Jonathan Howard
NEWARK,DE
Summary
Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2020 - 11.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
02.2002 - 10.2015
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
Education
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Virginia State University
Petersburg, VAHigh School Diploma -
Stamford High School
Stamford, CT06.1995
Skills
- Stationary Surveillance
- Access Control
- Visitor Tracking
- Crime Prevention
- Investigation Documentation
- Electronic Surveillance
- CCTV Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Threat Management
- Emergency Management
- CCTV Surveillance
- Personnel Screening
- Surveillance
- Security Screenings
- General Security
- Report Generation
- Report Writing
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed two-week security training program.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2020 - 11.2023
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
02.2002 - 10.2015
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Virginia State University
High School Diploma -
Stamford High School
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