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GREG FAIRBANK

Pittsburgh,PA
GREG FAIRBANK

Summary

Experienced security officer/manager with diverse skills and a proven track record. Excel in roles as a trainer/mentor, contributing to team dynamics. Approach is rooted in positivity, fostering growth in others. Possess quick instincts and actively monitor and protect assets. Adept at establishing policies and action plans for success and enhancing team performance. Prioritize building connections with the public and businesses for inclusivity and collaboration.

Overview

35
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Brinks Armored, Pittsburgh , Pa

Cash Transit Armed Guard
09.2024 - Current

Job overview

  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Valentis security services

Security Officer
04.2024 - Current

Job overview

> Hired for events in Pittsburgh and surrounding region for Security. (Theater, Stadiums, Fairs, festivals and special events- Erie Eclipse)

> In May, Asked to be Primary Security for the Carrie Blast Furnace New Contract.

> Participated in Enhanced Training for Urban Security & Response/Up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.

> Enforced access control measures at High profile events in accordance with Contracts Specific Needs.

> Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.R

> Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.

Salem’s Markets

Security Manager
01.2024 - 05.2024

Job overview

  • Safety, Security, Professionalism
  • RESPONSIBILITIES= Implementation of the SECURITY Program Drafted by Owners/Management: Adjusted by security members to reflect changing ENVIRONMENT
  • Guards to maintain Levels of Security Throughout The store/ Parking lots/Firelanes
  • Including Loss prevention procedures/ Radios & Codes
  • Guided Maintenance Crews for any Building Repairs etc
  • Training of guards and assisting store with Daily needs
  • Customer service support

UPMC-Western Psychiatric Hospital

Safety Officer
08.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Combining Backgrounds: Behavioral & Mental health w/ Security as a Safety Officer
  • Metal detection/searches/Escorts/Visitor Guidance & property
  • Security cameras monitoring for overall safety of patients & Staff
  • Court hearings
  • Applied Skill-sets that made positive impacts during crisis intervention
  • Advised family members
  • Listened, asked questions and offered knowledgeable advice for different situations
  • Responded to crisis situations when severe mental health and behavioral issues arose.

Private Security Consultants

Armed Private Security
08.2023 - 12.2023

Job overview

  • Provided Armed Security for Contracted Business
  • Escorted employees requiring personal protection at night for personal reasons
  • Security Guide/ Procedures Creator (on-line)
  • Floor Plan layout Creator: Camera System
  • Perimeter checks & Safety Inspections
  • Oversaw @ 50 Employees+Management for Safety/Security/Well-Being
  • Transferred & Created On-Line Reporting Criteria for Logs and Checklists
  • Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor sensitive areas
  • Conducted Investigations per HR's Request.

Loomis Armored

Armed Service Technician
01.2021 - 08.2023

Job overview

  • Act 235 Certification
  • Experienced (8 months-Driver)(8 months- Vault) (14 months Messenger)
  • Locations: Erie-Pittsburgh-Cincinnati
  • 10 months as Traveler
  • Accumulated @50,000 miles with a safe driving record & Restructuring longest route to save time/money
  • Experienced in making time sensitive decisions to ensure Route efficiency
  • Adjusting routes to ensure a variety of arrival to locations for security, including times & Direction
  • Mentoring new employees w/ Information-Guidance-safety-Notes
  • Vault: Responsible for the processing of company assets, including the counting/recording of various designated assets
  • Security of building during PM shift, opening and closing of vault and communications to overnight security services
  • Organized and Adjusted for unexpected events
  • Detailed in arranging packages for Stops to save time
  • Replenishment of ATM's/Pick-ups and minor maintenance of machines
  • Worked with customers to ensure contracts were fulfilled
  • Created Notes on every ATM/Safe/Procedures for every situation/customer to accelerate Training of new Messengers
  • Administered first aid for minor medical situations.

Country Fair

Cooler/ Shift Manager
02.2020 - 12.2020

Job overview

  • Worked several stores specializing in Backroom/Cooler Organizational and Inventory control
  • Overall Duties include the upkeep and customer ready aspects of the store
  • Ordering product, Organizing backroom, cooler and sales floor, Inventory
  • Communicating with vendors to provide product deliveries
  • Provided Excellent Customer Service
  • Trained employees in Backroom/ Cooler Organizational Skills
  • Acted as Shift Mgr
  • As needed
  • Developed and maintained positive working relationships with staff, customers, and vendors.

Sarah Reed Children's Center

Transportation Specialist/ Program Assistant
01.2015 - 01.2020

Job overview

  • Programs: Early, Middle and adolescent children in the Residential Program
  • All essential functions are conducted within the framework of the Sanctuary and in consideration of cognitive/ physical/social & emotional aspects of the developmental stage
  • Transportation Specialist: Primary Duties: Responsibility for safely operating transport vehicles on a regular daily schedule
  • Transport Children to Appointments(In and out of town)/court hearings/Visitation with Parents as far as 340 miles round trip- Every other weekend & Holidays
  • Adhered to all PA transportation safety guidelines and laws with No issues
  • This position is also responsible for the care and maintenance of vehicles, to ensure driver and passenger safety
  • Program assistant: Assigned other duties within the program milieu including: supporting and assisting Clinical Care Staff with groups, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living (ADLs)- Cottages
  • Assignments During School where Experienced De-Escalation Techniques are utilized on an almost constant basis
  • Other duties and responsibilities included Primary Person in charge of 6 clients in the morning with Daily activities to prepare for the day
  • Assisting in the High Supervision classroom with clients during school hours
  • Established relationships with Parents in order to assist transition from Residential to Home before discharge
  • Assigned tasks to staff members according to their individual skill sets during crisis interventions/physical violence/ emotional breakdowns to assist in removing or segregation of clients in order to establish control and calm in units.

Lakeshore Community Services

Direct Care Support/Residential Care
10.2005 - 12.2014

Job overview

  • Enhanced the ability of individuals with mental and physical disabilities to live as independently as possible
  • Supported all personal daily needs as needed
  • Implemented the use of a behavioral plan for each individual
  • Used positive reinforcement strategies
  • Used verbal techniques/restraints when needed to ensure the safety of the individual and others
  • Encouraged involvement in community activities and appropriate interaction with the public
  • Completed records and documentation related to behaviors, attitudes and daily activities
  • Administered and documented medications assigned to individuals.

Erie County Prison

Corrections Officer
03.2003 - 06.2004

Job overview

  • Protected the safety & security of inmates, staff and the public
  • Led the inmate crew related to cleaning offices and bathrooms in the facility
  • Monitored inmates via closed-circuit cameras and computers from a control center when assigned
  • Utilized interpersonal communication skills in order to establish and maintain a safe working relationship with inmates, ensuring that rules and regulations were followed while assigned in POD
  • Participated in perimeter/prison ground searches, as well as conducted searches of cells, inmates, for contraband, such as weapons or drugs
  • Imposed specific penalties such as withholding or withdrawing privileges to promote inmate cooperation and compliance
  • Used Respect-Clear Expectations to limit punishment
  • Participated in trainings related to various non-lethal force methods
  • Perfect Shooting Qualifications
  • Worked in the pre-release center monitoring inmates working off fines/penalties
  • Completed training in CERT, cell extraction and removal and implemented strategies with other officers in emergency situations
  • Monitored inmates' behavior to detect any signs of physical or psychological distress
  • Maintained correct physical head count for inmates
  • Maintained appropriate control, security and well-being over those detained
  • Patrolled and visually inspected cells, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety
  • Developed rapport with inmates by engaging them in conversation about their interests or providing emotional support during difficult times.

Barber Center National Institute

Clinical Care Staff
07.2001 - 01.2003

Job overview

  • Assisting with everyday tasks: These include meal preparation, bathing, and taking medication
  • Helping residents live independently: This includes teaching residents about hygiene, meal preparation, taking medications, cleaning the home, and other quality of life skills
  • Providing companionship: This includes emotional support and socialization
  • Providing transportation: This includes transportation to medical appointments and transferring patients in and out of wheelchairs
  • Ensured the safety and livelihood of clients with the support of other staff
  • Transported clients to and from the Barber Center.

Yorktown Giant Eagle

Assistant Grocery Manager
05.2000 - 05.2001

Job overview

  • Assisted grocery manager in all aspects of grocery department including the planning, implementation of weekly sales advertisements and building displays
  • Trained new employees in grocery department related to customer service, efficiency and stocking displays
  • Provided excellent and friendly customer service.

Olan-Mills Portrait Studios

Telemarketing Manager
10.1998 - 11.1999

Job overview

  • Managed telephone sales for portrait packages, consistently reaching and exceeding sales quotas
  • Hired and supervised a five-member sales team.

Tops Markets

Assistant Grocery Manager & Specialty Foods Manager
06.1995 - 09.1998

Job overview

  • Provided excellent customer service and ensured customer satisfaction
  • Assisted grocery manager in all daily department operations including organizing merchandising and planning weekly sales ads
  • Supervised and trained grocery department employees in efficient stocking, backroom organization and customer service
  • Assigned daily workload for employees and educated them about safety and sanitation procedures
  • Developed process improvements to maximize sales and profitability
  • Worked as part of the Management team during opening of Erie Tops markets opening
  • Performed inventory control and product storage and rotation
  • Evaluated competition by visiting competing stores gathering information such as style, quality, and prices of competitive merchandise.

United States Air Force, USAF

(AGE)Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic
08.1989 - 10.1992

Job overview

  • Completed basic training in Texas
  • Graduated 16-week Technical School in Illinois
  • Stationed at Rhein-main AFB, Germany
  • Tours of Duty: Italy & Turkey during Desert Shield/Storm
  • Operation Provide Comfort Citation
  • Flight-line experience as a AGE Mechanic involved in dispatching equipment to inbound aircraft, towing power equipment to and from the aircraft and refueling equipment
  • Maintained power equipment through periodic maintenance and on the spot troubleshooting
  • Completed regular installations of new equipment parts
  • Assessed equipment to determine cause of issue or malfunction and identified appropriate repairs
  • Installed new or repaired parts, such as gears, shafts, bearings, valves, pumps, cylinders and other components
  • Operated test meters and soldering equipment to replace electrical components and wiring
  • Followed safety guidelines while working with hazardous chemicals or hazardous waste products
  • Cleaned and maintained work areas to maintain a safe environment for workers
  • Trained in the efficient use of the M16 rifle.

Education

Dale Carnegie Training , Erie, PA

Certificate from People Skills/Personal Development
07.2000

Salisbury High School , Salisbury, MD

High school diploma
05.1989

Vocational Technical School , Salisbury, MD

Vocational Training Certification from Mechanics And Repairers
05.1989

Skills

  • Assessing risks
  • Time Management
  • Vehicle Safety
  • Workplace Safety
  • Evaluations
  • Reporting
  • Emergency Response
  • Training
  • Mentoring
  • Child Protection
  • Defensive Strategies
  • Crisis Assessment
  • Intervention
  • De-Escalation
  • Reflective Listening
  • Camera Systems
  • Elite Customer service
  • Management/Leadership
  • Interpersonal & Communication skills
  • Problem Solving

Certification

  • Act 235 with Firearms 2022-27
  • DOT Certification
  • FBI/STATE-Child & criminal clearances Act 33/73
  • Also Mandated Reporter training

Timeline

Cash Transit Armed Guard

Brinks Armored
09.2024 - Current

Security Officer

Valentis security services
04.2024 - Current

Security Manager

Salem’s Markets
01.2024 - 05.2024

Safety Officer

UPMC-Western Psychiatric Hospital
08.2023 - 12.2023

Armed Private Security

Private Security Consultants
08.2023 - 12.2023

Armed Service Technician

Loomis Armored
01.2021 - 08.2023

Cooler/ Shift Manager

Country Fair
02.2020 - 12.2020

Transportation Specialist/ Program Assistant

Sarah Reed Children's Center
01.2015 - 01.2020

Direct Care Support/Residential Care

Lakeshore Community Services
10.2005 - 12.2014

Corrections Officer

Erie County Prison
03.2003 - 06.2004

Clinical Care Staff

Barber Center National Institute
07.2001 - 01.2003

Assistant Grocery Manager

Yorktown Giant Eagle
05.2000 - 05.2001

Telemarketing Manager

Olan-Mills Portrait Studios
10.1998 - 11.1999

Assistant Grocery Manager & Specialty Foods Manager

Tops Markets
06.1995 - 09.1998

(AGE)Aerospace Ground Equipment Mechanic

United States Air Force, USAF
08.1989 - 10.1992

Dale Carnegie Training

Certificate from People Skills/Personal Development

Salisbury High School

High school diploma

Vocational Technical School

Vocational Training Certification from Mechanics And Repairers
  • Act 235 with Firearms 2022-27
  • DOT Certification
  • FBI/STATE-Child & criminal clearances Act 33/73
  • Also Mandated Reporter training
GREG FAIRBANK