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Keith Lewis

Summary

Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Jobs one usa
Lexington Kentucky
07.2018 - 02.2025
  • Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
  • Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
  • Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
  • Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
  • Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
  • Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
  • Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
  • Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
  • Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
  • Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
  • Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
  • Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
  • Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
  • Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
  • Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
  • Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
  • Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
  • Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
  • Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.

Security Officer

Andy Frain or veterans security
Lexington KY
04.2011 - 05.2017
  • Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
  • Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
  • Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
  • Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
  • Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
  • Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
  • Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
  • Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
  • Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
  • Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
  • Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
  • Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
  • Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
  • Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
  • Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
  • Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
  • Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
  • Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
  • Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
  • Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
  • Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
  • Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
  • Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
  • Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
  • Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
  • Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.

Security Officer

Securitas Security
Lexington
06.2005 - 09.2010
  • Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
  • Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
  • Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
  • Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
  • Inspected fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly charged and operational.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
  • Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
  • Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
  • Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
  • Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
  • Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
  • Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
  • Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
  • Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
  • Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
  • Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
  • Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
  • Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
  • Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
  • Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions and expelled people continuously engaging in suspicious or criminal acts.
  • Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations, or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
  • Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
  • Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
  • Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
  • Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
  • Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
  • Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
  • Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
  • Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
  • Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
  • Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.

Security Officer

Elliot safety and security
Lexington
03.2000 - 03.2005
  • Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
  • Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
  • Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
  • Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
  • Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
  • Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
  • Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
  • Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
  • Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
  • Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
  • Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
  • Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
  • Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
  • Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
  • Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
  • Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
  • Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
  • Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
  • Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
  • Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
  • Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
  • Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
  • Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.

Hospital Security Officer

Logan's security
Lexington
02.1995 - 12.2000
  • Participated in drills designed to test preparedness for various emergency scenarios.
  • Conducted rounds of hospital premises to ensure safety and security measures were being met.
  • Ensured compliance with local laws governing health care facilities' security operations.
  • Performed routine patrols throughout the facility grounds or parking lots.
  • Assisted in resolving conflicts between patients or visitors.
  • Inspected entrances, exits, and other areas for potential security risks.
  • Interacted courteously with staff members, visitors, and patients at all times.
  • Responded to medical emergencies by providing first aid treatment when needed.
  • Communicated with law enforcement officers when necessary.
  • Documented all security incidents in an incident report form.
  • Assisted with crowd control during special events held at the hospital.
  • Enforced hospital regulations regarding visitors, personnel, and vehicles.
  • Implemented effective strategies to prevent unauthorized access into restricted areas.
  • Maintained a log of incidents such as theft or vandalism.
  • Investigated reports of missing items or suspicious activities.
  • Monitored and responded promptly to any suspicious activity or emergency situations.
  • Developed proactive plans to address potential security threats or breaches.
  • Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
  • Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
  • Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
  • Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
  • Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
  • Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
  • Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
  • Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
  • Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
  • Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
  • Managed access control systems including CCTV surveillance cameras.
  • Provided escorts for staff, patients, and visitors as needed.

Education

University Studies -

Morehead State University
Morehead, KY
08-1993

Skills

  • Incident reporting
  • Access control
  • Surveillance monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • First aid certification
  • Crowd management
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail

Affiliations

  • Love to read lift weights shoot ball chill with friends and family

Timeline

Security Officer

Jobs one usa
07.2018 - 02.2025

Security Officer

Andy Frain or veterans security
04.2011 - 05.2017

Security Officer

Securitas Security
06.2005 - 09.2010

Security Officer

Elliot safety and security
03.2000 - 03.2005

Hospital Security Officer

Logan's security
02.1995 - 12.2000

University Studies -

Morehead State University
Keith Lewis