Abdul Razak Mohammed
Bronx,NY
Summary
Hardworking professional experienced in field and ready for challenging assignments. Reliable in completing quality work and exceeding expectations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Fire Life Safety Director
SECURITY USA
Manhattan, NY
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Determined fire and other hazard causes, ascertaining methods to prevent future issues.
- Utilized cell phones, two-way radios and other communication devices to make contact with work crew.
- Maintained a daily log of activities, noting any unusual occurrences or suspicious activity.
- Inspected fire extinguishers on a regular basis to ensure they were in working order.
- Determined and resolved potential safety code deficits, which addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems.
- Reported any violations of safety policies or regulations immediately to supervisors.
- Performed security patrols throughout the facility as assigned by supervisors.
- Ensured all exits were unobstructed at all times and that doors remained unlocked during business hours.
- Attended continuing education courses related to fire prevention techniques and strategies.
- Checked buildings regularly for signs of vandalism or theft and reported any incidents promptly to management.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Trained staff on safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Coordinated safety drills and training sessions for staff preparedness initiatives.
- Coordinated emergency response drills and exercises as part of preparedness planning efforts.
Fire Guard Supervisor
Winfield Security
Manhattan, New York
02.2021 - 03.2025
- Inspected buildings for overall safety and compliance with codes, reporting violations and monitoring corrective actions.
- Ensured all exits were unobstructed at all times and that doors remained unlocked during business hours.
- Provided training on proper safety protocols related to fires, hazardous materials, and other emergencies.
- Conducted fire drills and emergency evacuation procedures for staff, faculty, and students.
- Maintained a daily log of activities, noting any unusual occurrences or suspicious activity.
- Determined fire and other hazard causes, ascertaining methods to prevent future issues.
- Determined and resolved potential safety code deficits, which addressed adequacy of fire exits, stairways, aisle spaces and sprinkler systems.
- Reported any violations of safety policies or regulations immediately to supervisors.
- Monitored building access points to ensure only authorized personnel entered the premises.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies regarding issues such as trespassers or suspicious activity.
- Inspected fire extinguishers on a regular basis to ensure they were in working order.
- Responded to alarms quickly and accurately with appropriate action.
- Utilized cell phones, two-way radios and other communication devices to make contact with work crew.
- Attended continuing education courses related to fire prevention techniques and strategies.
- Checked buildings regularly for signs of vandalism or theft and reported any incidents promptly to management.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
- Trained new employees on company policies, job duties, and performance expectations.
- Conducted weekly meetings with team members to discuss upcoming tasks and project deadlines.
- Acted as a liaison between upper management and staff, facilitating open communication.
Security Officer
G4S Security
ACCRA, Ghana
01.2014 - 12.2018
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
Education
Associate of Political Science - African Studies -Africa in The Continent
University of Ghana
AccraSkills
- Staff Management
- Access Control
- Identification Verification
- Stationary Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- General Security
- Customer service
- Crisis management
- Fire safety management
- Time management
- Multitasking capacity
- Report writing
- Team building
- Problem solving
- Multitasking Abilities
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
- T-89
- F-02
- F01
- SECURITY LICENSE
Languages
ENGLISH
HAUSA
Timeline
Fire Life Safety Director
SECURITY USA
11.2023 - Current
Fire Guard Supervisor
Winfield Security
02.2021 - 03.2025
Security Officer
G4S Security
01.2014 - 12.2018
Associate of Political Science - African Studies -Africa in The Continent
University of Ghana