Joseph A. Martin

Colorado Springs, CO 719-***-**** adzuwo@r.postjobfree.com

Security Officer

Operational security … Personnel security … Foot and vehicle patrols … Closed-circuit security cameras … Mobile radio systems … Use of force continuum … Security investigations … Pistol qualifications include .45, M9, and M4 … Administrative logs and reports … Loss prevention.

Education & Training

Associate of Arts, General Studies Pikes Peak Community College, 2015

Private Security Officer License (Firearm Endorsed), #72213 City of Colorado Springs

Experience

Security Officer DC Star Security, 2020-Present / Raven Security, 2018-2020

Perform security patrols on foot or in vehicle, with assignments that included large retail environments with average of 250 customers per shift, entertainment venues, and public and private schools with 1,000+ students, faculty, and staff.

Monitor entrances and exits, inspect identification to permit entry for authorized persons, review security cameras, and watch for irregular or unusual conditions that indicate security or safety concerns.

Observe departing personnel to protect against theft or property damage.

Warn individuals regarding rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking or carrying forbidden articles, focusing efforts on diffusing tense situations; involve and collaborate with local law enforcement as needed.

Investigate accidents, incidents, and suspicious activities, and prepare appropriate reports and other documentation.

Monitor protection devices and fire control equipment; sound alarms or call police/fire department as appropriate.

Provide on-the-job coaching and supervise security officers when tasked; trained 5 new employees.

Night Auditor Hilton Garden Inn, 2015-2017

Secured building for overnight shift and monitored security camera system for property with 200+ guest rooms while managing front desk.

Audited daily guest ledger, including all end-of-day accounting, cash and credit card reconciliations, guest folio reviews, and cash drops.

Team Supervisor US Army, 1998-2012

Collaborated in small teams to guard gates at Fort Carson and Pueblo Chemical Depot, reviewing identification documents and conducting physical searches to control individuals, groups, and materials entering and exiting.

Completed foot and vehicle patrols of grounds, housing areas, administration buildings, warehouse facilities, and all boundaries to provide security against intrusion, trespass, pilferage, sabotage, and terrorist activities.

Conducted or supported investigations of suspected violations; prepared official reports.

Safeguarded data, materials, equipment.

Supervised 8-member squad; selected as acting manager for 30-member unit; regularly reviewed and consistently enforced standards to improve performance individually and collectively.

Selected to manage software updates to vehicle-based systems; developed and implemented plan to safely and efficiently upgrade 250 systems at 6 operating locations during combat deployment.

Maintained 100% accountability for 4 armories with 1,000+ weapons valued at more than $1 million.

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