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Karin Kirkendall

Fresno,CA

Summary

Diligent security professional with 24 years experience. Security-focused and diligent security officer skilled at protecting personnel and properties. 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. 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. Skilled at handling and defusing conflicts professionally. Conduct procedual protocol while patrolling large crowds.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Cal Valley Private Security
03.2023 - Current
  • Respond quickly to incidents and assess active situations for security concerns.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Answer alarms, investigated disturbances, and contact law enforcement personnel to de-escalate incidents.
  • Observe and report occurrences and interview witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Communicate with security team and supervisors using two-way radios and mobile phones.
  • Adhere to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
  • Write detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Enforce security policies and escort violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain a safe environment
  • Produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Daily monitoring and foot patrol of buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals off property.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises.
  • Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering events.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Security Officer

Platinum Private Security
01.2020 - 08.2022

Direct customers through security processes clearly explaining policies and procedures to support efficient operations.

Communicate with security team, supervisors and building managers using two way radios, mobile phones and other technical devices.

Monitoring operations at screening points including equipment functionality.

Responded rapidly to emergency situations to reduce damages or injuries.

Escorted and worked with emergency personnel, firefighters and law enforcement to handle advanced situations.

Circulated among the buildings visitors and employees to maintain order and protect property.

Patrolled the premises to identify suspicious individuals or activities.

Responded to inquiries and requests for assistance from visitors and staff members.

Maintained logs and records of deliveries, shipments and vendors both inbound and outbound.

Completed daily reports outlining regular activities and notable incidents including theft and property damage.

Completed incident reports for supervisors, management and law enforcement officials.

Security Officer

Inter-Con Private Security
07.2007 - 01.2020

Monitored entrances and exits to control access and prohibit entry of unauthorized individuals.

Monitored surveillance cameras.

Checked and verified validity of employee identification.

Maintained logs of deliveries, shipments and vendors both inbound and outbound.

Patrolled premises to identify and quickly respond to suspicious individuals or activities.

Responded to inquiries and requests for assistance from visitors and employees.

Circulated among employees and visitors to protect property and to preserve order.

Brought in and worked with law enforcement, emergency personnel and firefighters to handle advanced situations.

Completed daily reports outlining regular activities and notable incidents including theft and property damage.

Completed incident reports for supervisors, management and law enforcement officials.

Security Officer

Valley Protective Services
01.2001 - 07.2007
  • Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.

Education

Caesar Chavez Fresno Adult
Fresno, CA

Skills

    Patrol the premises to identify and quickly respond to suspicious individuals and activities

    Circulate among the business owners and visitors to maintain order and protect property

    Respond to inquiries and requests for assistance from business owners and visitors

    Identify and address potential security issues

    Complete daily reports outlining regular activities and notable incidents including theft and property damage,

    Complete daily reports outlining regular activities and notable incidents including theft and property damage,

Timeline

Security Officer

Cal Valley Private Security
03.2023 - Current

Security Officer

Platinum Private Security
01.2020 - 08.2022

Security Officer

Inter-Con Private Security
07.2007 - 01.2020

Security Officer

Valley Protective Services
01.2001 - 07.2007

Caesar Chavez Fresno Adult
Karin Kirkendall