Timothy Short
San Jose,CA
Summary
Dedicated Security Officer with over 5 years of experience in incident reporting, access control, and emergency response. Proven track record of preventing unauthorized access and ensuring safety through thorough surveillance and risk assessment.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Menlo Park, CA
02.2019 - Current
- Monitored premises to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.
- Conducted regular patrols to ensure safety and security of facilities.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, coordinating with emergency services as needed.
- Assisted in training new security personnel on protocols and procedures.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
San Jose, CA
03.2017 - 10.2018
- Monitored premises to prevent theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access.
- Conducted regular patrols to ensure safety and security of facilities.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, coordinating with emergency services as needed.
- Assisted in training new security personnel on protocols and procedures.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- 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 identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
Education
High School Diploma -
Silicon Valley Adult Education
San Jose, CA05-2024
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- CCTV surveillance/monitoring
- Emergency response
- Access control
- Event security
- Emergency awareness
- Alarm monitoring
- First aid and CPR certified
- Patrol operations
Certification
- Current active BSIS guard card
- current active adult first aid/cpr/aed certification
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2019 - Current
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
03.2017 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Silicon Valley Adult Education