Robert McGrath
East Meadow
Summary
Licensed and trained armed guard security professional with 13 years of responsible event security experience. Applied proven de-escalation techniques to attendee conflicts to heighten safety and minimize disruptions at parties and sporting events. Efficiently patrols, dispatches and files incident reports to maximize premise security. Strong record of enforcing regulations to protect client property and personnel. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Covid vaccinated, Narcan, First Aid, AED, CPR and Stop the Bleed trained.
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Long Island University Post
09.2023 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot, or by vehicle.
- Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to share intelligence, coordinate responses, and support investigations into criminal activity.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to staff and student in need.
- Managed traffic flow during special events or road closures, ensuring minimal disruption to motorists while prioritizing pedestrian safety.
- Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Assisted in the evacuation of buildings during fire alarms or other emergencies, ensuring the safe and orderly exit of occupants.
- Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
- Weekend desk officer.
- Monitor campus cameras.
Event Security Officer
Citi Field
02.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Event Security Officer
UBS Arena
01.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
Public Safety Officer
Nassau Community College
08.2022 - Current
- Perform active vehicle and foot patrol of campus buildings and parking lots.
- Perform daily check of simplex fire stations.
- Greet and check student and staff id for proper building access.
- Enforce parking regulations, issue summons when needed.
- Use proper crisis prevention techniques to de-escalate aggressive student and trespassers.
- Maintain daily memo log of activities.
- Trained in use of radios for active communication with base.
- Trained in running command desk,dispatch assignments to officers in the field, field incoming calls.
- Interact with local law authorities when required.
- Prepare official case reports.
Maintenance Worker, Overnight Stock
Walmart East Meadow
04.2020 - 02.2023
- Realigned merchandise throughout assigned section to give shelves and racks professional appeal.
- Used [Software] to record received, counted and stored stock items.
- Met incoming trucks and used forklifts to move pallets to staging areas.
- Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
- Collected assigned merchandise and transported to store floor locations using hand trucks.
- Performed electrical and mechanical repairs of production equipment to minimize downtime.
- Partnered with facility management to successfully complete projects within anticipated deadlines.
- Reduced opportunities for theft and trespassers by securing entrances and exits.
- Checked aisles for spills to complete quick clean-up.
- Used dollies and pallet jacks to unload and organize merchandise from delivery trucks.
- Sanitized restrooms using such chemicals as ammonia to reduce spread of germs.
- Followed safety precautions to avoid personal injury and provide safe work environment.
- Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated and spoiled items.
Service and Parts Director
Merrick Dodge
03.1978 - 12.2020
- Rotated merchandise and displays to feature new products and promotions.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Directed training and retraining of employees to boost performance and enhance business results.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments, planning and coordinating in-house and outsourced resources.
- Effectively supervised staff of 50 personnel by implementing company policies, protocols, work rules and disciplinary action.
- Mentored BOCES high school students from their automotive program.
Security Officer
National Surveillance And Security
05.2008 - 05.2013
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
Education
High School Diploma -
Locust Valley Jr. Sr. High School
Locust Valley, NY06.1975
Skills
- Building Patrols
- Control Crowd
- Emergency Situations
- Safety Procedures
- Security Camera Monitoring
- Ticket Checking
- ID Verification
- Daily Reports
- Safety and Security
- Perimeter Patrol
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Weapons Screening
- Basic First Aid
- Metal Detectors
- Screening Wands
Certification
NYS Armed Guard License.
NYS Motor Vehicle Inspector.
GMRS License.
Ham Radio General License.
FDNY Certificate of Fitness F-03
FDNY Certificate of Fitness F-04
FEMA Certifications : IS00100B. IS00100PWB, IS00200B, IS00317, IS00700A, IS00906, IS00907.
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Long Island University Post
09.2023 - Current
Event Security Officer
Citi Field
02.2023 - Current
Event Security Officer
UBS Arena
01.2023 - Current
Public Safety Officer
Nassau Community College
08.2022 - Current
Maintenance Worker, Overnight Stock
Walmart East Meadow
04.2020 - 02.2023
Security Officer
National Surveillance And Security
05.2008 - 05.2013
Service and Parts Director
Merrick Dodge
03.1978 - 12.2020
High School Diploma -
Locust Valley Jr. Sr. High School
NYS Armed Guard License.
NYS Motor Vehicle Inspector.
GMRS License.
Ham Radio General License.
FDNY Certificate of Fitness F-03
FDNY Certificate of Fitness F-04
FEMA Certifications : IS00100B. IS00100PWB, IS00200B, IS00317, IS00700A, IS00906, IS00907.
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