Marshall Watson
Tarboro,NC
Summary
Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
Kinston, NC
11.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Janitorial Worker
Nash Community College
Rocky Mount, NC
08.2022 - 08.2023
- Swept hard surface floors using broom or push broom dust mop.
- Removed spots from glass doors, mirrors and windows by spraying cleaner and wiping.
- Damp-mopped hard floors to clean and remove residue or spillage.
- Sanitized break area kitchen counters, tables and sinks.
- Dusted surfaces, ledges, fixtures and furniture.
- Cleaned and sanitized drinking fountains.
- Wiped light switches, switch plates, door knobs, door frames and door jambs.
- Hand-cleaned telephones, door knobs, and remote controls.
- Polished stainless steel fixtures and furniture details.
- Mixed, used and properly stored hazardous chemical cleaners to reduce risk of injury or illness.
- Responsible for keeping account of own time on time sheets.
Security Officer
Nash UNC Health Care
08.2016 - 07.2022
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Wrote personal accident reports on visitors.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
- Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
- Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
- Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of many employees and visitors daily.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Oversaw entry and exit of up to many employees and visitors daily.
- Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
- Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Corrections Officer 1
Nash Correctional Institution
04.2014 - 08.2016
- Take, receive, or check periodic inmate counts, Maintain order, discipline, and security within assigned areas in accordance with relevant rules, regulations, policies, and laws.
- Respond to emergencies, such as escapes.
- Maintain knowledge of, comply with, and enforce all institutional policies, rules, procedures, and regulations.
- Supervise and direct the work of correctional officers to ensure the safe custody, discipline, and welfare of inmates.
- Restrain, secure, or control offenders, using chemical agents, firearms, or other weapons of force as necessary.
- Supervise or perform searches of inmates or their quarters to locate contraband items.
- Monitor behavior of subordinates to ensure alert, courteous, and professional behavior toward inmates, parolees, fellow employees, visitors, and the public.
- Complete administrative paperwork or supervise the preparation or maintenance of records, forms, or reports.
- Instruct employees or provide on-the-job training.
- Conduct roll calls of correctional officers.
- Supervise activities such as searches, shakedowns, riot control, or institutional tours.
- Carry injured offenders or employees to safety and provide emergency first aid when necessary.
- Supervise or provide security for offenders performing tasks, such as construction, maintenance, laundry, food service, or other industrial or agricultural operations.
- Develop work or security procedures.
- Set up employee work schedules.
- Resolve problems between inmates.
- Read and review offender information to identify issues that require special attention.
- Rate behavior of inmates, promoting acceptable attitudes and behaviors to those with low ratings.
- Transfer or transport offenders on foot or by driving vehicles, such as trailers, vans, or buses.
- Examine incoming or outgoing mail to ensure conformance with regulations.
- Convey correctional officers' or inmates' complaints to superiors.
Education
Technical Or Occupational Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant 1 & 2
Beaufort County Community College
Washington, NC12.2003
High School Diploma -
Perquimans County High School
Hertford, NC06.1986
Skills
- Microsoft Outlook
- Security Regulation Enforcement
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- CPR Certified
- Attentive and Observant
- Team Player
- Federal and State Regulation Compliance
- CCTV Monitoring
- Public Safety and Security
- Crisis Situations
- Screening Wands
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
11.2023 - Current
Janitorial Worker
Nash Community College
08.2022 - 08.2023
Security Officer
Nash UNC Health Care
08.2016 - 07.2022
Corrections Officer 1
Nash Correctional Institution
04.2014 - 08.2016
Technical Or Occupational Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant 1 & 2
Beaufort County Community College
High School Diploma -
Perquimans County High School