Kareem Edwin
Security Guard
New York,NY
Summary
Alert Security Professional bringing proven history of providing exceptional leadership and superior performance in Corporate, Retail and Event security. Smoothly manages administrative department needs, team leadership and security planning. Knowledgeable about company requirements, behavior markers and signs of suspicious activity in both employees and guests. Highly observant and skilled with 10 years of progressive experience. Licensed In New York State.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Corporate Security Officer
Alliance Building Services
Manhattan, NY
03.2021 - Current
- Directed efforts to mitigate threats to personnel and infrastructure, reduce risks and optimize access to critical information.
- Implemented surveillance cameras to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by employees or visitors.
- Supervised risk management, loss prevention and safety operations for [Number] sq. ft. [Type] facility to decrease incidents of theft, waste and abuse.
- Implemented security measures, which resulted in [75]% decrease in incidents.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies and plans.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Event Security Guard
Beau Dietl & Associates
New York, NY
07.2021 - 07.2022
- Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
- Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Remained calm, assertive and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
Retail Security Officer
Honor Guard Security
New York, NY
05.2012 - 11.2015
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to detain and prosecute theft perpetrators, appearing in court hearings to provide honest and full eyewitness testimony of events.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible and directing shoppers to safety.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
Lithonia, GA 08.2010 - 09.2012
Associate of Arts - Information Technology Project Management
Omnitech Institute
Atlanta, GA 10.2012 - 10.2022
Skills
Emergency Response
Accomplishments
- Successfully completed 8 & !6 Hr Training Courses.
- Obtained NYS Security Officer License 2012-Current.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Event Security Guard
Beau Dietl & Associates
07.2021 - 07.2022
Corporate Security Officer
Alliance Building Services
03.2021 - Current
Associate of Arts - Information Technology Project Management
Omnitech Institute
10.2012 - 10.2022
Retail Security Officer
Honor Guard Security
05.2012 - 11.2015
Associate of Science - Business Administration And Management
Strayer University
08.2010 - 09.2012
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