Mikala Lofton
Allendale
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with extensive experience at Allied Universal Security Services and other agencies. Excelled in intelligence gathering, emergency response, and conflict resolution, significantly enhancing safety and security. Demonstrated high integrity and expertise in CCTV monitoring and personnel screening, achieving notable reductions in unauthorized activities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Surveillance Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
09.2024 - Current
- Monitored guests for signs of suspicious or criminal activity.
- Reviewed CCTV and patrolled grounds to maintain awareness of activity in all facility areas.
- Recorded audio and video of back-end money movements.
- Identified and documented unauthorized actions by employees.
- Inspected cameras, monitors and other surveillance equipment for operational integrity.
- Reported violators and incidents to correct staff members and followed up with detailed documentation.
Deputy Sheriff
HAMPTON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
04.2024 - 08.2024
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
Police Officer
BLACKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2022 - 09.2022
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Correctional Officer
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
Education
High School Diploma -
ALLENDALE FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL
FAIRFAX SC05-2019
Skills
- Building patrols
- Intelligence gathering
- Background checks
- Reporting skills
- Identification verification
- Personnel screening
- Arrest procedures
- Report generation
- CCTV monitoring
- Emergency response
- High level of integrity
- Threat management
- Conflict resolution techniques
Timeline
Surveillance Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
09.2024 - Current
Deputy Sheriff
HAMPTON COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE
04.2024 - 08.2024
Police Officer
BLACKVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT
10.2023 - 03.2024
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2022 - 09.2022
Correctional Officer
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS
01.2021 - 03.2022
High School Diploma -
ALLENDALE FAIRFAX HIGH SCHOOL
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