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James Ward

Brisbane,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. 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.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

SECUREcorp
07.2010 - 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.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.

Funeral Director's Assistant/Mortuary Technician

InvoCare
01.2005 - 02.2008
  • Emotionally comforted mourners and lent perspective during all-encompassing tragedies.
  • Positioned corpses in caskets and arranged according to client wishes with exceptional and constant communication.
  • Loaded and operated hearses to transport caskets cautiously.
  • Navigated and accommodated differing religious and cultural considerations for post-mortem care, conducting culturally responsible ceremonies and preparation practices.
  • Acted as pallbearer during wake, funeral and burial process.
  • Cosmetically enhanced deceased with care and according to specific family requests.
  • Prepared obituaries for newspapers and online publications after extensive consultation with family members.
  • Navigated insurance correspondence and obtained proper medical documentation for departed according to estate designations and legal considerations.
  • Supported cremator with operation of equipment and packaging of cremated remains.
  • Embalmed corpses according to [Name] State outlined regulations and family wishes.
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.

Painter

Self Employed
03.1995 - 01.2005
  • Painted surfaces using brushes, spray guns, and paint rollers.
  • Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, and other materials.
  • Painted indoor areas such as hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies.
  • Prepared trim, walls and ceilings for painting by cleaning, smoothing, and priming.
  • Climbed scaffolding, staging, ladders, and planks to reach work area surfaces and observed safety protocols to prevent falls.

Education

High School Diploma -

St Patricks Catholic College
Dumbarton Scotland
01.1977

Skills

  • Investigation Documentation
  • Document Management
  • Personnel Screening
  • Emergency Management
  • Staff Management
  • Emergency Response
  • CCTV Surveillance
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Threat Management
  • Superior Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution Techniques
  • Security Guard License
  • Surveillance
  • Relationship Building and Management
  • General Security

Timeline

Security Officer

SECUREcorp
07.2010 - Current

Funeral Director's Assistant/Mortuary Technician

InvoCare
01.2005 - 02.2008

Painter

Self Employed
03.1995 - 01.2005

High School Diploma -

St Patricks Catholic College

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