Taja Tarver
Trenton
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Mainline Protection Services
Trenton
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect suspicious activities and maintain order.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to uphold workplace safety standards.
- Responded promptly to incidents, emergencies, or alarms within assigned areas.
- Assisted in preparing detailed reports on security incidents and observations.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
Security Officer
Harvard Protection Services
Trenton
04.2025 - 06.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Responded promptly to incidents, emergencies, or alarms within assigned areas.
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries from employees and visitors.
- Operated security equipment, including surveillance cameras and alarm systems.
Security Officer
Metro One Security
Robbinsville
12.2024 - 04.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Responded promptly to incidents, emergencies, or alarms within assigned areas.
- Assisted in preparing detailed reports on security incidents and observations.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Operated security equipment, including surveillance cameras and alarm systems.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Bordentown
11.2022 - 08.2024
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Responded promptly to incidents, emergencies, or alarms within assigned areas.
- Assisted in preparing detailed reports on security incidents and observations.
- Operated security equipment, including surveillance cameras and alarm systems.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
Security Officer
Bo Robinson Assessment & Treatment Center
Trenton
02.2020 - 06.2022
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to uphold workplace safety standards.
- Responded promptly to incidents, emergencies, or alarms within assigned areas.
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries from employees and visitors.
- Operated security equipment, including surveillance cameras and alarm systems.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
Assembly Line Worker
The Hibbert Group
Robbinsville
04.2018 - 05.2020
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain smooth assembly line flow.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment consistently.
- Assisted in training new employees on assembly line procedures and equipment use.
- Packaged finished products for shipment while adhering to company standards.
- Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
Tax Processor
Source Corp
Lawrenceville
03.2017 - 05.2017
- Review client documentation for accuracy and compliance requirements.
- Maintain organized records of processed tax files and correspondence.
- Calculated bill totals and tax amounts.
- Compiled documents needed for filing taxes such as W-2 forms, 1099s.
Loader and Unloader
FedEx
Bristol
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Loaded packages onto delivery trucks following safety protocols.
- Unloaded incoming shipments and sorted packages for distribution.
- Inspected shipments for damage and reported discrepancies promptly.
- Complied with company safety standards during all tasks.
- Unloaded materials by hand or with equipment to help team meet work demands.
- Unloaded products from incoming transports.
Tax Processor
Source Corp
Lawrenceville
03.2016 - 05.2016
- Review client documentation for accuracy and compliance requirements.
- Prepare supporting documentation for audits and reviews when needed.
- Calculated bill totals and tax amounts.
- Prepared reports summarizing financial results for each client's tax return.
- Maintained confidential records in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Compiled documents needed for filing taxes such as W-2 forms, 1099s.
- Processed federal, state, and local taxes for individuals and businesses.
Tax Processor
PRWT Services Inc.
Lawrenceville
02.2014 - 05.2014
- Review client documentation for accuracy and compliance requirements.
- Monitor changes in tax laws to ensure proper processing.
- Maintain organized records of processed tax files and correspondence.
- Calculated bill totals and tax amounts.
- Maintained records of all transactions related to taxes.
- Compiled documents needed for filing taxes such as W-2 forms, 1099s.
- Processed federal, state, and local taxes for individuals and businesses.
Assembly Line Worker
Trane Ingersoll Rand
Trenton
05.2012 - 03.2013
- Operated machinery to assemble products efficiently and accurately.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain smooth assembly line flow.
- Inspected components for quality assurance and identified defects promptly.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment consistently.
- Packaged finished products for shipment while adhering to company standards.
- Ensured work areas were kept clean and organized at all times.
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Built and packaged products to comply with multiple work orders and deadlines.
- Boxed, labeled, and moved items to keep production lines moving swiftly.
Clerical Intern
NJ Department Law & Public Safety Justice Complex
Trenton
11.2007 - 06.2008
- Organized and maintained files for efficient document retrieval.
- Assisted in data entry and updated databases regularly.
- Processed incoming and outgoing mail for timely distribution.
- Assisted in the preparation of financial statements and reports.
- Sorted incoming materials according to established procedures.
Clerical Intern
NJ Department of Labor
Trenton
05.2007 - 07.2007
- Organized and maintained files for efficient document retrieval.
- Coordinated office supplies inventory and placed orders as needed.
- Assisted in data entry and updated databases regularly.
- Collaborated on administrative projects to enhance office procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nottingham High School
Hamilton, NJ06-2008
Skills
- Surveillance operations
- Access control
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Premises patrol
- Problem solving
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Entrance control
- Security guard license
- Alarm monitoring
- Visitor tracking
- CCTV monitoring
- Detail-oriented
- Data entry
- Report preparation
- Filing systems
- Copying documents
- Scanning documents
- Phone reception
- File organization
- Office equipment
- Mail processing
Certification
SORA License
Timeline
Security Officer
Mainline Protection Services
09.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Harvard Protection Services
04.2025 - 06.2025
Security Officer
Metro One Security
12.2024 - 04.2025
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2022 - 08.2024
Security Officer
Bo Robinson Assessment & Treatment Center
02.2020 - 06.2022
Assembly Line Worker
The Hibbert Group
04.2018 - 05.2020
Tax Processor
Source Corp
03.2017 - 05.2017
Loader and Unloader
FedEx
10.2016 - 03.2017
Tax Processor
Source Corp
03.2016 - 05.2016
Tax Processor
PRWT Services Inc.
02.2014 - 05.2014
Assembly Line Worker
Trane Ingersoll Rand
05.2012 - 03.2013
Clerical Intern
NJ Department Law & Public Safety Justice Complex
11.2007 - 06.2008
Clerical Intern
NJ Department of Labor
05.2007 - 07.2007
High School Diploma -
Nottingham High School