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PHILIP B. WITTER

San Antonio,FL

Summary

Experienced in communication skills with both the public and employees. Involved in solving work issues to make work flow more efficient and safe. Excellent client and project management skills. Action-oriented with strong ability to communicate effectively. I was recently employed as a Security Officer with Advent Health in Wesley Chapel, Florida before workforce reduction and the elimination of my position. I have management experience and exceptional people skills. Versed in problem solving. Talented with a strong background in organization and communication skills, multi-task oriented, articulate, versatile, ambitious, and customer service focused. Portfolio enclosed.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Advent Health Zephyrhills
Zephyrhills, FL
02.2024 - Current
  • Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Investigated all reported incidents of theft or vandalism on premises.
  • Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
  • Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
  • Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
  • Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
  • Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
  • Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
  • Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
  • Inspected fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly charged and operational.
  • Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
  • Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
  • Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
  • Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
  • Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
  • Provided assistance to other departments as needed such as deliveries from vendors or contractors.
  • Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
  • Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
  • Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Sounded alarms and called police or fire department in cases of fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
  • Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.

Security Officer

Advent Health Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL
11.2022 - 01.2024
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Recorded required data for incident reports and files quickly and accurately.
  • Contributed to on-call duties.
  • Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
  • Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.
  • Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
  • Certified AVADE (Personal Defensive and Safety) Instructor.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
  • Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
  • Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
  • Monitored fire, intruder detection, or other security systems.

Security Supervisor

Advent Health Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel, FL
11.2021 - 11.2022
  • Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
  • Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
  • Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
  • Managed security staff schedules for shifts, minimizing overtime costs.
  • Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.
  • Inspected posts and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
  • Periodically reviewed existing policies and procedures and made recommendations to improve security.
  • Investigated security breaches and took appropriate measures to minimize damage.
  • Worked closely with local law enforcement to coordinate security operations and investigations.
  • Responded immediately to security threats, breaches and emergencies, following proper protocols.

Campus Safety Sergeant

Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, New York
10.2012 - 10.2021
  • Primary responsibilities are the same as the Campus Safety Officer listed below with the added responsibilities:
  • Supervising officers and responding to any incident on my shift.
  • Discuss and review incidents with officers and command staff.
  • Review and edit reports.
  • Update daily logs, communicate with the Director of Campus Safety and other supervisors of daily events.
  • Achieved mutual agreements and cleared up miscommunication by working with all parties to reach win-win solutions.
  • Improved operations by working with officers and other department representatives to find a workable solution to a problem.
  • Maintained industry knowledge through continuing education, and training.
  • Title IX investigations and referrals.
  • Log Clery Law Violations.

Campus Safety Officer

Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY
09.2011 - 11.2012
  • Primary responsibilities include:
  • Patrol college campus.
  • Monitor fire and trouble alarms.
  • Respond to emergency incidents including: fire, medical, and, domestic disagreements.
  • Conduct investigations of incidents, secure physical evidence and interview suspects, witnesses and victims.
  • Secure crime or accident scene until law enforcement arrives.
  • Collect evidence, interview witnesses, document statements.
  • Assist emergency personnel (Police, fire or ambulance) in responding to an emergency situations.
  • Notify the Campus Safety Director of emergency situations.
  • Participate in emergency, evacuation and shelter in place drills to prepare for active shooter situations.
  • Write reports.
  • Review and edit. officer's incident reports.
  • Operate screening equipment, including X-ray machines and hand-held wands.
  • Patrol campus to deter property theft, disorderly conduct and crimes.
  • Communicate with other other officers and agents of campus using 2 way radios.
  • Check college reporting system (VEMS) for college activities.
  • Check e-mails for any updated events and campus activities.
  • Check buildings for safety concerns including the safety of occupants, securing doors and windows from external intrusion.
  • Keep and update a log of events and activities throughout my shift.
  • Open buildings and classrooms in preparation for the day.
  • File Work orders for items that need attention.
  • Sign out fleet vehicles to students and staff.
  • Sign in and update outside vendor information.
  • Managed building access control protocols with remote computer access.
  • Follow established protocol regarding notification of campus personnel and patrons in event of emergencies.
  • Provide traffic control and crowd control at special events and campus activities.
  • Enforced institutional rules, regulations and NYS laws regarding student conduct to maintain a safe campus.
  • Assist students, staff, and visitors with safety escorts, battery jumps and lockouts.
  • Provide safety and security for sporting events.
  • Answer calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of the college community.
  • Support positive relationships between community leaders and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative interactions.

Deputy Sheriff

Monroe County Sheriff's Department
Rochester, NY
02.1986 - 06.2011

Primary responsibilities include:

.Provide law enforcement services to the New York State Judiciary and New York State Courts and the citizens of Monroe County at the Monroe County Hall of Justice and Public Safety Buildings.

Provide law enforcement services to the Monroe County Legislature at legislative meetings.
.Screen the public of weapons and illegal contraband.

.Respond to disturbances and make arrests when necessary.

.Dispatch deputies to emergencies.

.Interview witnesses, write reports for arrest packages.

.Assist the public.

.Providing escorts to jurors throughout the courthouse and to their vehicles.

.Monitor panic alarms.

.Monitor CCTV.

.log incidents.

.Monitor alarms for neighboring government facilities.

.Class B CDL.

Asset Protection Officer

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
Rochester, NY
05.2011 - 10.2021
  • Maintained safety and security of premises, visitors and employees.
  • Reviewed CCTV footage to obtain evidence of theft.
  • Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
  • Completed patrols of store aisles to provide visible deterrent and check for criminal activity.
  • Mitigated risk and oversaw internal and external shoplifter apprehension and detention.
  • Planned, organized and scheduled strategy collaboration with other asset protection specialists.

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice Administration

Roberts Wesleyan College
Rochester, NY
2015

Real Estate Salesperson License. - Real Estate

Greater Rochester Association of Realtors
Rochester, NY
2002

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Brockport State University
Brockport, NY

Some College (No Degree) - History

Brockport State University
Brockport, NY.

In Service Training - Criminal Procedures and NYS Law

Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Rochester, NY

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY.
1985

General Studies

Bryan College
Dayton, Tenn
1982

Skills

  • Improved both my critical thinking, writing and editing skills while finishing my Bachelors Degree in 2015
  • Experience in public speaking
  • Experience in directing work force to work areas needing attention
  • Conduct Employee evaluations
  • Employee training
  • Read and Edit reports
  • Able to follow and cary out directives by superiors
  • Able to make quick and and decisive decisions under pressure
  • multitasking answering the radio, phone, dispatching, cctv
  • Download, video, and pictures using Avigilon camera system, for possible litigation and to assist with an investigation
  • Able to communicate with the public, employees, and patients
  • Experience in conflict resolution
  • Title IX documentation and referrals
  • Assisting in tracking Clery Law Violations
  • Fire prevention
  • Background in law enforcement
  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Security team leadership
  • Investigative procedures
  • Security screening
  • Interviews and interrogations
  • AED certified
  • Certified Security Supervisor
  • CPR and Child CPR Training
  • Employee card control access
  • Door control access

Affiliations

Retired from the Sheriff's Office In Good Standing, 2011.

Assistant soccer coach for six year old children at a church organized soccer club. This was a community outreach for the church, 2002,2003.

Field Training Officer with the Monroe County Sheriff's Office, and was responsible for training new Deputies on the job, 2005-2011.

Deans list Monroe Community College, 1984.

Army R.O.T.C., 1982.

Timeline

Security Officer

Advent Health Zephyrhills
02.2024 - Current

Security Officer

Advent Health Wesley Chapel
11.2022 - 01.2024

Security Supervisor

Advent Health Wesley Chapel
11.2021 - 11.2022

Campus Safety Sergeant

Roberts Wesleyan College
10.2012 - 10.2021

Campus Safety Officer

Roberts Wesleyan College
09.2011 - 11.2012

Asset Protection Officer

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc
05.2011 - 10.2021

Deputy Sheriff

Monroe County Sheriff's Department
02.1986 - 06.2011

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice Administration

Roberts Wesleyan College

Real Estate Salesperson License. - Real Estate

Greater Rochester Association of Realtors

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Brockport State University

Some College (No Degree) - History

Brockport State University

In Service Training - Criminal Procedures and NYS Law

Monroe County Sheriff's Office

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

Monroe Community College

General Studies

Bryan College
PHILIP B. WITTER