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William Ball

Chicago,IL

Summary

Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals. Detail-oriented Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of people, events and facilities. Skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention. Exercises sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations. Seasoned Security Officer equipped with excellent communication skills consistently maintains detailed logs of important events. Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution with knowledge of law enforcement investigations. Trustworthy and committed to honest interactions with supervisors, employees and customers.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer

Prudential Defense Solutions
Chicago, IL
01.2015 - 09.2024
  • Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.

Substitute Teacher

Chicago Public Schools CPS
Chicago, IL
01.1995 - 06.2020
  • Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of a regular teacher.
  • Organized lesson plans and activities for students.
  • Assisted with classroom management issues when needed.
  • Implemented school policies and procedures in the classroom.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
08-1993

Skills

  • Arrest procedures
  • Premises patrol
  • Visitor tracking
  • Identification verification
  • Personnel screening
  • Metal detector operation
  • Electronic surveillance
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Stationary surveillance
  • Investigation documentation
  • Shift work experience
  • Theft prevention training
  • High level of integrity
  • Superior customer service
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Weapons training
  • Alarm monitoring
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Dispatch
  • Investigative skills
  • General security
  • Interior and exterior patrol
  • Fire safety training
  • Screening wands

Accomplishments

  • Received my Boy Scouts Of America Troop # 534 Eagle Scout Award June 1986

Certification

  • Have a Perc Card and Arm weapons certifications

Timeline

Security Officer

Prudential Defense Solutions
01.2015 - 09.2024

Substitute Teacher

Chicago Public Schools CPS
01.1995 - 06.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Accounting And Finance

Roosevelt University
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