Kendel Carter
Houston
Summary
Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remain calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Houston
06.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and mitigate potential security risks.
- Monitored facility access to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, maintaining calm during emergencies.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Inspected for safety hazards and implemented corrective measures.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Trained new security personnel on policies, procedures, and emergency protocols.
- Provided exceptional customer service while assisting visitors and staff inquiries.
- Prepared detailed incident reports for management review and record-keeping.
Unarmed Security Officer
GardaWorld Security
Houston
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Patrolled assigned areas to maintain security and prevent incidents.
- Performed regular patrols of parking lots and garages to identify any potential threats or hazards.
- Detected suspicious behavior and prevented illegal activity.
- Verified employee identification cards prior to allowing entry into restricted areas.
- Conducted routine inspections of facilities for safety compliance.
- Inspected equipment such as fire extinguishers, alarm systems, sprinkler systems, cameras, and locks to ensure proper functioning.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall security effectiveness.
- Provided excellent customer service to visitors and staff during interactions.
Security Officer
Patriot Eoc
Houston
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations, or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
Education
Carl Wunsche High School
Spring, TXSkills
- Surveillance operations
- CCTV monitoring
- Access control
- Incident response
- Incident reporting
- Risk assessment
- Threat assessment
- Emergency procedures
- Team collaboration
- Report writing
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Metal detector operation
- CCTV surveillance
- Access badge distribution
- Interior and exterior patrol
- First aid and CPR certified
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2023 - Current
Unarmed Security Officer
GardaWorld Security
05.2020 - 06.2023
Security Officer
Patriot Eoc
02.2018 - 04.2020
Carl Wunsche High School