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Joshua Vanklinken

Security Officer
Niagara Falls,ON

Summary

Security-focused and diligent officer skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts, fire and medical emergencies, remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Niagara Casinos
12.2003 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
  • Monitored cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.

Loss Prevention Officer

Supply Chain Management Association
01.2002 - 12.2003
  • Conducted daily warehouse walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
  • Responded quickly to emergency alarms and calls for assistance for improved issue prevention.
  • Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and alarm systems to detect suspicious activity.
  • Observed video surveillance systems for prompt emergency response.
  • Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.

Private Investigator

MacKay And Associates
08.1997 - 12.2002
  • Surveilled individuals covertly to investigate issues such as fraud and infidelity.
  • Produced professional reports outlining findings of cases, expenses incurred and any important incidents.
  • Investigated individuals claiming disability to identify and document fraud.
  • Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs and audio recordings.
  • Conducted surveillance for up to 15 hours at time.
  • Conducted mobile and stationary surveillance on subjects of fraudulent investigations.
  • Performed undercover operations such as evaluating performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.

Education

Law And Security - Law And Security

Niagara College
Welland, ON
05.1998

Skills

  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • Superior Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Shift Work
  • Criminal Law Knowledge
  • Safety and Security
  • Report Writing
  • Medical Emergency Response
  • Critical Thinking
  • First Aid and CPR Certified
  • Collaborate with Law Enforcement
  • Alarm Systems
  • Emergency Evacuation
  • Train Employees
  • Dispatching

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Security Officer

Niagara Casinos
12.2003 - Current

Loss Prevention Officer

Supply Chain Management Association
01.2002 - 12.2003

Private Investigator

MacKay And Associates
08.1997 - 12.2002

Law And Security - Law And Security

Niagara College
Joshua VanklinkenSecurity Officer