Armed Security Officer
Northwest Enforcement, Inc. - Safe. Sound. Security
Portland, OR
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect any criminal activity or violations of policy.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, bomb threats.
- Investigated reported incidents such as theft, vandalism, trespassing.
- Provided assistance to law enforcement agencies in apprehending suspects when necessary.
- Enforced safety regulations by monitoring hazardous materials and issuing warnings when needed.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.
- Performed daily inspections of security equipment such as gates, locks, alarm systems, radios., ensuring that they were operating properly.
- Adhered to company policies regarding access control procedures for visitors and guests and contractors.
- Conducted regular patrols of the facility grounds using both vehicle and foot patrol methods.
- Participated in training exercises related to emergency response protocols.
- Followed established protocol for responding to alarms or other emergency situations.
- Provided escorts for authorized personnel entering restricted areas within the facility.
- Assisted in the development of new security protocols based on changes in technology or environment.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as checking doors and windows for proper locking mechanisms and replacing light bulbs as needed.
- Communicated effectively with team members while coordinating efforts during shifts.
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Tracked vehicles on premises, including license plate numbers.
- Patrolled large commercial facility on irregular schedule to look for suspicious activities.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.