Security Officer Engineer

Summary of Qualifications

Gained reputation as a dependable, proven professional with absolute integrity, appropriate assertiveness, effective communication skills, highly reliable, keen attention to details, and self-initiative

Always present a sharp, professional appearance

Experienced in various high-profile and customer service-oriented roles

Currently hold State of Ohio “guard card” as a security officer

Work History

December 2019-October 2021 Security Officer

Merchants Security, Dayton, Ohio

Observed student behavior, watched for potential safety & security issues, and directed traffic during both the beginning-of-day and end-of-day school bus ingress/egress at Beavercreek High School

Performed access control procedures, ensured all exterior doors were secured during routine walking patrols, and monitored closed-circuit surveillance cameras as part of security duties at Crocs Warehouse in Vandalia

Operated mobile phone app for logging each checkpoint during walking patrols of the warehouse

Created and maintained documentation for directives and other vital information needed by all members of the contract security staff

Covered other posts such as a juvenile prisoner watch at Dayton Children’s Hospital, lobby security at Courthouse Plaza in downtown Dayton, access control at the renovated Dayton Arcade, and a construction-site fire watch on an as-needed basis

October 2018-December 2019 Security Officer/Field Training Officer

U.S. Protection Service, Dayton, Ohio

Provided security to staff and patrons of the Dayton Metro Library (DML) system by performing operations at the downtown Main location as well as at 12 different urban & suburban branches

Removed disruptive and unruly patrons when needed using proven de-escalation techniques

Executed contraband searches of restrooms to ensure no alcohol/drug paraphernalia were present

Logged all daily activities accurately and completed thorough incident reports when necessary

Promoted to lead Field Training Officer (FTO) for DML sites

Trained new security officers on all DML security policies and procedures

Earned Meritorious Service Award in September 2019

August 2014-August 2015 Security Officer

Hollywood Gaming at Dayton Raceway, Dayton, Ohio

Performed security operations in brand new gaming & horse-racing establishment as part of large integrated security team

Conducted ID checks at entrances to gaming areas to ensure only patrons aged 21 or older gained access in accordance with state law

Demonstrated leadership skills while serving as site’s Lead Security Officer in the horse paddock area during racing season

February 2011-September 2013 Security Officer/Dispatcher,

Merchants Security, Dayton, Ohio

Greeted visitors and ensured only authorized personnel gained access to Montgomery County Engineer’s operations facility

Served as radio dispatcher to direct road crew/maintenance trucks to proper destinations ensuring prompt service by Montgomery County Engineer’s operations staff

Demonstrated leadership skills while serving as site’s Lead Security Officer

Performed armed-guard prisoner watches for Montgomery County Sheriff's Department at various medical facilities on an as-needed basis

Covered a variety of other posts including performing ID checks for alcohol sales and providing security escorts for cash movement at various festivals, parking lot security/traffic direction at University of Dayton Arena events, parking lot patrol/locked door checks/assist with disorderly patients at Good Samaritan North hospital, access control at main gate of Central State University, patrolling the stands at high school sporting events, and assisting Dayton Police Department in the Oregon District during Halloween

August 2010-January 2011 Security Officer,

Anderson Security, Dayton, Ohio

Performed security patrols and monitored student behavior at Beavercreek High School

February 2006-October 2006 Perimeter Security Officer (Seasonal),

Paramount’s Kings Island, Mason, Ohio

Controlled employee access to entertainment theme-park which employed thousands of people

Provided security surveillance and controlled access to special patron parking areas

July 1995-February 1997 Security Officer,

Anderson Security, Dayton, Ohio

Provided backstage security for cast and crew members during performances at Dayton’s Memorial Hall

Performed security duties at local area mall

Education & Training

Graduated from Crawfordsville High School, Crawfordsville, Indiana

Completed Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA) armed-guard certification course – May 2011 and re-certified in October 2012

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