DENNIS GARDEN
Sauk Village
Summary
Functioned as Associate Minister for over 30 years while employed as Security officer.
Overview
1
1
Certification
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
Chicago, IL
09.1987 - 06.2023
- Monitored hospital premises to ensure safety and security of patients, staff, and visitors.
- Responded to emergencies and incidents, coordinating with law enforcement and emergency services as needed.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify potential security risks and prevent unauthorized access.
- Managed access control systems, verifying credentials for staff and visitors entering restricted areas.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Education
Criminal Justice
Loop Junior College
Chicago, ILHigh School Diploma -
DUNBAR VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Chicago, IL06.1975
Skills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- Security guard license
- General security
Accomplishments
Awarded Securirty officer of the Month
- Successfully completed two-week security training program.
Certification
IAHSS Certification
(International Association for Healthcare Security &Safety
Timeline
Security Officer
Rush University Medical Center, RUMC
09.1987 - 06.2023
Criminal Justice
Loop Junior College
High School Diploma -
DUNBAR VOCATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL