Night-Shift Security and Counseling Professional
Resume:
Michael David Gaston-Simpson
***-** ***** **, ********, Ny 11422
*******************@*****.***
Professional summary
Certified Security Guard and experienced Mental Health Counselor with extensive background in addiction and mental health counseling (Casac-T) Group facilitation, staff training, and security operations. (F02)Skilled in medication monitoring, case management, recreational activities, and
Computer software including Microsoft Office suite. Proven ability to coordinate with courts, medical, and law enforcement agencies, provide verbal And written reports, and deliver self-defense instruction. BLS certified. Relevant Experience
School Security Guard
Aug 2025 – Present
Doyle Security Services – LIU College
•-Access control
.-Resident safety
•-Emergency liason
•-Report & Log book documentation
• Implemented targeted behavior interventions to improve student conduct, resulting in a safer and more focused learning environment.
Overnight Counselor
Feb 2022– Sep 2024
Outreach – Brentwood, NY
•Facility bed checks, Eye to eye checks, note documentation
•Controller medication counting and documentation/monitoring
• Communications logged, Email communications, possession screening 2
•Patrolled facility perimeters to identify vulnerabilities, strengthening overall site integrity and reducing unauthorized access incidents.
•Monitored real-time alerts and system statuses overnight to promptly identify and escalate anomalies, maintaining continuous operational reliability.
•Responded to overnight system notifications to verify issue validity, reducing false alarms and improving overall incident response accuracy.
Security Officer
Dec 2020 – Dec 2021
Covid Hotel Officer- Manhattan, NY
• Monitored all access points.
• Searched patient belongs for contraband.
• Handled contaminated items and handled proper storage.
• Radio communications and access point security checks
• Trained as a Security supervisor
Mental Health Counselor
Apr 2020 – Sep 2022
ICL Crotona – Bronx, NY
Overnight/Day Counseling
• Facility/bed checks. Client/residential eye to eye checks.
•Medication counting/monitoring/recording.
• Communication log/Email communications
•Monitored guest adherence to health protocols, ensuring a secure environment that maintained operational continuity and public trust during the Pandemic.
Recovery Support Counselor
Dec 2012 – March 2021
Phoenix House Residential – Hauppauge, NY
•Facilitates “Relapse Prevention” and “Emotional Regulation” group therapy session with 15 clients at a time.
3
• Provide mental health/addiction case management services to individuals living with substance disorders and mental health condition in a residential Setting
•Monitored psychotropic medications in medication rooms, documenting side effects.
• Staff on in all men’s treatment center of a population of over 65 residents. Assistant Counselor
Dec 2010- Dec 2011
AmeriCorps / Phoenix House MICA Residential – Brentwood, NY
• Responsible for providing support services to staff for individual living heath mental condition
• Trained counselor in providing clinical/operational services new staff
•Transported clients to appointments using staff van Education
Some College, Brentwood, NY
High School Diploma, Copiague, NY
Skills
Conflict resolution
Surveillance
Report writing
Passive Self Defense
BLS Certified
De-escalation
Safety compliance
Crisis intervention
Supervision Experience
Company Assisted Leadership experience
Security Experience
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