Melinda Gaston
Armed Security Officer
Mount Prospect,Illinois
Summary
Proficient armed security officer skilled in strategies for preventing incidents, investigating problems and detailing unauthorized personnel. Offering remarkable work ethic and observation skills. Seeking to bring several years' experience in security to a long-term position.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Pal American Security
Chicago, IL
12.2022 - Current
- Performed daily inspections of security equipment, such as gates, locks, alarm systems, and radios, ensuring that they were operating properly.
- Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing directions or responding to inquiries.
- Conducted regular patrols of the facility grounds using both vehicle and foot patrol methods.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Investigated reported incidents such as theft, vandalism, trespassing.
- Followed established protocol for responding to alarms or other emergency situations.
- Inspected equipment for proper functioning and responded to malfunctioning systems accordingly.
- Assisted in the development of new security protocols based on changes in technology or environment.
- Enforced safety regulations by monitoring hazardous materials and issuing warnings when needed.
- Participated in training exercises related to emergency response protocols.
- Assisted in maintaining order during large events or gatherings.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
Armed Security Officer/Site Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
Chicago, IL
01.2017 - 12.2022
- Provided assistance to law enforcement agencies in apprehending suspects when necessary.
- Performed daily inspections of security equipment such as gates, locks, alarm systems, and radios, ensuring that they were operating properly.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect any criminal activity or violations of policy.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect suspicious activities and persons.
- Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing directions or responding to inquiries.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, bomb threats.
- Communicated effectively with team members while coordinating efforts during shifts.
- Adhered to company policies regarding access control procedures for visitors and guests and contractors.
- Enforced safety regulations by monitoring hazardous materials and issuing warnings when needed.
Armed Security Officer/Security Field Supervisor
Yale Enforcement
Belview, IL
03.2014 - 01.2017
- Followed established protocol for responding to alarms or other emergency situations.
- Conducted security checks on personnel entering and exiting the premises.
- Assisted in maintaining order during large events or gatherings.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.
- Mentored employees in handling issues with customers, tenants and other individuals.
- Oversaw closed-circuit television cameras and monitored for threats.
- Delegated team tasks and assigned security personnel to posts or patrols.
- Investigated security alarms, altercations and suspicious activity.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to resolve escalated situations.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure comprehensive surveillance of the facility.
- Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
Education
High School Diploma -
Richards Career Academy
Chicago06-1999
Skills
- Staff Monitoring
- Court appearances
- Defensive strategies
- Grounds patrols
- Law enforcement support
- Evidence storage
- Conflict de-escalation
- Computer Skills
- CCTV Monitoring
- Investigative skills
- Surveillance monitoring
- Access Control
- Vehicle patrol
- Report Writing
- Alarm response
- Tactical training
Certification
- Perc Card
- 20Hr Armed training/Semi Automatic
- FOID Card
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Pal American Security
12.2022 - Current
Armed Security Officer/Site Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2017 - 12.2022
Armed Security Officer/Security Field Supervisor
Yale Enforcement
03.2014 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Richards Career Academy
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