Security Guard
Fashion Institute of Technology
Manhattan, NY
- Monitored access points to ensure safety of students and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols of campus facilities to deter and detect security breaches.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing assistance and coordinating with local authorities.
- Assisted in the implementation of safety protocols and emergency procedures for events.
- Collaborated with campus administration to address security concerns and improve safety measures.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Provided excellent customer service to clients while maintaining vigilance in addressing security concerns or issues that arose onsite.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Assisted in training new security personnel, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency in performance across the team.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Improved team response times with thorough training on emergency procedures.
- Reduced false alarm responses, accurately assessing and responding to security alerts.
- Enhanced security measures for VIP visits, coordinating closely with executive protection teams.
- Detected potential risks early by remaining vigilant during shifts and reporting suspicious activity immediately.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.