Clevon Thomas
Chicago
Summary
Security professional with thorough understanding of implementing and maintaining security protocols. Known for reliability, flexibility in adapting to dynamic environments, and strong focus on collaborative efforts to achieve results. Adept in surveillance, incident response, and conflict resolution, bringing balanced approach to team alignment and operational efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Prudential Defense Solutions
Chicago, IL
08.2024 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors.
- Prepared detailed incident reports documenting security breaches and anomalies for management review.
- Responded promptly to emergencies, coordinating with law enforcement and medical personnel.
- Conducted thorough inspections of facilities, identifying potential security vulnerabilities.
- Collaborated with management to develop strategies for improving site security policies and procedures based on observed vulnerabilities.
- Directed guests around building and answered accessibility questions.
Security crowd manager
At Your Service, LLC
Chicago, IL
11.2023 - 02.2025
- Promote a family atmosphere, guest enjoyment, and safety
- Enforce all guest conduct policies
- Assist guests with disabilities
- Impart guest information and direction
- Report unsafe and unpresentable circumstances within the work area
- Have superior knowledge of facility services and physical layout
- Guest complaint resolution
- Incident report documentation
- Limit entry to restricted access areas through proper checking of credentials
- Escort athletes/performers to and from locker/dressing rooms as directed
- Perform visual bag searches at gates to prevent the entry of prohibited items
- Assist Guest Services and Guest Relations as necessary
- Clear seating areas and concourses post-event
- Prevent the departure of alcohol from inside the venue
- Facility policy enforcement
- Miscellaneous operational (day of the event) duties as directed
Shift Lead/lobby
Allied Universal
Chicago, IL
02.2024 - 08.2024
- Surveying the perimeter and the parking garage
- Supervisor over the building and employees
- Contact the tenants to allow PTE
Campus Safety Officer
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Enforced institutional rules, regulations and laws regarding student conduct to maintain safe campus.
- Managed building access control systems and developed lock and unlock protocols with key control.
- Responded to emergency calls regarding illnesses, accidents and disturbances.
- Followed established protocol regarding notification of campus personnel and patrons in event of emergencies
- Monitored campus buildings, grounds, and parking lots to ensure safety of students, faculty, And staff
Security Officer
Saint Anthony Hospital
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Completed incident reports recording security or loss prevention incidents.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
Security Officer
Titan Security Group
Chicago, IL
04.2021 - 09.2021
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Security Guard
Central Plaza Residential Home
Chicago, IL
07.2019 - 08.2020
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
Education
High school or equivalent -
John Marshall metropolitan high school
Chicago, IL06.2018
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- CCTV monitoring
- Superior customer service
- Security screenings
- Staff management
Certification
- CPI February 2023 to February 2024 Trained in de-escalation
- PERC Card February 2021 to May 2024
- 20 hour certification February 2021 to Present
- CPR/First Aid
Timeline
Security Officer
Prudential Defense Solutions
08.2024 - Current
Shift Lead/lobby
Allied Universal
02.2024 - 08.2024
Security crowd manager
At Your Service, LLC
11.2023 - 02.2025
Campus Safety Officer
Roosevelt University
07.2023 - 11.2023
Security Officer
Saint Anthony Hospital
01.2022 - 05.2023
Security Officer
Titan Security Group
04.2021 - 09.2021
Security Guard
Central Plaza Residential Home
07.2019 - 08.2020
High school or equivalent -
John Marshall metropolitan high school