Kevin Buress
Las Vegas,NV
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.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Fortified Internatiol
03.2021 - 09.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- 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.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Security Specialist
Self-employed
03.2003 - 05.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents, and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
- Screened incoming employees, personal belongings, and shipments for security concerns.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
Cavalry Scout (19D)
US Army
10.1989 - 06.1994
- Operated wheeled and tracked vehicles and communications equipment.
- Educated newer members on platoon inner workings, answered questions and provided advice on daily duties.
- Engaged enemy forces with anti-armor weapons in field while tracking enemy movements.
- Prepared mission equipment for deployment and secured vehicles prior to transport.
- Directed platoon tactical movements, platoon security operations and platoon route and zone reconnaissance.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Education
Associate of Arts - Art
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2005
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
Xenia, OH06.1989
Skills
- Firearms Expertise
- File and Records Management
- Theft Prevention Training
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Risk Analysis Training
- Crime Prevention Methods
- Safety and Security
- Security Guard License
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Premises Patrols
- Maintenance Requirements
- Commercial Property
Timeline
Security Officer
Fortified Internatiol
03.2021 - 09.2023
Security Specialist
Self-employed
03.2003 - 05.2023
Cavalry Scout (19D)
US Army
10.1989 - 06.1994
Associate of Arts - Art
Portland Community College
High School Diploma -
Woodrow Wilson High School
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