Veotis Latchison
Oakland,CA
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position in the Security Officer field that offers professional challenges and opportunities for advancement utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Guard
Palamerican Security
11.2021 - Current
- Improves overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Remains calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Patrols internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Prevents unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Conducts regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns. Examines doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Responds quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Writes detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations
- Works independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance
Site Supervisor/Security Officer
Kingdom Group Security Services
06.2019 - 12.2023
- Developed and implemented robust security strategies and policies to protect company's assets, employees and facilities.
- Assessed potential risks and vulnerabilities, investigated security breaches and reinforced appropriate measures to mitigate them.
- Lead and managed teams of security personnel, including hiring, training and performance management.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure integration of security requirements into business processes and projects.
- Conducted regular security assessments, audits and inspections to identify gaps and areas for improvement.
- Maintained and updated emergency response plans, ensuring all employees know their roles and responsibilities.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies and security vendors, to enhance security measures and respond to incidents.
- Fostered a culture of security awareness and training employees on security protocols and procedures.
Security Officer
American Guard Services
02.2017 - 06.2020
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Completed paperwork 100%, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Maintained safe environments for 4 employees and over 50 visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols
Education
High School Diploma -
Castlemont High School
Oakland, CA06.1989
Skills
- Customer communication
- Mobile Patrols
- Team Leadership
- Work ethic
- Emergency awareness
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking Abilities
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Legible report writing
- Creative thinking
- Task Prioritization
- Data entry
- Teamwork
- Planning
- Calendar management
License
Guards Card
August 2025
Timeline
Security Guard
Palamerican Security
11.2021 - Current
Site Supervisor/Security Officer
Kingdom Group Security Services
06.2019 - 12.2023
Security Officer
American Guard Services
02.2017 - 06.2020
High School Diploma -
Castlemont High School
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