Michael Light
St Louis,MO
Summary
Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals.
Detail-oriented Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of people, events and facilities. Skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention. Exercises sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1995
1995
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Security Officer
Ferguson-Florissant School District
Hazelwood, Missouri
02.1998 - Current
- Monitored campus safety and security, ensuring a safe environment for students.
- Patrolled school grounds and buildings, identifying and addressing potential hazards.
- Responded to emergency situations, implementing protocols to protect students and staff.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement during incidents to enhance security measures.
- Enforced school policies, maintaining order and discipline among students.
- Provided assistance during events, ensuring crowd control and safety protocols were followed.
- Documented incidents and observations in reports for review by school administration.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
Loss Prevention Officer
Schnucks Supermarket
St Louis, Missouri
12.1997 - 06.2020
- Monitored store premises to prevent theft and ensure customer safety.
- Conducted regular surveillance of store areas to identify suspicious behavior.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations of theft incidents.
- Reviewed CCTV footage to assist in identifying suspects and incidents.
- Assisted management in developing loss prevention strategies for the store.
- Analyzed video surveillance footage to identify potential criminal activity.
- Prepared security reports to document and log theft, accidents and safety violations.
Cashier/Stocker
Schnucks Supermarket
St Louis, MO
06.1995 - 12.1997
- Operated cash register and processed customer transactions efficiently.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and provided recommendations.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout area and surrounding displays.
- Trained new cashiers on register operation and customer service standards.
- Resolved customer complaints promptly to enhance shopping experience.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
Lawn Maintenance Worker
Riverview Gardens School District
St Louis, MO
06.1991 - 06.1997
- Mowed lawns using commercial-grade equipment to maintain a neat appearance.
- Trimmed edges and shrubs to enhance aesthetics and promote healthy growth.
- Applied fertilizers and herbicides according to safety guidelines and best practices.
Cashier
National Supermarkets
St Louis, MO
08.1994 - 06.1995
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at National Supermarkets.
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and location within the store.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of checkout areas and merchandise displays.
Education
Riverview Gardens School District
St Louis, MOSome College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement
Florissant Valley Community College
Ferguson , MOSkills
- Incident response
- Surveillance monitoring
- Report writing
- Emergency protocols
- Safety inspections
- Risk assessment
- Conflict resolution
- Communication skills
- Crowd management
Timeline
Security Officer
Ferguson-Florissant School District
02.1998 - Current
Loss Prevention Officer
Schnucks Supermarket
12.1997 - 06.2020
Cashier/Stocker
Schnucks Supermarket
06.1995 - 12.1997
Cashier
National Supermarkets
08.1994 - 06.1995
Lawn Maintenance Worker
Riverview Gardens School District
06.1991 - 06.1997
Riverview Gardens School District
Some College (No Degree) - Law Enforcement
Florissant Valley Community College