JOSHUA BAFFOE
KUMASI
Summary
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. Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally. Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings. Diligent Security professional with Number years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
SECURITY OFFICER
GHANA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
KUMASI
02.2006 - 06.2024
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Ensured proper functioning of security equipment by performing routine inspections, maintenance, and coordinating repairs as needed.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Promoted public awareness and community education programs to educate public on false alarm prevention and compliance.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Education
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY - Developmental Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST
CAPE COAST (GHANA)01.2000
Skills
- Stationary surveillance
- Patrolling
- Document Management
- Theft prevention training
- Armed Security Guard Certification
- General security
- Arrest procedures
- Punctuality
- Self-Defense
- Attentive and Observant
- Vehicle inspections
- Patrol techniques
- Firearms expertise
- Patrol operations
Certification
- Area of certification, Company Name - Timeframe
- Area of expertise License - Timeframe
Timeline
SECURITY OFFICER
GHANA IMMIGRATION SERVICE
02.2006 - 06.2024
BACHELOR OF PSYCHOLOGY - Developmental Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST