Marquita Horton
Security Guard
San Diego,California
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. 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
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Security Guard
Hyder Property Management Professionals
San Diego, CA
02.2022 - 02.2023
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Patrolled commercial property and associated parking garage.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to identify suspicious activity and prevent possible crime.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Patrolled parking lots and garages to determine security of vehicles and property.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Reported fires, medical emergencies and criminal activity to authorities to receive prompt response and attention.
- Assisted visitors and customers to provide directions, answer questions and meet requests.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
Citywide Protection Service
Citywide Security Group
9320 Willow Drive Avenue, San-tee, California 92071
03.2020 - 02.2021
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- 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.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Dishwasher
Delaware North Sports Service
100 Park Blvd, San Diego., California 92101
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Noted unsafe behavior of school children and reported to administrators.
- Guided or controlled vehicular or pedestrian traffic at street and railroad crossings and construction sites.
- Interrupted traffic to allow students, parents and other pedestrians to safely cross streets.
- Prevented traffic intrusion onto construction sites and protected workers.
- Escorted pedestrians and young children across streets near school.
- Scraped, washed and efficiently restacked dishware, utensils, and glassware to keep kitchen ready for customer demands.
- Washed equipment, surfaces, refrigerators, and other areas and applied sanitizing chemicals.
- Kept work area clean, dry, and free of debris to prevent incidents and accidents.
- Kept kitchen areas neat and clean by removing trash and organizing supplies.
- Maintained proper temperatures, behaviors, and controls to meet or exceed health department standards.
Grounds Maintenance Worker
Balboa Park Cultural Partnership
15
01.2018 - 04.2018
- Read and interpreted blueprints and plans to construct walkways, decks and patios.
- Maintained grounds of residential and commercial properties by mowing lawns, trimming hedges and planting flowers.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls, and flower beds.
- Spearheaded dedicated focus on facility cleanliness via grounds inspections.
- Trimmed trees, bushes and shrubs to keep vegetation aesthetically pleasing.
- Cleared public and private areas of debris before and after events.
- Complied with safety regulations and procedures to prevent accidents and injuries on job sites.
- Understood and followed verbal and written landscaping instructions to complete complex tasks correctly.
- Maintained grounds tools and equipment free from mechanical or safety defects and in top operating condition.
Education
Certified in Office Procedure And Computer Classes - General Office Services
03.2013 - 06.2014
Filing , 41 wpm.
- Completed professional development in [Subject]
- Professional development completed in [Subject]
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Patient Transport
- Customer Satisfaction
- Smoke Alarms
- Call and Complaint Investigation
- Guest Services Assistance
- Detailed Activity Logs
- Intruder Response and Removal
- English Fluency
- Emergency Response
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Facility and Grounds Patrol
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Bagging Inspection
- Interpreting Procedures and Instructions
- Superb Surveillance Skills
- Perimeter Patrol
- Property Patrol
- Cooperative Attitude
Timeline
Security Guard - Hyder Property Management Professionals
02.2022 - 02.2023
Citywide Protection Service - Citywide Security Group
03.2020 - 02.2021
Dishwasher - Delaware North Sports Service
05.2019 - 12.2019
Grounds Maintenance Worker - Balboa Park Cultural Partnership
01.2018 - 04.2018
San Diego College - Certified in Office Procedure And Computer Classes, General Office Services
03.2013 - 06.2014
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