JAMES J. LEACH III
Security Proffesional
North East,MD
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Elkton, Maryland
03.2024 - Current
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
Asset Protection Customer Host
Walmart
North East, Maryland
08.2017 - 06.2023
- Monitored customer activity to detect potential theft or shoplifting.
- Reported all suspicious activities to store management immediately.
- Greeted customers upon entry and provided assistance with any inquiries or concerns.
- Trained new employees on company security policies and procedures.
- Produced well-written reports detailing shoplifting and attempted theft.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
Marlton, New Jersey
06.2016 - 01.2017
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
Assistant Manager
Harrahs Casino And Resort
Atlantic City, New Jersey
10.2005 - 02.2007
- Assisted in the development of operational strategies to ensure efficient and productive operations.
- Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
General Manager
Moes Southwestern Grill
Mays Landing, New Jersey
01.2003 - 09.2005
- Performed routine audits of internal controls in order to maintain accuracy of financial records.
- Developed and implemented operational strategies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
- Resolved customer complaints quickly while maintaining high quality standards of service delivery..
- Managed all aspects of daily business operations including budgeting, staffing, scheduling, inventory control, customer service and sales.
- Ensured compliance with local health department regulations regarding food safety standards.
- Administered employee discipline through verbal and written warnings.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired qualified staff for open positions.
- Created schedules and monitored payroll to remain within budget.
- Conducted employee evaluations to provide adequate feedback and recognize quality performance.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business
05-1994
CaErtification - Culinary Arts
05-1993
High School Diploma -
06-1991
Skills
- Identification verification
- Access Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Detail Oriented
- Surveillance
- Investigative skills
- Report Writing
- High level of integrity
- Fire safety training
- General security
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Incident Reporting
- Threat Assessment
- Security procedures knowledge
- Reliability
- Physical Stamina
- Patrolling
- Security Protocols
- Punctuality
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Security Officer - Allied Universal Security Services
03.2024 - Current
Asset Protection Customer Host - Walmart
08.2017 - 06.2023
Security Officer - Securitas Security Services USA
06.2016 - 01.2017
Assistant Manager - Harrahs Casino And Resort
10.2005 - 02.2007
General Manager - Moes Southwestern Grill
01.2003 - 09.2005
Atlantic Cape Community College - Associate of Arts, Business
Academy of Culinary Arts - CaErtification, Culinary Arts
Mainland Regional High School - High School Diploma,