Jerry Garrison
Layton,UT
Summary
Adept at preventing employee and visitor criminal activity with observational and investigation abilities. Knowledgeable about how to deal with physical altercations in a safe way. Skilled Asset Protection Associate familiar with patrolling premises, checking bags and acting as visible deterrent to criminal activity. Organized and well-trained with strong defensive skills and problem-solving abilities. Offering 15 years of experience in security.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Valley Forge Security
01.2011 - 08.2021
- Conducted pre-employment background checks on prospective hires as part of the organization''s commitment to maintaining a secure workforce environment.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Reduced incident response times by implementing efficient emergency procedures and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
Loss Prevention Officer
Walmart
07.2021 - 10.2022
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Utilized various hand and power tools to secure premises and increase protection.
- Served as a key point of contact for staff members, addressing any loss prevention-related questions or concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Reduced inventory shrinkage by implementing effective loss prevention strategies and procedures.
- Enhanced training processes for both clients and departments to increase overall functionality.
- Provided support during internal investigations, gathering evidence and documenting incidents thoroughly.
- Responded quickly to emergency alarms and calls for assistance for improved issue prevention.
- Implemented targeted strategies for reducing internal theft by closely monitoring employee behavior and transactions at all times.
Security Patrol Officer
Gatekeepersecurity
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
- Enforced parking regulations within assigned zones by issuing citations as needed while maintaining a fair approach towards violators'' circumstances if applicable.
- Conducted risk assessments for various properties, providing recommendations on necessary security improvements for property owners or managers.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Loss Prevention Officer
Walmart
10.2022 - 06.2023
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Followed-through on all critical inter-departmental escalations to increase customer retention rates.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
Asset Protection Associate
Winco
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Implemented loss prevention strategies and programs to minimize shrinkage.
- Wrote reports outlining activities and results.
- Utilized data analysis to identify any security threats and develop solutions to mitigate risks.
- Collaborated with store management to develop targeted action plans addressing high-risk areas and items.
- Kept patrons and employees safe and from criminal activity.
- Implemented and maintained loss prevention programs in close collaboration with store management.
- Utilized security systems and CCTV to monitor store activities and detect possible security incidents.
- Contacted local authorities and apprehended shoplifters.
- Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Ensured compliance with company policies by auditing operational procedures and providing constructive feedback to improve overall performance.
- Conducted internal investigations, interviewing staff members suspected of theft or misconduct to determine appropriate actions.
- Maintained secure environment by regularly checking store premises and inspecting security equipment.
Education
High School Diploma -
March Mountain
Moreno Valley, CA1999
Skills
- Incident Reporting
- Compliance Monitoring
- Crisis Management
- Access Control Management
- CCTV Systems
- CCTV Monitoring
- Conflict Resolution
- Emergency Response Planning
- Inventory Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Department patrols
- Report writing abilities
- Loss Prevention
- Customer Support
- Surveillance techniques
- Loss prevention strategies
- Report writing skills
- Inventory Control
- Risk Management
- Securities Safekeeping
- Verbal Communication
- MS Office
- Problem-Solving
- Loss prevention experience
- Critical Thinking
- Detail Oriented
- Microsoft Office
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Asset Protection Associate
Winco
07.2023 - 02.2024
Loss Prevention Officer
Walmart
10.2022 - 06.2023
Security Patrol Officer
Gatekeepersecurity
08.2021 - 01.2022
Loss Prevention Officer
Walmart
07.2021 - 10.2022
Security Officer
Valley Forge Security
01.2011 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
March Mountain