Sequan Gilespie
Center Line,MI
Summary
Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Bank Protection Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2023 - 05.2024
- Contributed to a reduction in false alarms by thoroughly reviewing alarm system data and making necessary adjustments to settings as needed.
- Improved response times during emergency situations by establishing clear communication channels between all levels of bank staff and external security partners.
- Supported loss prevention efforts by conducting thorough investigations of suspicious activity or incidents involving potential fraud or theft.
- Assisted in implementing new security measures, staying up-to-date on industry best practices and adjusting procedures accordingly.
Security Professional
Statewide Security
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Reduced security incidents by proactively monitoring surveillance systems and responding to alarms in a timely manner.
Traffic Control Officer (Armed)
Ga Safety Management
06.2016 - 08.2023
- Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Partnered with team members to implement service initiatives and achieve team objectives.
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, and varied incidents.
- Removed cones, signs and barricades upon completion of work.
- Collaborated with other flaggers by using hand-held radios to disseminate traffic and safety information.
- Placed warning and detour signs to alert drivers of alternate routes and dangerous driving areas.
- Coordinated two-way traffic on single lane roads by placing markers and cones.
- Assisted drivers with directions and routes and recorded license plates of negligent drivers.
- Wore protective and reflective gear regularly.
Armed Guard/Executive Protection
U.S.E Consulting Group
07.2013 - 08.2023
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
- Diffused tense situations by leveraging training in defensive tactics and non-lethal response techniques.
- Kept watchful eye on perimeter areas using closed-circuit cameras and binoculars whenever necessary.
- Made recommendations to improve security procedures and systems.
- Analyzed system risk to identify and implement appropriate security countermeasures.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at various facilities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Turner Job Corps Center - Albany
Albany, GA08.2004
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Report Writing
- Safety Control
- Defensive Strategies
- Law Enforcement Support
- Guest Relations
- First Responder Experience
- Injury Prevention
- CCTV Monitoring
- Staff Monitoring
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Crime Prevention
- Physical Combat Trained
- Security Procedures Knowledge
- First Aid Training
Timeline
Bank Protection Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
12.2023 - 05.2024
Security Professional
Statewide Security
10.2023 - 02.2024
Traffic Control Officer (Armed)
Ga Safety Management
06.2016 - 08.2023
Armed Guard/Executive Protection
U.S.E Consulting Group
07.2013 - 08.2023
High School Diploma -
Turner Job Corps Center - Albany