ANDREW GILVIN
Mount Sterling,KY
Summary
Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive, and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Guard GS-0085-06
Blue Grass Army Depot
12.2020 - Current
- Full Time- 40 Hours Plus Per Week
- Salary- 23.25 Per Hour
- Supervisor- Captain John Fox, 859-779-6380
- Served as Security Guard within the Conventional, CLA (Chemical Limited Area), Demil Ammo storage sites and Gates.
- Obtained and held a secret security clearance, with Level 4 security access badge for the Blue Grass Army Depot.
- Obtained and held CPR qualification card.
- Operated and maintained assigned equipment, and administers first aid/self-aid.
- Maintained qualifications in the use of firearms (M-4 Rifle, M-17 Pistol, and shotgun).
- Highly experienced and educated with computer skills to include Microsoft Windows (Word, Excel, Outlook and Power Point).
- Perform Security Guard duties in accordance with Blue Grass Army Depot regulations to enforce installation security regulations, and to detect and prevent: damage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage.
- Extensive knowledge of all posts, gates, and patrols regarding the Blue Grass Army Depot.
- Control access of vehicles and pedestrians to installation as well as vehicle and pedestrian access into the restricted area.
- Performs traffic stops at installation control access point for safety and security checks. Prepares written reports of unusual incidents, accidents or suspicious activity in accordance with proper security procedures.
- Maintains a continuous awareness of the situational picture for security operations in site.
- Carries out functional assignments made by Shift Supervisor (Captain John Fox).
- Ensures the timely accomplishment of security and related inspection work.
- Enforcement of security regulations identification and movement of employees and visitors.
- Verify personnel identification cards and badges through use of: biometrics, automated records, verbal questioning, other methods to include operating the DSAS system, and other means.
- Extensive knowledge and understanding of the NCIC, JPASS, and DSAS system. Allow access to personnel who have proper authorization, and deny access to personnel who do not have proper authorization.
- Determine if proper authorization of access exists, and provides assistance.
- Provide assistance for personnel who have brief questions, or do not have proper authorization to access installation or restricted area.
- Gathers visitor information and issues daily visitors pass or access for truckers entering the truck gate after obtaining a background check from the NCIC and JPASS systems. If needed, assists personnel in obtaining proper authorization of access from the badging office. Refer personnel to badging office to obtain special access pass if needed.
- Admit entry, deny access, and arrange for escorts as appropriate.
- Conduct personnel and vehicle searches/inspections (to include cargo areas, engine compartments, and undercarriages) in accordance with BGAD regulations, operating procedures, and current force protection level. Inspect containers, personal property, documents on private, commercial, and government vehicles.
- Exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in performance of all force protection duties at all times.
- Confiscate unauthorized (or otherwise controlled) items. Detain personnel suspected of criminal or illegal activity.
- Question suspicious persons, and detain violators of laws, policies, rules, or posted warnings.
- Make decisions regarding the use of deadly force, the escalation of force, operates the vehicle barrier system when required, and alert appropriate officials of security violations.
- Secure installation from all entry upon notification of alarm or emergency, and of own initiative if necessary.
- Conduct foot and vehicle patrols of: perimeter, roadways, parking, administrative and storage structures, shops, restricted areas, and other high traffic areas in accordance with BGAD regulations and standard operating procedures as needed.
- Conduct or assist with security investigations and complete Military Police Reports (MPRs), Tickets and Accident Reports as needed, protect crime scenes, direct traffic, and enforce traffic and parking regulations.
- Report accidents and incidents to police and take charge of the scene until their arrival.
- Detain violators, identify witnesses, and render first aid to injured personnel in accordance with first aid qualifications.
- Communicate oral instructions and directions to other depot and security personnel.
- Enforcement of game and fish laws as required.
- Implement and participate in emergency plans to protect the installation, personnel, material, and equipment against bomb threats, explosive accidents or incidents, riots or demonstrations, criminal activity, and other man-made or natural disasters or disruptive incidents.
- Implement enhanced security in the event of bomb, fire, or other threats.
- Maintain duty journal and prepare written reports of unusual situations and conditions if encountered to include suspicious activity reports.
- Knowledgeable on monitors and security systems to include the Intrusion Detection System (IDS) with the responsibility for initiating action to safeguard security areas for illegal entry, sabotage, theft, and other criminal activity.
- Knowledge and understanding on performing queries on the NCIC National Crime Information Center (NCIC/NCCIC) in accordance with federal and state laws.
- Knowledge and understanding on how to Process a variety of NCIC queries and provides timely response as appropriate or required. Interprets incoming messages/ALARACTS/Regulations and other directives using knowledge and skill of standard codes/abbreviations or is required to locate and utilize unfamiliar local, state, and federal manuals related to law enforcement or national defense.
- Uses knowledge of Physical Access Control Systems (PACS) to Screen all employees, visitors, consultants, and contractor personnel daily.
- Controls, prepares, issues identification badges, cards, and passes that allow access of civilian, military, contractor personnel, and visitors on to the installation, and at the discretion of the employee or higher graded staff, exercises authority to verify and authenticate installation issued badges.
- Verifies personnel credentials. Utilizes visitor control roster and badges accountability log.
- Possesses specific knowledge of the organization and expert knowledge of the installation for referral of visitors.
- Denies access to unauthorized personnel or those who do not meet authorized entry criteria.
- Knowledge and understanding of distribution and balancing workload for employees in accordance with assigned workload and job specialization.
- Understanding of communication and dispatching systems.
- Understanding of safety, regulations, directives, procedures, force protection, and policies.
Security Officer
University Of Kentucky Police Department
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Full Time- 40 Hours Plus Per Week
- Salary- 13.30 Per Hour
- Supervisor- James Hounshell, 859-361-9379
- Verified Identification of individuals entering into restricted areas and select entry points throughout the facility.
- Patrolled restricted areas inside and out of the facility.
- Worked access control.
- Conducted vehicle searches.
- Meets and talks with staff, hospital patients, visitors, and vendors, providing information, advising of safety measures, and building rapport.
- Provides services including crisis intervention and conflict resolution.
- Diffuses potentially volatile situations with due regard for the safety of all involved. Acts with sensitivity when dealing with situations such as delivering news of a sudden death or when dealing with sexual crimes.
- Provides services such as escorts, issues passes, and monitors visitor activity after hours.
- Patrols assigned areas on foot. Uses knowledge of hospital facility to actively provide high visibility and presence concentrating on high traffic areas to detect possible suspicious activities or assist with needs for service.
- Identifies, reports, and responds quickly and calmly to suspicious activities, sensitive situations, emergency alarms, and assistance calls.
- Performs basic investigative reviews and prioritizes information for security reports.
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities and informing violators of policy and procedures.
- Calls appropriate parties in cases of emergency.
- Uses proper radio procedures and security codes. Monitors radio broadcasts by Communications and other security officers to ensure awareness of activities in area and to provide assistance, if needed.
- When assigned a stationary position, monitors and secures responsible area.
- Monitors the Security badge access and alarm systems. Inspects doors to ensure locks are in place, working, and secure. Unlocks and relocks doors.
- Provides assistance to the UK Police during special events and as requested.
Upscale Security Officer, Shift Leader
G4S Secure Solutions
10.2018 - 07.2020
- Full Time- 40 Hours Plus Per Week
- Salary- 13.32 Per Hour
- Supervisor- Marc Lamb, 859-582-2515
- Verified Identification of individuals entering into restricted areas and select entry points throughout the facility.
- Patrolled restricted areas inside and out of the facility.
- Worked access control.
- Conducted vehicle searches.
- Supervising coworkers and resolving any issues during the shift, including filing multiple reports each shift using Risk 360 and IRIS reporting systems.
- Provide surveillance and restraint if needed, while maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Patrol the hospital and surrounding campus and address any safety or security issues to keep patients, staff, and visitors safe.
- Communicate verbally and through written language to patients, visitors, and medical staff members.
Produce Clerk
Kroger
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Part-Time- 25 Hours Per Week
- Salary- 8.50 Per Hour
- Supervisor- Sam Brown, 859-497-4314
- Stocked fresh produce on the sales floor and removed, or reduced sale prices, on older products.
- Conducted daily inventory of produce and made sure sales area was clean and safe for customers.
- Prepped and wrapped produce to be placed in cases.
- Monitored temperatures of display cases and kept accurate logs to ensure food safety.
- Closed the department each night following protocols and paying attention to details.
- Effectively communicated with customers, coworkers, and managers.
- Helped out in other areas of the store when needed.
- Moved large bins using pallet jacks and reduced waste using a box baler.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Maysville Community And Technical College
Maysville, KY05.2018
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County High School
Mount Sterling, KY05.2016
Skills
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) Certification
- Mass Causalities Emergency Preparedness Drills
- Introduction National Response Framework
- Threat and Risk Assessment course
- Cobra Chemical/Biological Incident & 1st Responder Training
- Active Shooter
- Biological Emergency Preparedness Drills
- Introduction National Incident Management Systems
- Surveillance Detection Training for Commercial Infrastructure Operators and Security Staff
- Customer Service
- TB and PAPR (Powered Air Purifying Respirator) Mask Fitting
- Introduction to ICS Incident Command
- Fundamentals of Healthcare Emergency Management
- Verbal Judo
- CSEPP (Chemical Stockpile Emergency Preparedness Program) Drills
- Homeland Security Training
- ICS Single Resource Action Incidents
- Apply ICS to Healthcare Organizations I200 for Hospitals/Healthcare
Certification
- Law Enforcement Training Certificate May 2018
- CPR/ AED/ First Aid trained July 2022- Current
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certified August 2020
- Blood borne pathogen certified July 2022
- Montgomery County Sheriff Department Citizens Police Academy 2018
References
- Hector Alcala
Kentucky State Police
PO Box 84
Frenchburg KY, 40322
859-585-5738
- Jimmy Smallwood
Jim's Barbershop
316 Frank Hurt Road
Frenchburg KY, 40322
859-497-1512
- Doug Crisp
Farmer
3350 Tipton Rd.
Mount Sterling KY, 40353
859-473-1507
Timeline
Security Guard GS-0085-06
Blue Grass Army Depot
12.2020 - Current
Security Officer
University Of Kentucky Police Department
07.2020 - 11.2020
Upscale Security Officer, Shift Leader
G4S Secure Solutions
10.2018 - 07.2020
Produce Clerk
Kroger
07.2015 - 12.2018
- Law Enforcement Training Certificate May 2018
- CPR/ AED/ First Aid trained July 2022- Current
- CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute) certified August 2020
- Blood borne pathogen certified July 2022
- Montgomery County Sheriff Department Citizens Police Academy 2018
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Maysville Community And Technical College
High School Diploma -
Montgomery County High School
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