KENNETH YOUNG III
Chicago
Summary
Experienced security officer with strong communication skills and a proven track record of maintaining detailed logs of significant events. Proficient in problem-solving and conflict resolution, with a solid understanding of law enforcement investigations. Reliable and dedicated to fostering honest interactions with supervisors, employees, and customers.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Specialist
La Casa Norte
Chicago
08.2024 - Current
- Empowered youth through nurturing support and guidance towards positive independence.
- Ensured safety and security of youth in facility and during community outings.
- Prepared and cooked meals according to standard recipes and procedures.
- Organized and maintained kitchen workspace and equipment to ensure a hygienic cooking environment.
- Maintained cleanliness in designated areas using appropriate cleaning tools and chemicals.
Corrections Officer
Lake County Sheriffs
Crown Point
11.2020 - 06.2024
- Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
- Responded to emergencies and managed crisis situations effectively.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to ensure compliance among inmates.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and support staff for incident reporting.
- Prepared detailed reports on daily activities and unusual incidents.
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order.
- Transported inmates to scheduled court appearances, medical appointments and authorized activities.
SECURITY GUARD
UNITED CENTER
Chicago
01.2012 - 2020
- Assisting the Bulls, Blackhawks, and other teams on and off the court safely
- Establish and maintain order among employees and visitors; physically control/restrain uncooperative individuals when necessary.
- Operate electronic and physical security systems, and complete required reports and logs.
- Perform point of entry screening and checkpoint control, including searching persons and property.
- Provide front line customer service under difficult circumstances to public and employees.
- Monitored entry points to ensure security and proper access control.
CROWD MANAGER
WHITE SOX STADIUM
Chicago
01.2012 - 2020
- Managed crowd flow to ensure safety and comfort during events.
- Acts as a visible deterrent by conducting regular patrol of assigned redemption center property, including but not limited to the parking lot, the perimeter of the redemption center, and within the redemption center.
- Prevents loss and damage by detecting and reporting irregularities, including but not limited to out of policy events, breaches in physical security, facility and safety hazards, and emergency situations.
- Informs and warns violators of rule infractions, such as loitering and out of policy redemptions.
- Prepares and communicates timely and detailed reports of incidents.
- Additional tasks as directed by the loss prevention department.
- Assisted guests with inquiries and provided information about stadium services.
Education
B.S - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
Frankfort, KY01-2019
H.S - DIPLOMA
Community Youth Development Institute
Chicago, IL01-2006
Skills
- Emergency response
- Unarmed Security
- Security and fire inspection
- Safety oversight
- Task management
- Complex instruction following
- Report writing
- Communication proficiency
- Interpersonal abilities
Timeline
Youth Specialist
La Casa Norte
08.2024 - Current
Corrections Officer
Lake County Sheriffs
11.2020 - 06.2024
SECURITY GUARD
UNITED CENTER
01.2012 - 2020
CROWD MANAGER
WHITE SOX STADIUM
01.2012 - 2020
B.S - BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY
H.S - DIPLOMA
Community Youth Development Institute