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Bachelor of Arts
Marine Security Guard
Primary job as a Marine Security Guard entails ensuring the safety of U.S. mission personnel and preventing the compromise of classified material.
- Assistant Detachment Commander: Provide daily leadership of subordinate Marines, supervise personnel administration, and supervise Marines in all duties.
- Manage a large sums of money and planned multiple functions, increasing profits of the Marine bar
- Successfully coordinated the annual Marine Corps Ball celebration with over 200 guest in attendance. Including developing the programs, seating chart, ticket design, dinner plan, music, and ceremony.
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High School Diploma
Security Guard
Monitored cameras and take appropriate actions to respond to any potential threats and unsafe incidents.
- Performed all security related tasks and prepared reports of unusual activities and events.
- Performed facility lockdown as dictated and screens visitors and employees seeking entry after hours.
- Exhibited good judgment during critical situations and maintained a professional and authoritative demeanor at all times.
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High School Diploma
Security Guard
Was responsible for providing security services for employees and visitors, protecting entity buildings, ensuring the safety and security of all visitors and property.
- Was active in patrolling the parking lot and external ground, keeping logs of all security incidents.
- Interfaced with the Police and Fire Departments and responded to all emergency situations as needed or directed by policy.
- Answered radio pages and calls in a prompt manner and prioritized calls based on importance.
- Performed identification and vehicle checks.
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Information Technology
Security Guard
Oversaw the security of 3,000 plus personnel at the United States Strategic Command while stationed at the Offutt Air Force Base
- Coordinated and responsible for dispatching small group security teams
- Employed effective time management when dealing with coordination and accountability around personnel and security assets
- Utilized strong documentation skills to coordinate security personnel and physical security armory assets
- Provided armed response to unusual activities and managed the front gate to prevent the entrance of unauthorized persons
- Served on the Honor Guard providing funeral services for deceased veterans and retirees
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Bachelor of Arts
Senior Life Guard
Safeguarded a variety of aquatic facilities while demonstrating a natural ability to recognize emergencies and respond accordingly.
- Enforced all applicable facility policies and regulations at all times.
- Performed well while working in high stress situations, including suspected spinal
- Assisted with customer service and preformed first aid duties as needed.
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Confinement Guard
Maintain familiarization of confinement mission, purpose and objective of the facility operations.
- Ensure facility compliance with use of force and weapons restrictions-ensure safe environment for inmates, provided inmate security during all transit on/off base.
- Implemented emergency response actions.
- Expanded knowledge of staff/inmate relationships-ensured all health and comfort items are provided.
- Responsible for confidentiality of inmate Information and Privacy Act requirements.
- Managed confinement Human Immunodeficiency Virus syndrome positive inmates-provide safety oversight.
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Armed Security Guard
Utilized security and safety equipment as necessary for each assignment.
- Observed daily activities and reported any suspicious behaviors.
- Prepared appropriate reports when a security incident occurred.
- Assisted clients in determining potential security risks.
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Certificate
International Business
Armed Security Guard
Conducted security operations for DoD while stationed in Afghanistan.
- Performed force protection duties as assigned.
- Provided security at entry control points, tower position, and roving patrols.
- Responsible for internal security shift and acquired good working knowledge of contract security
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Marketing
Cavalry Scout, Army National Guard
Secured and prepared ammunition on scout vehicles
- Performed navigation during combat
- Reported information on terrain, weather and enemy
- Collected data to classify routes, tunnels and bridges
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High School Diploma
Security Guard
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Detected suspicious activities and watched for animal acts and rule infractions.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
- Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
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Business Administration
Business Management
Security Guard
Guarded commercial properties against fire, theft, vandalism and illegal entries
- Warned violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking and carrying forbidden articles
- Patrolled buildings and grounds periodically; ensured safety of visitors and property
- Observed and reported any suspicious activities that might be a threat to life and/or property
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Leadership
Senior Guard Force Supervisor
Responsible for Over 5 million dollars of equipment and real-estate
- Operated thermal imaging cameras during night operations and acted as the guard force liaison in the Tactical
- Managed consulate control room with responsibilities of entry control point operations
- Responsible for the health, well-being, motivation, physical fitness, weapons qualifications, aircraft protection detail and daily training of my 20-23 man element
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High School Diploma
Unarmed Uniformed Security Guard
Was instrumental in providing a safe environment for all guests.
- Observed departing personnel to guard against the theft of company property.
- Watched for and reported irregularities, such as fire hazards, leaking water pipes and security
- Warned violators of rule infractions, such as loitering, smoking and carrying forbidden articles.
- Executed daily operations of inspecting property and guests.
- Watched for fires.
- Recorded data, such as property damage, unusual occurrences and the malfunctioning of machinery and equipment.
- Permitted authorized persons to enter property.
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Criminal Justice
Medical
Medical Assistant
Security Guard
Patrolled the facility and served as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and rule infractions.
- Reported all incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement.
- Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows and gates.
- Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter the property.
- Property Issued security badges and visitor passes to all guests.
- Served as Fire Guard for Events
- Works special events with high profile clients
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High School Diploma
Criminal Justice
Security Guard
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Answered alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Answered telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
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Food Science
Culinary Arts
Security Guard
Patrolled assigned areas on foot ensure personal, building, and equipment security.
- Informed and warned violators of rule of the site, such as loitering, smoking, or carrying forbidden items.
- Watched for and reported irregular events, such as fire hazards and security doors left unlocked and the presence of unauthorized persons.
- About two years of security
- Strong ability to understand and follow specific instructions.
- Excellent ability to detect problems and report information to appropriate personnel.
- Great skills in using building security and lock systems.
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High School Diploma
High School Diploma
Electromechanical Studies
Driver/guard
Provided secure transport of cash and other valuable cargo for financial institutions and businesses.
- Practiced security protocol and safety procedures
- Demonstrated quality customer service
- Responsible for the daily operation and maintenance of a 600 bed facility and direct supervision of 15 individuals.
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Security Guard
Maintain a safe environment at various locations in the city of Philadelphia
- Ensure that patrons were safe while inside of various establishment and on their properties
- Patrolled and inspected properties against illegal activities including theft and vandalism
- Enforce property laws and work to deter all types of criminal activity
- Write reports on certain activities observed during shift if necessary
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Security Guard
- Assigned to secure art exhibits and prevent patrons from touching, vandalizing or stealing the art.
- Answered general questions regarding the city of San Francisco
- Assigned to secure Chinese New Year Parade
- Verified VIP tickets, directed traffic exiting private garage, answered public questions regarding logistics, exit routes and hours of parade and handling attendees that are putting themselves or others in danger
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Certificate
Automotive Technology
Guard
Responsible for providing security services for movie sets, protecting trailers, ensuring the safety and security of property.
- Active in patrolling the parking area and external ground, keeping logs of all security incidents.
- Interface with the Police Departments and respond to all emergency situations as needed or directed by policy.
- Maintain the safety and security of visitors and staff.
- Perform identification and vehicle checks.
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Building Security And Lock Systems And Procedures
Security Guard
Examine gates, doors and windows to determine the security.
- Prepare reports and routine.
- Daily patrolling on foot or on vehicle to assure the security of assigned area.
- Provided escort services to visitors and customers.
- Keep an eye and report irregularities like leaking water pipes, security doors left unlocked, presence of unauthorized persons etc.
- Performed routine checks of street lights and emergency call boxes to ensure proper functioning.
- Inform and warned violators of rule infractions like smoking, loitering, carrying forbidden things.
- Provided lockout services and information including public assistance
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Bsis Guard Card And 1yr Of Security Training
Security Guard
Observe and report
- Communicated clearly and positively with co-workers and management.
- Maintained a safe environment
- Incident and Daily Report Writing
- Pleasantly and courteously interacted with customers.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
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GED
Security Guard/dispatcher
Protected the assets of the company
- Detained and Investigated Shoplifters
- Provided policing-type functions within a private security setting in plain clothes and CCTV ([company name])
- Guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Dispatch and relays information to the appropriate parties.
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Cosmetology
Security Guard
Campus Security Guard -Safety and Security Department
- Assigned to the Safety and Security Department and detailed to various School.
- Conducts regular schedule patrols and inspection of school campus.
- Making written reports as well fostering a positive relationship with parents and school visitors.
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Biological Science
Security Guard
Provided visible security for CTA rail platforms.
- Engaging with customers to give direction of where to go on assigned area.
- Worked with Chicago Transit Authority to assist with make ensuring that was safe and protected
- Diffused situations that caused customer conflicts. Enforced procedures that allowed pedestrians to get to their destination.
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Criminal Justice
Criminal Justice
Security Guard
Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property
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Security Guard
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Patrol premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises.
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GED
Security Guard
Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
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Drafting And Design Technology
Event Security Guard
Identify, monitor and report any security threats on site through the chain of command
- Patrol assigned areas on foot to guard against theft, vandalism, trespassing and fire
- Enforce regulations of the establishment to maintain order and resolve conflicts
- Ensure that establishment safety and emergency procedures are followed
- Respond to fire alarms, threats, and emergencies in a timely manner
- Follow radio and emergency telephone procedures and site protocols
- Write daily DOR shift reports and incident reports
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Bartending
Medical
Security Guard
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons. Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
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Security Guard and Elevator Operator
Interface everyday with customers regarding life and property security. Responding to their requests and demands on time
- Working in a high volume of people requests & demands not only for the elevator but also for the lobby desk.
- Accepted and worked any shifts disregarding the short notice.
- Maintain all the stairs, corridors & lobby areas clean and very well accesssed from the clients especially complying with all fire code regulations and restrictions.
- Painting and doing medium size restauration work for the building under supervisor's guidance and advice.
- Being always in contact with customers needs and requests in order to provide solutions to their security concerns.
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High School Diploma
Surgical Technology
Criminal Justice Program
Security Guard
Patrols assigned areas on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons or safety/fire hazards
- Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances
- Checks doors and windows of buildings to ensure they are tightly closed and locked; notes in written log any unlocked doors/windows; submits information to supervisor
- Observes activity and traffic on surveillance cameras
- Escorts people/property to desired destination when monies, documents or safety of property or persons are a concern.
- Responds to alarms and dispatched calls; decides what actions to take based on situation, facts known and position limitations.
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Cosmetology
Security Guard
Secure the premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
- Identify visitors and ask for appropriate documents
- Stop suspicious people and ask for identification
- Controls traffic by directing drivers.
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities
- Calling for building repairs as needed
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Top Guard Security
Highly skilled in performing patrol duties within assigned areas to guard against theft and shoplifting
- Adept at handling emergency situations effectively; medical emergencies, accidents and other threats
- Hands-on experience in managing security systems in order to prevent theft, violence and vandalism
- Well-versed in using different alarms for security purposes
- Practical approach of observing all activities at premises and reporting any suspicious circumstances
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Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Security Guard
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Patrol industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
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Security Guard
Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Answer alarms and investigate disturbances.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Maintain environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
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Business Administration
Security Guard
Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion, damage, theft.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other person to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or unauthorized persons.
- Answer and return telephone calls, take messages and provide company information.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
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Business Management Administration Candidate
Security Guard
Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Call police or fire department in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property
- Answer telephone calls to take messages, answer questions, and provide information during non-business hours or when switchboard is closed.
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Philosophy
Security Guard
Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion
- Ensure security of doors, windows, and gates
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons
- Guard against theft and maintain security of premises
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High School Diploma
Security Guard
Ensure a safe environment for all guests, while maintaining safety procedures and ensuring safety of the property.
- Maintain a visual presence in the lobby and parking area
- Greeting the guest on arrival into to the apartment complex
- Foot Patrol and detailed report of all activity
- Exchange and pass information to the next guard on duty
- Being alert and ready for any emergency situation
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Pre-university
Security Guard
Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the behavior and safety of students on school.
- Assist with the supervision of students in-school activities.
- Assist visitors and check for visitor passes. Escort unauthorized visitors off school.
- Assist administrators, staff and students during crisis situations.
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
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Security Guard
Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities, such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons, or unusual occurrences.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, or employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Patrolled industrial or commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
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High School Diploma
Security Guard
Check identification and obtain tenant authorization for all visiting guests.
- Positioned as a host and greeter.
- Respond and report appropriately to any incidents that occur on/off property.
- Perform safety inspections to prevent any fire hazards or suspicious activity.
- Maximize security by enforcing property regulations.
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High School Diploma
School Security Guard and Front Desk Person
Conducted Sign-in signature procedures
- Maintained safe & secure facilities
- Monitored School building's security through ID; camera and front desk
- Provided safety and security
- Checked members identification at entrances and at other security points at the building
- Responsible to deal with external and internal customer, maintaining high level of patience, tact and diplomacy for collecting accurate information
- Logged information onto log in sheets
- Provided support to clients and staff and other interested parties primarily through face to face and/or telephone communication: furnished information and answered inquiries
- Verified members identification; screened and maintained records of all visitors and messengers to provide access to the premises
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Economics / Management
Security Guard
Monitoring and control all pedestrian entering and exiting the facility.
- Continuous vehicular patrol of a large outdoor parking lot.
- Aid and assist customers, report suspicious activity, report unauthorized personnel in lots, communicate with both store personnel and local law enforcement.
- Direct shipping and receiving of trailers/containers to appropriate location
- Conduct standard bag, package and visual clothing scans of people exiting the facility and notify Supervisor of any suspected violations.
- Contact associates or departments for any special deliveries and/or associate orders brought to the security
- Ensure appropriate emergency response for threat, fire, and medical concerns on the property.
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Security Guard
Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
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Criminal Justice
Security Guard
- Did daily reports on arrests, disturbances, property damages and engaging with tenants and visitors
- Patrolled site on foot and provide visible deterrence to incidents and respond quickly to disturbances
- Attended to security needs of multiple apartment properties
- Checked incoming visitors without gate code or card
- Knowledge of apartment properties
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Crossing Guard
Direct or escort pedestrians across streets, stopping traffic as necessary.
- Communicate traffic and crossing rules and other information to students and adults.
- Direct traffic movement or warn of hazards, using signs, flags, lanterns, and hand signals.
- Stop speeding vehicles to warn drivers of traffic laws.
- Distribute traffic control signs and markers at designated points.
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