Sheldon Carricato
Kitchener,ON
Summary
Confident and competent Security Guard with over 8 years of experience in the field in a variety of settings. Excellent at decision making and conflict management with an ability to diffuse situations in a calm and respectful manner. Great knowledge of applicable laws and procedures and able to use knowledge to adequately complete tasks as assigned.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Guard
Toronto Pan Am Games, Contemporary Security Canada
01.2015
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Conducted searches of guests to ensure the safety of the venue.
- worked closely with police in incidents that involved higher escalation.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- 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.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Detected potential risks early by remaining vigilant during shifts and reporting suspicious activity immediately.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Transit Security Guard
Barber Collins, Grand River Transit
11.2022 - Current
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Assisted in training new security personnel, sharing best practices and ensuring consistency in performance across the team.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Deescalated potentially volatile situations through effective conflict resolution techniques, protecting property and individuals from harm.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, and by foot.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Conducted detailed incident reports after each shift, contributing valuable insights for management review and analysis.
- Maintained a safe environment for staff and visitors through proactive surveillance and communication.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Security Supervisor/Admin
LDMG – Corporate Support Services
05.2021 - Current
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Analyzed security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Delivered regular security awareness programs to educate personnel on security measures and protocols.
- Logged all appropriate information of vehicles entering the picket lines.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement officers.
Security Guard
Tresgard
08.2020 - Current
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
- Secured event grounds of up to 20 000 guests.
- Ensured safety of guests, employees and booths involved in the events.
- Asset and personal protection
- Enforce Liquor License requirements and standards
- Bag and person checks prior to entry
- Smart Serve aware
Security Guard
Barber Collins
01.2017 - Current
Security Site Supervisor
Active Security Enterprise
02.2021 - 05.2021
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Meticulously ran Rapi-Scan, and metal detectors
- Provided guidance to security staff on appropriate courses of action for diverse situations.
- Managed security staff rotation for position coverage on breaks.
- Wrote and submitted daily reports on security team operations.
- Removed unauthorized persons from facility grounds.
- Trained security workers on site-specified procedures.
Security Guard
Barber Collins, Waterloo Courthouse
09.2020 - 02.2021
Skills
- Report Preparation
- Risk Assessment
- Event security
- Emergency Response
- Security Protocols
- Emergency awareness
- Relationship building and management
- Customer Service
- Personal security
- Incident Reporting
- Visitor screening
- Verbal and written communication
- Sensitive information handling
- Access point monitoring
- Vehicle inspections
- Attentive and Observant
- Team Leadership
- Mobile Patrols
Certification
- Use of force, Region of Waterloo, 2022, 2023
- Use of force, Fred Cepovski, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Use of force, S.T.E.P.S, 2020
- Use of Force, True north Security, 2017, 2018, 2019
- Use Of Force, Train The Trainer, 2020
- Working at Heights / Fall Arrest, Chouinard Brothers, 2018
- Security License, Conestoga College, 2015
Related Employment History
- Transit Security Guard, Barber Collins, Grand River Transit, 11/01/22, Present
- Security Supervisor/Admin, LDMG – Corporate Support Services, 05/01/21, Present
- Security Site Supervisor, Active Security Enterprise, 02/01/21, 05/01/21
- Security Guard, Barber Collins, Waterloo Courthouse, 09/01/20, 02/01/21
- Security Guard, Tresgard, 08/01/20, Present
- Security Guard, Barber Collins City Of Waterloo Adult Recreation Centre, Covered Contract
- Security Guard, Barber Collins, Denso, Covered Contract
- Security Guard, Barber Collins City Of Waterloo Uptown Skating Rink, Covered Contract
- Security Guard, Barber Collins, Guelph Quarry, Covered Contract
- Security Guard, Barber Collins, 2017, Present
- Security Guard, Toronto Craft Beer Festival, 2019, 2022
- Security Guard, Kitchener/Kingston/ribfest, 2019, 2023
- Security Guard, Gem Management, 2015, 2018
- Security Guard, Guard Patrol, 2016
- Security Guard, Toronto Pan Am Games, Contemporary Security Canada, 2015
Relevant Skills Experience
- Worked with WRPS inside the Courthouse to maintain a safe and secure environment
- Assisted with bench warrant arrests
- Enforced Code Of Use By Law 13-050 section 2
- Conducted interviews and hired appropriate candidates
- Performed scheduling adjustments
- Meticulously run rapiscan, and metal detectors
- Took notes and wrote monthly reports for the B.S.S of the Waterloo Regional Courthouse
- Enforced Police Services Act and Courts of Justice Act
- Enforced Private Property and Trespass to Property Act
- Knowledge in Private Security & Investigative Services Act
- Good with conflict management and resolution
- Performed bag searches
- Picket lines
- Administrative duties
- Secured buildings in Waterloo Region that had attempts at regaining entry
- Exterior and interior camera patrols
- Alarm testing
- Assisting and escorting employees with entry after hours
- Maintained a safe and secure environment for customers by patrolling and monitoring premises
- Handled high priority calls without direction and maintain professionalism
- Identified visitors and verified appropriate documents
- Personal protection
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Transit Security Guard
Barber Collins, Grand River Transit
11.2022 - Current
Security Supervisor/Admin
LDMG – Corporate Support Services
05.2021 - Current
Security Site Supervisor
Active Security Enterprise
02.2021 - 05.2021
Security Guard
Barber Collins, Waterloo Courthouse
09.2020 - 02.2021
Security Guard
Tresgard
08.2020 - Current
Security Guard
Barber Collins
01.2017 - Current
Security Guard
Toronto Pan Am Games, Contemporary Security Canada
01.2015
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