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Ozell Ghaffaar

Sharon Hill,PA

Summary

Accomplished professional with a proven track record in transportation and security, including a pivotal role at New Jersey Transit. Expert in traffic laws compliance and exceptional in providing passenger assistance, I significantly reduced staff and inmate injuries by 90% at Geo Group Inc. Skilled in mechanical knowledge and renowned for punctuality, I excel in high-risk environments, ensuring safety and operational excellence.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Transportation Bus Driver

New Jewrsey Transit
Washington Township, NJ
09.2021 - Current

· Ensure on-time arrival of route schedules,within 2 minutes, to avoid any delays in service.

· Assist elderly and disabled passengers with boarding/off loading to ensure a safe and pleasant ride.

· Employ defensive driving maneuvers to avoid accidents or incidents.

· Reinforce the the rules and regelation for all passenger groups to maintain a zero incident rating.

· Provide passengers with excellent customer service and bus route information for comfortable and accurate destination experience.

Client Area Manager

Allied Barton Security
Philadelphia, PA
01.2006 - 07.2021

· Supervised 35 locations to administer on a regular and consistent basis high-quality standards of operation.

· Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules and enforced policies for a security team of 85 employees.

· Worked in a fast-paced and high-risk environment while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies and plans.

· Conducted surprise drills once a month to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.

· Supervised multiple employees in the area of public safety and property surveillance purposes.

Correction Officer

Geo Group Inc
Cheyney, PA
01.2004 - 01.2006

· Monitored 70 inmates during movement inside the break room and yard areas to avoid any inmate altercation and escape.

· Documented behavior issues and incident reporting on inmates to offset liability to the prison.

· Supervised inmate activities in controlled settings inside the cell blocks to make sure inmates received recreational time as mandated by the state.

· Conducted cell searches for contraband to reduce staff and inmate injuries by 90%.

  • · Facilitated safety, inventory, staff, and weapon audits on a daily basis to maintain order in a detention facility.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Leadership

Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA
05.2023

Skills

  • OSHA Compliance
  • Route Knowledge
  • DOT Standards
  • Safety Management
  • Analytical/ Critical Thinking
  • Transportation Revenue
  • Client Service
  • Conflict Resulution

Affiliations

  • Freemason Pennsylvania Grand Lodge

Certification

  • Class A Driver License

Timeline

Transportation Bus Driver

New Jewrsey Transit
09.2021 - Current

Client Area Manager

Allied Barton Security
01.2006 - 07.2021

Correction Officer

Geo Group Inc
01.2004 - 01.2006

Associate of Science - Business Leadership

Community College of Philadelphia
Ozell Ghaffaar