Dereje Yigzaw
Alexandria,VA
Summary
Experienced with conducting surveillance and managing access control to prevent unauthorized entry. Utilizes strong observational skills to identify and address potential security threats effectively. Knowledge of emergency response procedures, ensuring swift and appropriate action during incidents.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal
Springfield, VA
09.2022 - Current
- Working with Ems. fire, or police department as required during emergencies.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting the facility.
Unarmed Security Guard
Dehiwi LLC Private Organization
Alexandria, Virginia
01.2018 - 08.2022
- Protecting company assets against theft or damage by conducting frequent building patrol.
- Working with Ems. fire, or police department as required during emergencies.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
unarmed/armed security guard
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
08.2008 - 12.2016
- Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates.
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles in to restricted/cash areas.
- Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damaged, theft, and presence of unauthorized persons.
Unarmed security guard
Sheraton Addis Hotel
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
09.2005 - 07.2007
- Maintained safe environment for all guests and hotel employees.
- Managed patrols of hotel premises for violations crime and suspicious activity.
- Complied with hotel and local security standards.
Education
Associate’s degree - Development Management
Ambo University
Addis Ababa, Oromia07.2003
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- CCTV surveillance
- Emergency response
- Access control
- Patrol operations
Certification
- Virginia DCJS and Driving license
- December 2017 to Present
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal
09.2022 - Current
Unarmed Security Guard
Dehiwi LLC Private Organization
01.2018 - 08.2022
unarmed/armed security guard
Commercial Bank of Ethiopia
08.2008 - 12.2016
Unarmed security guard
Sheraton Addis Hotel
09.2005 - 07.2007
Associate’s degree - Development Management
Ambo University