Ricardo Akins
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in security and youth care, notably at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP). Excelled in personnel screening and crisis intervention, enhancing safety and well-being. Demonstrated ability to foster positive behavior in youth, leveraging active listening and reinforcement techniques. Proven track record in employing electronic surveillance and screening procedures to secure premises and protect assets. Primary Base Officer for nearly 10 years so extensive experience in dispatch and other base operations.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
Philadelphia, PA
06.2010 - Current
- Evaluated guest identification and employee credentials for premises access.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Operated communication systems between officers stationed throughout the facility.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Youth Care Worker
Carson Valley Children's Aid
Philadelphia, PA
09.2003 - 05.2010
- Engaged in regular supervision sessions with program managers and supervisors to review cases and implement clinical courses of action.
- Counseled individual youth and small groups on presenting needs and concerns.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Encouraged development of relevant skills to help overcome specific concerns.
- Collaborated with counselors and parents to report youth behavior and progress.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
- Transported and supervised youth to facilitate off-site appointments and recreational activities.
Youth Care Worker
Community Council Health Systems
Philadelphia, PA
09.2001 - 05.2010
- Counseled individual youth and small groups on difficulties in school, social life, and home life.
- Engaged in regular supervision sessions with program managers and supervisors to review cases and plan clinical courses of action.
- Completed detailed documentation of sessions, patient notes and recommendations.
- Actively sought out innovative approaches to working with challenging youth populations.
- Encouraged the development of relevant life skills to help overcome specific difficulties and concerns.
- Collaborated with counselors, supervision, and parents to report on youth behavior and progress.
- Encouraged positive behaviors through reinforcement techniques such as praise or rewards.
- Transported and supervised youth to facilitate off-site appointments and recreational activities.
- Met with clients to understand individual needs and develop personalized counseling plans.
Education
BBA - Finance
St Joseph's University
Philadelphia, PA06-1992
Skills
- Electronic surveillance
- Detainment procedures
- Personnel screening
- Dispatch
- Metal detector operation
- Visitor tracking
- Identification verification
- Premises patrol
- First aid and CPR certified
- Crisis intervention training
- Incident reporting
- Active shooter training
- Weapons training
Timeline
Security Officer
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, CHOP
06.2010 - Current
Youth Care Worker
Carson Valley Children's Aid
09.2003 - 05.2010
Youth Care Worker
Community Council Health Systems
09.2001 - 05.2010
BBA - Finance
St Joseph's University
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