Thomas Stevenson
Gaston,SC
Summary
Security professional with solid background in protecting assets and ensuring safety. Proven ability to assess risks, manage security protocols, and respond effectively to incidents. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adapting to evolving security needs. Reliable and skilled in surveillance, access control, and emergency response.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Intake Counselor
Three Rivers Behavioral
12.2024 - 08.2025
- Duties Perform assessments for committed and walk-in patients and process their admittance into the hospital.
- Facilitated crisis intervention sessions, providing immediate support to clients in distress.
- Conducted comprehensive assessments to determine client needs and eligibility for services.
- Managed intake processes efficiently, ensuring timely service delivery and compliance with regulations.
Social worker
Department of Mental Health
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Duties: Discharge planning for hospital patients that are inpatient.
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to support mental health recovery.
- Implemented evidence-based practices to enhance client engagement and outcomes.
- Provided crisis intervention services during acute episodes, ensuring client safety.
- Updated client documentation for accurate, compliant and current records.
Security Officer
Allied-Universal Security Services
10.2012 - 07.2019
- Duties: Provided high quality customer service to Blue Cross Blue Shield employees and guests along with providing protection of people and property.
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of staff and visitors.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security risks.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, maintaining effective communication with emergency services.
- Implemented access control procedures to manage entry points efficiently.
- Developed and maintained surveillance systems to enhance monitoring capabilities across facilities.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
04.2006 - 01.2008
- Duties: Provided high quality customer service to plant employees along with protecting people and property.
- Trained new security personnel on protocols and best practices for incident response.
- Evaluated existing security measures, recommending improvements for increased safety compliance.
- 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.
Security Officer
Carolina Security Services
07.2003 - 10.2003
- Duties: Provided high quality customer service to all walk-ins and employees at the Department of Social Services along with protecting people and property.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
Security Officer
Security Management of South Carolina
05.2003 - 07.2003
- Duties: Provided high quality customer service to all walk-ins and employees at the Department of Social Services along with protecting people and property.
- 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.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations, providing detailed reports on incidents.
Security Officer
Sizemore Security Services
07.1999 - 10.2002
- Duties: Provided high quality customer service to all students and visitors at varies University of South Carolina dormitories along with protecting people and property.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- 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.
Education
Master of Social Work -
University of South Carolina
Columbia, South Carolina05.2018
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Limestone College
Columbia, South Carolina12.2016
High School Diploma - undefined
Columbia High School
Columbia, South Carolina06.1997
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- General security
- Detail-oriented
- Superior customer service
Honors, Awards, and Recognitions
A / B Honor Roll in High school, President’s Award for achieving 4.00 academic grade point average during the Fall 2015., President’s Award for achieving 4.00 academic grade point average during the Spring 2015., Graduate cum laude from Limestone College with the BSW degree.
Timeline
Intake Counselor
Three Rivers Behavioral
12.2024 - 08.2025
Social worker
Department of Mental Health
09.2023 - 07.2024
Security Officer
Allied-Universal Security Services
10.2012 - 07.2019
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
04.2006 - 01.2008
Security Officer
Carolina Security Services
07.2003 - 10.2003
Security Officer
Security Management of South Carolina
05.2003 - 07.2003
Security Officer
Sizemore Security Services
07.1999 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Social Work - undefined
Limestone College
High School Diploma - undefined
Columbia High School
Master of Social Work -
University of South Carolina