SHAYKEMMIA KNIGHT
Atlanta
Summary
Energetic, results oriented. I am eager to bring strong customer service skills to a growing company in need of top-level support. I have excellent organization, communication, and relationship building skills. Furthermore I am articulate and friendly with a professional manner.
Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals.
Seasoned Security Officer with background in maintaining safety and conducting regular patrols in high-traffic environments. Possess strong conflict resolution skills, surveillance expertise, and ability to respond effectively during crisis situations. Contributed significantly to reducing security risks in previous positions through proactive measures and clear communication strategies. Known for implementing comprehensive training procedures to strengthen team efficiency.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Marksman Security
Atlanta
01.2023 - 07.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and compliance with security protocols.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security concerns.
- Assisted in training new security staff on procedures and emergency protocols.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing immediate assistance and reporting details.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement during investigations or emergency situations.
- Managed access control by verifying identification of personnel and visitors.
- Documented daily activities and incidents in detailed reports for management review.
- Enforced company policies by addressing violations and managing conflict situations.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
Security Officer
Skylar Security
Atlanta
03.2020 - 10.2022
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and compliance with security protocols.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security concerns.
- Assisted in training new security staff on procedures and emergency protocols.
Receptionist
Salon Blue
Decatur
02.2017 - 03.2018
- Answered phone calls in a timely manner.
- Answer customer inquiries about products and take messages.
- Assist customers in choosing salon products from the lobby area.
- Make schedules and appointments for hair stylist.
- Call to confirm appointments.
- Take payment for salon services.
- Cleaned and maintained lobby area.
- Assisted in opening and closing of salon.
Package Handler/Packer
Dynamics, PVH
McDonough
09.2015 - 01.2016
- Picking/packing items by serial number.
- Placing packed item on belt in a uniform fashion.
- Moving at fast pace.
- Followed safety requirements while also meeting daily quota.
Child Care Provider
New Babies Preschool Academy
Riverdale
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Carefully monitor children's play activities.
- Offer detailed daily reports that outline each child's activities.
- Incorporate music and art activities to encourage creativity and expression.
- Lead reading classes for preschool-aged children.
- Spark creativity and imagination by helping children discover new things each day.
Education
Associate’s Degree -
Atlanta Technical College
Atlanta, GA 10.2025 - 07.2025
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School
Jonesboro, GA05.2015
Skills
- Customer service
- Emergency response
- Access control
- Conflict resolution
- Surveillance monitoring
- Report writing
- Team collaboration
- Training and development
- Safety compliance
- Complex Problem-solving
- Personnel screening
- Building lockdown coordination
- Identification verification
- Physical fitness
- Theft prevention training
- Surveillance expertise
- Patrol operations
- Invoice verification
- Defensive tactics training
- Weapons training
- Crisis management
- Shift work experience
- Checkpoint management
- Detail-oriented
- First aid and CPR certified
- Background checks
- Security screenings
- Government security clearance
- Document management
- Access control management
- Threat management
- CCTV surveillance
- High level of integrity
- Visitor tracking
- Criminal investigations
- Incident reporting
- CCTV monitoring
- Screening wands
- Staff management
- Asset protection
- Criminal records searches
Timeline
Associate’s Degree -
Atlanta Technical College
10.2025 - 07.2025
Security Officer
Marksman Security
01.2023 - 07.2025
Security Officer
Skylar Security
03.2020 - 10.2022
Receptionist
Salon Blue
02.2017 - 03.2018
Package Handler/Packer
Dynamics, PVH
09.2015 - 01.2016
Child Care Provider
New Babies Preschool Academy
06.2012 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
Jonesboro High School