Security Guard Loss Prevention

Security Guard

Personal Summary

A highly resourceful, flexible, innovative, and enthusiastic security guard.

Experienced in promoting a safe environment for staff and customers and able to

respond effectively to crimes, fires and medical emergencies. Having extensive

knowledge of relevant safety equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to

deal with emergency situations. Possessing excellent written and oral

communication skills and able to write reports to managers about daily activities

and irregularities. Looking for a position with an exciting and ambitious company that provides

room for progression.

Key Skills

Ability to handle conflict situations tactfully but firmly.

Experience of night patrol duties and securing building perimeters.

Performed foot and vehicle patrols of the client's property to ensure all gates, buildings and offices were locked and secure.

Ability to remain in a static position for long periods and work 12 hour shifts.

Experience of managing large events, organizing traffic & working along side

Controlled access to main entry and exit points through identification checks and sign in/out logs.

Exercised client loss prevention by random physical searches and monitoring of workplace security cameras.

Ensured the security and safety of all client property and personnel.

Work Experience

Collins Security Services

Security Guard June 1998 – June 2001

Responsible for maintaining the security of the premises and doing this by

circulating amongst visitors.

Providing a visible onsite security and deterrent presence.

Watching out for, reporting and dealing with suspicious or unusual activity.

Patrolling & monitoring the shop floor, general building and outside car park.

American Guard Services

Security Guard August 2001- July 2004

Duties

Dealing with hostile customers and escorting them from the building.

Apprehending and detaining suspected shoplifters until the arrival of the police.

Meeting and greeting official visitors.

Locking up premises and making sure that doors, windows and gates are secured.

Completing fire alarm and health and safety checks.

Monitoring and authorizing entrance and departure of employees & visitors.

Dealing with emergencies as they arise.

Best Freedom Security

Security Guard August 2004- September 2007

Answering telephone calls and providing information during non-business hours.

Reporting any incidents of concern to the store managers.

Responsible for monitoring and operating CCTV cameras and Alarm Systems.

Assisting in administering first aid and reporting accident.

Responding in a timely manner to alarms that have been set of.

All Nations Security Services

Security Guard September 2007-March 2013

Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.

Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.

Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.

Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.

Education

High School Diploma -San Pedro Academy -1998

Personal Skills

Social Perceptiveness

Communication

Judgement & decision making

Certifications

Guard card

Fire arm Permit

CCW license

Loss Prevention

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