Alexander greenwood

Id. No. 740**********

Tel. no. 076*******

Email: admn73@r.postjobfree.com

Address: ** ***** ******,*******,**********

Curriculum vitae

Alexander Greenwood

Protection Officer

About me: I’m a coloured male with 25 years experience in the security industry. My current role is as protection officer at Standardbank, Bellville Cash Centre.

My key strengths are to work independently, being self motivated and having excellent communication skills. I am a good team player, have a strong sense of ethical values and pay attention to details. I’m well able to work under pressure, loves challenges and adapt to change continuously. At the moment I am currently being enrolled to complete a O.H.S. course through N.O.S.A. which will enhance my qualifications and help me to contribute more to an organization.

SKILLS

ACHIEVEMENTS

Communication

Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans both verbal and nonverbal. Can handle information confidentially.

Computer Literate

Successfully completed an introductory course to computers at Netscope Training. I have basic literacy in Excel, Word and Outlook.

Fire Fighting

Successfully completed a 3-day Basic Fire Fighting course through Caltex Refinery.

CCTV. Training

Successfully completed CCTV. Operational Training course through Sensormatic SA.

Administrative

Have a great telephone etiquette and liase with clients on a professional level. Have successfully completed “Demonstrate Effective Self Management Skills” at Training and Coaching Solutions, has attended a Workshop in Essentials For Professional Conduct. Has also attended workshops in Optimal Productivity and Influencing Skills.

Education:

Matriculated in 1992 with the following subjects:

English

Afrikaans

Accountancy

Business Economics

History

Completed a “National Key Point Course” through Gray Security Services.

Registration: PSIRA registered as a Grade “B” security officer with registration no:151324.

Work Experience:

Gray Security Services-Dec.1994 until August 2002

Duties Included:

1.Conducting hourly patrols throughout the building and reporting to the shift supervisor.

2.Conducting a full search of all vehicles that are entering and leaving the premises.

3.Checking all goods removal and ensuring all paperwork are in order.

4.Maintain access control and ensure only customers with appointments are allowed access.

5.Attend regular training sessions throughout the year.

Achievements:

I was able to assist in extinguishing a fire that broke out on a client’s premises which was a first for me. I have also caught a number of people trying to take items from the premises that didn’t belong to them.

Reason for Leaving:

My role was becoming a routine and I needed to find new challenges and learn new things. Standard Bank offered me more in terms of learning and improving upon myself and I also got benefits.

Standardbank, Bellville Cash Centre-Sep.2002 until Present.

Duties included:

1.Conducting regular patrols and reporting risk and compliance issues through a patrol checklist.

2.Escorting visitors and contractors through the building and giving access to visitors, contractors and staff.

3.Monitoring alarms and responding accordingly.

4.Conducting regular evacuations and ensuring all staff and visitors are accounted for.

5.Ensuring all visitors and staff are safe by allowing visitors and contractors with appointments only.

Achievements:

I have been able to enhance my strengths and skills throughout my career by being exposed to different environments. When conducting searches through the building, I came across large sums of money in excess of 3 Million Rands that was not secured and has been left unattended, thus resulting in preventing a major loss to the bank. I have also assisted some staff members who have lost certain items by checking the video footage and found what happened to their belongings.

Reason for leaving:

As you maybe aware our company has been busy with restructuring and my position has been made redundant. This however has afforded me the opportunity to explore other avenues and broaden my career horizons, allowing me to bring with me all my work experience across the years. I cant wait to be an asset to your company.

References:

Gray Security Services:

Mr. Otto ( Shift Supervisor)

Tel. 021*******

Standard Bank

Mr. Blackie De Swardt ( Regional Manager)

Tel. 083*******

Standard Bank

Mr. M. Philiso ( Shift Supervisor )

Tel. 081*******

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