Security Officer Full Time

Sarah Sylve

**** ***** *** *** ******, La *****

Phone: 504-***-****

Email: *********@*****.***

Career Objective

I am a detailed oriented professional who has been praised as efficient by my co-workers and management. I have consistently demonstrated problem solving teamwork, and communication abilities in every aspect of my six-year security officer career.

Thank you for the opportunity of applying for the security officer role at your company. After reviewing your job description, you need a candidate that is very familiar with the responsibilities associated with the role and can perform them confidently. I am certain that I have the skills and the experience to successfully perform the job and to exceed expectations.

Professional Experience

Cass Security (Southeast Veteran Affairs Hospital) June/2016 – Present

1810 Water Place Atlanta GA 30339 Full Time: 40 hr./week

Salary: $15.83 hr.

Security Officer; Maintained a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises. Built and developed effective working relationships with DART officers, Plano police officers, co-workers, and the public. Answered phones, monitored closed circuit television systems, and alarms. Handled security issues and/or emergency situations appropriately and in a timely manner. Reported safety concerns and unusual circumstances both verbally and in written reports. Demonstrated decisive verbal communication and strategic patrol routines to provide a secure environment, reporting any safety hazards or security risk. Recorded and identified issues with freezers that contained vital inventory and boilers that required frequent monitoring. Hands on experience with video surveillance software and monitoring properties for trespassing and suspicious activity.

Verified the identities of drivers to allow access to private and gated property. Reduced suspicious activity at properties with recent reports of vandalism and thief by increasing frequency of patrols and communication with supervisors. Improved productivity by ensuring new guards understand all post order procedures and responding to client special request promptly.

Supervisor: Mr. Ules Lebeaud 504-***-****

Admiral Security (The Port of New Orleans) September/2015 – June/2016

1010 Common New Orleans. La. 70112 Full Time: 40 hr./week

Salary: $10.00 hr.

Security Officer; Undertook investigations into report of offences by collecting statements and evidence in reported allegations. Ensured the protection of merchandise, property, and assets by preventing offences or escalating incidents to proper authorities. Secured premises and personnel by patrolling and monitoring property for signs of unauthorized entry. Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. Fill in shift supervisor when needed. Provided daily reports of activities and irregularities. Answered alarms and investigated disturbances. Warned persons of rule infractions or violations, apprehended or evicted violators from premises, using force when necessary. Called police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Answered alarms and investigate disturbances

Observed activity and traffic in assigned areas to enforce rules/regulations. Wrote reports of hourly activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. Patrolled assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, and unauthorized persons. Escorted motor vehicles that transported individuals to specified locations and provided personal protection.

Supervisor: Mr. Dave Adams 504-***-****

Elyan Hunts Correctional Center June/2014 – September/2015

6925 La 74 St. St. Gabriel, La. 70776 Full Time: 40 hr./week

Salary: $11.78 hr.

Correctional Officer; Physically patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings, prisoners, prisoner property and clothing, to ensure the welfare, safety and security. Maintain visual surveillance of grounds by foot and from a rover vehicle. Complied with and enforced security procedures for keys, equipment and supplies. Operated control rooms, monitored and accessed gates, cameras, alarms, and video terminals, operated control panels in response to audio and visual cues and requests by staff. Received 3 Facility Coins presented by the Warden for going above and beyond in the line of duty. Was a member of the Emergency Response Team for 5 years. Maintained and passed physical fitness standards required for special teams.

Prepared, processed, and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity. Escorted inmates to and from cell, court, hospital and medical appointments. Physically restrained juveniles when disturbances required physical intervention. Built solid relationships with staff and residents to help keep institution safe & secure. Emergency Response and weapons qualifications

Conduct searches of inmate’s person and property. Completed the department of corrections basic training certification course. Self-defense course providing pressure point training.

Supervisor: Jason White 225-***-****

DSI Security (Avondale Shipyard) October/2010 – May/2014

5100 River Road Avondale. La. 700094 Full Time: 40hr./week

Salary: $10.00 hr.

Security Officer; Undertook investigations into report of offences by collecting statements and evidence in reported allegations. Ensured the protection of merchandise, property, and assets by preventing offences or escalating incidents to proper authorities

Secured premises and personnel by patrolling and monitoring property for signs of unauthorized entry. Maintained a safe and secure environment for customers and employees by patrolling and monitoring premises. Built and developed effective working relationships with DART officers, Plano police officers, co-workers, and the general public. Answered phones, monitored closed circuit television systems, and alarms. Handled security issues and/or emergency situations appropriately and in a timely manner. Reported safety concerns and unusual circumstances both verbally and in written reports.

Supervisor: Mr. Renwick Porter 504-***-****

Securitas Security (Chevron Refinery) May/2004 – June/2007

3445 N. Causeway Blvd. Full Time: 40 hr./week

Salary: $10.00 hr.

Security Officer; Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. Fill in shift supervisor when needed. Provided daily reports of activities and irregularities. Answered alarms and investigated disturbances. Warned persons of rule infractions or violations, apprehended or evicted violators from premises, using force when necessary. Escorted motor vehicles that transported individuals to specified locations and provided personal protection. Monitored client sites and property, while providing protection to employees, customers, and guests. Performed security checks, reports, securing entrances to and from property in accordance with the policies and procedures governing the hours of operation at each assigned location. Monitored video surveillance equipment and reported any incident or occurrence by adhering to company, client policies, procedures and State law guidelines while on duty.

Supervisor: Joe Roy 504-***-****

Target April/2002 - May/2004

1731 Manhattan St. Harvey, La.70058 Full Time: 40hr./week

Salary: $9.00 hr.

Stocker; Maintained work area cleaned always. Performed extra duties as assigned. Stacked and arranged product on pallets. Assisted in bi yearly inventory counts of warehouse. Loaded totes and boxes in to trucks. Cut boxes and storing them in the correct location. Ensured to unload delivery truck on arrival. Aided driver to deliver products. Assisted by receiving inventory and assure maintaining inventory levels. Examined and inspected stock items. Cleaned and maintained supplies. Received and conducted regular counting cycles and verification of stocked goods. Coordinated all work functions with team associates and other departments. Used a forklift and heavy equipment machinery. Maintained all safety regulations while carrying out work functions.

Supervisor: Demond Batiste 504-***-****

Education

Port Sulphur High School

Port Sulphur, La

Diploma May/1984

Skills & Certifications

TWIC Card, Weapon certification. Asset protection, Corporate security, Crisis communication

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