Ericka Brandt
Hannacroix,NY
Summary
Security officer with extensive law enforcement experience. Proficient in policy enforcement, surveillance operations, and emergency response. Dedicated to ensuring safety and security for all individuals in various environments.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
St Peters Hospital
Albany, New York
04.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular patrols of hospital grounds, deterring unauthorized access and enhancing overall security presence.
- Monitored hospital premises, ensuring safety and security for patients and staff through proactive surveillance.
- Responded to emergency situations by providing immediate assistance and coordinating with medical teams.
- Enforced hospital policies and procedures, contributing to improved safety compliance and risk management.
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
Coachella, NY
05.2012 - 07.2023
- Enforced prison rules and regulations while maintaining a safe environment for inmates and staff.
- Enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain a safe environment.
- Monitored inmate behavior through regular patrols and surveillance systems.
- Conducted searches of inmates and their possessions for contraband items.
- Prepared incident reports and documentation for internal investigations.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Observed inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Performed security checks on visitors entering the facility as well as on packages being delivered to inmates.
- Transported prisoners between facilities or court hearings using secure vehicles equipped with restraints.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Conducted headcounts to ensure that all inmates were accounted for.
- Operated security control systems to monitor entrances, exits, and movement within the facility.
- Inspected locks, window bars, doors, and security systems to support escape prevention.
- Guarded facility entrances to screen visitors.
Auditing Assistant
Farm Family Insurance Company
Glenmont, New York
07.2004 - 05.2012
- Prepared audit reports that detailed findings and recommended corrective action plans.
- Evaluated audit reports for thoroughness and compliance with established standards, ensuring quality assurance.
- Summarized audit results for management review and discussion.
- Maintained comprehensive files of all documents reviewed during audits to support compliance and accuracy.
- Organized and maintained audit files and documentation to facilitate efficient retrieval.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School
Ravena, NY06-2003
Skills
- Security guard license
- First aid and CPR certified
- Surveillance operations
- CCTV monitoring
- Alarm monitoring
- Security systems operation
- Emergency response coordination
- Incident reporting
- Investigation documentation
- De-escalation techniques
- Law enforcement background
- Shift work experience
- Metal detector operation
- Decision making
- Time management
- Superior customer service
Timeline
Security Officer
St Peters Hospital
04.2024 - Current
Correctional Officer
NYSDOCCS
05.2012 - 07.2023
Auditing Assistant
Farm Family Insurance Company
07.2004 - 05.2012
High School Diploma -
Ravena Coeymans Selkirk High School