DARIUS MCGRUDER
Sumner,WA
Summary
Security Support Officer focused on scene control, access control, patrols, and emergency readiness in a 24/7 operational setting. Uses CPR, First Aid, tactical radio procedures, and verbal de-escalation to manage hostile behavior, report incidents, and support evacuations and joint safety operations.
Overview
1
1
Certification
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Support Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
Redmond, Washington
01.2020 - Current
- Coordinated with external public safety agencies, including municipal police, fire service units, and emergency medical personnel, during campus incidents, evacuations, and joint safety operations to ensure effective response.
- Hours per Week: 55–70 (Fulfilling flexible 24/7 operational coverage across morning, swing, graveyard, and weekend shifts)
- Uses verbal de-escalation and crisis communication skills to help resolve hostile conflicts, remove non-compliant individuals, and maintain public order with limited physical force.
- Oversaw physical security measures to safeguard restricted areas, preventing unauthorized access and enhancing overall safety. Managed daily physical access control for over 5,000 employees, contractors, and visitors using RFID badge technology and biometric scanning systems to prevent unauthorized entry into secure and restricted facilities
- Conducts foot and vehicle patrols across the graveyard, swing, day, and weekend shifts to spot suspicious activity, identify security gaps, and deter criminal conduct.
- Executed containment actions during security breaches, medical emergencies, intrusion alarms, and active threats as the first on-scene responder.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Justice
Central Washington University
DesMoines, WA11-2020
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Highline College
Des Moines, WA08-2019
Skills
-Emergency Medical Readiness: Certified in CPR and First Aid, possessing the tactical life-saving training required to perform immediate combat/workplace triage, render emergency medical assistance, and maintain scene control prior to the arrival of emergency medical services (EMS)
-Radio Communications & Dispatch Proficiency: Proficient in standard tactical radio operations, strict communications discipline, and clear plain-language/10-code protocols to maintain continuous situational awareness, coordinate swift emergency responses, and relay real-time incident reports during high-stress field operations
Certification
First Aid & CPR Certified
Timeline
Support Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
01.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Law and Justice
Central Washington University
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Highline College