Michael Foster
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Certified and registered security guard with 8+ years of experience in hospital security patrolling. Monitoring surveillance cameras, checking identities, resolving conflicts, and handling unmarked vehicles. Eager to apply my strong observation, communication, and crime prevention skills to ensure safeguarding.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
A&A security Group
06.2021 - Current
- Training officer. Working with managers and HR to identify training needs and align training programs with organizational goals. Identified training needs and planned classes accordingly.
- Securing the premises and personnel by Performing foot patrol and implement effective security measures to ensure the safety of visitors on a daily basis
- Utilize safe crisis management techniques to manage situations involving agitated and/or hostile behaviors without the use of physical restraint
- Monitored surveillance equipment to prevent theft.
- Conducted building inspections each day.
- Guarding entry and exit points
- Inspect all safety disturbance cases and respond to security alarms on time to ensure100% resolution of all situations without any escalation
- Increased employee awareness of potential hazards by creating informative signage throughout the facility.
- Developed emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness and swift action in critical situations.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
Pool Maintenance Assistant
City of Philadelphia
06.2013 - Current
- Maintain adherence to pool regulations
- Ensure safety of guest in locker areas
- Clean up debris around the pool area with brushes and brooms
- Managed attachment and removal of water lines using backwash filters.
- Apply chlorine to pool mechanically and by hand;
- Evaluated compliance with safety standards in both internal and external areas of facilities.
- Guarded pool equipment against damage or loss by fire, theft, malfunction and other causes
- (Seasonal Position)
Security Officer
Allied Universal
05.2016 - 04.2020
- Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter property and issued passes for guests
- Maintained safety by quickly responding to alarms and investigating disturbances
- Maintained safety by quickly responding to alarms and investigating disturbances
- Ensure the facility is provided with high security to protect the people and property
- Report safety concern, improve and maintain effective relationships with both Clients' employees and guests
- Guide patients and employees to desired area of facility
- Remain flexible to the ever-changing Environment; adapt well to different situations
- Patrol of facility and perimeter on foot or bicycle
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
Youth Counselor
Education Works
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Provided responsible and helpful advice
- Made myself available to the children whenever they were in need
- Provided a reliable presence in the life of children who may feel otherwise abandoned
- Maintained a positive work environment by assisting staff in maintaining compliance to all rules and regulations
- Maintained confidentiality with all information
- Leaded, guided, and managed youth in a safe environment
- Communicated with participant's parents and/or guardians, including direct door to door recruitment
- Regular explanation of program goals and expectations, and checked and checked out participant’s daily
Education
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
Philadelphia, PA01.2014
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- CCTV surveillance
- CCTV monitoring
- Security screenings
- Workplace violence prevention
- Asset protection
- First aid and CPR certified
- Screening wands
- Self-defense
Community Service
Youth Volunteer at12th And Cambria Recreation Center, Community Service, Basketball Camp, Community Events hosted by recreation center, Chess Club Teacher
Summary of Skills and Qualifications
Customer Service, CPR Certified, Reliable, Well Organized; Detail-Oriented; Strong background in leadership, mentoring and community enrichment. Strong Work Ethic and the willingness to take on added responsibilities.
Timeline
Security Officer
A&A security Group
06.2021 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal
05.2016 - 04.2020
Pool Maintenance Assistant
City of Philadelphia
06.2013 - Current
Youth Counselor
Education Works
01.2009 - 01.2011
High School Diploma -
Benjamin Franklin High School
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