Thomas Ratuski
Kamloops,British Columbia
Summary
To secure a position that provides opportunities to expand my skill set, work experience, and career opportunities. I am a highly motivated and outgoing individual with a desire to learn and take on new challenges. I am also adaptive, and easy to work with when it comes to short notices and quick changes. I understand the importance of workplace safety, team efforts, and working under pressure.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Loss Prevention Officer
Pattison Food Group (Resource Protection)
Kamloops, BC
01.2021 - Current
- Prevented intrusion, criminal activity, vandalism and have a proactive oversight of location safety and security.
- Diffused tense situations by leveraging training in defensive tactics and non-lethal response techniques.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors, and customers.
- Watched for customer and employee theft, identifying shoplifters and signs of dishonesty.
- Experience in arresting shoplifters, and collaboration operations with the RCMP.
Security Officer
Paladin Security
Kamloops, BC
10.2020 - 12.2021
- Investigated alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
- Monitored security cameras as well as fire, and building alarm systems.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.
- Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Documented all security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Police & Justice Studies
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC05-2024
Course - By-Law Enforcement
Thompson Rivers University
Kamloops, BC04-2024
High School Diploma -
South Kamloops Secondary School
Kamloops, BC06.2018
Skills
- Shift work experience (Day and Night)
- Team Collaboration
- Investigations
- Law Enforcement Collaboration
- Conflict resolution
- Report Writing
- Training new employees
- Foot and Vehicle Patrols
- CCTV surveillance
- Authorized to carry and use handcuffs
Volunteer and Community Service
- Rotary Food Drive
- People in Transition (P.I.T) Stop (meal prep and service for marginalized citizens)
- Adopt-A-Road
- Rib-Fest
References
Machaella Harwood, Regional Supervisor - Resource Protection Pattison Food Group (604) 219-8311
Brian Cassell, Bylaw Enforcement Course Instructor, Police & Justice Studies Instructor (250) 320-8030
Nick Panter, Supervisor (Previous) - Resource Protection Save-On-Foods (250) 819-8770
Brander Pacheco, Site Supervisor - Paladin Security (250) 279-0495
Timeline
Loss Prevention Officer
Pattison Food Group (Resource Protection)
01.2021 - Current
Security Officer
Paladin Security
10.2020 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Police & Justice Studies
Thompson Rivers University
Course - By-Law Enforcement
Thompson Rivers University
High School Diploma -
South Kamloops Secondary School
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