RANIKA TAYLOR
Dallas,TX
Summary
Background includes security team leadership, training and administration. Skilled at writing reports, updating files and maintaining schedules. Disciplined and hardworking team player with extensive experience in environments. Focused security site supervisor driven to optimize security procedures, improve performance and increase training effectiveness by analyzing current standards and implementing strategic updates. Organized and proactive leader with a flexible approach to dealing with team and security concerns. Adept at monitoring buildings, grounds, and guests for signs of suspicious behavior. Highly observant and diligent security professional with exceptional integrity and ethics.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Site Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
Dallas, TX
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to the appropriate authorities as needed.
- Interacted with law enforcement agencies when necessary to coordinate investigations into criminal activity at the site.
- Enforced safety regulations and ensured that employees followed all rules and regulations related to security matters.
- Developed detailed reports on incidents and submitted them to management for review.
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner while adhering to company policy.
- Provided training for new security personnel on safety protocols and emergency response plans.
- Monitored access control systems, CCTV footage, and alarm systems.
- Provided guidance and support to team members in order to maintain morale.
- Apprehended trespassers and rule violators and removed from premises.
- Supervised and authorized entry of employees, visitors or authorized persons.
- Managed scheduling and deployment of security personnel across various shifts.
- Conducted investigations into security breaches and prepared detailed reports.
- Supervised the daily operations of a security team to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Security Officer
HDI Security Services LLC
Little Elm , TX
08.2019 - 11.2022
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Operated x-ray and body scanning equipment to prevent prohibited items from being carried onto premises.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
Security Officer
GardaWorld Security
Dallas , TX
09.2017 - 08.2019
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Education
High School Diploma -
W. W. SAMUELL HIGH
DALLAS05-1999
Skills
- Patrol procedures
- Schedule Maintenance
- First responder experience
- Crisis Management
- Law enforcement support
- Defensive strategies
- CCTV Monitoring
- Site Visits
- Security personnel training
- Loss prevention expertise
- Regulatory Compliance
- Surveillance
- Team Leadership
- Daily status reports
- Electronic surveillance
- Stationary surveillance
- Detail Oriented
- High level of integrity
- Interior and exterior patrol
Timeline
Security Site Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2022 - 07.2024
Security Officer
HDI Security Services LLC
08.2019 - 11.2022
Security Officer
GardaWorld Security
09.2017 - 08.2019
High School Diploma -
W. W. SAMUELL HIGH
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