Shirley Blackwell
Albany,NewYork
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable security officer with expertise in monitoring premises and conducting patrols. Known for exceptional customer service and effective communication, ensuring safety and security for personnel and property.
Professional security specialist with strong background in maintaining safety and order. Skilled in surveillance, conflict resolution, and access control. Known for effective team collaboration and flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Reliable and results-driven, excelling in client service and emergency response.
Security professional with strong experience in maintaining safe environments and preventing unauthorized access. Demonstrated ability to handle emergencies calmly and efficiently while collaborating with team members to achieve security goals. Reliable and adaptable, showcasing proficiency in surveillance, incident reporting, and conflict resolution.
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.
Diligent Security professional with [Number] years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
New York, NY
08.2024 - 04.2026
- Monitored facility access and ensured compliance with security protocols.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and mitigate potential safety risks.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, coordinating with emergency services as needed.
- Prepared detailed incident reports, documenting security breaches and resolutions.
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and prevent unauthorized access or suspicious activity.
- Responded promptly to incidents, providing assistance and reporting details to management.
- Implemented access control procedures to regulate entry into restricted areas.
- Prepared detailed incident reports for documentation and future reference by management.
- Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
Security Officer
AlliedUniversalservices
Tampa, FL
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Assisted in training new security personnel on procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall site security measures.
- Utilized surveillance systems to monitor activities and deter unauthorized actions.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, ensuring thorough record-keeping for audits.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
- Reduced incident response times by implementing efficient emergency procedures and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- Created a culture of safety awareness among employees through regular presentations and communication on security issues.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive security policies to address potential risks and protect company assets.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- 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.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Monitored facility access and ensured compliance with security protocols.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Jacksonville, FL
05.2021 - 03.2023
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and mitigate potential safety risks.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, coordinating with emergency services as needed.
- Prepared detailed incident reports, documenting security breaches and resolutions.
- Utilized surveillance systems to monitor activities and deter unauthorized actions.
- Maintained accurate logs of daily activities, ensuring thorough record-keeping for audits.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- Reduced incident response times by implementing efficient emergency procedures and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Created a culture of safety awareness among employees through regular presentations and communication on security issues.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive security policies to address potential risks and protect company assets.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- 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.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Monitored facility access and ensured compliance with security protocols.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
Security Officer
First Coast Security Services
Jacksonville, FL
01.2015 - 09.2020
- Assisted in training new security personnel on procedures and best practices.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance overall site security measures.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- Reduced incident response times by implementing efficient emergency procedures and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
- Assisted in developing comprehensive security policies to address potential risks and protect company assets.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
Education
High School Diploma -
Nilda Pinto
Aruba, The Netherlands08-1972
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- Property patrol
- Maintaining order
- Security equipment operation
- Perimeter security
- Patrol techniques
- Emergency response coordination
- Facility security
- Perimeter patrol
- Building security
- Fire prevention
- Alarm monitoring
- CCTV monitoring
- Entrance control
- Entrance monitoring
- Building patrol
- Premises patrol
- Security inspection
- Team player
- Adaptable and flexible
- Reliability
- Customer service
- Data entry
- Access systems and patrol
- Attentive and observant
- Detailed activity logs
- Punctuality
- Active listening
- Ground patrol
- Risk assessment
- Patrolling
- De-escalation techniques
- Professional demeanor
- Team Training
- Security operations experience
- Security needs assessment
- Schedule coordination
- Employee and visitor screening
- Coaching and mentoring
- Surveillance
- Physical stamina
- Superb surveillance skills
- Access point monitoring
- Background investigations
- Legible report writing
- Secure transportation
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2024 - 04.2026
Security Officer
AlliedUniversalservices
03.2023 - 06.2024
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2021 - 03.2023
Security Officer
First Coast Security Services
01.2015 - 09.2020
High School Diploma -
Nilda Pinto