Sonya Arnold
Union,GA
Summary
Diligent Senior Security professional with over 20 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent organizational, listening, and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Specialist, Sr
City Of Atlanta - Watershed Management
01.2015 - Current
- Lead assistant to supervisor.
- Manage security and safety areas for DWM facilities.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Monitor 20+ DWM facilities for security breaches surrounding area and along fence lines
- Lead evaluation and assessment teams for fences
- Managed and supported organization wide privacy and security management measures
- Assist in creation of work daily and OT work schedules.
- Performs risk analysis and recommends security solutions and develops security requirements.
- Conducts investigation and resolution of DWM security incidents.
- Assist in the assessment, coordination, and strategic implementation of surveillance camera systems & services.
- Managed key system for all DWM sites.
Video Integration Center Monitor
City Of Atlanta - Watershed Management
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Developed and monitored camera surveillance system for DWM.
- Led in development of VIC policies and procedures
- Assisted contractors during surveillance camera installs at DWM facilities
- Created security camera assessment for DWM facilities
Correction Officer, Sr Charge Officer
City Of Atlanta Pre-trial Detention Center
03.1999 - 09.2012
- Lead in development and opening of first female housing unit.
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Lead in charge of care and custody of inmates.
- Provided escorts for inmates for medical or any activity outside facility.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
- Monitored radio transmissions between staff to respond immediately to directions and emergencies.
- Managed budgets for safety and sanitation units
- Managed departmental budget for all units in detention center
Education
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver
Atlanta, GASkills
- Emergency Management
- Budgets
- Compliance
- Policy & Operating Plans
- Safety & Security Programs
- Operations
- Strategic Planning
- Administration and Reporting
- Risk Management
- Surveillance
Timeline
Security Specialist, Sr
City Of Atlanta - Watershed Management
01.2015 - Current
Video Integration Center Monitor
City Of Atlanta - Watershed Management
01.2012 - 12.2015
Correction Officer, Sr Charge Officer
City Of Atlanta Pre-trial Detention Center
03.1999 - 09.2012
High School Diploma -
George Washington Carver
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