Rosetta Pollard

Fort Washington, MD

Professional security officer with 10+ years of experience in corporate and medical facility security. Eager to apply my strong observation and communication skills.

Ten plus years of security experience, mainly in healthcare environment.

Team Leadership

Physically Adept

Organization and prioritization

Problem Solving

Work Experience

Armed Special Police Officer

Howard University Hospital - Washington, DC

February 2013 to August 2022

• Monitor 400+ room hospital premises to detect and prevent signs of potential threats, and ensure security of doors and windows

• Inspect and adjust security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering

• Train all new security personnel in hospital security standard operating procedures

• Maintain daily logs of irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual

• Opened common area to the public in the morning and greeted customers and employees

• Informed and warned patrons of rule infractions, such as smoking and loitering

• Called police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of suspicious persons Un-Armed Security Officer

TW & Company - Lanham, MD

June 2009 to May 2012

Opened common area to the public in the morning and greeted customers and employees

Informed and warned patrons of rule infractions, such as smoking and loitering

Called police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of suspicious persons

Operated over 60 surveillance cameras to monitor interior and exterior public areas and entrances

Patrolled assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle to ensure personal, building, and equipment security.

Examined doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure.

Informed and warned violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles.

Provided a safe/secured environment for the company by enforcing security regulations and by watching for unusual event in assigned areas

Identified unsafe conditions – improperly unsecured property to help prevent theft, injuries or damages to the company plants, visitors and employees.

Assisted in providing preventive and protective services. Supervisory Security Manager

Target Retail - Bowie, MD

June 2004 to December 2007

Provided cashier and customer service to consumers.

Apprehended shoplifters as a Supervisor in the Assets Protection program.

Gathered and reported information on theft and fraud.

Responded to store emergencies and assured security of both the store and employees

Provide a high-profile presence in the 10,000-square-foot retail store, monitoring the facility to prevent loss and ensure the full protection of occupants.

Operate surveillance systems and patrol the grounds to protect against possible hazards.

Write informative reports to update management on all security matters.

Immediately respond to security violations, alarms, and other emergency situations.

Exercise sound judgment and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Apprehended numerous shoplifters by recognizing suspicious behavior, using available surveillance Education

Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice

University of Maryland Eastern Shore - Princess Anne, MD June 2000 to May 2004

Skills

• Organization and prioritization

• Ten plus years of security experience, mainly in healthcare environment.

• Problem Solving

• Team Leadership

• Loss Prevention

• Surveillance

• Supervising Experience

• Cash Handling

• Typing

• Delivery Driver Experience

• Management

• CCTV

• Communication skills

Certifications and Licenses

OC Certification

Baton Permit

CPR Certification

Armed Security License

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