Daniel Bessie
Lansing,MI
Summary
Dedicated Security Officer with extensive experience in crisis management, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols, ensuring protection for staff and visitors.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer II
University of Michigan Health Sparrow Eaton
Charlotte, MI
11.1988 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of staff, patients, and visitors.
- Responded to emergency situations, coordinating with law enforcement and medical personnel as needed.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential hazards and prevent unauthorized access.
- Implemented security protocols, enhancing overall safety measures across campus facilities.
- Trained new security personnel on procedures, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team environment.
- Managed incident reports, ensuring accurate documentation and timely follow-up actions were taken.
- Evaluated security systems regularly, recommending upgrades to improve surveillance capabilities and response times.
- 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 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.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- 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.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- 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.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Machinist
Kennedy Industries
Wixom, MI
07.1984 - 08.1984
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate machining processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on equipment, ensuring optimal performance and safety.
- Collaborated with engineering team to improve manufacturing workflows and efficiency.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for complex machining issues, minimizing downtime and delays.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Lansing Community College
Lansing, MI1988
High School Diploma -
Fowlerville High School
Fowlerville, MI06-1984
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- CCTV surveillance
- Detail-oriented
- Superior customer service
- Physical fitness
- Emergency response
- Access control
- Complex Problem-solving
- Security screenings
- Conflict de-escalation
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Security equipment operation
- Crime prevention
- Metal detector operation
- Crisis management
- Emergency management
- Weapons training
- Report generation
- Crisis intervention training
- Government security clearance
- Firearms expert
- Active shooter training
- Workplace violence prevention
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- Hazardous materials response
- Security systems
- Defensive tactics training
- Alarm monitoring
- High level of integrity
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Access badge distribution
- Building lockdown coordination
- First aid and CPR certified
- Screening wands
- Fire safety training
- Work ethic
- Workplace safety
- Verbal and written communication
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Security camera monitoring
- First aid certified
- Self-defense
- De-escalation techniques
- Perimeter security
Certification
- FEMA Training IS 100.c, IS – 200.c, IS – 700.b, IS 800.c - 2025-2026
- Valid Michigan Concealed Pistol License - Current through 2/29
- Certification in verbal de-escalation Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training
- MI Driver License with no restrictions and no traffic violations or accidents
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – CPR, AED, and First Aid certified. Training - 2025
- International Association of Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS) Basic Security Officer Certification Training
Timeline
Security Officer II
University of Michigan Health Sparrow Eaton
11.1988 - Current
Machinist
Kennedy Industries
07.1984 - 08.1984
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Lansing Community College
High School Diploma -
Fowlerville High School