Jason Knight
Pasadena
Summary
Focused Security Manager offering 10 years of experience in safety-minded roles. Hardworking and diligent with a passion for risk management. Adept in supervising, training and developing security professionals. Adaptable security leader accustomed to managing challenging situations with grace and diplomacy. Skilled in managing large-scale public events and monitoring densely crowded areas to provide effective risk management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Security Training Academy
07.2021 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Trained and Certified to carry a firearm.
- Work 45-48 hours per week.
Lead Security Officer
Securities
05.2005 - 02.2021
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within building
- Drafted security operating procedures and training materials for human resources department.
- Conducted security audits per month to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety and asset protection.
- Demonstrated commitment to public safety by patrolling events and well-populated establishments.
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate.
- Worked 40-45 hours per week.
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.
- Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Supervised team of 5 security personnel during shift.
- Monitored property and investigated any areas of suspicion.
- Oversaw staff timekeeping entries and reports.
- Monitored central alarm systems for fire, intrusion and duress alarms and responded to emergencies weekly.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of 55 employees and visitors daily.
Senior Portrait Team Leader
Lifetouch National School Studios
08.2001 - 05.2006
- Set clear team goals and delegated tasks and set deadlines.
- Discovered training needs and provided coaching.
- Adhered to rigorous standards for customer service, merchandising and operational safety.
- Developed strategies to promote team member adherence to company regulations and performance goals.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
- Conducted team member meetings and updated members on best practices and continuing expectations.
- Determined proper settings for Camera and Lighting]equipment to produce sellable portraits.
- Trained newly hired employees on machine operations and control set ups and explained all safety procedures to prevent injuries.
- Worked 45-60 hours per week.
Education
GED -
Milford Mill Academy
Baltimore, MD08.1996
Skills
- Safety and security
- Firearms training
- AED Training
- Safety and security regulations
Timeline
Security Officer
Security Training Academy
07.2021 - Current
Lead Security Officer
Securities
05.2005 - 02.2021
Senior Portrait Team Leader
Lifetouch National School Studios
08.2001 - 05.2006
GED -
Milford Mill Academy
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