Paul Huff
Castaic,CA
Summary
Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings. Astute Physical Security Specialist with 11 years of experience with infrastructure security processes and procedures for performing physical and personnel security monitoring, screening and reporting to maintain oversight of facilities. Orchestrates protective measures to safeguard information from loss, compromise or unauthorized disclosure to protect workforce, facilities and infrastructure from threats and effects of natural disasters. Collaborates with design specialists, operations personnel and other specialists to determine appropriate protection systems for maximum security while minimizing adverse impacts to organization's mission. Diligent Security professional with [Number] 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. Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally. Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level [Job Title] position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Protective Security Officer
Federal Protective Service/ Paragon Systems
2012.04 - Current
- Identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and recommended solutions and improvements to access control systems and video surveillance systems.
- Applied and shared intelligence with law enforcement to secure employees, locations and assets in response to and in anticipation of threats.
- Coordinated and managed vendor relationships to meet service level agreements.
- Identified new and innovative approaches to physical security training and executed training to direct and guide physical security staff.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
Detention Officer/Contract
U.S Marshals / Inter-con
2009.10 - Current
- Wrote daily reports and maintained logs of inmate activities and behaviors.
- Conducted physical searches of prisoners and premises in search of weapons and contraband.
- Took custody of prisoners from arresting officers to begin processing into detention facility.
- Regularly conducted security and sanitation checks.
- Transported prisoners throughout facility and off-site to medical appointments and court appearances.
- Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
- Documented inmate behavior and activities in logbooks.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Torrance
Torrance, CA06.1988
Skills
- Basic First Aid
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Maintaining Security
- Responding to Security Breaches
- Armed Security Guard Certification
- Medical Emergency Response
- Facility Patrols
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Terrorism Threat Identification
- Patrol Buildings
- Emergency Training
- Screening Wands
United States Marine Corps
1990-1994 United States Marine Corps 0311 / Infantry
Camp Pendleton 1/5- 3/1 E5 Sargent
Campaigns - Desert Storm/ Desert Shield
Los Angeles riots
Okinawa Japan
Panama
Honorable discharge
Timeline
Protective Security Officer
Federal Protective Service/ Paragon Systems
2012.04 - Current
Detention Officer/Contract
U.S Marshals / Inter-con
2009.10 - Current
High School Diploma -
North Torrance
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