DONALD BUCHANAN
Memphis,TN
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Baptist Memorial Hospita East
Memphis, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Performed routine inspections of security equipment, identifying maintenance needs to prevent system failures.
- Demonstrated sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions regarding site safety and threat mitigation measures.
- Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Responded decisively to emergency situations with effective crisis management tactics, mitigating potential harm or damage.
- Assessed evolving security threats and trends, proactively adjusting patrol patterns and strategies to maintain a safe environment.
- Maintained physical fitness to perform physically demanding job tasks.
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
- Participated in ongoing professional training, staying current on industry trends and best practices for armed security officers.
Armed Guard
All Star Security Services
Southaven, MS
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Inspected packages, bags and deliveries entering facility through Action and Action
- Completed full building and grounds patrols every Timeframe to spot and investigate concerns
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns
- Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation
- Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals
- Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives
- Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises
- Performed Timeframe patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
Messenger/driver
Brinks Armored
Memphis, TN
08.2017 - 08.2021
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment
- Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs
- Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries
- Created and submitted delivery and DOT logs
- Checked loads against documentation before completing final delivery at destinations.
Material Handler
Federal Express
Memphis, TN
09.2009 - 08.2017
- Performed Timeframe patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
Delivery Driver
Dynamex
Memphis, TN
01.2004 - 09.2009
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment
- Fastened receipts, packing slips and bills of lading, to shipments leaving facility
- Verified documentation and condition of freight to assure quality standards were achieved
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes
- Delivered packages to customer doorsteps and business offices
- Verified daily deliveries against shipping instructions before delivering to customers
- Completed rush deliveries on tight timetables to satisfy customer needs
- Kept detailed records of completed or in-progress deliveries using hand-held devices and camera images
- Loaded truck and properly secured items to prevent damage for deliveries
- Created and submitted delivery and DOT logs
- Checked loads against documentation before completing final delivery at destinations.
Education
Some College - Business/ Education
Tenn State University
Nashville, TNHigh School Diploma -
Woodall High
Memphis, TNSkills
- Facility protection
- Asset protection
- Personnel and visitor searches
- Foot and vehicle patrol
- Facility patrols
- Law enforcement assistance
- Superb surveillance skills
- Firearms expertise
- Security operations experience
- Safety and security
- Surveillance
- Security camera monitoring
- Report Writing
- Public Safety
- Body armor usage
- Computer Skills
- Surveillance monitoring
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crowd Control
- Emergency Response
- Perimeter security
- Security Planning
- Arrest procedures
- Conflict de-escalation
- Law enforcement support
- Court appearances
- Injury Prevention
- Armed Security Guard Certification
- Reliability
- Team Player
- Patrolling
- Incident Reporting
armed guard license #629633/ CPI/BLS/Dallas Law
Certification
Licensed armed guard
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Baptist Memorial Hospita East
10.2023 - Current
Armed Guard
All Star Security Services
08.2021 - 10.2023
Messenger/driver
Brinks Armored
08.2017 - 08.2021
Material Handler
Federal Express
09.2009 - 08.2017
Delivery Driver
Dynamex
01.2004 - 09.2009
Some College - Business/ Education
Tenn State University
High School Diploma -
Woodall High
Licensed armed guard