Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Licenses and tickets
References
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Gavin Gordon

Chinchilla,QLD

Summary

Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Staff supervisor

Cairns Steel Fabrications
  • Spray painting, Blast shed operations, Forklift operations, General duties

Staff supervisor

The Blast Shed
  • Spray painting, Blast shed operations and site operations, Forklift operator, Lift, stack and unstack articles and materials, Make sure goods are stored in the correct area of a warehouse so they may be located easily when making up orders

Cairns Slipway
  • Ship repairs-painting, faring & blasting, General yard work/slipping boats etc., Forklift operator, Lift, stack and unstack articles and materials, Move raw materials and finished goods to process or despatch areas of factories

Pool Technician
  • Chemical balancing of the pool, Pool cleaning and maintenance, Installing filters and pump maintenance

Gardening & Landscaping
  • Prepare new garden sites, plots and soils using hand tools or machines, Assist in rock walls, sandstones, paving and garden beds, Assist in planting and transplanting seeds, bulbs, flowers, shrubs, trees and lawns, Clean gardens and remove rubbish, Maintain plants and gardens by watering, weeding and mowing the lawn, Erect barriers, fences or structures in gardening

Security Officer

COH Security
07.2022 - Current
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • 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.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.

Security Officer

RRMC Security
09.2019 - 07.2022
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • 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.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
  • Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cumberland High School
Carlingford, NSW
11.1980

Skills

  • Pool cleaning/chemical testing and maintenance
  • Spray painting
  • Marine painting
  • Plant operation
  • Farm work
  • Gardening and landscaping
  • Concreting and labouring
  • Experienced forklift operator
  • Security operations
  • Truck Driving

Licenses and tickets

  • Construction card
  • Competency card - Work Safely at Heights
  • Competency card - Enter and work in confined spaces
  • Driver's industry authority
  • Forklift (LF)
  • Work platform (Boom)
  • Coxswain ticket
  • Trade qualified spray painter
  • MR, R licence
  • First aid course
  • Certificate lll in security operations
  • RSA

References

  • Scott Cappellini, C.E.O Down Under Cruise and Dive, 0418322143
  • Daniel Dowling, Supervisor - RRMS Security, 0467724749
  • Pablo Condino, Surpervisor- COH security, 0413652213

Timeline

Security Officer

COH Security
07.2022 - Current

Security Officer

RRMC Security
09.2019 - 07.2022

Staff supervisor

Cairns Steel Fabrications

Staff supervisor

The Blast Shed

Cairns Slipway

Pool Technician

Gardening & Landscaping

High School Diploma -

Cumberland High School
Gavin Gordon