Elias Mekuria
Aurora,CO
Summary
Seasoned Security Officer with over 14 years of experience, including a pivotal role at Securitas Security Services USA. Demonstrated expertise in safeguarding premises and enhancing security protocols, coupled with exceptional communication skills. Proven leadership in emergency response and project management, holding both security and driving licenses. Achieved significant reduction in security incidents through vigilant monitoring and strategic patrol operations.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
05.2024 - 07.2024
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Access control checking in bound/out bound trailers/trucks and cars at GE appliance storge
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Self Employed
Detergent Marketing Systems
03.2016 - 02.2024
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Applied effective time management techniques to meet tight deadlines.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Rental Car Driver
National Car Center
03.2010 - 04.2013
- Completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs.
- driving returned cars to the designated areas.
- Kept detailed mileage and fuel reports to track overall fuel costs.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
12.2005 - 01.2010
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Education
GED -
General Wingate H.S
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia07.1986
Skills
- security guard license
- driving license
- good communication
- more than 14 years security exprience
Timeline
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
05.2024 - 07.2024
Self Employed
Detergent Marketing Systems
03.2016 - 02.2024
Rental Car Driver
National Car Center
03.2010 - 04.2013
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
12.2005 - 01.2010
GED -
General Wingate H.S
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