William Gentry
San Marcos
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
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Scout Security Group
Austin, TX
06.2023 - Current
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for employees and visitors.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergency situations, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
- Conducted regular patrols of assigned areas to deter potential threats and identify vulnerabilities.
- Documented incidents, completed reports, and maintained accurate logs of activities and observations.
- Trained new staff on security procedures, fostering a culture of safety awareness within the team.
- Evaluated existing security measures, recommending enhancements to optimize operational effectiveness.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Fixed Mobile Guard
Constellis/Triple Canopy
Moyock, NC
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Monitored access points to maintain security and ensure safety protocols.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and report suspicious activities.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during incidents to enhance response effectiveness.
- Trained new personnel on security procedures and emergency protocols.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Restricted access to sensitive areas using key cards and security codes.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Enforced strict access media verification and control for sensitive site protection.
- Inspected vehicles with mirrors, wands and X-ray imaging systems at traffic control points.
Associates of Science, Kinesiology
Austin Community College
Austin, TX
11.2017 - 11.2019
- Conducted concepts of physical fitness
- Studied foundations of kinesiology and first aid
- Trained in anatomy and physiology
- Worked on care and prevention of athletic injuries
- Coached personnel in physical education for elementary education majors
Infantry Operations Specialist/Unit Leader
U.S. Army
Killeen, TX
10.2006 - 03.2012
- Served as team leader at home and during deployment
- Directed employment and deployment of construction activities
- Conducted residential home raids for assigned search/detain HVT missions and collected essential intelligence information
- Trained soldiers in use of various weapons of self-defense and combat
- Conducted live fire exercises and cache searches
- Mounted and dismounted patrols
- Evaluated personnel in the use of grid azimuths and terrain elevations
- Conducted training the Iraqi Army in combat, defense and military tactics
- Worked with Navy SEALS, Specials Forces and Green Berets
Education
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Austin Community College
Austin, TXSkills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
- CCTV surveillance
- CCTV monitoring
- Detail-oriented
- Access control
- Surveillance
- Relationship building and management
- Visitor tracking
- Access control management
Timeline
Security Officer
Scout Security Group
06.2023 - Current
Fixed Mobile Guard
Constellis/Triple Canopy
04.2022 - 02.2023
Associates of Science, Kinesiology
Austin Community College
11.2017 - 11.2019
Infantry Operations Specialist/Unit Leader
U.S. Army
10.2006 - 03.2012
Associate of Science - Kinesiology
Austin Community College
Education and Training
- The Army Institute of Professional Development
- Warrior Leadership
- Petroleum Supply Specialist
- Shipping and Receiving of Goods
- Multichannel Transmission Operation/Maintenance