Christopher Washington
Belleville,NJ
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
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2020 - Current
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds and work sites.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Downloading video surveillance for reporting purposes
Security Guard
Summit Security Services Inc.
02.2018 - 04.2020
- 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
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every half hour to spot and investigate concerns
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment
- Remained flexible in rapidly changing environments and adapted to developing situations
- Triaged problems quickly, providing precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior
- Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation
- Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints
Security Officer
Starlight Security Inc.
05.2016 - 03.2018
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every 30 minutes to spot and investigate concerns.
- Patrolled commercial property and associated parking garage.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle.
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School
Belleville, NJ06.
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Eastern International College - Belleville
Belleville, NJCriminal Justice
Essex Community College
Newark, NJSkills
- Superb Surveillance Skills
- Firearms Expertise
- Emergency Awareness
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Weapons Protection
- Armed Security Guard Certification
- Score of 96% accuracy for carrying certification
Timeline
Security Guard
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2020 - Current
Security Guard
Summit Security Services Inc.
02.2018 - 04.2020
Security Officer
Starlight Security Inc.
05.2016 - 03.2018
High School Diploma -
Belleville High School
Associate of Science - Medical Assisting
Eastern International College - Belleville
Criminal Justice
Essex Community College
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