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Grahm Finch

Safety And Security Officer
Salem,OR

Summary

Diligent Security professional with 20 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications

Work History

Safety and Security Officer/Lead/Dispatcher

Legacy Health Emanuel Hospital
Portland, OR
09.2017 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Lead September 2021-February 2024
  • Back up Lead 2020-2021
  • Dispatcher 2018 - present

Direct Support Professional

Partnerships In Community Living
Salem, OR
09.2013 - 09.2017
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician

Security Officer

Spirit Mountain Casino
Grande Ronde, OR
03.2013 - 08.2013
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.

Security Supervisor

Station Casinos
Las Vegas, NV
05.2010 - 02.2013
  • Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
  • Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
  • Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
  • Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
  • Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
  • Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.
  • Improved security awareness by holding workshops for company employees.
  • Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
  • Supervised team of 15 security personnel during shift.

Security Officer

Station Casinos
Henderson, NV
08.2006 - 04.2010
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.

Event Security Guard

Event Concepts
Las Vegas, Nevada
05.2003 - 08.2006
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.

Education

No Degree - CPTED Class

Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Creative Writing

Chemeketa Community College
Salem, OR
03.2018

High School Diploma -

Basic Academy of Int'l Studies High School
Henderson, NV
06.2003

Skills

Employee and Visitor Screening

Crisis Management Plans

Security Team Coordination

Security Regulation Enforcement

Security Regulation Enforcement

CPR Certified

Team Player

Law Enforcement Collaboration

Certification

CPR/First Aid Training - 2004-Present

Languages

2

Timeline

Safety and Security Officer/Lead/Dispatcher

Legacy Health Emanuel Hospital
09.2017 - Current

Direct Support Professional

Partnerships In Community Living
09.2013 - 09.2017

Security Officer

Spirit Mountain Casino
03.2013 - 08.2013

Security Supervisor

Station Casinos
05.2010 - 02.2013

Security Officer

Station Casinos
08.2006 - 04.2010

Event Security Guard

Event Concepts
05.2003 - 08.2006

No Degree - CPTED Class

Michigan State University
05.2001 -

Associate of Arts - Creative Writing

Chemeketa Community College

High School Diploma -

Basic Academy of Int'l Studies High School
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