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SECURITY OFFICER
Summary

Results-oriented Security Officer with 15+ years of experience. Excellent reasoning and leadership skills and commitment to attentiveness. Strong knowledge of law enforcement procedures and criminal law. Results-oriented Security Officer with [Number] years of experience. Excellent reasoning and leadership skills and commitment to attentiveness. Strong knowledge of law enforcement procedures and criminal law. Methodical [Job Title] proficient in scanning and hand-checking luggage and passengers. Offering strong attention to detail, diligent follow-through and more than 15 years of related experience. Attentive to behavioral markers common to individuals with dishonest motivations. Focused Security Officer with 15 years experience in security and safety compliance. Acts quickly and confidently during crisis events and emergencies. Extensive training in security and surveillance procedures for public and private needs. Focused Security Officer with [Number] years experience in security and safety compliance. Acts quickly and confidently during crisis events and emergencies. Extensive training in security and surveillance procedures for public and private needs. Seasoned Security Officer equipped with excellent communication skills consistently maintains detailed logs of important events. Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution with knowledge of law enforcement investigations. Trustworthy and committed to honest interactions with supervisors, employees and customers. Qualified [Job Title] with experience maintaining safety for grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals. Sharp Security Guard with demonstrated ability to assess suspicious situations and individuals and respond appropriately. Vigilant and watchful with exceptional skills in [Skill] and [Skill]. Able to carry out instructions effectively. Protective Security Guard with over [Number] years of experience working to promote safety of people and premises in assigned area. Expertise in [Type] and [Type] procedures. Outstanding surveillance skills with ability to operate and maintain various equipment, including [Type] and [Type]. Seasoned security team member with advanced understanding of facility, grounds, personnel and asset security practices. Highly observant and diligent with high integrity, strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities. Trained in [Type] weapons, defensive tactics and conflict de-escalation techniques. Hardworking and reliable [Job Title] with strong ability in [Task] and [Task]. Offering [Skill], [Skill] and [Skill]. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.

Skills
  • Criminal records searches
  • Screening wands
  • CCTV surveillance
  • Criminal law knowledge
  • Observant
  • Investigative skills
  • Crime prevention methods
  • First aid and CPR certified
  • Shift work experience
  • Law enforcement background
  • Criminal law understanding
  • Security procedures knowledge
  • Premises surveillance
  • First aid certified
  • Vigilant and watchful
  • Physical combat trained
  • Firearms expertise
  • Patrolling
  • Reliability
Experience
Security Officer
Dubuque, IA
Mercy one/Jun 2011 to Mar 2019
  • Investigated alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
  • Monitored [Number] security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
  • Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.
  • Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly to minimize risk and injury.
  • Documented all security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to [Job title].
  • Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
  • Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed all unauthorized vehicles.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Surveilled all areas within facility to identify suspicious behavior.
  • Oversaw premises to identify security risks to promote employee and visitor safety.
  • Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
Loss Prevention Specialist
Dubuque, Iowa
Best Buy/Oct 2005 to Sep 2008
  • Responded calmly and effectively to emergency conditions, including safety hazards and threats to life or property.
  • Documented evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise for use in loss prevention report generation.
  • Rolled out successful loss control strategies by building trust and cultivating partnerships with customers.
  • Initiated new training procedures for internal staff and clients, improving functionality and alleviating redundancy.
  • Gathered loss control data and compiled information into reports for submission to appropriate customers.
  • Monitored and supervised customer's activities in store to detect signs of attempted theft.
  • Identified client needs and worked closely with risk management personnel to ascertain appropriate solutions.
  • Implemented successful onsite client training program and improved loss control strategy understanding by more than [Number]%, becoming corporate standard.
  • Calculated response to detected theft attempts on basis of age and behavior of suspected perpetrator, erring on side of caution to insulate company from liability.
  • Furnished insights and collaborated with leadership to develop loss prevention policies and initiatives.
  • Assisted with internal investigations into personnel theft or fraud by [Action] and [Action].
  • Implemented both individual and group training for executive and loss prevention personnel.
  • Prepared and reviewed paperwork associated with audits, shortage control programs, apprehensions and disposition.
  • Served as team lead for safety and loss prevention operations, teaching fellow employees various methods to prevent theft.
  • Obtained positions of increasing responsibility based on expertise in loss prevention and store operations.
  • Decreased loss by facilitating training programs on loss prevention, policies and operations.
  • Monitored loss prevention operations to reduce impact of loss and identify theft and fraud.
  • Maintained lowest shrink in market and regain of [Amount]% year over year after implementing [Program].
  • Conducted thorough investigations of theft-related issues with potential to impact company operations and objectives negatively.
  • Monitored loss prevention operations to minimize impact of shrink and identify theft and fraud.
  • Trained [Job titles] and [Type] teams on effective [Action] to support loss prevention initiatives and programs.
Site Security Supervisor
Dubuque, Iowa
Wackenhut Corp/Dec 2003 to Oct 2005
  • Maintained positive environment dedicated to teamwork and performance.
  • Produced [Timeframe] reports outlining security activities and incidents.
  • Guided team members on how to respond effectively to different scenarios.
  • Set team schedules with clear understanding of coverage requirements, individual availability and unique knowledge of each officer.
  • Detained unauthorized individuals and escorted off the premises.
  • Issued criminal trespass warnings to possible suspects and assisted police in apprehending and processing shoplifters.
  • Counseled management on how to cut spending without compromising safety and security of company assets.
  • Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
  • Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
  • Periodically reviewed existing policies and procedures and made recommendations to improve security.
  • Developed and implemented training procedures for all newly hired personnel.
  • Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.
  • Managed security staff schedules for all shifts, minimizing overtime costs.
  • Recorded required data for incident reports and files quickly and accurately.
  • Monitored [Number] square foot property for any security issues.
  • Oversaw highly effective security team and managed scheduling and resource allocation.
  • Demonstrated ability to think fast and remain calm under pressure.
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
  • Implemented video surveillance, motion detection and closed-circuit television systems to aid in monitoring premises.
  • Conducted site reviews and security audits and made recommendations to management based on findings.
  • Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
  • Managed staff schedules for all shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
Education and Training
Some College (No Degree)Baldwin WallaceBerea Ohio
  • Completed continuing education Operations Management
Additional Information

Employed with State Highway Patrol,U S Army veteran 6 years, Firefighter and E M T A 10 years, P I 3 years

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Mercy one
  • Best Buy
  • Wackenhut Corp

School Attended

  • Baldwin Wallace

Job Titles Held:

  • Security Officer
  • Loss Prevention Specialist
  • Site Security Supervisor

Degrees

  • Some College (No Degree)

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