Security Intel
...I did my interning at Hickory Hollow Mall in the security department. I started at the beginning of June and am still working there. I have experienced many happenings while on the job. I have also learned many things in the field of criminal justice through my experiences on the job, and studying books, notes, and codes used by security and Nashville metro police departments.
I received the job through my brother who works at the mall on weekends. He is a metro officer who also went through the criminal justice department at Tennessee State University. I was introduced to Julie, head of mall security and hired from there. In order to receive the job however, I had to be fingerprinted on three separate sheets, have my picture taken for three separate pictures, have a background check, and also apply and pay for my security license which was seventy dollars. The specific license that I applied for was an unarmed officer license. During this process I had to give a five year work history and
After all that was taken care of I had to go through training. This took place at Rivergate Mall. It was a four hour course in how to conduct myself, what to do in certain situations, following the Tennessee Anotated Codes, and a written test at the end. I scored ninety- four percent on the test. Two of my teammates also went through training with me and were also hired to be security.
First Day
My first day on the job involved introductions to many things and also meeting my co- workers and mall management. I was introduced first to second in command Stephanie. I also met supervisors Strickland, Jack, and Rajah. I then met fellow officers Ryan, Tanya, Dwayne, Johnnie, Amanda, and Petey. Then I met mall management. I received my uniform which was black slacks and a white shirt with security patches and what not on it. I also received a big forest...
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