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Bjorn Bartley

Toronto,Canada

Summary

Tactical security guard with extensive experience in access control, emergency response, and high-risk crowd management. Successfully maintained safety at St. Michael’s Cathedral, a high-traffic religious site, and at a GardaWorld-operated immigration holding center. Expertise in de-escalation, surveillance operations, and collaboration with law enforcement to ensure the protection of clergy, staff, and visitors.

Overview

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1
Certification
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2
years of professional experience

Work History

Irrigation Tech

Evergreen Lawn Sprinklers
04.2025 - 09.2025
  • Installed and maintained commercial and residential irrigation systems, including mainlines, lateral lines, and zone valves.
  • Performed system diagnostics to identify leaks, clogs, or electrical faults in solenoid valves and controllers.
  • Utilized specialized equipment for trenching and pipe laying while ensuring minimal disruption to existing landscapes.
  • Managed backflow prevention testing and winterization protocols to protect system integrity.

Tactical Security Guard

Garda Security
Toronto, Ontario
09.2024 - 03.2025
  • Enforced stringent access control and perimeter security in high-risk immigration detention facility to ensure safety of staff, visitors, and detainees.
  • Conducted continuous surveillance using CCTV and physical rounds to prevent self-harm, violence, or unauthorized movement.
  • Responded to and de-escalated verbal and physical altercations among detainees through crisis communication techniques.
  • Executed thorough searches of incoming visitors' belongings and facility deliveries to eliminate contraband risks.
  • Participated in regular emergency drill training specific to detention center protocols, including lockdowns and evacuations.

Tactical Security Guard

Paragon Security
Toronto, Ontario
09.2023 - 08.2024

Conducted proactive foot patrols of cathedral grounds, rectory, and surrounding parking structures to identify and mitigate security vulnerabilities.

Directed and monitored large congregations of up to [number] attendees during holiday masses, ensuring clear egress routes and preventing overcrowding.

Managed entry points for dignitaries and clergy by enforcing ID checks and operational security protocols.

Acted as primary first responder for medical emergencies and disturbance calls, de-escalating [number] volatile situations without incident.

Liaised with local police and fire departments during high-profile events to coordinate security coverage and emergency evacuation plans.

Documented daily activity logs and security incident reports accurately for legal and insurance purposes.

Education

Possession And Acquisition License -

Royal Mounted Legion
Toronto, ON
08-2026

STANDARD FIRST AID/CPR AED LEVEL C -

01-2023

Web/Application Developer - Information And Communication Technology

Trios College
09-2020

Skills

  • Tactical operations: emergency response, surveillance monitoring, perimeter security
  • Conflict resolution: verbal de-escalation, crisis intervention, crowd flow management
  • High-risk environments: detention protocols, restraint compliance, detainee management
  • Access control: ID verification, VIP protection, contraband prevention
  • Technical skills: CCTV operation, incident reporting, radio communication

Certification

  • Security Guard License

Timeline

Irrigation Tech

Evergreen Lawn Sprinklers
04.2025 - 09.2025

Tactical Security Guard

Garda Security
09.2024 - 03.2025

Tactical Security Guard

Paragon Security
09.2023 - 08.2024

Possession And Acquisition License -

Royal Mounted Legion

STANDARD FIRST AID/CPR AED LEVEL C -

Web/Application Developer - Information And Communication Technology

Trios College
Bjorn Bartley