Ciara Sescoe
Ft. Washington
Summary
Highly vigilant and reliable with experience in maintaining secure environments for various establishments including retail, corporate, and event settings. Skilled in monitoring surveillance equipment, conducting patrols, and managing access control with keen observation abilities to detect suspicious activities and enforce property rules. Proven track record in de-escalating potential conflicts and effectively communicating with law enforcement to ensure safety and security. Demonstrated impact in previous positions by reducing incidents of theft and ensuring the well-being of employees and visitors through proactive security measures.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Unarmed Security Officer
Institute for Defense Analyses
Alexandria
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Provided exceptional customer service while addressing visitor inquiries.
- Assisted in responding to emergencies, providing first aid when necessary.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during security incidents and investigations.
- Guarded entrances and exits against unauthorized entry.
- Maintained logs of all security related incidents and wrote detailed reports for management review.
- Monitored CCTV surveillance system footage for suspicious activities.
- Operated two-way radios for communication with headquarters personnel when necessary.
- Inspected equipment such as fire extinguishers, alarm systems, sprinkler systems, cameras, and locks to ensure proper functioning.
- Verified employee identification cards prior to allowing entry into restricted areas.
Security Front Desk
Institute for Defense Analysis
Alexandria
07.2024 - 06.2025
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Identified needs of customers efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Mail Processing Clerk /Mail Handler Assistant
United States Postal Service, USPS
Capitol Heights
11.2020 - 12.2023
- Operated mail sorting equipment and supported shipping, logistics, and quality control.
- Verified labels and documentation to maintain package accuracy and chain of custody.
- Collaborated with supervisors and drivers to ensure timely dispatch.
- Provided customer support for mail inquiries and shipment issues.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline mail sorting processes and improve efficiency.
- Monitored inventory of supplies and reported shortages to management promptly.
- Sorted and distributed incoming mail.
- Loaded letters into automated processing equipment and maintained continuous flow when feeding letters to be sorted.
- Labeled boxes and envelopes with correct addresses before sending them out.
- Assisted with loading and unloading heavy packages from delivery vehicles.
- Stamped postmark on letters and parcels.
- Inputted data into a spreadsheet program to record information about each shipment.
- Placed letters in individual mail slots for internal staff pickup.
Education
Associate's Degree - Arts
Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD 10.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Oxon Hill High School
Oxon Hill, MD 08.2013 - 06.2014
Skills
- Access Control
- Visitor Management
- Quickbooks
- Microsoft Office
- Technology Proficiency
- Integrity
- Problem Solving
- Conflict Resolution
- Radio Communication
- Administrative Support
- Customer Service & Strong Communication
- Data Entry & Record Keeping
- Report Writing
- Property Documentation Protection
Certification
- Top Secret / SCI Clearance
- CPR/AED & First Aid (BLS)
- Security Training: Active Shooter, Insider Threat, SF-701
- Medication Technician Certification
Timeline
Security Front Desk
Institute for Defense Analysis
07.2024 - 06.2025
Unarmed Security Officer
Institute for Defense Analyses
07.2024 - 06.2025
Mail Processing Clerk /Mail Handler Assistant
United States Postal Service, USPS
11.2020 - 12.2023
Associate's Degree - Arts
Prince George's Community College
10.2015 - 11.2017
High School Diploma -
Oxon Hill High School
08.2013 - 06.2014