WILLIAM FOSTER
Santa Rosa,CA
Summary
Experience Skills and Abilities
Dedicated Mobile Patrol Security Officer with over 10 years of experience in emergency response, surveillance operations, and risk assessment. Proven ability to document incidents accurately and maintain safety standards.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1987
1987
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Mobile Patrol Security Officer
Bright Star Security
Santa Rosa, CA
09.2015 - 09.2025
- Monitored assigned areas to ensure safety and security compliance.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security risks.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergencies during shifts.
- Documented incidents and prepared detailed reports for management review.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement when necessary for investigations.
- Maintained effective communication with team members throughout shifts.
- Assisted in training new security personnel on protocols and procedures.
- Utilized surveillance equipment to monitor activities and deter criminal behavior.
- Investigated incidents onsite, gathering evidence and making reports as required.
- Performed routine checks of access points such as doors and gates to ensure they are properly secured.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations by calling for backup if necessary.
- Utilized two-way radio communication systems to stay in contact with other officers during shifts.
- Reported any maintenance issues found during patrols promptly so they can be addressed immediately.
- Followed established policies and procedures regarding patrolling times, routes.
- Observed traffic violations in assigned area and reported them accordingly.
- Identified potential threats or risks to the property or personnel before taking appropriate action.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and law enforcement personnel as needed.
- Interacted professionally with members of the public while providing assistance when needed.
- Monitored the facility's CCTV system, logging activities and responding to alarms.
- Provided escorts for personnel entering and leaving the premises in accordance with established procedures.
- Maintained accurate records of daily shift activities such as incident reports, vehicle inspections.
- Inspected all vehicles prior to entry or exit from the premises, ensuring that no prohibited items were being transported.
- Assisted in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and visitors at all times.
- Assisted in conducting searches of employees' personal belongings if necessary.
- Ensured that all visitors sign-in and sign-out logs were accurately maintained and updated regularly.
- Adhered to safety protocols when handling hazardous materials or equipment.
- Participated in training sessions related to security operations as requested by management.
- Assisted customers with directions or general inquiries about the facility's services.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Inspected security systems to maintain consistent operational availability and to detect evidence of tampering.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
Patrol Officer
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
San Diego, USA
01.2012 - 02.2014
- Graveyard shift patrol officer.
- Responded to alarms.
- Locked and unlocked medical and lawyer offices.
- Locked and unlocked county parks.
- Patrolled interior medical offices.
- Transient removal from properties.
- Graffiti and damage control.
- Interior and exterior foot patrol.
- HOA patrol, wrote warnings, tickets and cars towed.
Education
Jeddito High School
King's Canyon , AZSkills
- 10 years experience of patrol
- Surveillance operations
- Incident documentation
- Risk assessment
- Emergency response
- Security systems management
- Facility security
- Patrol strategies
- Access control measures
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Problem solving
- Training and development
- Incident reporting
- Crime prevention
- Security systems
- Vigilant surveillance
- Maintaining records
- Excellent communication skills
- Alarm monitoring
- Vehicle inspection
- Physical fitness
- Patrol techniques
- Detail-oriented
- Public safety awareness
- Task prioritization
- Fire Safety Knowledge
- Keen observer
- Multitasking capacity
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem resolution
- Security team coordination
- Access systems and patrol
- Ground patrol
- Team leadership
- Premises surveillance
- Teamwork
- Security protocols
- Adaptable and flexible
- Interpersonal skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Team building
- Physical strength
- Professional demeanor
- Communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Time management
- Verbal and written communication
- Report writing
- Willingness to work overtime
- Responsibility
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Team player
- Clean DMV record
- Attentive and observant
- Venue safety
- Substance abuse recognition
- Situational awareness
- Analytical skills
- Reliable and responsible
- Patrolling
- Data entry
References
References are available upon request
Timeline
Mobile Patrol Security Officer
Bright Star Security
09.2015 - 09.2025
Patrol Officer
Securitas Security Services USA, Inc.
01.2012 - 02.2014
Jeddito High School