John McMahon
North Port,FL
Summary
Results-driven Security Management Professional with ten years of experience in risk assessment and team supervision. Expertise in optimizing security operations and implementing strategies that enhance safety and operational efficiency. Committed to upholding professional standards while fostering collaboration across diverse teams.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
GLOBAL SECURITY
Fort Myers, Florida
09.2025 - Current
- Monitored facility access to enforce safety and security protocols.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Coordinated responses to alarms and incidents with emergency services.
- Maintained clear communication with team members about safety procedures and policies.
- Assisted in training new security personnel on operational procedures and best practices.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
Security Officer
Sarasota Security Patrol
02.2022 - 08.2025
- Provided excellent security as a supervisor and senior officer with this company and due to lack of hours and upward mobility I am looking for a better more well-rounded organization that I could add my expertise to.
Manatee County School District
11.2017 - 10.2021
- Detected suspicious activities and watched out for criminal acts
- Circulated amongst visitors, patrons, and employees to protect the property
- Wrote reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual occurrences
- Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms
- Secured all doors in the office building after hours
- Secured 52 schools within the county
Account Manager
Allied Universal Security Service
Lakewood Ranch, FL
04.2015 - 11.2017
- Detected and reported suspicious activities to mitigate potential criminal acts
- Patrolled property to ensure safety of visitors, patrons, and employees
- Documented incidents of property damage, theft, and unauthorized presence to maintain security awareness
- Monitored central alarm system for fire, intrusion, and duress alarms
- Locked all office building doors after hours to ensure security in the office building after hours
Armed Security Officer
Sarasota Security Patrol
Sarasota, FL
06.2014 - 04.2015
- Identified suspicious activities and reported potential criminal acts and rule violations
- Monitored and authorized vehicle and visitor access to ensure facility security
- Conducted surveillance of suspects using binoculars and cameras to gather evidence
Pest Control Technician
Econo Termite and Pest Control
04.2013 - 02.2014
State College of Florida/ Allied Universal Security
09.2022
- Water and Flood Management Control for manatee County Public Works.
- Worked and trained on areas that were at risk for flooding
- Used different machinery
- Worked with different crew members within the division to detect sewer and flood risk areas
Education
MARINE CORPS
PARRIS ISLAND01-2012
High School Diploma -
Academy of Port Charlotte
01-2007
Skills
- Skills include:
- Security management
- Surveillance technology
- Surveillance techniques
- Risk assessment
- Emergency response
- Troubleshooting expert
- Equipment operation
- Operational leadership
- Supervisory experience
- Team collaboration
- Report writing
- Decision-making
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Analytical thinking
- Relationship management
- Relationship building
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Customer service
- Computer skills
- Analytical thinking
Personal Information
Title: Security Officer
Timeline
Security Officer
GLOBAL SECURITY
09.2025 - Current
State College of Florida/ Allied Universal Security
09.2022
Security Officer
Sarasota Security Patrol
02.2022 - 08.2025
Manatee County School District
11.2017 - 10.2021
Account Manager
Allied Universal Security Service
04.2015 - 11.2017
Armed Security Officer
Sarasota Security Patrol
06.2014 - 04.2015
Pest Control Technician
Econo Termite and Pest Control
04.2013 - 02.2014
MARINE CORPS
High School Diploma -
Academy of Port Charlotte