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Edward Bodnar

88 1/2 Silver Street,Norwich

Summary

Dedicated security professional with a law enforcement background, skilled in incident reporting and crisis intervention. At Chenango Memorial Hospital, I enhanced safety protocols and effectively de-escalated conflicts, ensuring a secure environment. Proficient in CCTV surveillance and emergency response, I am committed to crime prevention and maintaining peace.

Overview

37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Officer

Chenango Memorial Hospital
Norwich, NY
10.2023 - Current
  • Monitored hospital premises to ensure safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors.
  • Responded promptly to incidents, assessing situations and coordinating emergency responses.
  • Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security risks and report findings.
  • Documented security incidents accurately, maintaining detailed logs for review and analysis.
  • Facilitated training sessions for new staff on security procedures to enhance compliance with best practices.
  • 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.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • 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.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
  • 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.

Correction Officer

New York State Department Of Corrections
Rome, NY
12.1994 - 05.2021
  • Maintained safety protocols to ensure secure environment for inmates and staff.
  • Conducted routine inspections of facilities to identify potential security risks.
  • Monitored inmate behavior to prevent disturbances and promote compliance with regulations.
  • Documented incidents accurately, ensuring thorough reporting for further investigation.
  • Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
  • Reduced inmate altercations by maintaining consistent enforcement of rules and regulations.
  • Supported successful emergency response efforts by participating in regular drills and training exercises.
  • Prevented contraband introduction through diligent cell searches and visitor screenings.
  • Conducted pat downs and strip searches of inmates and visitors to prevent contraband from entering facility.
  • Inspected condition of locks, window bars, doors and gates to prevent prisoner escapes.

Reduced escape attempts, crimes, and other hazardous activity through close observation and situational awareness.

Sous Chef

Colgate Inn
Hamilton, NY
06.1989 - 05.2002
  • Assisted in menu planning and development, ensuring seasonal ingredients were utilized effectively.
  • Coordinated food preparation and presentation to maintain high standards of quality and aesthetics.
  • Monitored kitchen inventory levels, facilitating timely ordering to prevent shortages or waste.
  • Trained new kitchen staff on safety protocols and food handling best practices.
  • Oversaw daily kitchen operations, ensuring compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
  • Managed food preparation tasks during high-volume service periods, ensuring all orders were executed in a timely manner without sacrificing quality or presentation standards.
  • Trained kitchen staff to perform various preparation tasks under pressure.
  • Collaborated with executive chef to develop innovative menu items, leading to increased guest return rates and positive reviews.
  • Played a key role in achieving positive health inspection results by maintaining strict compliance with all relevant guidelines and regulations throughout daily operations.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sherburne Earlville
Sherburne, NY
06.1991

Skills

  • Report writing
  • Incident reporting
  • Security guard license
  • General security
  • CCTV surveillance
  • Emergency response
  • Patrol operations
  • Complex Problem-solving
  • Security screenings
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Crime prevention
  • Theft prevention training
  • Dispatch
  • Investigation documentation
  • Weapons training
  • Report generation

Certification

Crisis Intervention instructor for CMH through the Crisis prevention Institute.

Restraints Trainer through CMH Hospital.

First Aide and CPR certified through CMH Hospital

Additional Information

Weapons Qualified and trained through the New York State Department of Corrections

Was Responsible for scheduling work duties of Inmate porters In a Walsh Medical unit which consisted of the cleaning of the patients bed areas, showers , bathrooms, scheduled bed side assistance for palliative care patients utilizing inmate services.

Handled check in of pharmaceuticals with pharmacy staff.

Timeline

Security Officer

Chenango Memorial Hospital
10.2023 - Current

Correction Officer

New York State Department Of Corrections
12.1994 - 05.2021

Sous Chef

Colgate Inn
06.1989 - 05.2002

High School Diploma -

Sherburne Earlville