Open To Work
Gehre Franklin
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
Los Angeles,CA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Desired start date:
Immediately
Desired Job Title
Safety SpecialistSecurity OfficerUnarmed GuardUnarmed GuardUnarmed Guard
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Location Preference
On-Site
Location:
Los Angeles, CA
Open to relocation:
Yes
1
Certification
11
years of professional experience
Experienced security and public safety professional with 10+ years in the field and recent frontline experience with Homeless Health Care Los Angeles. Skilled in de-escalation, overdose response, crisis intervention, incident reporting, surveillance, and maintaining safe environments for clients, staff, and visitors. CPI Blue Card certified with hands-on experience supporting individuals experiencing homelessness, behavioral health challenges, and substance use disorders.
Work History
Safety Specialist
1 Year 1 Month- Developed and implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Conducted regular safety audits to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Trained staff on emergency response procedures and safety best practices.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to address safety concerns for vulnerable populations.
- Overdose Response
Security Officer
2 Years 3 Months- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Patrolled assigned areas to identify suspicious activity, unauthorized personnel, and safety hazards.
- Enforced store policies and procedures related to customer service, theft prevention, and safety.
- Reported any suspicious activities or persons to the appropriate authorities.
- Assisted customers with questions regarding store policies and procedures.
- Greeted customers entering the store while screening for potential shoplifters or trespassers.
- Prepared detailed reports of all security-related incidents for management review.
- Maintained a visible presence throughout the premises at all times in order to deter criminal activity.
Unarmed Guard
1 Year 9 Months- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints
- Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies
- Oversaw premises, including entry and exit of up to 300 employees and visitors daily
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of 300 employees and visitors daily
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
- Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building
- Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates.
Unarmed Guard
5 Years 2 Months- Provided Exceptional Customer Service To Visitors, Assisting With Directions And Addresing Concerns While Maintaining Vigilance
- Maintained a Safe Environment With Proactive Conflict Resolution And De-Escalation Techniques
- Reduced Risk Of Theft By Diligently Checking Identification and securing entry points
- Coordinated Efforts With Local Law Enforcement Agencies During Emergencies Or Critical Incidents, Ensuring Swift Responses And Resolutions.
Unarmed Guard
4 Months- Implemented access control procedures to prevent unauthorized entry into restricted areas of the facility
- Demonstrated attention-to-detail in reporting any suspicious activities or persons observed during shift hours
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment through routine checks, contributing to optimal surveillance coverage and intrusion detection capabilities.
Unarmed Guard
5 Months- Maintained a safe environment with proactive conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques
- Reduced risk of theft by diligently checking identification and securing entry points.
Education
Diploma
Skills
Incident Reporting
Verbal And Written Communication
Employee And Visitor Screening
Dispatch
Emergency Response
Overdose response
De-escalation
Customer service
Certification
- California Guard Card
- CPI Blue Card - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (Advanced Physical Skills)
Timeline
Safety Specialist
Homeless Health Care Los Angeles
05.2025 - 06.2026Read More
Security Officer
AGS
12.2022 - 03.2025Read More
Unarmed Guard
Blackstone Security Services, Inc.
06.2021 - 10.2021Read More
Unarmed Guard
Century Security and Event Staffing
03.2021 - 12.2022Read More
Unarmed Guard
SOA Security
09.2016 - 11.2021Read More
Unarmed Guard
UNIVERSAL PROTECTIVE SERVICES
12.2015 - 05.2016Read More
Pheonix High School
Diploma
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