Edward (Ted) Thomson
Redding, CA 96001
***********@*****.***
Security Officer
North State Security 12/18 to 6/21
**** ******** ****** (multiple)
Redding, CA 96002
General position function provided traditional security and safety services to various clients both on foot patrol and in patrol vehicle by carrying out instructions as documented in site post orders. Observed and reported suspicious irregularities or illegal behaviors through use of incident reporting protocol. Prepared daily logs. Enforced regulations, policies, and directives for each site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises. Removed trespassers when necessary to preserve order and site integrity. Remained flexible to work day, swing, and night shifts. Controlled access to client site or facility through an admittance process. Security Officer II and Relief Dispatch/Surveillance Officer 9/07 to 9/09 Spa Resort & Casinos
401 E Amado Road
Palm Springs, CA 92265
Maintained constant surveillance throughout the properties watching for irregularities or illegal gambling devices. Immediately reported suspicious or unusual activities to the proper department, Shift Supervisor, Surveillance Officer, or Security Director. Periodically checked perimeter by foot and vehicle patrol. Delivered fills and credits from bank cage to gaming stations. Escorted cash transfers within the casino. Collected and transported table game drop boxes to storage areas. Assisted in monitoring vehicle traffic. Maintained and controlled access to restricted areas. Accessed control of IDs for possible underage guests. Ensured the safety of guests and employees of the hotel and casino. Performed first aid, CPR, and used AED. Worked with local police, fire, and emergency medical teams. Protected hotel and casino assets. Accepted found property and tagged for safe keeping, accepted found or confiscated drugs and tagged for safekeeping. Assisted in locating lost property and prepared reports if not found. Fostered and maintained positive player and house relations. Accepted, recorded, and notified management of guest or employee complaints. Removed individuals from the hotel and casino when directed by Security Management or General Manager. Made citizens arrests for law violations. Kept key records and issued keys to sensitive areas. Patrolled casino, hotel and pool areas for undesired guests. Performed functions of Dispatch/Surveillance, and Bike Officers. Handled other security functions as directed.
Security Officer/Access Control
Relief Shift Supervisor
Security Officer 8/85 to 12/91
Lead Officer
Dispatch and Surveillance Officer
Vanguard Security
Kaiser Permanente Medical Center
1000 Bicentennial Way
Santa Rosa, CA 95704
Patrolled interior and used vehicle for exterior patrol duties. Operated traditional office equipment. Computer literate in common office software applications. Issued proper identification badges to various levels of employees. Issued proper parking permits to various levels of employees. Collected, comprehend, and completed incident reports for Security Officers, Shift Supervisors, Site Supervisor, and Security Manager. Drafted annual security budget and represented funding with Area Security Director. Assisted other security sites with budget preparation and presentations. Attended and represent department in site departmental meetings. Made appropriate informal verbal presentations. Acted as department receptionist. Responded to and assisted other officers during Code Grey emergency situations. Responsible for administrative workflow with contract security agency. Filled in for work breaks of Command Center Dispatcher and acted as Shift Supervisor as needed. Day, swing, and grave shifts.
Access Control Officer
Universal Protection 1/14 to 2/16
77725 Enfield Lane
Palm Desert, CA 92211
Security Officer
Bower Events 3/14 to various
39301 Badger Street
Marketing Communications Manager 12/91 to 10/04
Rheodyne LLC
600 Park Court
Rohnert Park, CA 95704
Supervised labor and sales staffs of up to 50. Hired and supervised trade and special labor ranging from 2 to 15 individuals on a day-to-day basis. Accountable for all aspects of preparation and participation in special events for 9 business units in approximately 32 domestic and international events per year. Responsible formulating objectives, line item annual ($825,000)
/monthly budgets, preparing reports, delegating and monitoring, contract negotiations, logistics, approving invoices for accounts payable, and supervision of from 6 to 50 employees on a day-to- day basis. Interviewed and hired departmental personnel, instituted cost saving methods, and implemented reduction in force measures. [Note}: Rheodyne acquired by IDEX Corporation. Global Events Manager 10/04 to
IDEX Health & Science
619 Oak Street
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Supervised labor and sales staffs of up to 50. Hands-on managed special events and co- participation of 9 business units in approximately 32 domestic and international events per year from back wall to large, island presentations. Responsible for event selection, planning, budgets, contracts, property selection, freight, drayage, on-site construction manpower, installation and dismantling manpower, and graphics on a day-to-day basis. Completed Certified Trade Show Marketer program. Traveled worldwide.
Certifications and Volunteer Capacities
CA Guard Card (active), CPR/BLS (inactive), IAHSS (inactive), chemical agents, baton, taser, P.C. 832 (A), EMT 1A (inactive), Fire Apparatus Engineer/Ambulance EMT (Rohnert Park, Public Safety)
Education
AA 1962 Contra Costa College San Pablo, CA
BA 1964 University of Oregon Eugene, OR
MBA 1980 Pepperdine University Malibu, CA