Tamela Smith
Washington
Summary
Detail-oriented Security Officer proficient in incident reporting, surveillance monitoring, and customer service. Committed to enhancing safety through adherence to security protocols and effective collaboration with law enforcement.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Federal Protective Service
Lanham
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure safety of federal properties.
- Documented and reported security incidents following established protocols.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during emergency situations and investigations.
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries from employees and visitors.
Security Officer
Doctors Community Hospital
Lanham
04.2024 - 03.2025
- Conducted routine patrols to ensure safety of federal properties.
- Responded to alarms and incidents promptly to maintain security integrity.
- Documented and reported security incidents following established protocols.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during emergency situations and investigations.
- Attended training sessions to stay updated on security procedures and protocols.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
Security Officer
Signal One Security
Oxon Hill
10.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided customer service by addressing inquiries from employees and visitors.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Monitored security systems and surveillance cameras for potential threats.
Security Officer
Inter-Con Security Systems Inc.
Alexandria
10.2017 - 11.2021
- Monitored security systems and surveillance cameras for potential threats.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Screened visitors and employees for weapons and contraband with hand wands and metal detectors.
Security Officer
First Security Services
Rockville, Maryland
05.2017 - 11.2017
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Education
GED -
Snyder High School
Snyder, TX05-1985
Skills
- Incident reporting
- Surveillance monitoring
- Security protocols
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- CCTV monitoring
- Report writing
Timeline
Security Officer
Federal Protective Service
04.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Doctors Community Hospital
04.2024 - 03.2025
Security Officer
Signal One Security
10.2021 - 02.2024
Security Officer
Inter-Con Security Systems Inc.
10.2017 - 11.2021
Security Officer
First Security Services
05.2017 - 11.2017
GED -
Snyder High School