Nicholas Ritts
Rosamond
Summary
Dedicated Safety and Security Specialist with a strong foundation in risk assessment and emergency response, eager to leverage expertise in creating safer environments. Committed to fostering a culture of safety through proactive and reactive measures with continuous improvement strategies. Seeking a challenging role that utilizes existing skills and education while promoting mutual growth within the organization. Passionate about contributing to a secure workplace and ensuring compliance with industry regulations and standards.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Laborer Custodian
United States Postal Service/College of the Canyons/ Westside Union School District
02.2016 - Current
- Performs janitorial duties such as cleaning, scrubbing, waxing, and polishing floors; washes walls and ceiling; dusts furniture and fixtures; cleans hardware and toilet fixtures; washes windows; cares for lawns and shrubs; cleans sidewalks and driveways and removes ashes, snow and ice.
- Performs general laboring duties such as uncrating and assembling furniture and fixtures using bolts and screws for assembly, loading and unloading supplies and equipment.
- Operates a variety of power driven equipment such as floor scrubbers, floor sanders, waxers, and wall washers; adjusts brushes, buffers, and other attachments on machines; uses wax, polish, and other protective agents appropriate for the various; surfaces; washes walls and ceilings from scaffolding.
- Maintained clean and comfortable environments in commercial buildings by vacuuming, cleaning windows, and dusting.
- Kept building spaces premises clean inside and outside.
Security Officer
FPK Security/National Security Associates/ Secure America
05.2012 - 03.2021
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Maintains environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls.
- Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
- Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
Groundskeeper
Southern Kern USD
02.2017 - 09.2017
- Clean interior and exterior areas of buildings on our campus on a daily basis, as well as performing additional seasonal cleaning tasks.
- Pick up and remove trash and debris from the property and dispose of it appropriately on a daily basis.
- Carry out regular maintenance on structures, including carpentry and masonry repairs to damaged floors and walls.
- Perform light excavation, using shovels, picks and other tools to dig trenches and level ground.
- Maintain landscape and garden areas by planting grass, trimming trees and bushes, and fertilizing flowers and other plants.
Corporal of Marines
United States Marine Corps
08.2007 - 08.2011
- Training NCO in charge of the training and management of more than 30 Marines.
- Peacekeeper providing security services for military bases all around the world.
- Minor crime investigation
- Make arrests for crimes
- Enforce military law on the base, and patrol base as well.
- Maintain USMC codes and regulations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
Education
Bachelor - Criminal Justice/ Management Administration
University of Phoenix
Lancaster, CA11-2025
Skills
- Proficient in all Microsoft Programs including: Word, Excel, Spreadsheet, and PowerPoint
- Risk mitigation strategies
- Facility security management
- Emergency response planning
- Security threat evaluation
- Crisis management
- Observation and Vigilance
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
- Policy development
Awards
Awards include Letters of Appreciation, Certificate of Appreciation, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal.
Timeline
Groundskeeper
Southern Kern USD
02.2017 - 09.2017
Laborer Custodian
United States Postal Service/College of the Canyons/ Westside Union School District
02.2016 - Current
Security Officer
FPK Security/National Security Associates/ Secure America
05.2012 - 03.2021
Corporal of Marines
United States Marine Corps
08.2007 - 08.2011
Bachelor - Criminal Justice/ Management Administration
University of Phoenix
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