Shavel Gathers
Newport, News,VA
Summary
Diversify my management skills with a progressive organization focused on solid growth while enhancing workplace productivity through motivated teamwork in a collaborative and professional environment. Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety Security Officer
Newport News Public Schools
03.2018 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining order and discipline, preventing crime, investigating student violations of school board policies and detaining students violating the law or school board policies on school property or at school sponsored events and is solely for ensuring the safety, security and welfare of all students, faculty, staff visitors in the assigned school.
- Safety Drills And Procedures, Tornado, Lockdown, Evacuation Routes, Searches, Video Surveillance, Metal detectors, School, buses, Monitored Cafeteria, playgrounds, classrooms for any unusual conditions, Operated two-way radio devices to communicate with other Guards. Assisted in development of school safety program. Investigated incidents and prepared detailed incident reports for submission to management. Provided security during school events and open house.
Universal Security Officer
Bon Scours, Mary Immaculate Hospital, Allied
10.2008 - Current
- Assisted in the development and implementation of the patient valuable safe security policy
- Validated training records and performed 90 day and annual officer training assessments
- Answer phones and greet guests and employees in a professional manner
- Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with client's employees and guests
- Immediately report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances both verbally and written
- Utilized CCTV to track suspicious activity and provide evidence for criminal prosecution
- Responsible for monitoring CCTV, first aid response, access control, alarm response, and many other duties
- Performs quarterly fire drills in all areas of the hospital in support of Life Safety standards
- Operates and schedules repairs on a SG 4000 series Fire Control Panel covering 200K Sq Ft
- Mentored over one hundred new hires during on-job-training
- Coordinates with nursing staff to secure decedents and their valuables with funeral homes.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
Pinkerton Government Services, Huntington Hall
10.2006 - 11.2008
- Maintained custody of and updated daily log sheets
- Patrolled exterior grounds and property on campus
- Monitor CCTV monitors, checked ID badges, and observed any unusual activities.
Bass Pro Shops
11.2006 - 02.2008
- Inventory, cash pulls, trigger lock weapons, and apprehend suspects
- Attended job related court apprearances
- Monitored CCTV cameras
- Completed daily incident reports.
Sales Associate
Value City Furniture
05.2005 - 08.2005
- Customer Service, Opening up Accounts
- Met and/or exceeded all sales quotas.
Education
CPR Certified -
Newport, VACPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention -
Woodside High School
Newport News, VA02.2022
PeaceFEMA Certifications: IC-700, 100, 200 -
Mary Immaculate Hospital
Bon SecoursDCJS/Unarmed Security Certified -
Mid Atlantic Training Academy
Hampton, VA2018
High School Diploma -
Julia Richmond High School
Manhattan, NY1994
Skills
- Assigned Supervisor role during manager's absence for three separate periods of 90 days
- Lead trainer for all new officers onboarding over 15 new officers across three hospitals
- Ability to remain calm during emergency situations by assessing the situation and taking
- Appropriate actions This also relieves the tension of others involved
- Professionally collected and maintained chain of custody for criminal evidence and narcotics
- Self-motivated, high level of energy, always display honor and integrity
- Skilled in verbal and written communications, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
- Recognized as Officer of the Quarter
- Superior custom service skills
Additional Information
- Personal and professional references available upon request.
Timeline
Safety Security Officer
Newport News Public Schools
03.2018 - Current
Universal Security Officer
Bon Scours, Mary Immaculate Hospital, Allied
10.2008 - Current
Bass Pro Shops
11.2006 - 02.2008
Pinkerton Government Services, Huntington Hall
10.2006 - 11.2008
Sales Associate
Value City Furniture
05.2005 - 08.2005
CPR Certified -
CPI, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention -
Woodside High School
PeaceFEMA Certifications: IC-700, 100, 200 -
Mary Immaculate Hospital
DCJS/Unarmed Security Certified -
Mid Atlantic Training Academy
High School Diploma -
Julia Richmond High School
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