JAMES GATHAGU
Linden,NJ
Summary
Experienced security professional with a strong focus on risk assessment, incident reporting, and policy development. Proven ability to enhance safety protocols and train staff effectively.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Corporate Security Officer
ghadaworld security
Union, New Jersey
12.2025 - Current
- Monitored security systems to ensure safety across corporate premises.
- Conducted routine patrols to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Reported incidents and anomalies to management for further investigation.
- Implemented access control measures for restricted areas within the facility.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
Site Manager
StarPoint Protective Services
Union, New Jersey
02.2018 - Current
- Managed daily operations to ensure site security and efficiency.
- Developed site-specific security plans tailored to client needs.
- Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors.
- Assigned tasks and delegated responsibilities among team members.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulations and standards.
- Maintained safe operating compliance and verified that operations met best practice standards.
- Organized and participated in monthly on-site meetings with clientele and subcontractors.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Created work crew schedules and delegated assignments.
Chief Security Officer
roy transmotors
nairobi,kenya, nairobi
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Developed security policies to protect company assets and personnel.
- Conducted training sessions for staff on security awareness and best practices.
- Analyzed security technologies to enhance surveillance and incident detection systems.
- Maintained effective working relationships with local and state government agencies and collaborated closely on investigations.
- Responded promptly to inquiries from senior management regarding security-related issues.
- Supervised the work of security personnel to ensure that all safety protocols are followed.
- Maintained records related to investigations into possible breaches or violations of safety rules and regulations.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations concerning data privacy and information security.
- Provided training to staff regarding security awareness and emergency preparedness procedures.
- Created detailed reports summarizing findings from investigations into incidents involving potential threats or violations.
- Conducted regular audits of IT infrastructure to identify potential threats and vulnerabilities.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Kampala University
Kampala02-2010
Skills
- Security systems monitoring
- Access control implementation
- Risk assessment
- Safety protocol compliance
- Incident reporting
- Site operations management
- Security monitoring
- Access control
- Compliance management
- Emergency preparedness
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Staff training
- Analytical thinking
- Incident investigation
- Threat analysis
- Security training
- Surveillance techniques
- Crisis management
- Policy enforcement
- Information security
- Security systems management
- Financial analysis
- Staff performance assessments
- Security systems operation
- Team building
- Fire response
- Breach identification
- Respond to emergencies
- Security protocol implementation
- Radio traffic monitoring
- Microsoft office
- Schedule management
- Access systems and patrol
- CCTV experience
- Excellent communication
- Intrusion detection
- Security resource management
- Security risk management
- Visitor monitoring
Timeline
Corporate Security Officer
ghadaworld security
12.2025 - Current
Chief Security Officer
roy transmotors
03.2020 - 02.2023
Site Manager
StarPoint Protective Services
02.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Kampala University