Joseph Talton
Walbridge,OH
Summary
Dedicated Correctional Officer and Security Guard with expertise in crisis management and effective communication. Demonstrates strong knowledge of safety, security, and emergency protocols. Skilled in defensive tactics and firearms, committed to advancing in the criminal justice field.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal
Toledo, OH
06.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, bomb threats.
- Responded to alarms, disturbances, and emergency calls following post orders.
- Controlled access at entrances and verified badges and visitor credentials.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
- Escorted authorized personnel and protected restricted areas and assets.
- Documented incidents, observations, and daily activity in security logs.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations, or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
Corrections Officer
Toledo Correctional Institution
Toledo, OH
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Interacted with staff, offenders, visitors, and public to uphold security protocols within facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Supervised inmates during activities and transfers, ensuring compliance and implementing corrective actions as needed.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband entry into facility.
- Regularly counted inmates during roll call to ensure accurate headcounts. in response to potential security breaches.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
Security Officer
Professional Security Consultants
Toledo, OH
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to foster welcoming atmosphere while prioritizing safety.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Documented incidents of property damage, theft, unauthorized presence, and unusual occurrences to maintain security oversight.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of the building.
- Attended staff meetings, special events, and professional development activities.
Park Operations Supervisor
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
Toledo, OH
05.2017 - 07.2020
- Empowered workers to resolve common issues independently, ensuring strict adherence to safety standards.
- Improved customer service by implementing guest feedback effectively.
- Monitored and guided workers to uphold performance, professionalism, and service quality.
- Enhanced customer service based on feedback from guests.
- Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.
- Carried out day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
Education
Other - General Studies
Owens Community College
Perrysburg, OHHigh school or equivalent -
Clay High School
None, OregonSkills
- Safety and Security
- Emergency Situations
- Crisis intervention
- Defensive Tactics
- Surveillance Techniques
- Hazard mitigation
- De-Escalating Conflicts
- Conflict Resolution
- Behavioral Observations
Certification
- Certified Corrections Officer through the State of Ohio.
- 2021-08
- Completed training through Toledo Correctional Institution.
- First Aid / CPR
- 2019-08 to 2022-08
- Completed First Aid and CPR training through Professional Security Consultants and Toledo Correctional Institute.
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal
06.2023 - Current
Corrections Officer
Toledo Correctional Institution
08.2021 - 01.2022
Security Officer
Professional Security Consultants
08.2020 - 08.2021
Park Operations Supervisor
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium
05.2017 - 07.2020
Other - General Studies
Owens Community College
High school or equivalent -
Clay High School