Con Theodorakopoulos
Preston,Vic
Summary
Diligent Security professional with 28 years of experience in 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 situations using keen eye for detail.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
MSS Security (Australia Post)
05.2021 - 09.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority. Also managing boom gate via remote gate house.
- 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. Also managing boom gate via remote gate house.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises, monitoring surveillance feeds and updating camera register .
- Managing Intercom calls
- Monitoring the fire panel
- Constantly liasing with Supervisors and Managers from the site and MSS Security.
Security Officer
MSS Security (Chinese Consulate)
04.2020 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises by foot.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Liaised regularly site employed and management.
Senior Security Officer
MSS Security (AGL )
01.2015 - 03.2020
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- 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.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Security Officer (Gate House)
MSS Security (Holden - Port Melbourne)
07.2011 - 12.2014
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to employees.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Security Officer (Gate House)
MSS (Ford Broadmeadows)
06.2006 - 06.2011
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked and recorded identification of persons and vehicles entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Monitoring Cameras
- Ensured that all personal and visitors entering facility met protective clothing entry requirements
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
Senior Site Security Officer
MSS Security (Medibank House)
02.1995 - 05.2006
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority. Whilst also addressing all staff and customer enquiries.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment e.g. cameras and alarm systems .
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Regularly liaising with Property management to meet daily procedural requirements i.e. completing daily reports and revising fire, safety and evacuation procedures.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Education
Certificate II, III And IV - Security Operations And Risk Management
Complex Training Academy
87 Racecourse Rd North Melbourne09.2005
HSC
Thornbury High School
Thornbury, VIC12.1986
Skills
- Interior and Exterior Patrol
- Risk Analysis Training
- Superior Customer Service
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Safety and Security
- Report Writing
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Code Enforcement
- Security Guard License
- Prevention of Unauthorized Entry
- Complex Problem-Solving
Languages
Greek
Limited Working
Timeline
Security Officer
MSS Security (Australia Post)
05.2021 - 09.2023
Security Officer
MSS Security (Chinese Consulate)
04.2020 - 05.2021
Senior Security Officer
MSS Security (AGL )
01.2015 - 03.2020
Security Officer (Gate House)
MSS Security (Holden - Port Melbourne)
07.2011 - 12.2014
Security Officer (Gate House)
MSS (Ford Broadmeadows)
06.2006 - 06.2011
Senior Site Security Officer
MSS Security (Medibank House)
02.1995 - 05.2006
Certificate II, III And IV - Security Operations And Risk Management
Complex Training Academy
HSC
Thornbury High School
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