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Jovan L. Thigpen

Waterbury,CT

Summary

Security professional prepared for this role with substantial experience in ensuring safety and order. Proven ability to manage surveillance and access control, contributing to secure environment. Reliable team player known for adaptability and focus on achieving optimal results, proficient in performing routine checks and handling emergency situations with composure.



Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Orange Board of Education- Security- Orange, CT.
02.2014 - 04.2020
  • Open doors for the start of the day. Assist parents with drop-offs and check-ins. Monitor Video surveillance systems. Monitor students during lunch period and outside recess. Maintain daily activity logs. Maintain a clean and organized work area.

City of Waterbury- Custodial Department 1
04.2020 - 10.2020
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, lavatories, and school grounds inside and out.

S.E.B Security-Ossining, NY
11.2001 - 04.2011
  • Armed and unarmed security guard for retail stores and special accounts. Site supervisor for Walgreens pharmacy and was in charge of training and scheduling new guards at the site.

Security Guard

S.O.S Security- Parsippany, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2011
  • Maintain record of visitors. Monitor property grounds. Communicated with local authorities to report issues.

Emission Technician

Connecticut State Emissions- Hartford, CT.
01.2000 - 01.2001
  • Performed emissions test on all vehicles in the state and car dealers, and traveled to different stations around the state.

Security Guard

Command Security Corp.- Bridgeport, CT
01.1998 - 01.2000
  • Started as a floater and became a site supervisor as well as training new guards on the site and enforcing plant safety rules and regulations.

Education

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

Post University
Waterbury, CT
01.2025

High School - General Studies

Liberty High School
Brattleboro, VT
01.2004

High School - General Studies

Harding High School
Bridgeport, CT
01.1995

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Log Maintenance
  • Security
  • Leadership
  • Mentoring
  • Criminal law understanding

Timeline

City of Waterbury- Custodial Department 1
04.2020 - 10.2020

Orange Board of Education- Security- Orange, CT.
02.2014 - 04.2020

Security Guard

S.O.S Security- Parsippany, NJ
01.2008 - 01.2011

S.E.B Security-Ossining, NY
11.2001 - 04.2011

Emission Technician

Connecticut State Emissions- Hartford, CT.
01.2000 - 01.2001

Security Guard

Command Security Corp.- Bridgeport, CT
01.1998 - 01.2000

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice

Post University

High School - General Studies

Liberty High School

High School - General Studies

Harding High School