JOSEPH SIMMONS
ZEPHYRHILLS,FL
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. Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2018 - 06.2022
- 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.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- 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.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- 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.
- 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.
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
- Promoted public awareness and community education programs to educate public on false alarm prevention and compliance.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- 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.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
CORRECTIONS SUPERVISOR
Pasco County Sheriffs Office
04.1984 - 06.2000
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
- Completed intake paperwork, fingerprints, and searches.
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings.
- Assisted in development of procedures and policies to maintain peace and order in facility.
- Inspected work sites and crew trucks for contraband, cleanliness, and safety.
- Interviewed inmates to obtain information and assess needs.
- Received and accounted for personal possessions and determined inmate work assignments.
- Booked new inmates into facility and processed inmates for release.
- Identified needed updates to correctional plans and assigned inmates to appropriate housing.
- Inspected housing cells and directed teams completing in-depth searches for contraband or damage.
- Completed daily work report sheets and delegated tasks to employees.
- Oversaw control center, monitoring inmates, visitors, and employees for signs of suspicious behavior.
- Supervised [Number] employees and performance of tasks and managed [Number] offenders.
- Supervised dining hall, outdoor recreation area, vocational shop, and inmate housing unit.
- Handled inmate counts and searches for missing inmates.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations arising in different prison locations.
- Verified all prison visitors carried proper identification and had no contraband before entering institution.
Education
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NYNo Degree - CERTIFIED CORRECTION OFFICER
CORRECTIONS ACADEMY
Tampa, FL06.1984
No Degree - LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
RAMANPO NY06.1972
High School Diploma -
Ellenville High School
Ellenville, NY06.1969
Skills
- Electronic Surveillance
- Access Control
- CCTV Monitoring
- Investigation Documentation
- Staff Management
- Document Management
- Personnel Screening
- Metal Detector Operation
- Arrest Procedures
- Crime Prevention
- Stationary Surveillance
- Emergency Management
- Threat Management
- Visitor Tracking
- Emergency Response
- CCTV Surveillance
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Superior Customer Service
- Operations Management
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Security Screenings
- Military Experience
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Crime Prevention Methods
- Weapons Training
- Law Enforcement Background
- Relationship Building and Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Dispatch
- Surveillance
- Report Writing
- Security Guard License
- Criminal Investigations
- Invoice Verification
- Report Generation
- General Security
- Criminal Law
- Theft Prevention Training
- Government Security Clearance
- Security systems knowledge
- Crisis management
- Public relations
- Physical fitness
- Investigative abilities
- Fire safety training
- Alarm monitoring
- Time management
- Interpersonal skills
- Loss prevention
- Conflict resolution
- Surveillance expertise
- Organizational skills
- Incident reporting
- Security equipment operation
- Ethical conduct
- Access control management
- Threat assessment
- Decision making
- Patrol operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Computer literacy
- Detail-oriented
- Adaptability
- Customer service orientation
- First Aid Certified
- Patrolling
- Security Operations Experience
- Security Camera Monitoring
- Superb Surveillance Skills
- Reliability
- Report Preparation
- English Fluency
- Reporting Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Personal Security
- Emergency Awareness
- Punctuality
- Knowledge of Supervisory Concepts
- Interpreting Procedures and Instructions
- Work Ethic
- Document Preparation
- Theft Prevention
- Visitor Screening
- Pattern Recognition
- Customer Service
- Security Regulation Enforcement
- Intrusion Detection
- Secure Transportation
Certification
- [Area of certification] Training - 12 YEARS INSTUCTOR FOR POLICE AND CORRECTION OFFICERS ACADEMY
- Licensed [Job Title] - SECURITY D LIC FOR 20 YEARS
- [Area of certification], PASCO COUNTY SHERIFFS OFFICE FL, ULSTER COUNTY SHERRIFS OFFICE KINGSTON NY
Additional Information
Pride myself to be self motivated. Hard and dedicated worker. i work well with others. Complete all assigned duties in a professional and timely manner. was a sergeant for 12 years with the PASCO COUNTY SHERIFF OFFICE. Command over 400 inmates and 100 officers. I have been a instructor for both Law and Corrections academy's for 12 years. Any consideration would be appreciated.
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Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2018 - 06.2022
CORRECTIONS SUPERVISOR
Pasco County Sheriffs Office
04.1984 - 06.2000
No Degree - Law Enforcement
Ulster County Community College
No Degree - CERTIFIED CORRECTION OFFICER
CORRECTIONS ACADEMY
No Degree - LAW ENFORCEMENT CERTIFICATION
LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
High School Diploma -
Ellenville High School
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