PIRAGINA VIJEYAKUMAR
Scarborough,ON
Summary
A security guard with an advanced understanding of facility, grounds, personnel and asset security practices. Highly observant and diligent with high integrity, strong attention to detail and excellent problem-solving abilities. I graduated from Centennial College with a Police Foundation diploma. Currently, enrolled in Ontario Tech University for Criminology and Justice (Advanced Entry).
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthcare Security Officer
Paladin Security Ltd.
381 Church Street, Markham, ON, L3P 7P3
08.2022 - Current
- Verified photo IDs and badges to allow guests, worker and contractors access.
- Trained new employees on hospital security policies and procedures.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts between patients or visitors.
- Conducted rounds of hospital premises to ensure safety and security measures were being met.
- Provided escorts for staff, patients, and visitors as needed.
- Performed routine patrols throughout the facility grounds or parking lots.
- Enforced hospital regulations regarding visitors, personnel, and vehicles.
- Interacted courteously with staff members, visitors, and patients at all times.
- Communicated with police officers when necessary.
- Monitored and responded promptly to any suspicious activity or emergency situations.
- Responded to medical emergencies by providing first aid treatment when needed.
- Documented all security incidents in an incident report form.
- Assisted with crowd control during special events held at the hospital.
- Maintained a log of incidents such as theft or vandalism.
- Inspected entrances, exits, and other areas for potential security risks.
- Managed access control systems including CCTV surveillance cameras.
- Identified safety hazards within the premises and reported them accordingly.
- Investigated reports of missing items or suspicious activities.
- Implemented effective strategies to prevent unauthorized access into restricted areas.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Responded to Code White - violent visitor and patient.
- Respond to Code Silver - violent armed individual.
- Performed patient watch on mental health patient preventing them escaping and harming themselves and others.
- Performed restraints on violent and non-violent patients under the nurse or doctors orders.
Community Service Volunteer
Malvern Family Resource Centre (MFRC)
1321 Neilson Road, Scarborough, ON, M1B 3C2
10.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided assistance to visitors in need of food, clothing and other resources.
- Assisted with fundraising efforts for various charities.
- Organized community events and activities for disadvantaged youth.
- Mentored children living in low-income housing communities by providing guidance and support.
- Actively listened to individuals experiencing homelessness or poverty, offering emotional support where appropriate.
- Built stronger youth by teaching leadership skills and sharing job knowledge.
- Instilled values to help young people make ethical and moral choices.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create awareness campaigns about social issues.
- Created and promoted arts and entertainment, bringing passion and experience to elevate arts in local community.
- Set goals and targets to prepare for and facilitate community workshops and meetings.
- Demonstrated full understanding of ethical and legal responsibilities involved, treating clients fairly and respectfully.
- Managed community relations by identifying and evaluating opportunities and requests for volunteer involvement.
- Facilitated workshops focusing on topics such as budgeting, resume writing and interviewing skills.
- Created an outreach program to help families facing financial hardship find employment opportunities.
Education
Ontario College Diploma - Police Foundation
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
941 Progress Ave Scarborough, ON08-2022
High School Diploma -
Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute
150 Tapscott Road, Scarborough, ON M1B 2L206-2020
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Justice (Advanced Entry)
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
2000 Simcoe Street N, Oshawa, ON L1G 0C5Skills
- Access Control Systems
- Hazardous Materials Handling
- Crisis Intervention Techniques
- Incident Reporting
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Security Awareness
- Verbal Communication
- Problem-Solving
- Time Management Abilities
- Written Communication
- Professionalism
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- First Aid AED Level C Certified
- Police Officer Collaboration
- CCTV Surveillance
- Visitor Management
- Policy Enforcement
- Customer Service
- Security Procedures Knowledge
Certification
- Customer Service Foundations - LinkedIn (issued Jul 2021)
- Customer Service: Handling Abusive Customers - LinkedIn (issued Aug 2021)
- Ontario Security License (Exp. 2025)
- CPR/AED/First Aid Level C Certificate (Exp. 2025)
- Use of Force Certificate - Paladin Security (Exp. June)
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Tamil
Professional
Accomplishments
- Ontario Scholar Award - Jun 2020
- Mentorship program - (MFRC) Nov 2019
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Healthcare Security Officer
Paladin Security Ltd.
08.2022 - Current
Community Service Volunteer
Malvern Family Resource Centre (MFRC)
10.2018 - 12.2019
Ontario College Diploma - Police Foundation
Centennial College of Applied Arts And Technology
High School Diploma -
Lester B. Pearson Collegiate Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Criminology And Justice (Advanced Entry)
University of Ontario Institute of Technology
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