Lennard J. Edmund
Bronx,NY
Summary
Seasoned and dependable Security and Public Safety professional with over 13 years of hands-on experience in institutional, academic, and religious environments. Proven ability to handle access control, emergency response, surveillance monitoring, and conflict de-escalation with discretion and professionalism. Currently serving as a Public Safety Officer at Columbia University, providing safety services across a large urban campus. Committed to maintaining a secure and respectful environment while enforcing policies and responding effectively to incidents. Seeking part-time opportunities to leverage a strong track record of vigilance, communication, and integrity.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Columbia University
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Serve as the first line of response to safety, security, and emergency incidents across Columbia’s Manhattanville campus.
- Monitor access to buildings, check credentials, and enforce university ID policies while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor.
- Conduct regular patrols (interior and exterior) to detect suspicious activity, equipment malfunctions, or safety hazards.
- Assist in emergency response operations, including medical situations, fire alarms, suspicious packages, and evacuations.
- Prepare detailed incident reports using computerized reporting systems and follow departmental protocols for documentation and escalation.
- Observe CCTV Camera application, and Lenel lobby access control system. Login guests in EasyLobby system.
- Recognized for consistent reliability, professionalism, and a calm approach during high-stress situations.
Security Officer
Jewish Theological Seminary
New York, NY
11.2017 - 10.2021
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for faculty, students, and visitors at the historic academic and religious campus.
- Controlled access to all entrances and exits, issued visitor passes, and enforced facility protocols.
- Performed routine patrols of campus buildings and perimeters, reporting any maintenance or safety issues.
- Monitored CCTV systems and responded promptly to alerts or alarms.
Security Officer
Tiffany And Co. Corporate Office
New York
08.2016 - 09.2017
- Secured high value merchandise in armed safes nightly.
- Worked in lobby performing access control duties, registering, and directing incoming guests for scheduled meetings, visits in passage point system.
- Monitored closed circuit camera systems keeping track of access, alarms activity of daily and nightly operations using Verint surveillance system, and Pro-Watch.
- Responded to interoffice emails, and alerts.
- Performed conveyances of high value merchandise to different locales within building.
- Escorted personnel throughout secured sensitive areas throughout corporate office.
- Performed loss prevention duties through scanning of trash to prevent lost merchandise using hand wand and x-ray machine and conducted nightly reports using APIS system.
Security Officer
Universal Protection Service (Allied Universal currently)
10.2013 - 07.2016
- Patrolled premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences, and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises utilizing CCTV cameras, metal detectors, and two-way radios.
- Access Control Duty: Made sure incoming and outgoing visitors and workers signed in and out of log sheets upon arrival and exit of property. Screened and wand visitors upon entry to the building. Ran X-ray machine to detect potential building threats, unauthorized items, or weapons.
- Fixed Post Duty: Opened and closed Galleries, ensured visitors pay admission for viewing, guarded against vandalism of exhibits, and be responsible for ensuring that visitors follow the guidelines, rules, and policies set by client at the museum. Completed and submitted daily reports and gallery condition reports each day.
Education
High School -
Wadleigh Secondary School
New York, NYSullivan County Community College
Loch Sheldrake, NYSkills
- Excellent observational, verbal, written, multi-tasking, computer skills
- Proficient customer service, attention to detail, and organizational skills
- 13 years of professional security officer experience
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Columbia University
10.2021 - Current
Security Officer
Jewish Theological Seminary
11.2017 - 10.2021
Security Officer
Tiffany And Co. Corporate Office
08.2016 - 09.2017
Security Officer
Universal Protection Service (Allied Universal currently)
10.2013 - 07.2016
High School -
Wadleigh Secondary School
Sullivan County Community College