Kirk Johnson
Benson
Summary
Newly commissioned Second Lieutenant in the Army, 365th Signal Corps. NG with up to 3 years of professional service specializing in correctional law, emergency response, and security. Experience at working in a fast paced law enforcement environment, emergency response units, and security team. Eager leader ready to utilize communication skills and responsiveness tactics.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Signal Officer
U.S. Army National Guard
05.2023 - Current
- Followed standards and procedures to maintain safe work environment.
- Monitored and analyzed system performance, such as network traffic, security and capacity.
- Tested equipment and circuits using various tools such as standard hand tools and network diagnostic tools.
- Collaboratively developed plans with peers to create training scenarios used to develop platoon members.
- Hold Secret clearance.
Security Guard
Canyon Vista Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2020
- Conducted security operations within a hospital setting in order to create a safe and secure environment while mitigating risks.
- Escalated safety risks to upper management through report process to ensure security of clients and work staff.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deescalate issues.
Internship Student
Cochise County Emergency Management
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Grant writing focused on the prevention and mitigation during Covid-19.
- Training in hazmat, horizontal line systems, rappelling, and mock emergency response training.
- Covid-19 response team aided persons in the affected area of Cochise County by obtaining ppe and everyday items, coordinating with other response agencies, and directly aiding citizens in the area.
- Completed Horizontal Line System training for rescue and aid.
Front desk associate
Hampton Inn
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Used internal software to process reservations, check-ins and check-outs.
- Acquired in-depth knowledge of surrounding area to offer guests with information about dining options, entertainment, and shopping activities.
- Oversaw and organized calendar to schedule reservations and monitor cancellations.
Corrections Officer
Jasper County Sheriff's Department
11.2017 - 04.2018
- Effectively interacted with staff, offenders, visitors and public to maintain security within facility.
- Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
- Documented prisoner identification, charges and inmate disturbance incidents.
- Maintained safety and security of staff and public by applying defensive techniques and physical restraints.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
Education
Master’s of Public Policy -
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05.2023
Bachelors - Homeland Security and Public Safety
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN05.2020
Associate of Arts And Sciences -
Olney Central College
Olney, IL08.2017
Skills
- Complex Problem-Solving
- CPR Certified
- Emergency Management
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Nonviolent Intervention
- Grant Administration
- Joint Tactical Communications
- Systems Analysis
- Critical Thinking
- Leadership Development
- Network Management
- Public Safety
Timeline
Signal Officer
U.S. Army National Guard
05.2023 - Current
Internship Student
Cochise County Emergency Management
01.2020 - 05.2020
Security Guard
Canyon Vista Medical Center
06.2019 - 07.2020
Front desk associate
Hampton Inn
08.2018 - 03.2019
Corrections Officer
Jasper County Sheriff's Department
11.2017 - 04.2018
Master’s of Public Policy -
University of Arizona
Bachelors - Homeland Security and Public Safety
Vincennes University
Associate of Arts And Sciences -
Olney Central College
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