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Andrew Spence

Alliston,Canada

Summary

Experienced with maintaining security and control within correctional facilities. Utilizes conflict resolution and de-escalation techniques to manage inmate behavior effectively. Strong understanding of legal and ethical standards, ensuring compliance and safety.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Assistant

Freelance
12.2024 - Current
  • Coordinated daily production schedules to optimize workflow and resource allocation.
  • Assisted in set preparation, ensuring all equipment and materials were ready for shoots.
  • Managed inventory of production supplies, maintaining organization and efficiency.
  • Coordinated with department heads to ensure all materials were on set for scheduled shoots, enhancing efficiency.
  • Stayed alert, active, and ready to respond to any request at any time using variety of available resources.

Correctional Officer

Toronto South Detention Centre
03.2013 - 10.2024
  • Maintain the care, custody and control of inmates in my assigned area.
  • Trained in main control in order to control the flow of inmates and staff throughout the institution.
  • Escort staff from various departments to assist with providing health care and maintenance to inmates and the areas they are housed in.
  • Preformed searches of cells, inmates, common areas, work areas and any other part of the facility for contraband or unapproved items.
  • Kept a proper log book detailing my duties performed, where and when.
  • Perform head counts to visually ensure the presence of all inmates.
  • Communicate information regarding security, safety, and operations through the chain of command.

Facility Security Officer

MLSE - Air Canada Centre
12.2007 - 06.2013
  • Always keep in contact with control room officer via radio.
  • Ensure safety of the building, patrons and employee’s.
  • Respond to Alarms, Bomb Threats and Other Emergencies.
  • Participate in ejections of patrons and documenting it correctly.
  • Close body escorts of players, coaches and celebrities.
  • Have complete knowledge of building and its surroundings.
  • Perform bag checks of employee’s entering and exiting the building.
  • Patrol concourse during events checking identifications, ensuring that people consuming alcoholic beverages are of age to do so in Ontario.

Toronto Blue Jays Usher

Toronto Blue Jays - Rogers Centre
04.2006 - 11.2007
  • Ensure safety of the building, patrons and employee’s.
  • Contact security to handle ejections of intoxicated or aggressive patrons.
  • Have complete knowledge of building and its surroundings.
  • Checking tickets to ensure those in my section are supposed to be.
  • Escort elderly or handicapped patrons to seats or contact my supervisor so that we can accommodate them with a more excisable seating.

Education

Community & Justice Studies

Sheridan College
Brampton, ON
01.2012

John Cabot Catholic Secondary School
Mississauga, ON
01.2005

Skills

  • First-rate customer services and interpersonal skills
  • I am responsible, punctual, trustworthy and considerate of others
  • I work well in fast-paced environments and under pressure
  • Superb time-management and multi-tasking capabilities

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Production Assistant

Freelance
12.2024 - Current

Correctional Officer

Toronto South Detention Centre
03.2013 - 10.2024

Facility Security Officer

MLSE - Air Canada Centre
12.2007 - 06.2013

Toronto Blue Jays Usher

Toronto Blue Jays - Rogers Centre
04.2006 - 11.2007

Community & Justice Studies

Sheridan College

John Cabot Catholic Secondary School
Andrew Spence