Yonlita Upshaw
Maywood,IL
Summary
Skilled professional competent in conducting patrols, monitoring entrances, and escorting visitors to maximize building security. Good report writing, recordkeeping, and multitasking abilities with a solid history of success at and facilities. Keen to offer several years of experience and take on a challenging new role. Skilled Armed Security Officer with relevant experience in providing high-level security to various establishments. Strengths include acute awareness, quick response to emergencies, and adeptness at de-escalating potentially harmful situations. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive safety plans and conduct thorough site patrols for optimal security. Previous work has resulted in safer environments, risk reduction, and improved operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Juvenile Detention Center
Chicago, IL
03.2022 - Current
- Regularly inspecting and monitoring assigned areas to identify potential security risks or suspicious activity.
- Check identification and monitor entry and exit points to ensure only authorized personnel are present.
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
Armed Security Officer
IIT College
Chicago, IL
03.2017 - 12.2020
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Provided escorts for authorized personnel entering restricted areas within the facility.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
Armed Security Officer
Dominican College - Marin Fringe Festival
Forest Park, IL
10.2015 - 02.2017
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Professionally interacted with customers while providing directions, or responding to inquiries.
Armed Security Officer
Concordia University, St. Paul
Forest Park, IL
01.2015 - 10.2015
- Assisted in the development of new security protocols based on changes in technology or environment.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as checking doors and windows for proper locking mechanisms and replacing light bulbs as needed.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents, and submitted reports regularly to the supervisor.
Armed Security Officer
Providence Hospital
Chicago, IL
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Adhered to company policies regarding access control procedures for visitors and guests and contractors.
- Conducted regular patrols of the facility grounds using both vehicle and foot patrol methods.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect any criminal activity or violations of policy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
Florida04-2020
Diploma - Police Science
Stratford Career Institution
Canada 08-2008
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
ChicagoSkills
- Defensive strategies
- Public safety
- Building patrol
- CCTV monitoring
- Surveillance monitoring
- Facilities patrol
- Customer service
- Dispatching procedures
- Prison security
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Juvenile Detention Center
03.2022 - Current
Armed Security Officer
IIT College
03.2017 - 12.2020
Armed Security Officer
Dominican College - Marin Fringe Festival
10.2015 - 02.2017
Armed Security Officer
Concordia University, St. Paul
01.2015 - 10.2015
Armed Security Officer
Providence Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2015
High School Diploma -
Continental Academy
Diploma - Police Science
Stratford Career Institution
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
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