Marissa Linton
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic School Safety Officer with proven expertise in surveillance monitoring and emergency response at the School District of Philadelphia. Skilled in conflict resolution and threat assessment, I excel in maintaining a secure environment while effectively collaborating with law enforcement. Committed to fostering safety and well-being for students and staff alike.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
School Safety Officer
School District of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Patrolled hallways, parking lots, playgrounds, cafeterias, libraries, and auditoriums while on duty.
- Greeted parents arriving at the school each morning and provided directions when needed.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Searched student backpacks when deemed necessary for security purposes without violating civil rights laws.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Wrote incident reports detailing any potentially hazardous situations encountered while on duty.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Performed regular emergency drills with students, faculty, and staff to ensure proper responses in the event of an emergency.
- Communicated effectively with law enforcement agencies if a crime was committed on school grounds.
- Maintained a logbook documenting all security-related activities performed throughout the day.
- Reported any damage to buildings or equipment immediately upon discovery.
- Monitored security cameras and alarms to detect suspicious activity on school property.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Responded quickly to any medical emergencies on school grounds by providing first aid until paramedics arrived.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Operated a variety of machinery and tools safely and efficiently.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Operated equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Nursing Assistant
Pediatric Health Choice at Lauren's House
Philadelphia, USA
01.2019 - 01.2023
- Direct care to children with behavioral and/or mental disabilities
- Direct care to children with chronic diseases
- Assist Registered Nurses during times of child crisis
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Take daily vital signs
- Monitor children while on feeds, oxygen, and after medication was administered
- Communicate with parent's biological, foster, & legal guardians
- Uphold a clean and safe environment
- Mandated reporter
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
Home Health Aide
Path Inc.
Philadelphia, USA
01.2009 - 01.2019
- Aid in personal hygiene and bathing
- Assist with activities of daily living
- Encourage ambulation and physical activities
- Turn and reposition client’s every two hours
- Prepare and serve meals
- Uphold a clean and safe environment
- Participate in active listening
- Act as the advocate for the clients
- Take client's blood pressure daily
- Take diabetic client's sugar and give insulin
- Administer medication
- Assist in medical appointments
- Assist in ER visits as needed
- Prepare all monthly state paperwork
- Meets every goal set in a client's ISP and guidelines
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Took initiative to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently within the designated time frame.
- Helped clients move in bed, stand or walk using proper body mechanics techniques.
- Provided companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Documented care provided and submitted notes to supervisor.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Cashier
Pathmark
01.2006 - 01.2009
- Greet and welcome customers
- Handle purchases and exchanges
- Sustain a properly balanced register
- Maintain a clean working station
Education
High school diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Surveillance monitoring
- Emergency response
- Risk assessment
- Equipment operation
- First aid
- Safety compliance
- Crowd management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Observational skills
- Patrol procedures
- Situation awareness
- De-escalation strategies
- Security systems
- Policy enforcement
- First aid administration
- Crisis management
- Threat assessment
- Strong interpersonal skills
- School safety
- Mental health support
- De-escalation techniques
- Positive discipline
- First aid and CPR
- Customer service
- Student engagement
- Quick response time
- Collaborate with law enforcement
- Team leadership
- Employee and visitor screening
- Reliable and responsible
- Self-discipline
- Entrance monitoring
- Team player
- Security camera monitoring
- Crowd control
- Self motivation
- Active listening
Timeline
School Safety Officer
School District of Philadelphia
08.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant
Pediatric Health Choice at Lauren's House
01.2019 - 01.2023
Home Health Aide
Path Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2019
Cashier
Pathmark
01.2006 - 01.2009
High school diploma -
Abraham Lincoln High School
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