Andrew Bast
Hillsboro,MO
Summary
Security professional with solid background in protecting assets and ensuring safety. Proven ability to assess risks, manage security protocols, and respond effectively to incidents. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adapting to evolving security needs. Reliable and skilled in surveillance, access control, and emergency response, fostering a secure environment through proactive measures and effective communication.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer Lead, Armed
SSM DePaul Hospital
06.2022 - Current
- Acts as a deterrent and responds to extreme acts of violence and threats involving dangerous weapons.
- Assist with training of new staff. Coaches trains and mentors all staff. Champions diversity by demonstrating respect, encouraging learning, and proactively supporting diversity in team building and customer interactions;
- The lead officer is the first escalation in chain of command while on duty. Uses discretion to escalate issues further if they are unable to resolve. Responsible for staff scheduling and other administrative duties.
- Ensures all shift duties and operations are assigned and completed. Conducts various investigations as needed. Completes reports, follows up on investigations or assigns to others in a timely manner, ensuring follow through and proper communication. Prioritizes duties and requests for service, while providing for the safety and security of all persons and property.
- Reviews statistical reports, summaries and other reports to monitor shift activities/trends. Assists with reviewing and updating security policies and emergency plans and participating in emergency exercises and drills.
- Promotes visitor and employee safety by providing door checks, detecting lighting deficiencies, confirming proper operation of elevators and other equipment, assisting with disruptive individuals, etc. Provide extra attention and monitor matters with security sensitive, or heightened security concerns.
- Ensure and work towards continuous compliance with accreditation standards, as well as federal and state laws. Examples include compliance with agencies such as The Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
- Provides professional customer service when dealing with complex and dynamic situations when approached by staff or clients. Assist with problems solving, provide customer assistance monitor safety and respond to complaints and utilizes a proactive approach to identifying safety and security hazards by communicating with clinical staff and leadership.
- Assists Law Enforcement, corrections and other officials, when necessary, while ensuring compliance and recognition of patient’s rights.
- May operate motor vehicle to patrol.
- Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2019 - 05.2022
- Armed Security for Bank of America. Positioned in bank lobby/entrance areas as a crime deterrent.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
Security Officer
Whelan Security
09.2012 - 11.2019
- Supervisor Ranken Technical College
- Weekend Supervisor Powell Symphony Hall
- Project Manager Pollsinelli Office Building
- Assisted with new accounts
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
06.2008 - 12.2011
- Worked at Harris-Stowe State University as an armed Security Officer. Duties included; campus patrols, assist visitors/guests with any needs, check ID's, direct traffic, protect life and property.
- Worked at the Edward Jones Data Center providing security detail. Duties included; Access Control and foot patrols through the building.
Soldier
US Army
08.2001 - 09.2007
- Served as a Heavy Equipment Operator
- Strengthened morale among fellow soldiers through active listening, empathy, and encouragement in difficult situations.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism both on-and off-duty representing the US military with honor at all times.
- Promoted a culture of accountability by enforcing strict adherence to military standards and protocols.
- Developed strong leadership skills through rigorous training and hands-on experience in high-pressure situations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
Education
GED -
Jefferson College
Hillsboro, MOIAHSS Acadamy
Lee's Summit, MO01-2022
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- General security
- Emergency response
- Conflict de-escalation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Crisis management
- Emergency management
- Dispatch
- Weapons training
- Military experience
- Workplace violence prevention
Timeline
Security Officer Lead, Armed
SSM DePaul Hospital
06.2022 - Current
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2019 - 05.2022
Security Officer
Whelan Security
09.2012 - 11.2019
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security
06.2008 - 12.2011
Soldier
US Army
08.2001 - 09.2007
GED -
Jefferson College
IAHSS Acadamy
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