Linda Payden-Gipson
DUNCAN
Summary
Dedicated security professional with extensive experience at Securitas Security Services, skilled in identification verification and surveillance expertise. Proven ability to swiftly respond to emergencies, ensuring safety and security. Recognized for cultivating a welcoming atmosphere while maintaining strict safety protocols, effectively protecting property and personnel.
Experienced Security Monitor with quick instincts. Actively monitor surroundings and guards physical, monetary and personnel assets. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds.
Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in [Area of study] and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
08.2008 - 08.2009
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
Security Guard
Unemployed
02.2007 - 08.2008
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Education
High School Diploma -
Spartanburg High
Spartanburg, SC05-1976
Skills
- Identification verification
- Investigation documentation
- Metal detector operation
- Stationary surveillance
- Premises patrol
- Alarm monitoring
- Security systems
- Surveillance expertise
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
Affiliations: US Army 04/1979 -12/2002
I was Active Duty Military. and then, I got out in 1992. and went Army Reserve in 04/1992 - 09/1997
Timeline
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services
08.2008 - 08.2009
Security Guard
Unemployed
02.2007 - 08.2008
High School Diploma -
Spartanburg High