Kayla O'Brien
Chambersburg,PA
Summary
Seasoned Security Officer with background in maintaining safety and conducting regular patrols in high-traffic environments. Possesses strong conflict resolution skills, surveillance experience, and ability to respond effectively during emergency situations. Contributed significantly to reducing security risks in previous positions through proactive measures and clear communication strategies.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Letterkenny Army Depot
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania
02.2026 - Current
- Enforce military laws, regulations, and codes of conduct on military instillations.
- Monitored access points to ensure safety and security of facilities.
- Conduct security patrols to monitor and safeguard military installation, restricted areas, and assets.
- Control access to military instillations by checking and verifying identifications, credentials, and ensuring only authorized personnel enter.
- Implement measures to prevent criminal activities within the facility and installation, including theft, vandalism, and other offenses.
- Contribute to force protection measures by ensuring the safety and security of military personnel, civilian personnel, and resources.
- Respond to emergencies to assist with responses.
- Conduct regular background checks on individuals requesting access to installation.
Campus Safety Officer
Gettysburg College
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
11.2025 - 02.2026
- Monitor and control access to the campus buildings by checking identification, verifying credentials, and ensuring only authorized personnel and individuals entered areas appropriate.
- Conduct regular patrols of campus to deter unauthorized activities.
- Respond to emergencies, and/or security breaches promptly - following established procedures.
- Maintain effective communication with security personnel and facility; providing assistance and information, maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
- Document incidents, activities, and/or irregularities in written reports.
- Ensure compliance with safety and security measures, assist in conflict resolution, and use de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Conducted monthly equipment checks and annual equipment assessments of equipment including door locks, fire safety equipment, and individually assigned equipment.
Military Police Officer
U.S. Army
10.2019 - 10.2025
- Enforce military laws, regulations, and codes of conduct on military instillations.
- Conduct security patrols to monitor and safeguard military installation, restricted areas, and assets.
- Control access to military instillations by checking and verifying identifications, credentials, and ensuring only authorized personnel enter.
- Implement measures to prevent criminal activities within the facility and installation, including theft, vandalism, and other offenses.
- Contribute to force protection measures by ensuring the safety and security of military personnel, civilian personnel, and resources.
- Collaborate with the civilian authorities in military and civilian jurisdictions.
- Respond to emergencies and provide assistance in emergency response.
- Engage in training on laws and regulations, and law enforcement responses.
- Directing a small team of soldiers to achieve mission goals and training.
Education
Waynesboro Area Senior High School
Waynesboro, PA06-2015
Skills
- Communication
- Critical Thinking
- Empathy
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Management
- Emergency response
- Incident documentation
- Security compliance
- Risk assessment
- Attention to detail
- First aid and CPR certified
- Cybersecurity awareness
Certification
- Police Traffic Laser/RADAR certificate - 02MAY2024
- First Aid/CPR - JUNE2023
Timeline
Security Officer
Letterkenny Army Depot
02.2026 - Current
Campus Safety Officer
Gettysburg College
11.2025 - 02.2026
Military Police Officer
U.S. Army
10.2019 - 10.2025
Waynesboro Area Senior High School