Nichola Gordon
Riverside,RI
Summary
Diligent Security professional with 7 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures. Detail-oriented Security Specialist adept at managing facility and personnel security. Knowledgeable about premises monitoring, CCTV, screening techniques and defensive tactics, demonstrated over 7 years of Security and border patrol experience. During an active duty DOD mission support Customs and Border Patrol. Six months working with Border patrol in Camera rooms and camera trucks along the southern border and assisting in observing traffic on the border.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Specialist
State Of Rhode Island
North Kingstown, RI
09.2016 - Current
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Drafted reports of property damage, theft, accidents and unusual occurrences to document daily activities and irregularities.
- Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
- Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
- Executed decisions and actions based on previous experience and good judgment, sometimes revising procedures to accommodate unusual situations.
- Maneuvered communications vehicles, intrusion detection equipment and other special-purpose equipment to facilitate operations.
- Guided periodic property safety inspections and oversaw remedial action for potential hazards.
Maintenance Worker
St. Andrews School
Barrington, RI
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Removed outdoor debris and yard clippings into receptacles to properly maintain grounds.
- Replaced light bulbs in indoor and outdoor fixtures and checked smoke and carbon monoxide detectors for proper functionality.
- Properly handled, transported and disposed of recycled materials.
- Painting and remoldingling of apartments and classrooms
- Basic landscaping and grounds care during the summer months
Summer Camp Helper
Barrington Yacht Club
Barrington, RI
06.2009 - 08.2009
- Implemented camp activities fostering physical, social and emotional growth.
- Assembled and disassembled tents for offsite events.
- Maintained clean, organized and safe physical environment both indoors and outside.
- Planned weekly activities schedule for assigned group and facilitated smooth transitions for on-time arrival.
- Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by removing them from one another and enforcing new rules for equipment in the building,
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH08.2023
Associate of Science - Conservation Law Enforcement
Unity College
Unity, ME12.2016
High School Diploma -
St. Andrews School
Barrington, RI05.2012
Skills
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Access Management
- Metal Detectors
- Critical Thinking
- Monitor CCTV
- Control Crowd
- Bag Checking
- Active Listening
- Security Operations Experience
- Armed Security Guard Certification
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Grounds Security
Certification
- Army basic and Military Police Training - October 2016-March 2017
Timeline
Security Specialist
State Of Rhode Island
09.2016 - Current
Maintenance Worker
St. Andrews School
06.2010 - 08.2012
Summer Camp Helper
Barrington Yacht Club
06.2009 - 08.2009
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Associate of Science - Conservation Law Enforcement
Unity College
High School Diploma -
St. Andrews School