Ernestina GANT
Oakland,California
Summary
Dedicated professional with skills and experience in multi-tasking and emergency response.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Gardaworld Security
San Jose, California
09.2023 - 10.2025
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to maintain a secure environment.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
San Jose, California
10.2021 - 09.2023
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and report suspicious activities or breaches.
- Responded promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergency situations as needed.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement during investigations and emergencies.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
Security Officer
G4S Security Solutions
Fremont, California
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities and incidents for management review.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Apparel Associate
Walmart
Fremont, California
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Assisted customers with apparel selection and product inquiries.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and ensure availability.
- Processed sales transactions quickly at the cash register.
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
Century Center CT. Suite 200, California
03.2016 - 09.2016
- Responded promptly to alarms, incidents, and emergency situations as needed.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and report suspicious activities or breaches.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to maintain a secure environment.
Security Officer
Admiral Security Services
Concord, California
11.2015 - 03.2016
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
Security Site Supervisor
Universal Security Services
San Jose, California
03.2010 - 11.2015
- Conducted regular inspections to identify security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Maintained communication with law enforcement during incidents and emergencies.
- Coordinated training sessions for new security staff on procedures and policies.
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect suspicious activities and behaviors.
Education
Certificate of Participation -
Castro Valley Adult Career Education
01-2026
Certificate of Completion - Word 2000 -
Castro Valley Adult School
Castro Valley, CA06-2001
Certificate of Automation (Office Skills) -
San Jose City College
San Jose, CA11-1992
Office Business Procedure Certificate -
College of Alameda
Alameda, CA09-1978
High School Diploma -
St. Elisabeth High School
Oakland09-1977
Study of Business in Office Skills -
Chabot College
Hayward, CA09-1977
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Surveillance monitoring
- Emergency response
- Policy enforcement
- Access control
- Risk assessment
Timeline
Security Officer
Gardaworld Security
09.2023 - 10.2025
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
10.2021 - 09.2023
Security Officer
G4S Security Solutions
11.2018 - 10.2021
Apparel Associate
Walmart
09.2016 - 11.2018
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
03.2016 - 09.2016
Security Officer
Admiral Security Services
11.2015 - 03.2016
Security Site Supervisor
Universal Security Services
03.2010 - 11.2015
Certificate of Participation -
Castro Valley Adult Career Education
Certificate of Completion - Word 2000 -
Castro Valley Adult School
Certificate of Automation (Office Skills) -
San Jose City College
Office Business Procedure Certificate -
College of Alameda
High School Diploma -
St. Elisabeth High School
Study of Business in Office Skills -
Chabot College