Akhmad Dost
Burnaby,Canada
Summary
Experienced and seasoned with strong background in coordinating fly-in, fly-out gold mining security projects/operations. Known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in risk assessment, surveillance technology management, and team coordination to ensure secure environments. Excel in leadership, communication, problem-solving skills, effectively managing security operations and fostering teamwork.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Security Officer
Scarlet Security Services
Dease Lake, British Columbia
06.2023 - 08.2026
- Worked at Newmont Brucejack gold mine and Red Chris mine projects as Scarlet security contractor.
- Supervised security personnel to ensure compliance with safety protocols.
- Implemented access control measures to manage entry points effectively.
- Coordinated emergency response procedures during incidents or alarms.
- Trained new security staff on operational procedures and safety standards.
- Evaluated surveillance footage to identify suspicious activities or breaches.
- Evaluated existing physical security measures against potential threats to determine areas needing improvement.
- Assisted in preparing risk assessments for various events or activities.
- Ensured compliance with security protocols and procedures.
- Conducted regular patrols of premises to ensure safety of staff and visitors.
- Investigated complaints from staff regarding harassment or misconduct within the workplace.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Coordinated responses to emergency situations during team drills.
- Responded quickly to alarms and system failures, taking appropriate action to resolve them promptly.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth inter-departmental communication.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving dispatched vehicles or personnel.
- Fostered teamwork by encouraging open communication and collaboration among team members.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
Education
Diploma -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
Burnaby, BC 09.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
- Supervising Experience
- Access control
- Emergency response
- Surveillance monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Security protocol enforcement
- Incident investigation
- Team collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Record keeping
- Inter-departmental communication
- Problem solving
- Situational awareness
- Threat assessment
- Incident response
- Incident management
- Alarm response
- Lockdown procedures
- Detail orientation
- Surveillance equipment handling
- Security software
- Workplace safety
- De-escalation techniques
- Relationship building and management
- Staff management
- Conflict Management
- Leadership
- Management
- X-ray Screening
- Coordination
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Employee scheduling
- New hire training
- Key performance indicators (kpis)
- Time management
- Workflow coordination
- Handling escalations
- Staff assignments and supervision
- Performance evaluation
- Decision-making
- Records management
Certification
- OFA
- WHMIS
- CSTS
- Class 4 Drivers Licence,
- Security Guard License
- B.C. Workplace Emergency First Aid
Timeline
Lead Security Officer
Scarlet Security Services
06.2023 - 08.2026
Diploma -
British Columbia Institute of Technology
09.2013 - 05.2015