Security Officer resume example with 20+ years of experience
Sharp Security Guard with demonstrated skill assessing suspicious situations and individuals and responding appropriately. Vigilant and watchful with exceptional skills in security. Carries out instructions effectively. Detail-oriented Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of people, events and facilities. Skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention. Exercises sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations. Skilled officer competent in conducting patrols, monitoring entrances and escorting visitors to maximize building security. Good report writing, recordkeeping and multitasking abilities. Keen to offer 20+ years of experience and take on challenging new role. Observant Correctional Officer with over 20 years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods. Observant Correctional Officer with over 20 years of experience keeping order and avoiding dangerous situations within jails or prisons. Motivated and energetic leader recognized for generating respect and obedience from most difficult individuals. In-depth knowledge of use and care of firearms and restraint methods.
- Guest services
- Inventory control procedures
- Merchandising expertise
- Loss prevention
- Cash register operations
- Product promotions
Hallandale, FL, 09/2018 - 09/2021
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at hospital facilities.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
Boynton Beach, FL, 08/2012 - 04/2018
Checked oil field vehicles in and out of the ranch lease gates. Only allowed authorized personnel and vehicles thru the gate .
Sioux Falls, SD, 01/1993 - 07/2012
- Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Directed visitor sign-in, documenting processes and completing appropriate visitation logs.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.
- Oversaw public areas and grounds to verify cleanliness and inmate safety.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Supervised offender work assignments and evaluated performance for compliance with standard regulations.
- Instructed inmates on work detail and oversaw work-site transportation.
- Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Woodsboro High School
Job Titles Held:
- Security Officer
- Security Officer
- Correctional Officer
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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