Danielle Thomas

Senior Security Officer/ Sergeant

New JERSEY City University DPS

08.1999 - Current

Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards.
Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures.
Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within campus grounds
Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.
Developed and implemented strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents.
Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management students and staff.
Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment
Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment
Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices