Kimberly Howard
LaPlace, La 70068,LA
Summary
Results-driven Security Shift Supervisor experienced in incident management, surveillance monitoring, and risk assessment. Led teams in developing effective security protocols and responding to crises, enhancing safety outcomes. Focused on fostering communication, teamwork, and problem-solving to achieve operational efficiency and security excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Ochsner Health Center
Laplace, Louisiana
09.2018 - Current
- Executed daily security operations to maintain safety and order.
- Responded swiftly to emergencies by deploying necessary resources and personnel.
- Guided staff on emergency procedures to ensure preparedness.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during security incidents and emergencies.
- Investigated reports of theft or vandalism on the property.
- Managed and organized documentation for security breaches to ensure timely response and reporting.
- Collaborated with diverse coworkers to address security concerns and enhance service delivery.
Armed Security Sergeant
United States Army Corps Of Engineers
New Orleans, Louisiana
06.2004 - 09.2018
- Developed and implemented security protocols for sensitive projects.
- Managed access control procedures to safeguard restricted areas.
- Conducted investigations into suspicious activities, disturbances, thefts, and violations of laws or regulations.
- Trained personnel on emergency response and safety procedures.
- Performed protective services duties such as escorting employees or visitors around the premises.
- Assisted with the preparation of shift schedules for assigned personnel and monitored their performance during shifts.
- Managed security staff schedules for shifts, minimizing overtime costs.
- Inspected posts and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
- Delegated team tasks and assigned security personnel to posts or patrols.
Armed Nuclear Security Supervisor
Waterford 3 Nuclear Plant
Taft, La
06.2000 - 09.2009
- Supervised security staff to ensure safety protocols were consistently followed.
- Trained new security personnel on procedures and equipment usage.
- Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
- Reviewed CCTV footage on a regular basis to detect any suspicious activity or violations of company policy.
- Investigated incidents, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for improvements in the security program.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement during investigations and emergencies.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
Education
University of New Orleans
New Orleans, LAWest Saint John
Edgard, LASkills
- Access control
- Security protocols
- CCTV experience
- Surveillance monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Incident documentation
- Emergency management
- Emergency preparedness
- Risk assessment
- Threat assessment
- Physical security
- Communication coordination
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Ochsner Health Center
09.2018 - Current
Armed Security Sergeant
United States Army Corps Of Engineers
06.2004 - 09.2018
Armed Nuclear Security Supervisor
Waterford 3 Nuclear Plant
06.2000 - 09.2009
University of New Orleans
West Saint John