Career Safety and Security Officer Resume
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James R. Farnham
James Avenue South, Richfield, MN
Professional Development
Park Nicollet Clinic/ Methodist Hospital- Security Officer St. Louis Park, MN
Prepare reports and maintain records concerning security control during inspection; Maintained a security control log and recorded duties, activities and events; Inspect buildings and grounds, and investigate safety hazards and suspicious situations; Secure building area by locking & unlocking doors at scheduled times; Maintain order among employees and patients; Physically expel unruly persons; Observation of areas following organized activities to keep records of any property damage; Explain safety and security procedures, including instruction to employees in use of safety equipment; Assist during safety drills; Directed emergency evacuation until police/fire personnel arrive; Responded to requests for assistance such as transfer of money, escort services, guidance for lost patients or visitors, and assistance with difficult patients; Assist in restraining agitated patients; May physically restrain clients and provide secure escort; As needed administer emergency First Aid and/or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation; Maintained lost & found; Checked and maintained safety & security equipment. Aug. - Present
Best Buy Corporate- Security Officer Richfield, MN
Provided safety and security for all employees, contractors, vendors and visitors at the Corporate Campus. Worked at several security stations throughout the campus, performed physical security checks, inspected all persons and baggage at the main visitors' entry, patrolled the outside of the corporate campus, and constant inspection of campus buildings. Interacted with employees, contractors, vendors and visitors to not only provide a service, but to educate them on Best Buy Security procedures and enable them to help make the campus safe and secure. Also, ordered office supplies, was a member of the Emergency Response Team, provided security for corporate events, coordinated campus evacuations, and provided support to corporate teams for miscellaneous VIP events. Dec. – July
Northwest Airlines- Security Officer St. Paul, MN
Ensured the security and safety of all Northwest Airlines personnel, property and equipment. Patrolled exterior premises in a vehicle and building interiors on foot. Manned a dispatch center containing three phones, three -way radios and a fire control system for five buildings. Performed positive I.D. matching at building entrances. Flew to outlying stations to test baggage security operations. Responded to medical situations and applied basic first aid if needed until paramedics arrive or until able to transport them to a hospital. From September , also worked in call center with NWA reservations and TSA agents in screening passengers’ names against the FAA/TSA “Watch” list. Worked in corporate identification office. Proficient at report writing and basic investigative procedures. Nov. – Dec.
Northwest Airlines - Support Associate St. Paul, MN
Received, processed and delivered inter-office mail, U.S. Postal Service mails, and Federal Express packages in an efficient and accurate manner. Computer responsibilities include data entry, research and document creation. Operated multiple company vehicles, including tugs, vans, and trucks. Learned other building’s procedures so as to fill in as needed. Answered phone calls from internal and external customers. March – Oct.
Edina Realty – Realtor Delano, MN
Assisted consumers with purchasing and selling of residential properties. Performed market analysis on properties, showed properties to prospective buyers, and marketed existing homes. Oct. – Dec.
U.S. Army – E Infantryman (Mail Clerk) Fort Carson, CO
Responsible for mailroom operations servicing approximately soldiers. Received, sorted, tracked, distributed, and redirected inter-office mail and U.S. Postal Service mail, including accountable and official mail. Distributed the units’ monthly newsletter, consisting of pieces of mail. Was instrumental in improving the mailroom from worst to best mailroom on Ft. Carson. Additional duty of dispatching, operating, and maintaining the units’ cargo van. June – July
U.S. Army – E Infantryman (Legal and Reassignment Clerk) Fort Carson, CO
Processed, tracked and distributed the legal and reassignment files for an office servicing soldiers. Additional duty as an officer’s tactical vehicle driver. March – May
Minnesota Army National Guard – E Military Police Rosemount, MN
Performed the duties of a U.S. Army Military Police Officer, which included: driving, patrolling, directing traffic, ticketing and report writing, riot control, area security, vehicle searches, criminal apprehension and civil disturbance training. Nov. – Feb.
U.S. Army – E Infantryman Fort Benning, GA
Operated and maintained an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Bradley) worth approximately two million dollars. Assisted in the training of active duty, National Guard and Army Reserve and foreign soldiers during the Gulf War. July – Oct.
Professional Skills/Training
- Operation of AMAG/Fargo ID card system
- Operation of LENEL OnGuard access control
- Operation of Milestone XProtect monitoring system
- IBM® computer literacy including Microsoft® Office XP, , & (Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel) Delrina Forms Flow, and Internet/WorldWideWeb
- Copier and fax machine operation
- Current American Heart Association – Blended(CPR/AED and First Aid) program certification w/ addition training on patient assessment, bleeding, shock, airway management and legal and ethical issues
- Current American Red Cross - Partner Agency Shelter Operations
- FEMA HICS/NIMS Certification for IS-.HC, IS-HCa, IS-.a, IS-, IS-
Education
St. Cloud State University, Fourth Avenue South St. Cloud, MN.
Three years undergraduate studies in Liberal Arts and Physical Education. Dec. – Nov.
Prosource Educational Services, Bandana Boulevard, Suite St. Paul, MN.
Realtor’s License. Sep.
Activities
Boy Scouts of America (Cub Scouts) Trained Volunteer/Den Leader – Present Richfield Police Reserves Trained Volunteer/Member – Present
Richfield CERT team Trained Volunteer/Member – Present
Best Buy Military Employee Business Network Member –
Richfield American Legion – Post Member – Present
Delano American Legion – Post Member –
Minneapolis Chapter # Disabled American Veterans Life Member – Present
Theta Chi International Fraternity
House Manager – Responsible for collection of rent, purchasing of supplies, overseeing house cleaning, minor maintenance and repairs. Reported to the Alumni Board of Governors. March – Nov.
Recruitment Committee Member – Helped coordinate events and interview potential new members.
Honors and Awards
NWA Perfect Attendance Award (-) Salvation Army bell ringing award
Army Achievement Medal (awarded twice) Minnesota Army National Guard Achievement Medal
Army Good Conduct Medal (awarded twice) Minnesota Army National Guard Good conduct Medal
National Defense Service Medal Various Weapons Marksmanship Badges
