BRANDEN GRASS

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Experienced Security professional who has been challenged on the daily for the past 9+ years in both the Corporate & Healthcare Security field. Highly motivated individual seeking a role in Security Management or willing to seek a new profession that will challenge myself, while utilizing my situational assesment skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

WORK HISTORY

Security Mentor, 09/2020 to 12/2022

Belleville Memorial Hospital/BJC Network

Responds effectively and quickly to radio dispatched emergency codes such as: fires, combative patients and/or building evacuations due to an internal disaster

Conducts security tours through the hospital, outbuildings, and grounds to assure proper security of these areas

Must walk through all areas of the hospital and check for fire, safety, or security hazards

Uses security vehicle to patrol parking lots, maintaining a constant awareness for security infractions

Assist the Lieutenant in achieving goals of the Service Excellences Program

Renders assistance to patients, visitors, and employees who require departmental assistance

Additionally, anyone in need including battery starts, vehicle entries, and obtaining medical aid for those injured on property or brought to the emergency room

Reports directly to the Lieutenant, both verbally and by preparing written reports on any unusual activities, conditions, or malfunctioning equipment

Uses tact to maintain the emergency room circle drive clear and accessible to emergency vehicles.

Security Officer, 09/2019 to 09/2020

Belleville Memorial Hospital/BJC Network

Ensures equipment issued and used during the execution of duties is properly maintained

Provides continuous security patrols of all areas of the medical center

Mitigates crisis situations such as code responses, responding to disturbances, fires and disaster drills and situations

Ensure proper documentation is completed on all patrol vehicles

Responsible for documenting incident reports

Responds to emergency situations according to approved, established protocol

BJC has determined this is a safety-sensitive position

The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Security Manager, 03/2019 to 08/2019

Allied Universal

Serves as a key point of client contact to ensure the delivery of high-quality customer service for assigned account; evaluates service quality and initiates any necessary corrective action in a timely manner

Meets regularly with client representatives for status updates; addresses any actual or potential problems; assists line management in negotiation of client contract; provides support during client start- up; supports security planning, assessments and surveys; reviews and updates post orders

Oversees, coordinates with line management, and participates in the recruitment, selection, orientation, training, development, and retention of high caliber staff; acts to ensure that each staff member is treated with dignity and respect; plans, assigns, and directs work; coaches' employees and carries out disciplinary actions, as necessary

Assists in development and administration of budget in relation to assigned account

Maintains a positive, professional environment in full compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures; acts to ensure that staff members understand and comply with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures

Within scope of client contract and assigned duties, authorizes appropriate expenditures including equipment, supplies, and vehicles; acts to ensure that vehicles are properly maintained and administers

Driver training acts to ensure that there is an adequate inventory of uniforms, radios, and other supplies and equipment; maintains and submits payroll records and other associate and business information

Prepares and coordinates staffing schedules for account, in collaboration with line management as necessary; acts to ensure that scheduling is handled effectively to meet client requirements while controlling labor costs; reviews

The Security Officer site reports to verify post orders and client directives have been satisfactorily followed; personally, inspects all posts as part of the evaluation of security staff

Provides input to company initiatives; promptly assists in the resolution of legal, financial, human resources, and administrative issues

Performs tasks and duties of a similar nature and scope as required for assigned account.

Assistant Security Supervisor, 10/2017 to 03/2019

Allied Universal

Responsible for the safety and security of the facility including staff, tenants and guests

Supervise and evaluate the performance of all security personnel

Ensure security officers are following company policy and procedures

Recruit, train and develop security personnel in collaboration with Site

Shift Supervisor, 08/2015 to 10/2017

Allied Universal

Communicates staffing needs on shift to Account Manager or Operations Manager

Assures that officers receive appropriate training, developing them in both technical and professional skills; also may include assisting manager in performance management (coaching, counseling, disciplining, performance evaluations, recognition, etc.)

Assures that employee grievances are heard with help from appropriate district or region HR support employees and Account or Operations Manager

Administers JSAs and safety programs outlining site-specific hazards for professional security officers on assigned shift including vehicle / driving safety as appropriate to Corporate procedures

Enforces Allied Universals policies as outlined in the handbooks and executive memos

Assists with the communication of policies, company announcements and job openings

Provides the basis of a great place to work by treating staff with respect

Command Center Operator, 05/2014 to 08/2015

Securitas Security solutions

The GSOC features 24/7/365 global security monitoring, analysis, information technology and communications

Monitoring access control to the company

Headquarters and global locations, which include intercom systems, video security systems, and security platforms

Primary security center for receiving the reporting of incidents involving company personnel/assets and initiating notification to the appropriate response or contact personnel

Assessing security issues or emergency situations suitably

Provide immediate guidance and assistance during emergency situations

Working with the corporate security and facilities to identify areas for improvement in internal processes

Interacting routinely with employees, executives, and contractors

Providing security-related support to internal customers

Monitoring and directing the appropriate response and notification requirements for various security alarm systems

Directing emergency and non-emergency response to site-related situations

Monitoring the operation of all security equipment at the corporate headquarters and remote locations to ensure they are operating properly and to coordinate service when needed

Handling sensitive and confidential information with limited supervision

Prepare situation reports and maintain administrative requirements associated with role and responsibilities.

Security Officer, 01/2014 to 05/2014

Securitas Security solutions

Observes and reports activities and incidents at an assigned client site, providing for the security and safety of client property and personnel

Make periodic patrols to check for irregularities and to inspect protection devices and fire control equipment

Preserves order and may act to enforce regulations and directives for the site pertaining to personnel, visitors, and premises

Controls access to client site or facility through the admittance process

Patrols assigned site on foot or in vehicle; checks for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, blocked entrances and exits, mechanical problems, and unauthorized persons

Protects evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations

Responds to incidents of fire, medical emergency, bomb threat, flooding, water discharge, elevator emergency, hazardous materials, inclement weather, and other incidents

Prepares logs and reports as required

Specific duties or tasks may vary and be documented separately

The employee might not be required to perform all the functions listed

Additional duties may be assigned, and functions may be modified, according to business necessity.

Cap 2 Assistant Supervisor, 01/2013 to 06/2013

Walmart

Answered customers questions regarding store merchandise, department information and pricing

Removed damaged, out-of-code, non-in-set and discounted items from displays

Loaded and unloaded merchandise using a ladder and pallet jack

Supervised and trained a team of 9 Cap Team 2 members

Received frozen deliveries, battery delivered and sight to store deliveries.

ASSOCIATE, 12/2012 to 01/2013

Cap 2, Walmart

Ensuring that he/she signs and prices merchandise appropriately

Complying strictly with Walmart's policies, procedures, and standards of ethics and integrity

Assisting customers with purchasing decisions

Finding and locating merchandise when needed

Ensuring the proper execution of the customer inventory flow process

Receiving, sorting, staging, and delivering merchandise

Maintaining and organizing the backroom in accordance with Walmart's safety, cleaning, and operating procedures and guidelines

Appropriately utilizing warehouse equipment

Working collaboratively with managers, co-workers, and customers, and other business vendors/ partners

Maintaining a safe shopping environment by making sure that areas are always kept clean.

Delivery Driver/Prep Cook, 12/2011 to 01/2014

Four Corner Pizza & Wings LLC

Prepare Hot Choice Buffet products

Carving and Display Cooking products, according to Golden Corral recipes and procedures

Grill all items according to Golden Corral standards to ensure quality

Ensure that every fried product is always fresh and hot

Maintain the correct temperature of all products during cooking, holding and serving

Properly maintain equipment according to the Equipment Maintenance manual

Helper, 11/2011 to 01/2013

UPS Seasonal, UPS

Note I did this as seasonal help from the 2nd week of November to the 2nd week of January for 3 consecutive seasons

(Years Active were 2011, 2012, 2013)

Provided assistance to UPS drivers by completing a variety of activities except driving

Loading and unloading the truck

Calling clients

Collecting payments

Communicating with dispatchers

Doing paperwork handling customer complaints

Keeping the vehicle clean and organized

Kitchen Staff / Prep Cook / Line Cook, 08/2011 to 11/2011

Golden Corral

Prepare Hot Choice Buffet products

Carving and Display Cooking products, according to Golden Corral recipes and procedures

Grill all items according to Golden Corral standards to ensure quality

Ensure that every fried product is always fresh and hot

Maintain the correct temperature of all products during cooking, holding and serving

Properly maintain equipment according to the Equipment Maintenance manual

Uverse Premises Technician, 01/2011 to 07/2011

AT&T

Provided user support by diagnosing network and device problems and implementing technical or procedural solutions

Tested and evaluated hardware and software to determine efficiency, reliability, or compatibility with existing systems

Prepared system activity and performance reports

Assessed existing facilities' needs for new or modified telecommunications systems

Instructed in use of voice, video, and data communications systems.

Laborer/Ground Crew, 05/2010 to 08/2010

Crown Roofing & Exteriors Inc

Maintained grounds by laying out tarps covering yard pieces, flower beds and, general clean-up of any debris that may fall into the yard during .

Removed hazards such as planters, patio furniture, lawn items/ ornaments to improve access to front, sides and back yard.

Monitored jobsite needs from the ground, ran to get needed supplies or provide onsite equipment to team while ensuring jobsite remained clean from debris.

Laborer, 05/2008 to 08/2008

Affordable Roofing

Remove old roofing materials

Making repairs to the structure

Applying new shingles or other coverings

Carry tools or roofing materials up the ladder to worksite on roof

Clean up worksite (upon completion of installation)

EDUCATION

Diploma, General Studies

Wesclin Public Highschool, - Trenton

GPA: 2.8

Extracurricular Activities: FFA Member

Elected Captain of Boy Soccer Team

No Degree, Public Safety & Security Operations

BHJ Training Academy - Saint Louis, Missouri

Relevant Coursework: Public Safety & Security Operations

Professional Development: Handcuff Training

Professional Development: Firearm Training

Professional Development: ASP Training (Baton)

Professional Development: Tazer (Non Lethal)

CERTIFICATIONS

NRA Firearm Classroom

NRA Basic Firearm Range

Advanced Firearm Range

ASP Hancuffing & Searching

ASP Baton

Basic CPR & AED

Verbal Judo

Recertification TPR Use Of Force

Helicopter Training

Radio Etiquette

Malignant Hyperthermia Course

EMS Support Course

Stop The Bleed Course

Basic PPCT Course

Fentanyl Awareness Training

Patient Abuse Compliance

Vehicle Approaches & EMTALA

CONTACT

Address: New Baden, IL 62265

Phone: +1-618-***-****

Email: adumhq@r.postjobfree.com

SKILLS

Risk Analysis Training

Firearms Expertise

Conflict De-Escalation

Superior Customer Service

Medical Emergency Response

First Aid and CPR Certified

Microsoft Proficient

Data and Analytics

Data Organization

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