Grant O'Mara
Puyallup
Summary
Dedicated public safety and security professional with nearly three years of experience in high-responsibility security operations and training roles. Currently serving with the King County Security Unit, providing incident response, patrol operations, and support across multiple county facilities. Proven ability to coordinate responses, support operational improvements, and train personnel in safety procedures. Known for strong situational awareness, reliability, and commitment to supporting both team members and the public. Seeking to contribute operational insight and program support experience to the Security Management Section as Administrator I.
Skilled with comprehensive background in security roving. Experience includes patrolling properties, monitoring surveillance systems, and responding to emergencies. Strengths include strong observational skills, quick response capabilities, and ability to follow established protocols strictly. Known for maintaining safety standards and ensuring optimal security conditions at all times.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2023
2023
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Rover
King County Security Unit
Seattle
12.2024 - Current
- Provide patrol and rapid response coverage for multiple King County facilities, including high-traffic public service buildings.
- Respond to incidents, removals, and safety concerns while coordinating with other security posts and dispatch.
- Maintain situational awareness across multiple locations to ensure safety of staff, visitors, and facilities.
- Assist in maintaining operational continuity by providing break relief and backup support for multiple security posts.
- Document incidents and security concerns through detailed reporting to support operational oversight and decision making.
- Maintain an average response time of approximately five minutes across assigned buildings and facilities.
Security Officer
King County Security Unit
Seattle
12.2024 - Current
- Provide security presence at multiple King County facilities including administrative and public health buildings.
- Assist in maintaining safe and secure environments for staff, visitors, and members of the public.
- Coordinate with fellow officers and supervisors to address incidents and operational concerns.
Unarmed Officer / Field Training Officer
Security Services Northwest
07.2023 - 12.2024
- Provided security services across a wide range of environments including government facilities, commercial sites, and high-risk locations.
- Worked across 56 of 89 total company sites, gaining extensive operational experience and adaptability in varied security environments.
- Served as Field Training Officer responsible for onboarding and mentoring new officers in operational procedures, safety protocols, and incident response.
- Trained approximately 106 personnel on-site, providing practical instruction and guidance in security operations.
- Delivered hands-on training in life-saving equipment usage including tourniquet deployment and emergency medical response basics.
- Conducted patrol operations, access control, and incident response while ensuring compliance with site procedures and company policies.
Walmart Team Associate
Walmart
Lynwood
11.2022 - 07.2023
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and found solutions efficiently.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organized merchandise displays effectively.
- Collaborated with team members to restock shelves and ensure product availability.
Education
Westlake High School
Waldorf, MDSkills
- Security Operations Coordination
- Incident Response and Reporting
- Personnel Training and Mentorship
- Public Safety Support
- Operational Awareness
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Team Coordination
- Conflict De-escalation
- Report Writing and Documentation
- Patrol operations
Certification
- CPR / AED Certified
- Stop the Bleed Training
- Narcan (Naloxone) Administration Training
Additional Information
Nearly three years of professional security experience., Experience working within county government facilities and public service environments., Strong commitment to public service and improving operational effectiveness., Third-generation King County resident with deep ties to the community.
Timeline
Security Rover
King County Security Unit
12.2024 - Current
Security Officer
King County Security Unit
12.2024 - Current
Unarmed Officer / Field Training Officer
Security Services Northwest
07.2023 - 12.2024
Walmart Team Associate
Walmart
11.2022 - 07.2023
Westlake High School