RITA O. AHAIWE
U.S. GOVERNMENT CLEARANCE: ACTIVE
Mobile: 301-***-**** 6208 Kennedy St. Riverdale, MD 20737 *******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Highly focused and committed professional with a proven record of over 15+ years of experience in security and surveillance. Access Control Specialist capable of acting quickly during crisis events and emergencies. Equipped with an excellent memory and awareness of surrounding people, events, and facilities. Exercises sound judgment, decisive and enthusiastic, creative, and willing to assume increased responsibility. HIGHLIGHTS
SECURITY CLEARANCE LEVEL: SECRE
• Client
Relations
• Observant/
Attentive
• Physical
Security
• Firearms
Training
• CCTV
Surveillance
• Hand Cuffing
• Escort Services
• Facility Patrols
• Detail-Oriented
• OCAT (Pepper
Spray)
• Report Writing
• Communication
Skills
EXPERIENCE
SECURITY OFFICER, ALLIED UNIVERSAL — 07/2022 - PRESENT
• Ensure the physical safety for staff and visitors.
• Responsible for patrol, surveillance, and control of facilities/ areas.
• Provide customer service to all personnel and visitors. SECURITY OFFICER, CSI SECURITY — 02/2017 - 05/2022
• Observe and report in detail any suspicious incidents according to protocol
• Monitor alarm systems and/or video camera and operate detecting/emergency equipment
• Perform random & scheduled patrols regularly in building and perimeter SECURITY CONTRACTOR, ARMED FORCES RADIOBIOLOGY RESEARCH INSTITUTE (AFFRI/ DOD) — 04/2015 - 01/2017
• Observe assigned premises, notate daily activity of known high-risk items, report security risks, complete Daily DARs/Logs, report unusual circumstances to proper authority and follow chain-of- command.
• Monitor and adjust controls that regulate systems, such as lighting, air conditioning, furnace, pumps, refrigeration or boiler units, and/or reports instrument readings outside of normal range.
• Conducts periodic patrol tours around buildings and grounds examining doors, automobiles, equipment, windows, and gates.
TRANSPORTATION SECURITY OFFICER, PATRIOT GROUP INTERNATIONAL — 04/2013-04/2015
• Implementing security screening procedures and access control guidelines, Monitor the flow of passengers through the screening checkpoint to facilitate orderly and efficient processing. Trinity Protective Services- Upper Marlboro, Maryland Armed Security Officer September 2011 to February 2013
• Ensure the physical safety of staff and visitors
• Prevent theft, vandalism and other crimes against persons and property
• Respond to medical emergencies, provide crowd control assistance to evacuate or limit facility access
• Patrolled facility checkpoint throughout main campuses and satellite campus
• Process individuals for issuance of universal identification cards
• Answer all incoming calls and redirect calls to appropriate personnel
• Maintain daily records associated with interoffice mail, email and use of facilities documents Deco Security Services- Alexandria, Virginia
Security Officer February 2005 to September 2011
• Studied federal security regulation and restriction necessary to company operations
• Receive visitors; gathered visitor information and scheduled appointments when needed
• Guarded industrial and commercial properties against theft, vandalism and illegal entries
• Patrol buildings and grounds of commercial work sites
• Opens and secures access gates and security doors at designated times Training and Certifications:
Department of Criminal Justice (DCJS), MD Guard License, CPR-First Aid certified, AED, X-Ray Machines, ETD, Monitoring, CCTV, Microsoft Office