Summary
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Security Officer

Kawanis Sewell

Primerica Life Insurance Company
Lawrenceville,GA
15
years of professional experience

Experienced security and corrections professional, seeking to leverage more than 15 years of experience in security, corrections, facility operations, documentation, training, and procedure-driven environments in support of Primerica Life Insurance Company's print and media operations.

Brings a strong record of maintaining accurate records, monitoring activities, identifying and communicating issues, following established procedures, and adapting to new processes and responsibilities.

Work History

Security Officer

3 Years 8 Months
Primerica Life Insurance Company | 03.2023 - Current
  • Greet employees, visitors, and vendors in a professional and courteous manner while supporting a secure corporate environment.
  • Monitor employee and visitor traffic and identify suspicious individuals, situations, or potential security concerns.
  • Verify employee and visitor identification badges as required and support established access-control practices.
  • Receive complaints and information from employees and visitors, respond appropriately, and communicate concerns to supervisors when necessary.
  • Observe, identify, and report potential security issues to appropriate supervisor.
  • Document daily activities and incidents accurately in shift logbooks and complete detailed incident reports in a timely manner.
  • Maintain assigned security posts, including mobile patrol assignments and coverage of multiple Company buildings and facility areas.

Sergeant

11 Years 3 Months
Georgia Department of Corrections at Phillips State Prison | 04.2011 - 07.2022
  • Progressed through positions of increasing responsibility, including Correctional Officer I, Correctional Officer II, Field Training Officer, and Sergeant.
  • Supervised and maintained control of offenders while ensuring the safety and security of individuals, staff, and the correctional facility.
  • Maintained order and discipline by enforcing facility rules, regulations, policies, and applicable laws.
  • Conducted searches and inspections for contraband and responded to security, safety, and operational concerns.
  • Prepared and maintained required reports, records, and documentation with accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Served as an investigator or advocate in offender disciplinary proceedings and participated in disciplinary activities.
  • Trained and evaluated newly hired and recently graduated correctional officers at the facility level.
  • Conducted on-the-job training and provided remedial or reinforcement training when necessary.

Education

High School Diploma

Monroe Comprehensive High School | Albany

No Degree

Albany State University | Albany, GA

No Degree

Albany Technical College | Albany, GA

Skills

Accurate and detail-oriented in recordkeeping
reporting
and documentation management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with diverse individuals.
Strong commitment to quality control
accuracy
and attention to detail.
Skilled in identifying issues
implementing solutions
escalating concerns as appropriate
and ensuring timely follow-up.
Experience in training
coaching
and mentoring team members to support performance and development.
Effective team player with the ability to receive direction
collaborate with others
and contribute to organizational goals.
Proficient in Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Word
Outlook
and Teams; familiar with Microsoft Excel.

Timeline

Security Officer

Primerica Life Insurance Company
03.2023 - CurrentRead More

Sergeant

Georgia Department of Corrections at Phillips State Prison
04.2011 - 07.2022Read More

Monroe Comprehensive High School

High School Diploma
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Albany State University

No Degree
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Albany Technical College

No Degree
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Kawanis Sewell