Kirk Lawrence
Cambridge,Ontario
Summary
Security professional with over 13 years of experience in the security industry, including industrial and high-value asset protection. Proven track record of implementing security protocols, conducting vulnerability assessments, and managing security personnel for effective security operations. Experienced in overseeing access control systems, CCTV surveillance, and alarm systems. Experienced in risk analysis, emergency response planning, and cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring the safety and integrity of both personnel and valuable resources in high-risk environments. Seeking an opportunity to leverage background in various security roles to provide exceptional security leadership and strategic planning at Asahi Refinery.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SECURITY OFFICER & ACTING LEAD OFFICER
Asahi Refining Canada
01.2018 - Current
- Worked collaboratively with a 8-member team to oversee and monitor the safety of a building that houses over $1 billion worth of precious metals, including perimeter checks and monitoring a CCTV system
- Greeted and completed individual and baggage checks on up to 100 staff and visitors per shift, including operating x-ray scanners, to detect prohibited items
- Prepared detailed written reports for all security-related incidents, including mischief and theft
- Facilitated numerous emergency evacuations involving over 100 staff and visitors.
CORPORATE SECURITY GUARD
City Of Toronto
06.2020 - 01.2022
- Worked collaboratively in a team setting to ensure safety by screening people, responding to calls for service and conducting foot patrols
- Demonstrated legislative knowledge by applying the Trespass to Property Act, City policies and bylaws, and the Criminal Code to situations when observing and investigating potential breaches
- Prepared detailed written reports and recorded complaints, including maintaining a memo book
- Demonstrated excellent communication and conflict resolution skills when responding to staff and public inquiries and assisting people with mental health and addiction issues.
PROTECTION OFFICER
Salvation Army
11.2013 - 10.2017
- Maintained safety of over 30 staff, up to 350 clients, and up to 100 visitors by communicating effectively, conducting room and personal searches, and remaining observant to detect potential safety-related situations
- Arrested approximately 50 people for trespassing, preparing a report and notifying police
- Interacted with federal parolees while completing breath tests
- Responded to over 20 emergencies, including medical incidents, fire evacuations, and violet disturbances.
SECURITY TEAM LEAD
G4S Secure Solutions
03.2014 - 09.2017
- Oversaw and mentored a team of 15 security guards, including managing schedules, training, assisting with the management of an 8-vehicle fleet
- During the 2016 Fort McMurray fire evacuations, Co-lead a team to help lead evacuation efforts
- Selected to represent G4S at the Imperial Oil Health & Safety Committee.
- Recipient of the Leadership and Safety Excellence Award from Imperial Oil
ASSISTANT SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Concord Security Corporation
12.2011 - 04.2014
- Led and mentored a 12-member team of security guards, including proofreading written reports
- Trusted to maintain master schedules for the site with over 12 security staff, providing support to a 12-member team of colleagues responsible for payroll and billing
- Collaborated with the human resources team to hire and train over 20 new security guards
- Selected to serve on the 8-member Occupational Health and Safety Committee
- Arrested over 20 people for Criminal Code offences such as theft and mischief.
SECURITY OFFICER
Executive Protection Group
01.2010 - 12.2011
- Selected to work on a 12-member team to provide high-profile security duties at the Canadian Walk of Fame and the Toronto International Film Festival
- Worked cooperatively with an 8-member team, contracted to provide security at East Ontario Fight League events that bring in over 150 attendees, to enforce the Trespass to Property Act and the Liquor Licence Act
- Trusted to provide mobile patrols at private residences for over 5 clients.
Education
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
Calgary, AB02.2014
High School Diploma -
Scarborough Centre For Alternative Studies
Toronto, ON06.2005
Additional Information
- Safety & Leadership Excellence Award Imperial / Exxon Mobil – 2017
- Security Guard of the Year Nomination G4S Secure Solutions - 2015
- Recipient of various Letters of Appreciation from supervisors - 2014 - 2017
Certification
- First Aid, CPR & AED, Level C Expiry Date: September 16, 2023
- Private Investigator Licence Expiry Date: January 2025
- Active Shooter Awareness JJ Kellar & Associates
- Gender Equality & Sexual Diversity Udemy
- Inclusive Leadership Working with Equality and Diversity Udemy
- Verbal Judo – Conflict Management Verbal Judo Canada
- Imperial Oil Supervisor Certificate Imperial Oil
- Aboriginal Awareness Training Nisto Consulting
- Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Crisis Prevention Institute
- Ethics & Code of Conduct Certificate Workplace Training Network
- Emotional Intelligence Certificate G4S Solutions
- Respect in the Workplace & Abuse Awareness Salvation Army Calgary
- Incident Comment System 100
- Basic Emergency Management
Timeline
CORPORATE SECURITY GUARD
City Of Toronto
06.2020 - 01.2022
SECURITY OFFICER & ACTING LEAD OFFICER
Asahi Refining Canada
01.2018 - Current
SECURITY TEAM LEAD
G4S Secure Solutions
03.2014 - 09.2017
PROTECTION OFFICER
Salvation Army
11.2013 - 10.2017
ASSISTANT SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Concord Security Corporation
12.2011 - 04.2014
SECURITY OFFICER
Executive Protection Group
01.2010 - 12.2011
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Columbia College
High School Diploma -
Scarborough Centre For Alternative Studies
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