Security Officer Technology Drive
Resume:
John m. Walker Jr.
*** *. ****** ***. *******, IL 60644 773-***-**** **************@*****.***
Objective
Seeking a position as a therapist within an inspiring agency that allows me to commit my acquired skills and gain additional experience in this field.
Summary of Qualifications
More than ten years of related experience with a Associate degree from Universal Technical Institute. Knowledge of protective security safety principles and practices known to be effective. Knowledge of software including Microsoft Office, Power point and Excel. Maintain effective relationships with executive staff in a team-oriented and independent environment. Experience and working knowledge of facility security requirements and regulations, physical restraint techniques to control combative individuals, use of handcuffs, baton, emergency response procedures and techniques, including first aid, CPR, fire safety and control, defensive training and response protocols and incident report writing. Detail oriented and logical approach to problem solving. Typing speed: 40 wpm.
Professional Experience
Walker Security LLC
438 North Waller
Chicago, Illinois
12/2019 – 04/2020
Security Officer/Contractor
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Illinois Department of Human Services
1200 South 1st Ave
Maywood, Illinois
12/2019 – 04/2020
Security Officer
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Under general supervision, performs safety and protection work at a state facility enforcing regulations, safety and security controls, responding to disturbance calls and taking the initial trained response to protect lives and property; physically restrains hostile and combative individuals to restore peace and order to permit the application of medication or restraint devices; monitors suicidal or homicidal clients; searches for and returns escaped residents; administers first aid, CPR, initial fire response and other emergency procedures when necessary; patrols buildings and grounds checking for breaches of security and unsafe conditions; provides training to less experienced officers; prepares written reports of incidents. Positions allocated to this series differ from security guards in their responsibility for the application of trained physical control of combative individuals; such positions differ from police officers in their lack of regular exercise of arrest powers, and lack of responsibility and training in the use of firearms and other weapons. Positions allocated to this class may work alone on a shift, guided by security regulations, and work practices.
As a Security Officer I engaged in the following:
- In addition to regular patrols of state buildings, grounds and facilities to observe for security breaches and unsafe conditions, answers disturbance calls and alarms and initiates initial response action necessary to protect lives and property; directs individuals away from unauthorized areas or unsafe conditions, and summons law enforcement authorities to make arrests and to restore peace and order when unlawful of hazardous conditions require control by police authority.
- Subdues individuals with aggressive behavior to restore peace and order to allow for the application of medication or physical restraints; performs special duty watch of suicidal or homicidal patients.
- Transports residents to other institutions, community facilities via patrol car or ambulance; performs routine operator maintenance of vehicles and equipment.
- Dispatches calls using radio; pages clinical staff; prepares visitor passes; photographs and fingerprints new employees for ID cards.
- Responds to emergency situations and drills; administers emergency first aid or CPR; performs fire control duties at small fires, immediately notifying responsible parties and removing individuals from area; operates extinguishers, assures periodic maintenance of related equipment, exit signs, unobstructed fire equipment, hallways and fire exits.
- Controls and directs traffic and enforces parking regulations on grounds, issues warnings.
- Assists law enforcement personnel during arrests and investigations by furnishing factual incident reports, signing complaints, and testifying in court to support arrest complaint.
- Interviews witnesses, completes activity and incident reports to document facts involving observed happenings on shift. Records visitor names, confirms identity, issues passes and escorts individuals within security area, unlocking gates and doors; drives patrol car while making rounds of area.
- Searches for, and attempts to locate missing residents, notifies law enforcement authorities as required.
- Provides on the job work guidance and training to less senior officers to acquaint them with patrol routines and facility security practices; provides instruction to facility occupants in fire prevention and fire safety, defensive driving, and safety and security practices from established programs.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.
Paragon Systems
13655 Dulles Technology Drive, Suite 100
Herndon, VA
11/2015 – 11/2017
Protective Security Officer
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Under general supervision, performs safety and protection work at a federal and local level facility enforcing regulations, safety and security controls, responding to disturbance calls and taking the initial trained response to protect lives and property; physically restrains hostile and combative individuals to restore peace and order to permit the application of medication or restraint devices; monitors suicidal or homicidal clients; searches for and returns escaped residents; administers first aid, CPR, initial fire response and other emergency procedures when necessary; patrols buildings and grounds checking for breaches of security and unsafe conditions; provides training to less experienced officers; prepares written reports of incidents. Ability to work alone on a shift, follow security regulations, policy, procedures, and work practices.
As a protective security officer, I demonstrated the following work duties including:
- Patrolled buildings, grounds and facilities to observe for security breaches and unsafe conditions, answers disturbance calls and alarms and initiates initial response action necessary to protect lives and property; directs individuals away from unauthorized areas or unsafe conditions, and summons law enforcement authorities to make arrests and to restore peace and order when unlawful of hazardous conditions require control by police authority.
- Subdues individuals with aggressive behavior to restore peace and order to allow for the application of medication or physical restraints; performs special duty watch of suicidal or homicidal patients.
- Reported emergencies and transported persons community facilities via patrol car; performs routine operator maintenance of vehicles and equipment. Dispatches calls using radio; pages clinical staff; prepares visitor passes; photographs and fingerprints new employees for ID cards.
- Responds to emergency situations and drills; administers emergency first aid or CPR; performs fire control duties at small fires, immediately notifying responsible parties and removing individuals from area; operates extinguishers, assures periodic maintenance of related equipment, exit signs, unobstructed fire equipment, hallways and fire exits.
- Controls and directs traffic and enforces parking regulations on grounds, issues warnings.
- Assists law enforcement personnel during arrests and investigations by furnishing factual incident reports, signing complaints, and testifying in court to support arrest complaint.
- Interviews witnesses, completes activity and incident reports to document facts involving observed happenings on shift. Records visitor names, confirms identity, issues passes and escorts individuals within security area, unlocking gates and doors; drives patrol car while making rounds of area.
- Searches for, and attempts to locate missing residents, notifies law enforcement authorities as required.
- Provides on the job work guidance and training to less senior officers to acquaint them with patrol routines and facility security practices; provides instruction to facility occupants in fire prevention and fire safety, defensive driving, and safety and security practices from established programs.
Security Consultants Group
178 Northwestern Ave
Oak Ridge, TN
11/2011 – 10/2015
Protective Security Officer
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
Under general supervision, performs safety and protection work at a federal and local level facility enforcing regulations, safety and security controls, responding to disturbance calls and taking the initial trained response to protect lives and property; physically restrains hostile and combative individuals to restore peace and order to permit the application of medication or restraint devices; monitors suicidal or homicidal clients; searches for and returns escaped residents; administers first aid, CPR, initial fire response and other emergency procedures when necessary; patrols buildings and grounds checking for breaches of security and unsafe conditions; provides training to less experienced officers; prepares written reports of incidents. Ability to work alone on a shift, follow security regulations, policy, procedures, and work practices.
As a protective security officer, I demonstrated the following work duties including:
- Patrolled buildings, grounds and facilities to observe for security breaches and unsafe conditions, answers disturbance calls and alarms and initiates initial response action necessary to protect lives and property; directs individuals away from unauthorized areas or unsafe conditions, and summons law enforcement authorities to make arrests and to restore peace and order when unlawful of hazardous conditions require control by police authority.
- Subdues individuals with aggressive behavior to restore peace and order to allow for the application of medication or physical restraints; performs special duty watch of suicidal or homicidal patients.
- Reported emergencies and transported persons community facilities via patrol car. Dispatches calls using radio; pages clinical staff; prepares visitor passes; photographs and fingerprints new employees for ID cards.
- Responds to emergency situations and drills; administers emergency first aid or CPR; performs fire control duties at small fires, immediately notifying responsible parties and removing individuals from area; operates extinguishers, assures periodic maintenance of related equipment, exit signs, unobstructed fire equipment, hallways and fire exits.
- Controls and directs traffic and enforces parking regulations on grounds, issues warnings.
- Assists law enforcement personnel during arrests and investigations by furnishing factual incident reports, signing complaints, and testifying in court to support arrest complaint.
- Interviews witnesses, completes activity and incident reports to document facts involving observed happenings on shift. Records visitor names, confirms identity, issues passes and escorts individuals within security area, unlocking gates and doors; drives patrol car while making rounds of area.
- Searches for, and attempts to locate missing residents, notifies law enforcement authorities as required.
- Provides on the job work guidance and training to less senior officers to acquaint them with patrol routines and facility security practices; provides instruction to facility occupants in fire prevention and fire safety, defensive driving, and safety and security practices from established programs.
Prudential Security
205 W Randolph St # 1542
Chicago, IL
10/2010 - 10/2011
Protective Security Officer
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
As a Protective Security Officer, I was held responsible for the following duties including:
•Protecting personnel and property in a professional manner
•Met and dealt tactfully and politely with general public and visitors
•Effectively and efficiently screen and process visitors
•Identifying, reporting, delaying or detaining persons who violate rules and regulations
•Conduct internal and external roving foot patrols
•Traffic control
•Ability to maintain excellent detection rate on x ray machine
•Detect and respond to alarms and emergencies
•Secure entrances and exits during emergencies
•Maintaining control keys and lock combinations
•Communicate and remain accessible via two way radio or company issued cellular phone
•Understand and comply with all requirements defined within company documents to include: Post and General Orders, plans, policies, procedures.
•Observe and report all offenses/incidents
•Complete all reports and paperwork as required
•Provide first aid, CPR, and assist during emergencies as necessary.
•Ability to wear protective body armor as a part of the duty uniform.
•Maintain mandated training requirements in accordance with company guidance.
•Maintain physical fitness, agility requirements, and weapons qualifications.
•Ensured safety requirements compliance and safe work practices.
Steiner Security
13810 S Cicero Ave
Crestwood, IL
01/2009 - 09/2010
Protective Security Officer
Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
As a Protective Security Officer, I was held responsible for the following duties including:
•Controlling access to specific areas of a facility
•Enforcing property rules and regulations
•Detecting and report criminal acts
•Detaining persons engaging in criminal activities
•Providing security against loss from fire or mechanical equipment failure
•Responding to emergency situations involving the safety and security of the facility
•Denying and preventing entry to those persons refusing to submit to a voluntary inspection
•Operating security equipment such as x-ray machines, magnetometers and closed circuit television systems
•Performing inspections which may include checking backpacks, briefcases, containers or any other suspicious items in the possession of people entering or leaving the facility
•Taking actions to control crowds during civil disturbances
Education:
Universal Technical Institute
Houston, Texas
Associate's Degree 12/1998
Credits Earned: 90 Semester hours
Subjects: Automotive and Diesel courses
Westbrook High School
Beaumont, Texas
High School diploma earned 05/1996
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