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William Thomas

Columbus,OH

Summary

Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals. Seasoned Security Officer equipped with excellent communication skills consistently maintains detailed logs of important events. Skilled in problem-solving and conflict resolution with knowledge of law enforcement investigations. Trustworthy and committed to honest interactions with supervisors, employees and customers. Protective Security Guard with over 10 years of experience working to promote safety of people and premises in assigned area. Expertise in controlling exits and entrances and testing and inspecting fire and security systems. Proactive and watchful professional possessing deep knowledge of of security operations and safety practices. Skilled Security Officer competent in conducting patrols, monitoring entrances and escorting visitors to maximize building security. Good report writing, recordkeeping and multitasking abilities with solid history of success at Franklin Park Conservatory and extended facilities. Keen to offer 10+ years of experience and take on challenging new role. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
Columbus, Ohio
02.2013 - 02.2022
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
  • Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
  • Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
  • Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
  • Assisted in the development and implementation of security policies and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
  • Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
  • Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
  • Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
  • Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
  • Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.

Security Associate

GardaWorld Security
Columbus, Ohio
02.2022 - Present
  • Ensured compliance with security standards, policies and procedures.
  • Monitored access control systems to verify valid credentials.
  • Conducted regular assessments of physical security measures and surveillance systems.
  • Investigated security incidents and notified relevant personnel of any suspicious activities.
  • Reviewed logs from CCTV cameras and identified any suspicious activity.
  • Responded promptly to requests for assistance from customers or visitors.
  • Performed daily checks of building entrances, exits and perimeters.
  • Prepared detailed reports on all security-related investigations or incidents.
  • Actively monitored alarms and responded appropriately to any emergencies.
  • Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
  • Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
  • Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Recreation And Wildlife/Enforcement Option Technol

Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
06-1978

Skills

  • CCTV Surveillance
  • Identification verification
  • Access Control
  • Document Management

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Security Associate

GardaWorld Security
02.2022 - Present

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
02.2013 - 02.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Recreation And Wildlife/Enforcement Option Technol

Hocking College
William Thomas