Brooke Bottari
Tucson,United States
Summary
Dedicated security professional with 7 years of experience overseeing facility staff and visitors for a safe and orderly environment. Skilled in adapting to new procedures and policies, employing defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Exceptional listening and service skills applied in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Facility Gaurd
Akima Global Services
05.2024 - Current
- Escorts of detainees in custody while present at medical treatment facilities, courtrooms, detention facilities, and any other guard services.
- Serves detainees prepared meals as required or directed.
- Conducts searches of holding cells and/or detainees as required or directed.
- providing security/escort at local medical facilities, for the duration of the detainee’s hospital care, restricting unauthorized public access to detainees.
- Provides security as directed by TOMs to various locations throughout the facility.
- Performs searches of vehicles and persons as directed by the contract or contracting officer’s representatives.
- Enforces regulations and procedures designed to prevent breaches of security, exercise judgment and uses discretion in responding to incidents and emergencies.
- Maintains the security of all areas by taking actions as required.
- Takes charge of your post by securing and protecting personnel and property for which you are responsible until properly relieved.
- Complies with orders and instructions given. These responsibilities continue until relieved by proper authority.
- Reports all violations of orders you must enforce.
- Gives the alarm in case of disorder or emergency.
- Reports unusual events that threaten security or endangers life or property.
- Takes reasonable counteraction to save life and property or lessen danger. At the same time, you must maintain the security of your post and remain alert during the emergency.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Security Officer
Deployed Services
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
- Obtains help by sounding alarms
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
- Controls traffic by directing drivers
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
- Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls
- Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Security Site manager
Allied Universal
07.2021 - 12.2023
- Oversees security team members assigned to a shift
- Planning, scheduling, organizing and directing work, training personnel and recommending applicants for training opportunities or corrective action
- Trains and enforces approved safety regulations at the work sites
- Ensures the safety of clients, employees and contractors maintaining confidential information
- Executes procedures and processes to provide physical protection for personnel and company property and meets required codes and regulations
- Ensures Security Team shift priorities are followed based on policies and procedures
- Communicates clearly and effectively with management, employees, clients, partners, and vendors
- Supports and conducts internal investigations in accordance with legal requirements and company policies
- Reviews incident reports for clarity, correctness, and submits for approval
- Organizes and conducts pre-determined actions and renders first aid in emergencies such as accident, fire and illness
- Assists with the administration of the operation of all security related systems: access control, CCTV, digital video recording, photo badging, etc
- During shift
- Ensures that all Security Team members assigned to a shift meet all Grooming and Uniform Standards
- Assists with department responsibilities in regards to completion and individual management of purchase orders
- Develops and maintains positive security vendor relationships in the best interest of clients
- Reviews utilization and maintenance of security equipment on site
- Maintains and recommends changes or improvements in the software recordkeeping system for security team activities.
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal
04.2020 - 06.2021
- Securing premises and personnel through activities such as patrolling, monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting buildings and access points, and granting entry
- Assistance is requested by activating alarms, and any potential losses or damages are prevented by reporting any irregularities, informing individuals who violate policies and procedures, and restraining unauthorized individuals
- Traffic is regulated by directing drivers, while reports are created by recording observations, interviewing witnesses, and obtaining signatures
- The environment is preserved by monitoring and adjusting building and equipment controls, while legal requirements are adhered to in order to maintain the organization's stability and reputation
- Equipment operation is ensured by completing necessary preventive maintenance tasks, following instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs when needed, and evaluating new equipment and techniques
- Additionally, this role contributes to team efforts in order to achieve related goals.
Engineering Tech
Nevada department of Transportation
12.2019 - 04.2020
- Drafting, engineering calculations, surveying, materials/soils testing, construction inspection, roadway design, right-of-way engineering, planning, permitting and inspection, water rights appropriation, and land acquisition
- The job also involves utilizing technical engineering skills, methods, and practices, such as compiling technical data, drafting, using computers and specialized software, operating equipment, and preparing engineering documents
- The incumbents learn these tasks under the supervision of higher-level technicians or engineers.
Security Team lead
Securitas
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Help supervisor managing the security team, which involves tasks such as planning, training, and recommending applicants
- They are responsible for enforcing safety regulations and ensuring the security of both clients and employees
- The officer's main responsibilities include providing physical protection and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations
- They effectively communicate and offer support during internal investigations
- In emergency situations, they provide first aid assistance and contribute to the management of security systems
- Additionally, the officer is responsible for enforcing grooming and uniform standards, managing purchase orders, and maintaining security equipment
- They also recommend enhancements to physical security measures and have direct access to customer equipment and data
- Other duties may be assigned as necessary.
Security Officer
Bedrock Protection Agency
06.2017 - 10.2018
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Education
The college of Southern Idaho
Twin falls, IdahoSkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Security Protocols
- Access Control
- Emergency Response
- Punctuality
- Incident Reporting
- De-Escalation Techniques
Certification
Unarmed security license
Timeline
Armed Facility Gaurd
Akima Global Services
05.2024 - Current
Security Officer
Deployed Services
12.2023 - 05.2024
Security Site manager
Allied Universal
07.2021 - 12.2023
Security Supervisor
Allied Universal
04.2020 - 06.2021
Engineering Tech
Nevada department of Transportation
12.2019 - 04.2020
Security Team lead
Securitas
10.2018 - 10.2019
Security Officer
Bedrock Protection Agency
06.2017 - 10.2018
The college of Southern Idaho