Maurice Minott
East Orange,NJ
Summary
Sharp Security Guard with demonstrated skill assessing suspicious situations and individuals and responding appropriately. Vigilant and watchful with exceptional skills in communication and teamwork. Carries out instructions effectively.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Garda World Security
Union, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
Security Officer
Sterling Security
Verona, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Security Field Manager
StarPoint Protective Services
Union, NJ
07.2022 - 06.2023
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Responded to medical emergencies before paramedic and law enforcement arrival.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
- Surveyed property to prevent and identify vandalism or disarmed alarm systems.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eagle Academy For The Young Men Of Newark
Newark06-2020
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Felician University
Lodi, NJSkills
- Identification Verification
- Document Management
- Emergency Management
- Investigation Documentation
- Access Control
- Stationary Surveillance
- Staff Management
- Relationship Building and Management
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Interior and Exterior Patrol
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Screening Wands
- Report Writing
- Shift Work Experience
Timeline
Security Officer
Garda World Security
11.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Sterling Security
09.2023 - Current
Security Field Manager
StarPoint Protective Services
07.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Eagle Academy For The Young Men Of Newark
Bachelor of Science - Computer Science
Felician University
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