VERNON NICHOLAS
Fort Washignton
Summary
Confident Security Manager successful at making critical decisions quickly and effectively. Adept at meeting security challenges calmly and rationally.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety and Security Manager/Trainer
Luminis Health
02.2022 - Current
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
- Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules, and enforced policies.
- Moved around different security stations and vital areas to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs.
- Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
- Coordinated protective service operations with other emergency response agencies.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
- Served as liaison with public officials, company negotiators and other departments to maintain big picture understanding of security needs covering all corporate assets.
- Optimized security programs, administrative functions, business management and inventory control by enhancing planning and allocation of resources.
Security Manager
Life Tree Health
10.2017 - 01.2022
- Safety/Management
- Provided security to a staff of 10 in a high-volume drug treatment facility
- Monitored unruly patients and kept a controlled environment
- Protected property and tenant from theft
- Monitored and controlled entrance and departure of employees, and visitors according to prescribed protocol
- Responded to alarms and requests for help
- Reported any suspicious activity
- Prepared written reports of daily activities, observations and incidents
- Prevented losses and damage by reporting irregularities and informs violators of policy and procedures.
- Scheduled and conduct safety and security reviews.
Loss Prevention Supervisor
Ritz-Carlton
07.2003 - 09.2017
- Ensured compliance with security procedures
- Responsible for investigating loss and compiling reports for management
- Minimized future losses through analysis of procedures and training of employees
- Scheduled and conducted safety and security reviews for both employees and management
- Provided a safe environment for employees, guests and residents of the hotel
- Prevented external loss by employing surveillance techniques, undercover
- Operations and physical deterrents
- Controlled internal loss by monitoring physical inventory and financial transactions
- Educated associates regarding external losses
- Assisted Secret Service and other Federal Agents during Diplomatic visits
- Assisted personal security for entertainers during visits
Security Supervisor
Hilton Hotels
10.1997 - 07.2003
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
Education
Criminal Justice
Prince Georges Community College
Largo, MDHigh School Diploma -
Friendly High School
Fort Washington, MD06.1994
Skills
- Security Resource Allocation
- Company Risk Management
- Safety and Security Procedures
- Security Screening
- Weapons Screening
- Security Officer Development
- Loss Prevention Expertise
- Safety and Security Regulations
- Training Oversight
- Security Team Management
- Schedule Management
- Operations Management
- Employee Performance Evaluation
- Emergency Response
Certification
- CPI Certification, NCI
- BLS/CPR Certification, Red Cross
Timeline
Safety and Security Manager/Trainer
Luminis Health
02.2022 - Current
Security Manager
Life Tree Health
10.2017 - 01.2022
Loss Prevention Supervisor
Ritz-Carlton
07.2003 - 09.2017
Security Supervisor
Hilton Hotels
10.1997 - 07.2003
Criminal Justice
Prince Georges Community College
High School Diploma -
Friendly High School
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