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Richard Adam

Security Guard
Winnipeg

Summary

Dedicated Security Officer with extensive experience at GardaWorld Security and formerly Securitas Canada, skilled in access control and emergency response. Proven track record in crime prevention and detailed report writing, enhancing safety and security. Recognized for strong work ethic and ability to train new team members, ensuring adherence to protocols and maintaining a secure environment.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Security Officer

GardaWorld Security
08.2018 - Current
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons on-site client.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises on foot.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.

Security Officer

Securitas Canada
05.2001 - 08.2018
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to on-site client.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on foot.
  • Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.

Cashier

Mall Centre News and Gift Shop
09.1999 - 03.2000
  • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.
  • Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.

General Services

The Real Canadian Superstore
06.1998 - 10.1998
  • General upkeep and janitorial services during open store hours, including disposal of trash and maintaining clean store isles.
  • Responding to clean ups.
  • Assisting store management with required tasks and assignments.

Education

High School Diploma -

Glenlawn Collegiate Institure
Winnipeg, MB
05.2001 -

Skills

Access control

CCTV monitoring

Crime prevention

Visitor tracking

Emergency response

CCTV surveillance

General security

Report writing

Document management

Patrol operations

Security guard license

Detail-oriented

Work ethic

Emergency management

Timeline

Security Officer

GardaWorld Security
08.2018 - Current

Security Officer

Securitas Canada
05.2001 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Glenlawn Collegiate Institure
05.2001 -

Cashier

Mall Centre News and Gift Shop
09.1999 - 03.2000

General Services

The Real Canadian Superstore
06.1998 - 10.1998
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