Yolanda Stovall
Fort Washington,MD
Summary
Security professional with solid expertise in safeguarding assets, maintaining order, and ensuring safety. Strong focus on collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing situations. Skilled in threat assessment, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Known for integrity, vigilance, and effective communication.
Diligent Security Officer with solid background in maintaining security protocols and ensuring safety in various environments. Successfully managed access control and incident response, providing secure atmosphere. Demonstrated ability to handle high-pressure situations and effectively communicate with team members.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Bering Straits Security Services
06.2024 - Current
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions regarding site safety and threat mitigation measures.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Managed access control systems, ensuring only authorized individuals gained entry to restricted areas.
- Controlled access to property to secure facility and grounds from unauthorized entry.
- Participated in ongoing professional training, staying current on industry trends and best practices for armed security officers.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Salon Owner
Styles by Yolanda
06.2013 - Current
- Use a variety of methods to enhance the beauty of clients’ hair. Advise clients on how to manage their hair and apply design work to their hair.
- Use clippers and scissors along with straightening irons and combs to manage work. Provide bleaching, coloring, waving and straightening services.
- Maintain appointment calendar, greets customers, and answers incoming calls in a courteous manner.
- Achievements/Tasks
Unarmed Overnight Security Guard
Securitas Security
03.2015 - 03.2018
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain the security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Monitors seventeen screen CCTV as well as operate a track tic phone to scan checkpoints.
- Provide access to contractors to enter/exit loading lock and freight elevators.
- Achievements/Tasks
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Hair Stylist
D’s Hairstylist
07.1995 - 06.2013
- Use a variety of methods to enhance the beauty of clients’ hair.
- Achievements/Tasks
Unarmed Overnight Security Guard
Alpha Security Inc.
11.2007 - 11.2012
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Achievements/Tasks
Education
General Studies -
Surrattsville High School
Clinton, MD06.1988
Certification - Armed Special Police Officer Training
Archangel Training Academy
District Heights, MD07-2023
Certification - Cosmetology
New Creations Cosmetology School
Temple Hills09-1995
Skills
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Teamwork
- Communication Skills
- Leadership
- Public safety
- Body armor usage
- Guest relations
- Computer skills
- De-escalation techniques
- Facility protection
- Surveillance monitoring
- Evidence preservation
- CCTV monitoring
- Arrest procedures
- Equipment inspection
- Patrol procedures
- Grounds patrols
- Radio communication
- Firearms proficiency
Certification
Certified Cosmetology License Completion
Certificate of completion: 40 hour Pre-Assessment SPO Training
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Bering Straits Security Services
06.2024 - Current
Unarmed Overnight Security Guard
Securitas Security
03.2015 - 03.2018
Salon Owner
Styles by Yolanda
06.2013 - Current
Unarmed Overnight Security Guard
Alpha Security Inc.
11.2007 - 11.2012
Hair Stylist
D’s Hairstylist
07.1995 - 06.2013
General Studies -
Surrattsville High School
Certification - Armed Special Police Officer Training
Archangel Training Academy
Certification - Cosmetology
New Creations Cosmetology School
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