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Philip Salmond

Lansdowne,PA

Summary

Skilled Security Officer offering over 25 years of experience in security. Background includes monitoring entrances, facility grounds and closed circuit feeds. Willing to work all shifts and holidays. Experienced in crowd surveillance and management, perimeter patrol and conflict de-escalation. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Unarmed Security Officer

Johnson Security
10.2016 - Current
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.
  • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Conducted safety checks, inventory checks and security assessments to apply protective measures.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.

Security Officer

Metro PCS
06.2011 - 09.2016
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • 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.

Asset Protection Specialist

Conway Stores
03.2008 - 04.2011
  • Leveraged surveillance and intelligence-led tactics to foster safety and security while minimizing company loss.
  • Prepared case reports, preserved evidence, interacted with law enforcement and testified in criminal and civil court actions to facilitate prosecution.
  • Demonstrated industry-standard interrogation skills, conducted interviews and collected evidence and documentation for internal investigations.
  • Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
  • Reported hazardous or unsafe conditions to management to reduce risk of injury.
  • Patrolled store departments to check for suspicious activities.
  • Investigated and reported any suspicious activity to local law enforcement and store management to obtain quick response.
  • Contacted local authorities and apprehended shoplifters.
  • Monitored and analyzed customer behavior to identify and respond to potential theft and fraud incidents.
  • Kept patrons and employees safe and from criminal activity.
  • Investigated and apprehended shoplifters and other potential criminals in store to increase protection and apply safety measures.

Security Guard Officer

Atlantic Security
01.2004 - 12.2007
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
  • Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
  • Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • 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.

Unarmed Security Officer

Initial Security
01.1997 - 12.2007
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.
  • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.

Education

High School Diploma -

West Philadelphia High School
Philadelphia, PA
06.1990

Skills

  • Self-Defense Tactics
  • Facility Security
  • Evidence Storage
  • Emergency Response
  • Property Patrol
  • Report Writing
  • Perimeter Patrol
  • Building Security
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • Incident Reporting
  • Security Camera Monitoring
  • Theft Prevention
  • Ground Patrol
  • Visitor Screening
  • Surveillance
  • Detailed Activity Logs
  • Cooperative Attitude
  • Reliability
  • Legible Report Writing
  • Reliable and Responsible
  • Keen Observer
  • Patrolling
  • Attentive and Observant
  • Punctuality
  • Security Procedures Knowledge

Timeline

Unarmed Security Officer

Johnson Security
10.2016 - Current

Security Officer

Metro PCS
06.2011 - 09.2016

Asset Protection Specialist

Conway Stores
03.2008 - 04.2011

Security Guard Officer

Atlantic Security
01.2004 - 12.2007

Unarmed Security Officer

Initial Security
01.1997 - 12.2007

High School Diploma -

West Philadelphia High School

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