Anthony Wood

34yrs as Parliamentary Security Officer

• Monitored premises to ensure safety and security of facilities and personnel.
• Conducted regular patrols to deter and detect unauthorized activities.
• Assisted in emergency response efforts, maintaining calm and order during incidents.
• Documented daily activities and unusual occurrences in incident reports.
• Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations as needed.
• Responded promptly to alarms and disturbances, ensuring swift resolution of issues.
• Utilized surveillance systems to monitor facility activities effectively.
• Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
• Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
• Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
• Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
• Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
• Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
• Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
• Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
• Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
• Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
• Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
• Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
• Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
• Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
• Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
• Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
• Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
• Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
• Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
• Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
• Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
• Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
• Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
• Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
• Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
• Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
• Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
• Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
• Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.