KENNETH REED
Berkeley,CA
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.
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.
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.
To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2004 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Monitored property and investigated areas of suspicion.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances, and exits and security officers on duty.
- Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
- Oversaw credentialing activities for all employees, contractors and consultants.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- 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.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- 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.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Education
N/A - Marine Biology
Laney College
Oakland, CA09.2005
Skills
- CCTV Expertise
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Risk Management
- Crisis Situations
- Building Patrols
- Critical Thinking
- Entrance Monitoring
- Security Reporting
- Closed Circuit TV Systems
- Safety and Security
- Emergency Response
- Grounds Security
- Write Reports
- CPR Certified
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Daily Logs
Languages
Portuguese
Limited Working
Timeline
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2004 - Current
N/A - Marine Biology
Laney College
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