Joshua Pomana
Wynnum West,QLD
Summary
Dedicated and experienced Security professional with 14 years of expertise in monitoring facilities, ensuring safety, and maintaining order among staff and visitors. Skilled in implementing new policies, defensive tactics, and emergency response procedures within strict guidelines. Demonstrates exceptional listening and customer service skills to handle crises effectively and evaluate situations quickly and accurately.
Proven ability to operate security equipment, conduct contraband searches, and mitigate behavioral issues, remaining calm and professional under pressure. Committed to teamwork, adaptability, and taking on additional responsibilities to support team goals and enhance safety.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Detention Service Officer
Serco Immigration Services
01.2013 - Current
- Monitored door access and security cameras to provide safety and security of facility.
- Observed conduct and behavior of detainees to prevent disturbances and escapes.
- Performed physical searches such as pat-downs and wand searches.
- Transported detainees to and from court, medical appointments and other detention facilities.
- Inspected facility regularly for security breaches, contraband and unsanitary conditions.
- Used manual force to establish and maintain physical control over uncooperative or combative subjects.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Tracked detainees through head counts, visitor logs and scheduled activities.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Arranged for medical and dental care of detainees.
- Worked as a Detention Service Manager at Villawood Immigration Detention Centre.
- Worked in a team comprising of four officer's to successfully manage compounds with well over 200 detainees.
Security Officer
Metro North
The Prince Charles Hospital
10.2021 - 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.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Security Officer
HALO Risk Solutions
02.2010 - 01.2013
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas.
- Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
- Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
Steel Fixer
Ramrod Formwork
Sydney, NSW & Gold Coast, QLD
04.2006 - 01.2010
- Operated hand and power tools safely to prepare materials.
- Tied rebar into wire mesh formations using welding, wiring and clipping techniques.
- Built and installed iron and steel girders, columns and other construction materials to form buildings, bridges and other structures.
- Placed blocks under reinforcing bars to reinforce floors.
- Positioned rebar and other iron reinforcement following pouring of concrete.
- Used appropriate safety measures and encouraged other team members to do same in effort to avoid job site injuries.
Labourer
B&C Construction
Sydney, NSW
02.2003 - 03.2006
- 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.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Leichhardt High
Leichhardt, NSW11.2003
Skills
- Public Safety
- Detainee Transport
- Conduct Reporting
- Contraband Searching
- Security Checks
- Emergency Response
- Detainee Supervision
- Facility Inspections
- Systems Monitoring
- Excellent Communication Skills
Certification
- HLTAID003 Training - Provide First Aid
- Certificate 11 in Security Operations (Detention) Villawood ASPAC
- Control & Restraints Training Villawood ASPAC
- Blue Card Queensland - 2011292/1 Exp : 19-Jan-2024
Refferees
Blufftoa Palmer - TPCH Security Supervisor (004) - 0409 255 150
Mathew Gibbs - Serco Facility Operations Manager - 0405 053 532
Timeline
Security Officer
Metro North
10.2021 - Current
Detention Service Officer
Serco Immigration Services
01.2013 - Current
Security Officer
HALO Risk Solutions
02.2010 - 01.2013
Steel Fixer
Ramrod Formwork
04.2006 - 01.2010
Labourer
B&C Construction
02.2003 - 03.2006
High School Diploma -
Leichhardt High