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Richard Winegardner

Pacific,MO

Summary

Experienced Security Monitor with quick instincts. Actively monitor surroundings and guards physical, monetary and personnel assets. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds. 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. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Barnes Jewish Hospital I
09.2022 - 11.2023
  • 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.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • 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.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.

Correctional Officer

Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
08.2019 - 09.2022
  • Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
  • Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
  • Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
  • Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
  • Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
  • Observed behavior of residents individually and in groups.
  • Enforced rules and regulations to maintain order among inmates.
  • Responded to emergency situations and de-escalated hostile confrontations.
  • Supervised inmates during meals, recreation and other activities.
  • Conducted security checks of inmates and living areas.
  • Prepared reports to document incidents and violations.
  • Searched building and grounds, living quarters, and work areas for contraband.
  • Made rounds at specified intervals and conducted head counts and roll calls.
  • Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure.
  • Investigated and responded to incidents of inmate misconduct.
  • Established positive working relationships and maintained boundaries with resident offenders.
  • Responded to inquiries from inmates and other members of public.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hazelwood Central High School
Florissant, MO
06.1968

Skills

  • Arrest Procedures
  • CCTV Surveillance
  • Access Control
  • CPR
  • Automated External Defibrilator
  • Fire Suppression Training
  • Weapons Proficiency (Lethal and Non-lethal
  • Verbal Deseculation
  • Active Duty Training
  • Incident Report
  • Defensive Tactics Training
  • Investigative and Detension Techniques
  • Video Surveillance

Timeline

Security Officer

Barnes Jewish Hospital I
09.2022 - 11.2023

Correctional Officer

Missouri Eastern Correctional Center
08.2019 - 09.2022

High School Diploma -

Hazelwood Central High School
Richard Winegardner