Adrian Claypoole
Tacoma,WA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new tasks. Attentive professional brings a security background combined with effective de-escalation and conflict resolution training. Investigates high-priority incidents and quickly resolves threats to maintain order and safety. Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently willing to contribute to a dynamic team and make a positive impact.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard 2
Western State Hospital
Lakewood, WA
02.2022 - Current
- Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas.
- Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points.
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to management.
- Responded to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances.
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, or unauthorized persons.
- Provided customer service assistance to staff and visitors in a professional manner.
- Identified potential security risks and recommended corrective actions.
- Assisted with searches of patients, rooms/wards, and patient property.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Monitored closed circuit television systems for any suspicious activity or assistance needed
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Security Guard 1
Western State Hospital
Lakewood, WA
11.2021 - 02.2022
- Dispatched the appropriate response to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances.
- Observed surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity or intruders.
- Provided customer service assistance to staff and visitors in a professional manner.
- Monitored closed circuit television systems.
- Issued visitor badges and access cards to authorized personnel.
- Interacted with law enforcement officials to report incidents or violations of laws and regulations.
- Reviewed security logs to ensure proper documentation was maintained.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
Security Guard
StaffPro / Allied Universal
Tacoma, WA
01.2012 - 12.2016
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at multiple facilities.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Answered questions from the public regarding facility rules and regulations.
- Maintained order during special events such as concerts and conferences.
- Responded to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances.
- Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points.
Security Guard
American Corporate Security
Tacoma, WA
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to management.
- Responded to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances.
- Inspected buildings for fire hazards, unsafe conditions, or unauthorized persons.
- Observed surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity or intruders.
- Identified potential security risks and recommended corrective actions.
- Monitored closed circuit television systems.
- Completed incident reports regarding violations of policies or procedures.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher
KinderCare Knowledge University
Lakewood, WA
01.2009 - 12.2013
- Developed and managed a team of 20 employees to ensure efficient operations of the organization.
- Implemented policies and procedures to ensure compliance with federal, state and local laws.
- Monitored staff performance, provided feedback and conducted annual reviews.
- Provided guidance to departmental staff in resolving customer complaints.
- Assisted in developing strategic plans to meet organizational goals and objectives.
- Identified and documented learning achievements by reporting outcomes, performance information and program adjustments used to boost comprehension.
- Conquered challenges of working with highly diverse student population to attain exceptional student achievement.
- Attended district meetings related to curriculum changes or initiatives.
- Maintained an open line of communication with administrators regarding curriculum implementation and program initiatives.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
Education
Rasmussen College
12.2013
Aster Technology Institute
Tacoma, WA12.2001
New Mexico State
Alamogordo, NM12.2000
Skills
- Staff Management, Staffing and Scheduling
- Emergency Response Training
- Safety and Security Procedures Knowledge
- Report Writing
- Team Leadership
- Physical Restraint Training
- Security Guard training
- CPR and AED Training
- Defensive Driving Training
- OSHA Training
- Employee Performance Evaluation
- CCTV Monitoring
- Relationship building and management
- De-Escalation Techniques
Timeline
Security Guard 2
Western State Hospital
02.2022 - Current
Security Guard 1
Western State Hospital
11.2021 - 02.2022
Security Guard
American Corporate Security
01.2015 - 01.2016
Security Guard
StaffPro / Allied Universal
01.2012 - 12.2016
Assistant Director/Lead Teacher
KinderCare Knowledge University
01.2009 - 12.2013
Rasmussen College
Aster Technology Institute
New Mexico State