Edward Langford
**** ****** **** ****, **** **** Huntsville, AL
email ***************@*******.*** Cell 256-***-**** Career
Objective
Progressive position that will allow incorporation and utilization of knowledge and experience acquired in the professional sector.
Experience Security Engineers (11/2017-Present) -Huntsville, AL Duties: Patrolled assigned areas on foot to ensure personal, building, and equipment security. Examined doors, windows, and gates to determine that they were secure. Informed and warned violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles. Provided escort services for employees and visitors.
Watched for and reported irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking w ater pipes, and security doors left unlocked. Performed periodic checks of street lights to ensure proper functioning; reported malfunctions as required. Prepared routine and standardized reports. Alabama A&.M University (02/2015- 08/2017 -Normal, AL Security Officer
Duties: Patrolled assigned areas on foot or in a vehicle to ensure personal, building, and equipment security. Examined doors, w indow s, and gates to determine that they were secure. Informed and w arned violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden articles. Provided escort services for visitors, students, staff, faculty, and individuals responsible for transportation of monies to or from university depositories as required. Provided public assistance, including lockout services and information.
Watched for and reported irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking w ater pipes, and security doors left unlocked; sounded alarm in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Performed periodic checks of emergency call boxes and/or street lights to ensure proper functioning; reported malfunctions as required. Prepared routine and standardized reports. Security Services LLC (10/2013 - 01/2015- Huntsville, AL Security Officer
Duties: Transported inmates; maintained positive control of inmates w hile in my custody; attended meetings and training as required; updated daily log; and performed other task or ad hoc projects as assigned.
Security Engineer Inc. (8/2012- 09/2013) - Huntsville, AL Security Officer
Duties: Foot or vehicle patrol of interior and exterior areas of assigned locations. Reported suspicious activities and persons. Wrote detailed narrative reports; maintained daily activity reports (OARs). Responded to emergency situations requiring security assistance. Accessed control through an admittance process. Screened visitors and client employees in an efficient manner to expedite or bar their admittance to the site or facility. Checked for unsafe conditions, hazards, unlocked doors, security violations, and unauthorized persons. Twin City Security (07/2012- 08/2012) - Huntsville, AL Security
Duties: Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates. Answered alarms and investigate disturbances. Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises. Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences. Called police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Circulated among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property. Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed. Warned persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force w hen necessary. Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas. Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment, and machinery to ensure operational use and to detect evidence of tampering. Payless ( 07/2008- 05/2010)- Huntsville, AL
Sales Associate
Duties: Welcomed every customer to the store. Listened and responded to customer needs Maintained an active awareness of the merchandise available in the department and store; be able to direct customers as needed Handled all customer concerns in a proactive, positive manner Assisted at the point of sale as necessary Maintained the department, minimize clutter and ensure merchandise fixtures are organized and fully-stocked. Provided a positive shopping experience for our customers. Unpacked products received by stores and may count, weigh or sort items Checked shipping and purchasing documents to ensure that the proper items and amount have been received and that items have not been damaged. Stocked shelves, racks and display areas with merchandise and store extra items in stockrooms. Regularly check shelves and displays to ensure that they are well-stocked, attractively organized and merchandise is protected from damage. Reported out of stock situations to management and correct or report any pricing discrepancies. Sw ept aisles, dust display racks and perform other general cleaning duties. Management Control Cleaning (07/2006- 07/2008} - Huntsville, AL Account Manager
Duties: Coordinated the daily operations of a six member w ork crew for sales floor and grounds. Guide w ork of crew members and define work to be done. Maintain crew discipline and resolve conflicts. Provided training and safety instruction in the use of hand tools and pow er equipment assigned for floor and ground maintenance. Ensured w ork projects are completed satisfactorily, maintain safe w orking conditions, and achieve quality w ork. Maintained records on attendance and crew activities, and completed project reports. Planned project schedules and submit equipment and tool request. Communicated progress and needs to the supervisor GSA Security ( 06/2007- 12/2008}- Huntsville, AL
Security Officer
Duties: Carried out regular internal and external patrols in accordance w ith the Assignment Instructions. Implemented any G4S threat escalation procedures that may have threatened the security and or safety of the building, assets and people w ith legitimate business on the site. Managed w ithin the scope of my duty assignment, all access to the building, ensuring access control procedures are fully adhered to, as detailed w ithin the Assignment Instructions and Site Guidance Procedures. Implemented and undertake lockdown procedures during critical threats/incidents or w henever instructed by authorized individuals to do so, in accordance w ith the Assignment Instructions. Conducted both vehicle and personal searches as and when the security alert status dictates. Reported in accordance with the Assignment Instructions all incidents. Fully conversant with radio procedures and protocol. Fully comply w ith all client policies and procedures in relation to visitor access and media. Incidents occurring during shifts are recorded within the DOB, and all relevant logs are completed in line w ith the Assignment Instructions. Education
GED (1980)
Huntsville, Alabama