Jovonte Herlong

  

Biography:

Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

Military Experience: 6.0 years

Work Experience: 7.0 years

Work Experience:



Highly disciplined security and operations professional with a strong background in military service, federal government security, and hospital safety. Skilled in physical security, incident response, cybersecurity fundamentals, and healthcare compliance. Recognized for exceptional problem-solving, attention to detail, and the ability to perform under pressure while safeguarding people, property, and sensitive information.

Military Service:

  • Rank: Specialist

    Branch/Position: Army

    Period: June 2016 - June 2022

    Occupation: 92F - Petroleum Supply Specialist - 92F

    Security Clearance: Secret Clearance

    Duties Description:
    The petroleum supply specialist supervises or receives, stores, accounts for and cares for, dispenses, issues, and ships bulk or packaged petroleum, oils, and lubricants (POL) products.

Work history:

  • Job Title: security guard

    Company: defense health agency

    Period: December 2023 - November 2024

    Role Description:

    Core Duties (based on comparable DHA and MEDCOM medical treatment facility roles)

    Access Control & Patrol

    Monitor and verify access for personnel and vehicles using ID checks, badges, biometrics, access control systems, and intrusion detection systems; patrol building interiors, perimeters, parking lots, and grounds to detect security breaches and unauthorized access. (Talentify, USAJOBS, Federal Government Jobs, ClearanceJobs)

    Anti-Terrorism / Force Protection

    Implement Anti-Terrorism and Force Protection measures to safeguard the facility from illicit or hostile threats. (Talentify, USAJOBS)

    Incident Response & Reporting

    Respond to suspicious behavior or emergencies, initiate preliminary investigations, preserve incident scenes, and produce detailed written reports. (Talentify, ClearanceJobs, USAJOBS)

    Emergency Measures & Coordination

    Act as first responder during emergencies—such as weather events, criminal activity, or medical crises—by securing the area and coordinating with medical or law enforcement teams. (Talentify, ClearanceJobs)

    Protective Services & Crime Deterrent

    Guard government property, facilities, and personnel against theft, trespass, sabotage, damage, or destruction. (Talentify, ClearanceJobs, Federal Government Jobs)

    Additional Relevant Responsibilities (from Army-wide security standards)

    According to Army Regulation AR 190-56, security guards have authority for apprehension, handle force protection deployments, conduct patrols, and support installation security operations. (Wikipedia)

    Real-World Insights (from hospital security professionals on Reddit)

    Hospital settings bring unique challenges beyond standard duties. Real security officers report:

    “You’ll most likely be dealing primarily with unruly visitors and patients… expected to put yourself between staff members and belligerent, potentially violent individuals… assist with restraining patients for medication… encounter just about every bodily fluid imaginable… assist mortuary reps with collecting the body.” (Reddit)

    “Common tasks include dealing with combative or emotionally distressed patients, patrolling (foot/vehicle), morgue runs (transporting bodies), escorting patients and staff, responding to emergencies, enforcing policies, and completing incident reports.” (Reddit)

    These underscore additional duties typical in hospital environments:

    De-escalation & Physical Restraint

    Safely manage emotionally distressed or combative individuals using verbal techniques and, where necessary, physical holds or restraints.

    Morgue and Mortuary Coordination

    Transport deceased individuals to the morgue and ensure proper chain-of-custody with mortuary reps.

    HIPAA & Patient Privacy

    Strictly maintain confidentiality of patient information—any disclosure can result in legal or personnel repercussions. (Reddit)

    Emergency Code Response

    Assist during medical emergencies, evacuations, or other hospital codes, including securing areas, directing traffic, and aiding clinical staff.

    Summary: Expected Duties at BACH (under DHA)

    At Blanchfield Army Community Hospital (a Defense Health Agency facility), a security guard would likely:

    Control access and patrol building interiors and exteriors

    Implement anti-terror and force protection protocols

    Respond to emergencies and write detailed incident documentation

    Protect life, health, and property through proactive deterrence

    Manage patient-related security incidents, including de-escalation and morgue coordination

    Uphold privacy requirements per HIPAA and Army regulations

    Serve as a dependable emergency responder during high-stress situations

  • Job Title: petroleum supply specialist

    Company: us army

    Period: June 2016 - June 2022

    Role Description:

    United States Army

    *Petroleum Supply Specialist*

    June, 2016 – June, 2022

    - Supervised and performed the reception, storage, and shipping of bulk or packaged

    petroleum-based products.

    - Ensured compliance with safety regulations and procedures during fuel handling

    operations.

    - Conducted routine maintenance and inspections of fuel systems and equipment.

    - Trained and mentored junior soldiers in petroleum supply operations.

Education:

  • university of phoenix

    Associate's Degree – computer science of cybersecurity

    Period: November 2023 - present

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