Adrian Pate
West Haven,CT
Summary
Accomplished Security Manager with 10 years of experience. Committed to strategic planning and delivery of large-scale objectives while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Applies advanced technical, business and logistics acumen to streamline processes. Adept at driving cross-functional teams within high-pressure and deadline-driven environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Schools Security Officer
Branford Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
- Continually patrols, on foot or in vehicle, all buildings and grounds of the school
- May also maintain a fixed post
- Enforces all School rules, regulations, and guidelines
- Examines doors, windows, and gates to determine that they are secure
- Locks and unlocks buildings and offices for authorized persons based on general and specific School instructions
- Monitors all School grounds and buildings for unauthorized or suspicious persons, preventing unauthorized access to School grounds
- Responds to all radio calls as necessary – fire alarms, intruder, ill or missing person
- Assists with traffic control, parking, and crowd control when necessary
- Conducts or assists in evacuation drills as required and requested by a Head of House or Department Head
- Maintains liaison with police, fire and other municipal departments to ensure maximum use of their services in order to provide adequate security and safety; and ensuring that students are adhering to COVID-19 guidelines.
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Security / Hiring Manager
Yale University Public Safety
06.2021 - Current
- Manages talent acquisition process, including sourcing, testing, interviewing, hiring and onboarding
- Supervise a team of 140 security officers who are committed to the mission of the company
- Partnered with HR team to outline and define position requirements in accordance with company needs.
- Responsible to lead, mentor, coach and supervise all personnel under their assignment
- Conducts roll call and provides officers with their daily deployment, news briefing and department updates
- Monitor officer’s performance by collecting data using Track-Tik software and conducting post checks
- Assist in developing and improving operational guidelines in an ongoing drive for excellence
- Responsible for conducting regular quality assurance audits and inspections of all posts and personnel
- Ensuring that Officers are adhering to COVID-19 guidelines while on duty
- Promote high morale and officer retention; identify and develop potential leaders
- Ensure that all operations are in full compliance with department standards, General Orders, all applicable laws
- And regulations
- Works closely with YPD to Identify and report on potential gaps in security deployment and infrastructure
- Review operational needs to revise or implement new policies and procedure.
Safety Security Officer
Yale University Public
10.2014 - 06.2021
- Adhere to University’s and Public Safety’s policies to ensure the safety of the campus community and visitors
- Observe and report any suspicious activity or unusual occurrences to Yale Police Department
- Maintain scene safety until the appropriate public safety agency arrives
- Optimize visibility by maintaining a consistent presence in my assigned patrol zone
- Operate two- way radio system & utilize phonetic alphabet when necessary
- Provide exceptional customer service to the Yale Community and campus visitors
- Interact with law enforcement and public safety agencies on matters related to the university
- Maintain competency on the responsibilities of all posts and patrol areas
- Utilize foot patrols, bike patrols, or security vehicles to maintain a highly visible presence around campus
- Assist management with blue phone testing and fleet inspections
- Monitor security cameras; respond to and reset detex alarms, lockouts, walking escorts, and other calls for service.
Security Supervisor
Bozzuto’s Inc
06.2014 - 09.2020
- Supervise a team of security officers who are committed to the mission of the company
- Use my discretion to make decisions that support operational needs
- Responsible for the completion of payroll and scheduling for twelve security officers
- Evaluate security personnel for training, commendations, and pay raises
- Provide security officers with their daily deployment
- Work in partnership with the Surveillance Department to ensure protection of customers, employees, company funds, and assets
- Interview prospective employees and assist in the onboarding of new security officers
- Coordinate procedures for fire prevention, traffic control, patrolling the property, and investigations
- Develop security event action plans for large scale events sponsored by the company
- Responsible for the maintenance of departments fleet of vehicles
- Coordinate public safety responses to medical, fire, or other emergencies., Create a safe and secure environment while adhering to company standards, policies, and procedures
- Verify employee ID’S and maintain accurate records of visitors to the company site and restricted areas
- Monitor security cameras, fire alarm and burglar alarm systems
- Report suspicious or criminal activity to local police
- Write detailed reports that documents major incidents
- Work closely with management, employees, and the community while maintaining a high level of courtesy and respect.
Graphic Technician
New Haven Public Schools
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Design documents for New Haven Public Schools District (e.g., forms, business cards, pamphlets, banners, fliers, handbooks, workbooks etc.)
- Serve as the liaison between departments, agencies, and venders to include printers, programmers, developers or other technicians to complete the final product
- Developing design briefs
- Coordinating multiple publishing projects
- Commissioning illustrators and photographers
- Producing accurate and high-quality design work
- Work in a fast-paced environment with tight deadlines.
- Implemented feedback and suggestions from clients to improve designs.
Security Officer
Bozzuto’s Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2014
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Albertus Magnus College
New Haven, CTHigh School Diploma -
Cooperative High School
New Haven, CT06.2008
Skills
- Access Control
- Alarm System Monitoring
- Fire Safety Knowledge
- Event Security Planning
- CPR Certification
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Active Shooter Response
- CCTV Monitoring
- Crowd Management
- Crisis Intervention
- Spreadsheets (Excel, Google Sheets, OpenOffice Calc)
- MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, OneNote, Access)
- Presentations/Slideshows (Powerpoint, Google Slides, OpenOffice Impress)
- Graphics (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Acrobat, Corel Draw, HTML/CSS)
Accomplishments
- Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
- CPR & First Aid Certified
- IS-00100.C -Intro to incident Command System
- IS-00241.B - Decision Making & Problem Solving
- IS-00907- Active Shooter
- IS-914 - Surveillance Awareness What You
- CT - Mandated Reporter Can do
- Bloodborne Pathogens
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- First Aid for Opioid Overdoses
- CT - Guard Card
- CT - Pistol Permit
- CT - Driver License
- Field Training Officer
Timeline
Schools Security Officer
Branford Public Schools
10.2021 - Current
Security / Hiring Manager
Yale University Public Safety
06.2021 - Current
Graphic Technician
New Haven Public Schools
01.2017 - 02.2020
Safety Security Officer
Yale University Public
10.2014 - 06.2021
Security Supervisor
Bozzuto’s Inc
06.2014 - 09.2020
Security Officer
Bozzuto’s Inc.
01.2009 - 01.2014
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Albertus Magnus College
High School Diploma -
Cooperative High School
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