Joshua Wise
New Castle,PA
Summary
Armed federal security officer with correctional and facility security experience, including CCTV monitoring, badge checks, and screening with metal detection. Handles access control, incident response, de-escalation, and emergency support while maintaining order and protecting people and property.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Federal Security Officer
Paragon
Beach, Virginia
03.2018 - Current
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain a safe environment.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping a close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Verified personnel ID badges, issuing temporary credentials to enhance access control for visitors.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering the facility.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Responded quickly to emergencies to assess and manage potential risks. to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
Security Officer III
COMMONWEALTH CHALLENGE
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2017 - 02.2018
- Oversaw 40 juveniles in a correctional residential facility, maintaining order and security within the environment.
- Supervised and monitored cadets during daily activities to ensure safety and compliance with facility regulations.
- Supervised and directed juvenile movement during various activities on and off campus.
- Supervised youth's daily activities, including school, meals, and recreation, fostering a structured and safe environment.
- Conducted thorough searches of the building, grounds, living quarters, and work areas to detect contraband.
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep the institution safe and secure.
- Made regular sanitation and maintenance checks of dorms and reported results to appropriate personnel.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Received and inspected mail, property from family outside on behalf of designated cadets.
Corrections Officer
SUSSEX 1 STATE PRISON
Waverly, VA
08.2016 - 04.2017
- Oversaw 40 inmates in a correctional residential facility, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and maintaining order.
- Maintained custody and control of 40 inmates housed in a maximum security unit.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the facility, ensuring safety and security while performing head counts and roll calls.
- Searched the building and grounds, living quarters and work areas for contraband.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Established healthy relationships and maintained professional boundaries with resident offenders in the institution.
- Built strong relationships with staff and residents, fosterings a secure environment within the institution.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Made regular sanitation and maintenance checks of dorms and reported the results to appropriate personnel.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
Education
GED -
Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center
Virginia Beach, VA01-2016
Skills
- DCJS armed and unarmed certification
- Firearms expertise
- Metal detection training
- CCTV
- CCV monitoring operations trained
- Defensive tactics expertise
- CPR and first aid certified
- Incident response
- Criminal law knowledge
- Correctional facility procedures knowledge
- Legible report writing
- Documentation skills
- Crisis intervention and conflict resolution
- Organizational skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork
Personal Information
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Certification
- CPR/AED certified.
CPI certified.
DCJS-unarmed/armed certified. Arrest Authority O/C spray certified. Defense tactics 2016
First Aid Certification.
Timeline
Armed Federal Security Officer
Paragon
03.2018 - Current
Security Officer III
COMMONWEALTH CHALLENGE
05.2017 - 02.2018
Corrections Officer
SUSSEX 1 STATE PRISON
08.2016 - 04.2017
GED -
Virginia Beach Adult Learning Center