James Ryder
Oakland,CA
Summary
Dynamic Security Officer with extensive experience at Allied Universal Security Services, excelling in surveillance and risk assessment. Proven ability to deter criminal activity through keen observation and effective visitor tracking. Recognized for maintaining safety and security while fostering a professional environment, ensuring rapid response to incidents and emergencies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Oakland, CA
05.2010 - 04.2025
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up to date on current security trends and best practices.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- programmed access cards for tenants as needed per property management.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Oakland, CA
06.2000 - 05.2010
- performed boiler checks every hour on the hour
- constantly monitored security logs and pass downs from on site personnel
- opened loading dock gate for garbage trucks
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations, or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Academy of Art University
San Francisco, CASkills
- Surveillance
- Detail-oriented
- Risk assessment
- Biological weapons detection (from soft to strong)
- Visitor tracking
Languages
Spanish
Limited
German
Elementary
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2010 - 04.2025
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2000 - 05.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Film And Video Production
Academy of Art University
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