Curran GALLANT
Summary
Accomplished Security Manager with nearly 10 years of combined security and traffic enforcement experience. Committed to always achieving desired results in the safest manner possible, while maintaining highest levels of integrity and respect. Focused and detail-oriented with a proven history of mitigating risks and utilizing reasoned decision-making in high-pressure situations. Above all, a proud community member who wants to make a difference through keeping his neighbors safe.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Site Security Manager
Garda North Inc. (GardaWorld)
12.2018 - Current
- Oversee a workforce of 100+ security personnel.
- Oversee the traffic enforcement program at Syncrude and direct Traffic Enforcement Agents on duties/focus areas.
- Liaise with Syncrude Corporate Security on a daily basis to report on all contract security related affairs, as well as to collect feedback and resolve any concerns tabled.
- Represent Garda North at contract stewardship reviews, safety network meetings, safety symposiums, and safety award events.
- Develop and implement safety campaigns, including bulletins, events and posters, with the goal of increasing safety performance and reducing injury rates. Maintained a recordable-injury free safety record from 2018 to present.
- Optimization of security programs and administrative functions through enhanced planning and allocation of resources.
Security Shift Supervisor
Garda North Inc. (GardaWorld)
02.2016 - 11.2018
- Oversaw a team of 25+ security personnel.
- Performed scheduling and other administrative duties, including maintenance of personnel files, training records/matrixes, performance evaluations, and KPI metrics.
- Supported the Emergency Services department by coordinating security response to numerous critical site events, including large-scale fires, explosions, gas releases, and workplace fatalities.
- Investigated all near-misses and safety incidents in a comprehensive, "root-cause" finding manner and ensured timely reporting to company management and the client representative. Implemented appropriate corrective actions for all incidents and debriefed with team to minimize risk of reoccurrence.
- Delivered monthly team safety meetings and held daily toolbox talk discussions with all team members.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
Security Guard/Traffic Enforcement Agent
Paladin Security Group Ltd.
03.2014 - 01.2016
- As a 'Bylaw Agent with Limited Authority', issued RMWB Notice of Violation tickets to vehicles parked in fire lanes, 'No Parking' zones, or in designated stalls without permits displayed. Attended court for all trial notifications received from the Court Detail Clerk.
- Performed speed monitoring on site roadways using both RADAR and LIDAR handheld speed guns.
- Conducted traffic stops and held safety intervention discussions with drivers observed speeding or violating site traffic rules; issued traffic violation tickets where necessary.
- Generated detailed reports for all violations (parking and moving) and directly distributed them to Syncrude Management and/or contractor company leadership.
- Carried out a variety of access control duties at Syncrude's Mildred Lake & Aurora oil sands facilities, e.g. validating personnel swipes in Lenel Onguard, inspecting vehicles for weapons, contraband, or unauthorized removal of assets, lifting/lowering toll barriers, etc.
- Performed foot patrols of buildings and mobile patrols of the site's perimeter.
- Investigated a wide-range of security incidents occurring at the site, including theft, vandalism, trespassing, assault, alcohol and drug offences, impaired driving, etc. Assisted/supported RCMP members on any incidents that required police involvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westisle Composite High School
Elmsdale, PE06.2013
Skills
- Microsoft Office (proficient in all suite applications)
- Incident Investigation
- Report Writing
- Risk Exposure Analysis
- Public Relations
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English
Certification
- Class 4 Driver's Licence [Alberta gov't]
- Security Services Licence [Alberta gov't]
- Standard First Aid - Level C - CPR & AED [St. John Ambulance]
- Situation Awareness Specialist (SAS) Training [Arcuri Group]
- Counter Terrorism Information Officer Training [RCMP 'K' Division]
- Leadership for Safety Excellence Training [AMHSA]
- Wildlife Awareness & Bear Response Training [Bear Scare]
- Supervisor Drug & Alcohol Awareness Training [CannAmm]
Additional Information
- Clean Driver's Abstract
- Clean Criminal Record
- Physically Fit
Timeline
Site Security Manager
Garda North Inc. (GardaWorld)
12.2018 - Current
Security Shift Supervisor
Garda North Inc. (GardaWorld)
02.2016 - 11.2018
Security Guard/Traffic Enforcement Agent
Paladin Security Group Ltd.
03.2014 - 01.2016
High School Diploma -
Westisle Composite High School