Latoya Ferguson-Sowell
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Security Officer with experience in access control, surveillance monitoring, and incident reporting. Skilled in visitor screening, security patrols, and maintaining accurate logs to support safe, orderly facilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Professional Security Services
Charlotte, NC
12.2025 - Current
- Patrolled Professional Security Services client sites to deter unauthorized activity.
- Monitored entrances, exits, and visitor access for suspicious behavior.
- Responded to alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations promptly.
- Reported incidents to supervisors and completed detailed security logs.
- Inspected doors, windows, and equipment for safety concerns.
- Communicated with team members to maintain secure Professional Security Services operations.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Charlotte, North Carolina
11.2024 - 12.2025
- Monitored entrances, exits, and visitor access to identify and address suspicious behavior.
- Reported incidents to supervisors and completed detailed security logs.
- Responded to alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations promptly.
- Inspected doors, windows, and equipment for safety concerns.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Maintained detailed logs of all security-related activities to ensure accurate record-keeping and facilitate incident response.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items brought onto premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders that included enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Investigated suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Observed patrons and customers to address security situations quickly address security situations.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
Education
High School Diploma -
Myers Park High School
Charlotte, NC06-2012
Skills
- Access control
- Surveillance monitoring
- CCTV monitoring
- Security patrols
- Visitor screening
- Incident reporting
- Log maintenance
- Emergency response
- Emergency preparedness
- Crowd control
- Conflict resolution
- Conflict de-escalation
- Workplace violence prevention
- Threat assessment
- Report writing
- Security guard license
Timeline
Security Officer
Professional Security Services
12.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2024 - 12.2025
High School Diploma -
Myers Park High School