John Bradshaw
Lexington,KY
Summary
Protective security guard with several years of experience working to promote safety of people and premises in assigned area. Expertise in controlling exits and entrances and use of Xray systems. Proactive and watchful professional possessing deep knowledge of of security operations and safety practices.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Job1USA
Lexington, KY
09.2018 - Current
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
School Crossing Guard
Lexington Police Department
Lexington, KY
01.2004 - 11.2012
- Monitored traffic to ensure safe passage of pedestrians.
- Inspected crosswalks for hazards such as broken glass, potholes. prior to allowing pedestrians to cross.
- Maintained communication with school officials regarding any changes in traffic patterns or other potential hazards near school crossings.
- Reported incidents of distracted driving or parking violations near school zones to local law enforcement agencies.
- Adhered to strict standards set by state and federal regulations concerning student safety at school crossings.
- Observed proper hand signals and signs when directing student crossings.
- Provided directions to children regarding safety protocols when crossing streets.
- Instructed students on proper road safety techniques such as looking both ways before crossing a street or intersection.
- Alerted local law enforcement of any unsafe driving behaviors observed in the vicinity of school crossings.
- Ensured that all vehicles stopped at designated stops while children crossed the street.
- Kept an eye out for reckless drivers or suspicious activity near school crossings.
- Assisted pedestrians in crossing the street safely and efficiently.
- Wore protective and reflective gear regularly.
- Monitored traffic flow to ensure student safety while crossing.
- Directed pedestrians across busy street, remaining attentive to traffic and light changes.
- Provided detailed instructions to children regarding street crossing safety.
- Held up traffic flow to help students, guardians and pedestrians easily cross street.
- Warned drivers and pedestrians of hazards using signs, flags, lanterns and hand signals.
- Guided traffic at street and railroad crossings, school zones and construction sites.
- Escorted pedestrians across streets while safely monitoring and stopping traffic.
Education
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
Watertown, CT06-1991
Meteorology
University Corporation For Atmospheric Research
Boulder, COSkills
- Emergency Management
- Document Management
- Emergency Response
- Identification verification
- High level of integrity
- Incident Reporting
- Security Screenings
- Interior and exterior patrol
- General security
- Screening wands
- Access Control
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Security Officer
Job1USA
09.2018 - Current
School Crossing Guard
Lexington Police Department
01.2004 - 11.2012
High School Diploma -
Watertown High School
Meteorology
University Corporation For Atmospheric Research