Patrick Edwards
Newark,NJ
Summary
Highly vigilant and reliable with experience in maintaining secure environments for various establishments including retail, corporate, and event settings. Skilled in monitoring surveillance equipment, conducting patrols, and managing access control with keen observation abilities to detect suspicious activities and enforce property rules. Proven track record in de-escalating potential conflicts and effectively communicating with law enforcement to ensure safety and security. Demonstrated impact in previous positions by reducing incidents of theft and ensuring the well-being of employees and visitors through proactive security measures.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Library Security Guard
Hillside Public Libray
Hillside, NJ
01.1991 - Current
- Provided customer service assistance to staff and visitors in a professional manner.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
Security Officer Night Shift Only
American Express
Manhattan, NY
03.1998 - 01.2025
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Implemented access control measures to protect information assets.
- Monitored surveillance equipment such as cameras, alarms, access control systems.
- Performed routine patrol duties within assigned zones or beats.
- Observed and reported any security or safety hazards encountered on patrol.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
Newark, NJ06-1980
Some College (No Degree) -
Essex County College
Newark, NJSkills
- Access control
- Surveillance monitoring
- Incident reporting
- Customer service
- Security protocols
- Patrol procedures
- Team collaboration
- Security camera monitoring
Affiliations
A Big Janet Jackson Fan
A big reader of James Patterson Books Particularly the Alex Cross Noves
Accomplishments
20 year Military Veteran participated QIF3
Certification
- NYS security Stated certifed
- AED/first Aid first responders certified
Timeline
Security Officer Night Shift Only
American Express
03.1998 - 01.2025
Library Security Guard
Hillside Public Libray
01.1991 - Current
High School Diploma -
Westside High School
Some College (No Degree) -
Essex County College
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