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Jerome McClain

Chicago,IL

Summary

To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Laborer

Amtrak
Chicago, IL
10.2022 - Current
  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Expanded skill set through continuous learning of new techniques, tools, and equipment related to laborer tasks.
  • Improved worksite efficiency by maintaining clean and organized work areas.
  • Operated forklifts and boom lifts to complete various tasks.
  • Managed safe and efficient use of tools and equipment on construction sites.
  • Followed instructions and safety protocols while operating machinery and equipment.
  • Moved and cleared debris from work sites to dispose of in designated areas.
  • Used variety of hand and power tools to complete tasks.

Mechanical Laborer

Metra Rail Road
Chicago, IL
08.2022 - 10.2022

Laborers are responsible for conducting routine maintenance and services on facilities and Locomotives.While performing the duties of this job ,the employee is required to stand walk long distances sit for extended periods.

  • Washing locomotives
  • Cleaning cabs of locomotives, including restrooms facilities
  • Fueling locomotives
  • Check oil level of locomotives
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.

Forklift Operator

Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse
Chicago, IL
02.2020 - 08.2022
  • Unloaded and stacked materials by raising and lowering lifting devices.
  • Unloaded materials and goods at designated locations for best project availability.
  • Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
  • Wrapped pallets in plastic wrap and attached merchandise tags to prepare for shipping.
  • Maneuvered forklift safely in congested and confined areas using skills and technique.

Armed Federal Security Officer

ParagonSecurity Inc
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 08.2021
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment, including CCTV cameras
  • Applied effective communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with all levels of personnel and general public
  • Worked both independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues, which included external and internal incidents
  • Patrolled and monitored property areas via bicycle and company vehicle
  • Prepared regular written logs and incident report at close of each shift for distribution to Operations Manager/Supervisors External
  • Provided excellent service to guests and employees
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations, typically within 2 minutes of alarm sounding to assess and deflect issues

Armed Security Officer

Seldin Security
04.2017 - 07.2019
  • Reduced issues with theft, vandalism and other security issues by closely monitoring facility through in-person checks and use of CCTV
  • Communicated with customers and management while enforcing policies, rules / procedures at site
  • Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic. Identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises
  • Responded to and thoroughly investigated all reported incidents to protect company assets
  • Completed about 2 to 5 shift logs /reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances/critical incidents
  • Patrolled assigned facility every hour to look for suspicious activities

Public Safety Officer

Loyola University Health System
03.2016 - 03.2017
  • Provide security to ensure safe environment internally/externally throughout hospital / clinics
  • Respond to emergencies, security threats . Contact police, fire, ambulance personnel
  • Monitor CCTV cameras, dispatch appropriate personnel when suspicious activity is observed
  • Inspect/adjust security systems to ensure 100% operational use, while reducing ability to tamper without being detected by 25%
  • Prepare/maintain about 3 to 5 daily security logs / incident reports

Coach Cleaner

Union Pacific Railroad
06.2013 - 08.2016
  • Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces by using cleaning agents, applicators and cleaning devices.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Checked quality of work by thoroughly inspecting interior and exterior for additional cleaning requirements.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.

Security Officer

C.I.C.S. Longwood Campus
01.2010 - 01.2013
  • Provided professional security, maintained crowd control during school events
  • Responded to emergencies/security threats. Contacted police, fire, ambulance personnel
  • Investigated/ documented all incidents, accidents, medical emergencies
  • Monitored classrooms, hallways, stairwells, cafeteria, various outside facilities
  • Prepared/maintained 2 to 4 daily security logs and incident reports
  • Monitored and maintained control of crowds of over 25 people during Sporting events/graduation

Education

Certificate - First Aid & CPR

Loyola University Health System
Chicago, IL

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Penn Foster University
Scottsdale, AZ
2020

Certification - Armed and Unarmed Security

Chicago Security Training Center
Chicago, IL
1999

Skills

  • Diffuse and resolution of conflict
  • Detect security breaches and safety hazards
  • Emergency response procedures and techniques
  • Operate detecting devices and CCTV cameras
  • Comprehensive incident report writing
  • Customer Service/Excellent verbal and interpersonal communication
  • CPR/First Aid
  • Access control
  • Handling of Crisis or Emergency Situations
  • Law Enforcement or Criminal Justice Experience
  • Security Guard Certification
  • De-escalation techniques
  • Punctuality
  • Criminal investigations
  • Superb surveillance skills

Timeline

Laborer

Amtrak
10.2022 - Current

Mechanical Laborer

Metra Rail Road
08.2022 - 10.2022

Forklift Operator

Lowes Home Improvement Warehouse
02.2020 - 08.2022

Armed Federal Security Officer

ParagonSecurity Inc
07.2019 - 08.2021

Armed Security Officer

Seldin Security
04.2017 - 07.2019

Public Safety Officer

Loyola University Health System
03.2016 - 03.2017

Coach Cleaner

Union Pacific Railroad
06.2013 - 08.2016

Security Officer

C.I.C.S. Longwood Campus
01.2010 - 01.2013

Certificate - First Aid & CPR

Loyola University Health System

Bachelor - Criminal Justice

Penn Foster University

Certification - Armed and Unarmed Security

Chicago Security Training Center
Jerome McClain