Gemma Swanston

Security Officer

Western Sydney Local Health District

01.2021 - Current

Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
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.
Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
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.
Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
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.
Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
Enhanced security measures by staying up-to-date on industry best practices, attending training sessions, and obtaining relevant certifications.
Reduced incident response times by implementing efficient emergency procedures and collaborating with local law enforcement agencies.
Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.
Developed strong relationships with local community members to foster trust between the organization''s security team and its neighbors.
Supported event planning teams by providing input on necessary security arrangements during special functions or high-profile meetings.
Assisted in developing comprehensive security policies to address potential risks and protect company assets.
Collaborated with Human Resources to address employee concerns regarding personal safety, workplace violence prevention, and emergency response protocols.
Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.

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