Ernest McKinney
Los Angeles
Summary
Detail-oriented security officer with strong conflict resolution and customer service skills. Proven ability to enhance safety through effective patrol operations and vigilance.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Los Angeles
11.2021 - 05.2026
- Monitored premises to enhance safety and security for personnel and property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential hazards or security risks.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Welcomed staff, guests, vendors, and contractors at facility entrance.
- Provided excellent customer service, addressing visitor inquiries effectively.
- Maintained detailed logs of security-related activities to support incident response.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events to ensure safety and order.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High
Los Angeles, CA06-1993
Skills
- Security guard license
- General security
- Patrol operations
- Premises patrol
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Entrance control
- Checkpoint management
- Metal detection
- Incident reporting
- Access management
- Crime prevention
- Situational awareness
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
Timeline
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2021 - 05.2026
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High