SONYA BELL
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Skilled officer, competent in conducting patrols, monitoring entrances and escorting visitors to maximize building security. Good report writing, recordkeeping and multitasking abilities with solid history of success at monitoring and patrolling facilities. Keen to offer 12+ years of experience and take on challenging new role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
APPLIED OPERATIONS SECURITY
Crowley, TX
11.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
Security Officer
Andy Frain Services
Arlington, TX
03.2021 - Current
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual checks or x-ray machinery.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
Assistant Security Supervisor
Erickson Retirement Community
Dallas, TX
09.2006 - 04.2012
- Coordinated with local law enforcement regarding criminal activities occurring at the facility.
- Implemented new security protocols in order to improve the overall safety of the facility.
- Responded promptly to customer complaints regarding theft or other violations of policy.
- Conducted [Timeframe] evaluations to gauge security personnel performance.
- Investigated suspicious activity or incidents reported by employees or customers.
- Updated internal databases with information related to employee activities, incidents.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to review procedures and performance evaluations.
- Created detailed incident reports following any breach in security protocol.
- Trained new security personnel on company policies, procedures, and safety protocols.
- Supervised daily operations of security personnel, including scheduling shifts and assigning tasks.
- Monitored surveillance systems and responded to alarms or other emergency situations.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Used two-way communication to generate enthusiasm and foster atmosphere receptive to open exchange.
POST SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Securitas Security Services
Dallas, TX
08.2001 - 09.2006
- Maintained records of all incidents that occurred on site including lost and stolen items and unauthorized persons present.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Supervised access control at all entrance points of the facility, ensuring only authorized personnel are granted entry.
- Conducted regular patrols of the premises to identify potential threats or safety hazards.
- Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
- Reviewed CCTV footage on a regular basis to detect any suspicious activity or violations of company policy.
- Ensured security staff is properly trained and certified in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
- Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
- Monitored security operations to ensure compliance with established procedures and standards.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Hired, trained and managed staff of [Number] associates.7
- Hired, trained and managed staff of [Number] associates.
- Monitored and authorized employee and guest access to guard against theft.
- Interviewed and hired security personnel with strong skill sets and expertise.
RECEIVING ASSOCIATE
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
Dallas, TX
07.1995 - 08.2001
- Sorted and labeled items according to size, type, style, color or product code.
- Performed data entry from paper documents, emails, and other sources into computer systems.
- Operated various office equipment such as scanners, printers. when required.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information entered into the system.
- Scanned documents into appropriate databases for storage purposes.
- Responded to daily inquiries and requests within mandated timeframe to meet deadlines.
- Scanned and stored files and records electronically to reduce paper files and secure data.
- Organized files according to established procedures for easy retrieval later on.
- Exceeded quality goals to support team productivity.
- Reviewed and updated account information in company computer system.
Education
High School Diploma -
Franklin D Roosevelt High School
Dallas, TX05-1982
Skills
- Arrest Procedures
- Emergency Response
- CCTV Surveillance
- Access Control
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
I currently obtain my level 2 security state license.
Timeline
Security Officer
APPLIED OPERATIONS SECURITY
11.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Andy Frain Services
03.2021 - Current
Assistant Security Supervisor
Erickson Retirement Community
09.2006 - 04.2012
POST SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Securitas Security Services
08.2001 - 09.2006
RECEIVING ASSOCIATE
Greyhound Lines, Inc.
07.1995 - 08.2001
High School Diploma -
Franklin D Roosevelt High School
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