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J. Patrick Merriweather

Fort Worth,TX

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. Experienced Security Monitor with quick instincts. Actively monitor surroundings and guards physical, monetary and personnel assets. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds. 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. Diligent Security professional with [Number] years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures. 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

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

National Security & Protective Services
07.2022 - Current
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
  • 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.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.

Limo Driver

AJL International
09.2019 - 12.2022
  • Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
  • Updated logs and tracking documents accurately and according to schedule requirements.
  • Answered, scheduled, and responded to reservation calls at specific times and locations.
  • Stowed passenger items with care and concern to avoid damage or displeasure with handling.
  • Mapped efficient routes with minimal disruption to passengers or schedules.
  • Vacuumed, cleaned and sanitized vehicles between customers.
  • Checked in with dispatch service and updated with current location.
  • Operated party vehicles, buses and town cars.
  • Delivered passengers to destinations safely and on time.
  • Followed applicable traffic regulations and traffic laws.
  • Observed city, street and highway driving regulations and took necessary driving precautions when transporting customers.
  • Maintained excellent condition of vehicles through re-fueling, cleaning and repairing.
  • Checked vehicles for adequate supply of fuel, oil and other necessary fluids.
  • Responded with ease to sudden changes in routes and schedules.
  • Checked condition of vehicle's tires, brakes and safety equipment to maintain systems in working order.
  • Inspected vehicle regularly to identify and handle upkeep needs and maintain professional appearance for customers.
  • Remained calm and poised in emergent situations.
  • Planned routes based on knowledge of local areas, GPS information and customer preferences.
  • Developed deep knowledge of local routes and area destinations.
  • Adhered to tight schedule and met departure and arrival deadlines.
  • Followed designated routes and schedules while operating vehicles.
  • Communicated with passengers regarding estimated time of arrival.
  • Helped passengers with luggage, collected fares and politely answered questions.
  • Maintained impeccable records of daily drives, vehicle maintenance and notable incidents.
  • Assisted elderly and disabled passengers entering and exiting shuttle.
  • Drove VIPs to corporate events and meetings.
  • Observed passengers during the journey and reported any suspicious behavior.
  • Pointed out landmarks and other points of interest to passengers.

Security Officer

Front Line Security / Perimeter Security Services
01.2016 - 09.2019

Security Officer

Life Protection Systems LLC
05.2000 - 12.2015
  • 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.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
  • 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.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.

Education

Southside Comperhensive High School
Atlanta, GA

Skills

  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Personnel Screening
  • Emergency Response
  • Emergency Management
  • Staff Management
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Stationary Surveillance
  • Threat Management
  • Crime Prevention
  • Metal Detector Operation
  • Electronic Surveillance
  • Investigation Documentation
  • Access Control
  • Arrest Procedures
  • CCTV Surveillance
  • Document Management
  • Weapons Training
  • Report Generation
  • Superior Customer Service
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • General Security
  • Security Guard License
  • Report Writing
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Surveillance
  • Night and Safe Deposit Procedures
  • Crime Prevention Methods
  • Theft Prevention Training
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Security Screenings

Timeline

Security Officer

National Security & Protective Services
07.2022 - Current

Limo Driver

AJL International
09.2019 - 12.2022

Security Officer

Front Line Security / Perimeter Security Services
01.2016 - 09.2019

Security Officer

Life Protection Systems LLC
05.2000 - 12.2015

Southside Comperhensive High School
J. Patrick Merriweather