Larry Thomas
Houston,TX
Summary
Dedicated security professional with extensive experience at Imperial Security Inc., skilled in crisis management and electronic surveillance. Proven ability to enhance safety through effective personnel screening and threat assessment. Recognized for maintaining high integrity while fostering relationships, ensuring a secure environment for guests and staff alike.
Experienced Security Monitor with quick instincts. Actively monitor surroundings and guards physical, monetary and personnel assets. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds.
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.
Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally.
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.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Imperial Security Inc.
09.2024 - 07.2025
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Warehouse Worker
Piping Technology & Products Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as [Number] pounds.
- Strapped items down over protective padding to secure throughout transportation.
- Assembled pallets and crates for secure transportation of materials.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Shipped material and performed boxing, packing, labeling, and preparation of related documents.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Operated equipment while observing standard safety procedures.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Unpacked and repacked items in different quantities and configurations for shipment.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
Loader and Unloader
UPS
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Lifted and slid packages weighing up to [Number] pounds on conveyor belts to transport items.
- Picked, received and loaded orders using forklift or pallet jack and inspected and maintained warehouse machines.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
- Helped train new employees in safe practices and warehouse procedures.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Streamlined material delivery processes which increased efficiency and reduced downtime.
- Verified quantity and description of materials received by checking merchandise against packing list.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hope Academy
3015 N MacGregor Way Houston, Texas 7700407-2016
Skills
- Personnel screening
- Investigation documentation
- Arrest procedures
- Stationary surveillance
- Metal detector operation
- Visitor tracking
- Identification verification
- Electronic surveillance
- Premises patrol
- CCTV monitoring
- Relationship building and management
- General security
- Physical fitness
- Threat assessment
- High level of integrity
- Detail-oriented
- Threat management
- Crisis management
- Surveillance
- Access control
- Alarm monitoring
- Night and safe deposit procedures
- Crime prevention methods
Timeline
Security Officer
Imperial Security Inc.
09.2024 - 07.2025
Warehouse Worker
Piping Technology & Products Inc.
05.2024 - 08.2024
Loader and Unloader
UPS
04.2023 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Hope Academy