline
Medical Chaperone
Sowers Chiropractic
05.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Washington State Department of Corrections
12.2022 - 05.2023
Receptionist/Security
The Sands
04.2022 - 11.2022
Security Officer
EDL Security Guards
01.2022 - 01.2022
Process Server
Northwest Legal Process, LLC.
11.2021 - Current
Consultant
North Beach Artist Guild Co-op
01.2020 - 01.2023
Substitute Teacher
North Beach School District
06.2019 - 01.2021
Visual Arts Teacher
North Beach School District
01.2019 - 06.2019
Troop 41749 Founder
Girl Scouts of Western Washington
10.2017 - 01.2020
Career Break
Health And Wellness
08.2011 - 08.2017
Corporal/Security Manager
US Army
04.2008 - 08.2011
Instructor
Florida Youth ChalleNGe Academy
04.2007 - 03.2008
Certified Training Officer - Dispatch
Clay County Sheriff's Office
06.2001 - 11.2006
Bachelor of Arts - BA - Fine Arts, Literature, and Asian Studies
The Evergreen State College
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