Derrick Johnson
Farmington,NM
Summary
Dedicated Security Officer with extensive experience at Northern Edge Casino, skilled in incident reporting and maintaining a secure environment. Proven ability to enhance safety measures through effective communication and physical fitness, successfully reducing unauthorized access and incidents. Committed to fostering a welcoming atmosphere while prioritizing the safety of patrons and staff.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Northern Edge Casino
10.2024 - Current
- Monitored casino premises to ensure safety and security for patrons and staff.
- Conducted regular inspections of gaming areas, identifying potential hazards or security breaches.
- Responded promptly to incidents, coordinating with law enforcement as necessary.
- Assisted in enforcing compliance with casino policies and regulations for guest behavior.
- Utilized surveillance systems to monitor activities and report suspicious behavior effectively.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, incidents, and observations for reporting purposes.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Security Officer
Navajo Nation Department Of Personnel Management
08.2022 - 10.2023
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for improving overall safety measures.
- Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- Created a culture of safety awareness among employees through regular presentations and communication on security issues.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive security policies to address potential risks and protect company assets.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
Security Officer
Northern Edge Casino
12.2019 - 07.2023
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Monitored casino premises to ensure safety and security for patrons and staff.
- Conducted regular inspections of gaming areas, identifying potential hazards or security breaches.
- Responded promptly to incidents, coordinating with law enforcement as necessary.
- Assisted in enforcing compliance with casino policies and regulations for guest behavior.
Security Officer
All Professional Security Services
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Collaborated with team members to develop strategies for improving overall safety measures.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2015 - 01.2019
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Education
High School Diploma -
Newcomb High School
Newcomb, NMSkills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- Physical fitness
Certification
- First aid and CPR certified
- Narcan certified
- Verbal Judo
- Handcuffing techniques
Timeline
Security Officer
Northern Edge Casino
10.2024 - Current
Security Officer
Navajo Nation Department Of Personnel Management
08.2022 - 10.2023
Security Officer
Northern Edge Casino
12.2019 - 07.2023
Security Officer
All Professional Security Services
01.2018 - 12.2019
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2015 - 01.2019
High School Diploma -
Newcomb High School