Derek Sawyer
Locust Grove,VA
Summary
Detail-oriented security officer with extensive experience in system administration, incident management, and conflict resolution. Years of armed security training, including O.C., baton, and handcuffing certifications. Committed to improving security operations and maintaining high standards of safety and compliance within diverse environments. Skilled Armed Security Officer with relevant experience in providing high-level security to various establishments. Strengths include acute awareness, quick response to emergency situations, and adeptness at deescalating potentially harmful situations. Demonstrated ability to develop comprehensive safety plans and conduct thorough site patrols for optimal security. Previous work has resulted in safer environments, risk reduction, and improved operational efficiency.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
Fairfax, Virginia
08.2022 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of staff and visitors.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, assessing situations for appropriate action.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security breaches or hazards.
- Provided access control by verifying identities and authorizing entry into restricted areas.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and visitor interactions.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.
Armed Security Supervisor
Iron Mountain
Manassas, Virginia
09.2017 - 06.2022
- Supervised security operations to ensure safety at Iron Mountain facilities.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises and security systems for vulnerabilities.
- Coordinated response actions during emergencies and security incidents effectively.
- Trained and mentored security staff on protocols and best practices consistently.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement for incident reporting and investigations.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and personnel actions accurately.
- Supervised a team of armed guards and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Developed and implemented strategies for improving security measures.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing all incidents that occurred during shifts under my supervision.
- Enforced policies related to firearms, hazardous materials, and other safety regulations at the facility.
- Identified areas where security could be improved and suggested solutions accordingly.
Gym Trainer
UFC Gym
Woodbridge, Virginia
05.2013 - 12.2018
- Trained classes in boxing and kickboxing instruction
Security Officer
Triton Security
Fairfax, Virginia
08.2009 - 08.2018
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of employees and visitors.
- Documented daily activities, incidents, and irregularities in reports.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- 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.
Education
Some College - Information Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Manassas, VA03.2015
Diploma - High school or equivalent
Stonewall Jackson High School
Manassas, VA06-2005
Skills
- Loss prevention and security
- Cash handling and register
- System administration
- Communication skills
- Quality management
- Construction expertise
- Teaching and training
- Operating systems proficiency
- Microsoft Word proficiency
- Front desk operations
- Computer skills and literacy
- Supervisory experience
- Typing proficiency
- Law enforcement knowledge
- security operations
- emergency response
- incident reporting
- risk assessment
- compliance enforcement
- Conflict resolution skills
- Casino operations knowledge
- CCTV monitoring skills
- Surveillance techniques
- De-escalation techniques
- Staff assistance
- Body armor usage
- Physical fitness
Certification
- Baton Permit
- Guard Card
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- PERC Card
- Driver's License
- AED Certification
- Armed Security License, 08/01/17, 08/01/26
- Armed DCJS License Virginia,
Additional Information - Attributes
- Dependable
- Intelligent
- Respectful
- On Time
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
08.2022 - Current
Armed Security Supervisor
Iron Mountain
09.2017 - 06.2022
Gym Trainer
UFC Gym
05.2013 - 12.2018
Security Officer
Triton Security
08.2009 - 08.2018
Some College - Information Technology
Northern Virginia Community College
Diploma - High school or equivalent
Stonewall Jackson High School
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