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David Brown

Columbia,SC

Summary

Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals. Detail-oriented Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of people, events and facilities. Skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention. Exercises sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations. Seasoned Security Officer equipped with excellent communication skills consistently maintains detailed logs of important events. Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution with knowledge of law enforcement investigations. Trustworthy and committed to honest interactions with supervisors, employees and customers. Sharp Security Officer individual experienced in using security equipment in busy, fast-paced settings. Military-trained with professional attitude and known for successfully enforcing rules. Acts as first responder to all accidents and injuries on property and administers first aid and basic life support. Protective Security Guard with over 30 years of experience working to promote safety of people and premises in assigned area. Expertise in controlling exits and entrances and testing and inspecting fire and security systems. Proactive and watchful professional possessing deep knowledge of of security operations and safety practices. Skilled competent in conducting patrols, monitoring entrances and escorting visitors to maximize building security. Good report writing, recordkeeping and multitasking abilities with solid history of success at Bank and Hospital facilities. Keen to offer 33 years of experience and take on challenging new role. Seasoned security team member with advanced understanding of facility, grounds, personnel and asset security practices. Highly observant and diligent with high integrity, strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities. Trained in defensive tactics and conflict de-escalation techniques. Sharp Security Guard with demonstrated skill assessing suspicious situations and individuals and responding appropriately. Carries out instructions effectively. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Security Management Of South Carolina
Columbia, SC
02.2019 - 04.2024
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
  • Performed Hospital Security, for 15 years, armed security for 10 years.

Security Officer

Providence Hospital
Columbia, SC
01.2009 - 04.2024
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
  • Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
  • Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
  • Providence Hospital were sold to Lifepoint Hospital and then to MUSC.

Security Supervisor

Guardsmark Security
Columbia, SC
07.1999 - 01.2009
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
  • Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
  • Managed security staff schedules for shifts, minimizing overtime costs.
  • Did Payroll and Shift Schedule.
  • Did Security out of state in Florida for Wachovia Bank
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.

Correctional Officer

South Carolina Department Of Corrections
Columbia, SC
09.1990 - 03.1999
  • Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
  • Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Maintained clear and open communications with facility areas to support safe operations.
  • Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
  • Applied non-violent response tools and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
  • Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
  • Supervised residents during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
  • Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
  • Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
  • Conducted regular cell inspections looking for evidence of drug use or other prohibited items that could pose a threat to security.
  • Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
  • Conducted searches of inmates, cells, and prison grounds to detect contraband or illegal activities.
  • Maintained order in the prison by monitoring inmate behavior and intervening when necessary.

Truck Driver

US Army
Columbia, SC
07.1986 - 07.1990
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Loaded, balanced and secured product to safely transport goods.
  • Inspected truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
  • Conducted vehicle inspections before and after every trip and performed minor repairs to keep truck functional.
  • Hooked and unhooked trailers from tractor and converter dollies.
  • Read and interpreted maps to determine vehicle routes.
  • Received Honor Discharged

Education

High School Diploma -

C. A. Johnson High School
Columbia, SC
06-1986

Skills

  • Access Control
  • Electronic surveillance
  • Investigation documentation
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Document Management
  • CCTV Surveillance
  • Stationary surveillance
  • Emergency Response
  • Security systems knowledge
  • Military experience
  • Shift work experience
  • Report Writing
  • General security
  • Incident Reporting
  • Threat Assessment
  • Interior and exterior patrol
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • High level of integrity
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Surveillance
  • Conflict resolution techniques
  • Screening wands

Timeline

Security Officer

Security Management Of South Carolina
02.2019 - 04.2024

Security Officer

Providence Hospital
01.2009 - 04.2024

Security Supervisor

Guardsmark Security
07.1999 - 01.2009

Correctional Officer

South Carolina Department Of Corrections
09.1990 - 03.1999

Truck Driver

US Army
07.1986 - 07.1990

High School Diploma -

C. A. Johnson High School
David Brown