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KEITH SPINKS

Qualicum Beach

Summary

Dynamic Security specialist with extensive experience, skilled in incident reporting and risk management. Proven track record in reducing loss inventory and enhancing security protocols. Adept at utilizing investigative techniques and effective communication to deter criminal activities, ensuring a safe environment for both personnel and assets. Fosters a great partnership with local law enforcement.

Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Asset Protection Officer

Loblaws
04.2015 - 06.2024
  • Acting District Manager for 5 months while my manager was on leave
  • District Lead and Peer Trainer for most of my tenure
  • Facilitated and took part in co-op events with local RCMP
  • Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
  • Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.

Asset Protection Officer

Target Canada
02.2013 - 04.2015
  • Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Wrote reports for internal and external crime, burglary, or theft.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.

Security Officer

Great Plains Security
06.2010 - 02.2013
  • Provided Security for Homeless Shelter
  • Provided Security for Hospitals, general security and one on one security
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.

Education

BST 1 & 2 (Security License) - Security

Justice Institute of British Columbia
New Westminster
02-1999

Skills

  • Investigative techniques
  • Alarm response
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Communication
  • Asset recovery
  • Incident reporting
  • Risk management
  • De-escalation
  • Action plan development
  • Internal audits
  • Investigation techniques
  • Case report writing
  • Loss prevention strategies
  • Crime prevention

Accomplishments

Acted as Asset Protection District Manager at Loblaws for 5 months while manager was on leave


Created multiple additions to Target Canada Asset Protection procedures, focusing on safety of team members


Contributed my knowledge and cases to Loblaws Asset Protection Learning Modules


Have quickly been promoted to supervisory roles in every security related position I have held

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Asset Protection Officer

Loblaws
04.2015 - 06.2024

Asset Protection Officer

Target Canada
02.2013 - 04.2015

Security Officer

Great Plains Security
06.2010 - 02.2013

BST 1 & 2 (Security License) - Security

Justice Institute of British Columbia

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