SECURITY OFFICER January 2015- PresentPenn Presbyterian Medical Center-Philadelphia, PA Emergency DepartmentAttend to the security needs of staff and patients by maintaining a safe environmentDe-escalate tense situations, rapidly respond to disturbancesRedirect disruptive patients or guest to appropriate locationAssist with conflict resolution amongst staff and patientsMonitor for suspicious behavior in waiting room and on the unit; using closed circuit televisionIssue badges to visitors and direct to appropriate areas Check visitors and their property for contraband via metal scanners, wands, and other techniquesPatrol check points for confirmation of secure unitEnforce company policies and procedures amongst staff and visitorsOrient new security officers to the unit, assess for discrepancies in performance and advise for corrective action Trauma BaySecure and catalog personal items of patientsAssist staff with patient restraints in combative situationsProvide police officers with assistance by organizing visitors permitted in the trama unit

ARMED SECURITY GUARD November 2012- April 2015Mickeals Security Service LLC – Philadelphia, PASecured retail stores from theft and violenceDe-escalated confrontations amongst clientsPossessed equipment and the knowledge to safety secure a perpetratorTransported store owners to financial institutions to safely deposit earned incomeEscorted clients with expensive jewelry purchases safely to their vehicles

Served as the primary point of contact for residents from orientation to discharge. Provided a foundation of support to effectively prepare residents for community reintegration. Maintained safety, security, orderliness, and cleanliness throughout the facility while ensuring compliance with all state and federal corrections codes.

• Implemented positive and proactive classroom management strategies to promote student achievement.• Attended IEP meetings and adapted lesson plans to meet stated goals and objectives for individual students.• Developed formal and informal assessments to track student performance and progress.