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Colin Watson

Muskogee,OK

Summary

Proven Security Officer with extensive experience while adept in crisis management and conflict resolution. Demonstrates exceptional investigative abilities and relationship-building skills. Achieved significant reductions in security incidents through meticulous risk assessment and effective team leadership. Highly reliable, adaptable, and skilled in operations management and emergency response. Demonstrated leadership by also supervising staff and enhancing team operations. Skilled in report writing and emergency management, ensuring a secure environment for all.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
Muskogee, OK
09.2021 - 05.2024
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • 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.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.

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Security Officer

Creek Nation Casino Muscogee
Muskogee, OK
09.2019 - 08.2020
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
  • Patrolled and inspected casino property to protect against illegal activities, such as cheating, theft and suspicious activity.
  • Use of audio/visual surveillance equipment to monitor for irregular activity and compliance with gaming regulations and laws.
  • Escort money, vault clerks and drop teams to restricted areas such as the vault and soft count room.

Education

Bachelor Of Science - Homeland Security & Criminal Justice

Northeastern State University
Tahlequah, OK
05.2019

Skills

  • Report Writing
  • Incident Reporting
  • Armed Security Guard License
  • Detail Oriented
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Relationship building and management
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Investigative abilities
  • Staff Management
  • Crisis Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Dispatch
  • Weapons training
  • Operations Management
  • Reliability
  • Punctuality
  • Reporting skills
  • Document Preparation
  • Honest and Dependable
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Adaptable and Flexible

Certification

  • Bachelor’s degree in Homeland Security
  • Minor in Criminal Justice
  • Secondary Major in Emergency Management and Planning
  • Phase 4 Armed Security License
  • CPR Certified

Timeline

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
09.2021 - 05.2024

Security Officer

Creek Nation Casino Muscogee
09.2019 - 08.2020

Bachelor Of Science - Homeland Security & Criminal Justice

Northeastern State University
Colin Watson