Mark Garner
Alpharetta,GA
Summary
Dependable Detention Officer accomplished enforcing institution rules and supervising the daily activities of over 100-150 inmates at a time. Adept at thoroughly inspecting the premises for contraband and unsanitary conditions, performing specimen collections and processing inmates. Communicative and just with sound knowledge of inmates' rights. Focused Correctional facilities professional versed in maintaining safety and order in high-tension environments. Completes head counts and cell inspections to meet objectives and promote continuous safety. Seasoned Public Safety Officer with experience in maintaining order, enforcing laws, and protecting lives and property. Strengths include strong communication skills, crisis management, teamwork and high degree of integrity. Notable contributions made in previous roles include implementing safety procedures and training programs to increase public awareness on security matters.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Officer (OIC)
Northside Hospital
Lawrenceville, GA
10.2023 - Current
- Patrolled parking lots to ensure that vehicles were parked properly and that no unauthorized persons were present.
- Prepared detailed incident reports following investigations.
- Notified law enforcement officials when necessary regarding any illegal activity observed on campus premises.
- Attended training sessions related to public safety issues such as first aid and CPR certification courses.
- Communicated effectively via radio transmissions with other officers while patrolling assigned area.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and policies by performing daily inspections of the facility.
- Monitored traffic flow on campus, providing directions and responding to emergency situations as needed.
- Inspected buildings and grounds to detect signs of intrusion or vandalism.
- Investigated suspicious activities, disturbances, thefts, or other criminal activity.
- Conducted regular patrols of designated areas within the campus community.
- Responded quickly to alarms, calls for assistance, emergencies, or reports of suspicious persons or activities.
- Interacted professionally with students, faculty members, staff members, visitors, vendors and contractors in a courteous manner.
- Maintained detailed records of all incidents reported including times, locations and descriptions of any suspects involved.
- Provided escorts for individuals who requested assistance after dark hours.
- Verified identification cards from visitors entering restricted areas.
- Responded to complex public safety situations and supported restoration of order and safety.
- Drafted investigation and incident reports and submitted to appropriate personnel.
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
Alpharetta, GA
11.2018 - Current
- Arranged motivational exercise programs to promote healthy lifestyle choices.
- Communicated with clients to determine goals and performed client assessments.
- Grew customer base through word-of-mouth referrals based on customer satisfaction and results.
- Supplied clients with list of exercises and activities.
- Maintained files detailing personal fitness regimens, records and contracts in newly-implemented system to keep all client information current.
- Trained clients effectively and built dynamic customer relationships, which cut learning time in half.
- Planned individualized fitness programs and nutrition plans to help clients achieve weight loss goals and improve cardiovascular training effectiveness.
Detention Officer
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
Decatur, GA
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Followed daily routine schedule and took head counts of all inmates in assigned cell block.
- Exercised surveillance and control over 100-150 inmates.
- Performed searches of people, vehicles, mail items and dormitories.
- Subdued and restrained resisting inmates using hands and feet while employing defensive tactics and approved non-lethal weapons.
- Exercised independent and sound judgment in enforcing proper inmate behavior and responding to incidents.
- Conducted inmate and detention facility visual surveillance to identify and subdue unrest.
- Interviewed different victims, witnesses and suspects to gather and record information for ongoing and future investigations.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of facility.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Conducted scheduled headcounts to verify presence of prisoners.
Truck Driver
Al-Amin Brothers Transportation LLC
Crete, IL
08.2016 - 10.2018
- Inspected trucks and trailers before and after trips and completed basic maintenance for optimal performance.
- Maintained telephone and radio contact with supervisor to receive delivery instructions.
- Performed loading and offloading of trucks, utilizing pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Obtained and maintained proper delivery authorization and pickup documentation.
- Supported management by reporting truck abnormalities for corrective action.
- Established long-term relationships with customers by promoting great service and engagement skills and quickly resolving issues.
- Improved project completion time, multi-tasking operations on heavy equipment and trucks.
- Conducted preventive maintenance, checking gages, readings and fluid changes while executing truck cleans and completing advanced mechanical repairs.
- Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
- Delivered customer orders to homes and places of business within established time frames.
- Measured temperature of haul and refrigerated area of truck.
Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates Inc.
Buffalo, NY
04.2014 - 02.2016
- Monitored security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
- Investigated alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Provided security presence for events with hundreds of attendees.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly to minimize risk and injury.
- Oversaw premises to identify security risks to promote employee and visitor safety.
- Surveilled all areas within facility to identify suspicious behavior.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Documented all security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports.
- Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
Education
High School Diploma -
Phoenix High School
Lawrenceville, GA05.2011
High School Diploma -
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GASkills
- Orthopedic rehabilitation
- Youth athletic training
- Current fitness trends knowledge
- Nutrition and weight loss management
- Leadership skills
- Strength and conditioning
- Personal training techniques
- Recordkeeping
- Designing exercise programs
- Human anatomy understanding
- Crime prevention methods
- Observant
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Investigative skills
- High level of integrity
- Report writing
- Security procedures knowledge
- Premises surveillance
- Criminal law understanding
- Patrolling
- Reliability
- Vigilant and watchful
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- Certified Forklift Operator
- Licensed Security Officer
- Detention Officer Certification Course (DOCC)
Timeline
Public Safety Officer (OIC)
Northside Hospital
10.2023 - Current
Detention Officer
DeKalb County Sheriff's Office
08.2021 - 07.2022
Personal Trainer
Self Employed
11.2018 - Current
Truck Driver
Al-Amin Brothers Transportation LLC
08.2016 - 10.2018
Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates Inc.
04.2014 - 02.2016
High School Diploma -
Phoenix High School
High School Diploma -
Chattahoochee Technical College
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