Joseph Swalef
Richmond, VA
Summary
Skilled security professional with strong background in overseeing safety protocols and managing security teams. Adept at coordinating with staff to ensure secure environment, responding swiftly to incidents, and adapting to dynamic situations. Known for reliability, effective communication, and focus on achieving security objectives. Proficient in risk assessment, conflict resolution, and use of security technology.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Supervisor
Watchguard 24/7 / Sunstates Security
New York, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Supervision of security staff: managing a team of security staff by monitoring performance, driving through each borough checking guard location and conducting rounds and uniform checks;
- Training and Development: conducting training on cell phone policies to new staff members;
- Incident Management: acting as an incident commander during emergencies, stabilizing situations and summoning emergency services as necessary while also ensuring the safety of individuals on-site;
- Record Keeping: maintaining detailed records of security incidents, daily activities and staff performance;
- Compliance and Protocol Enforcement: ensuring all security procedures and company policies are followed, including access control and visitor management;
- Risk Assessment: regular assessment of premises for vulnerabilities and recommend improvements to enhance security measure;
- Administration: Transporting uniforms to sites when necessary, routing calls as necessary, and any other duties that may come up in day to day operations.
Security Officer
NY Presbyterian
01.2017 - 02.2025
- Patrol of hospital premises to assist in protecting patients, employees, volunteers, visitors and property.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard, maintain security of premises.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order.
- Assists any persons in building or on grounds needing directions or campus information.
- Monitoring of security systems.
- Respond to emergencies as needed.
- Investigate and report all incidents.
- Key role in initiatives to improve security practices.
Security Guard (freelance/contract)
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Patrol industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
- Monitor and authorize entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Call police or fire departments in cases of emergency, such as fire or presence of unauthorized persons.
- Circulate among visitors, patrons, and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Warn persons of rule infractions or violations, and apprehend or evict violators from premises, using force when necessary.
- Operate detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Patrols assigned areas on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons or safety/fire hazards.
- Investigates and/or reports hazards, unusual or suspicious circumstances to campus police unit for correction or follow- up actions; maintains contact with campus police.
- Observes activity and traffic in assigned area to enforce university rules/regulations; alerts visitors of infractions.
- Assists any persons in building or on grounds needing directions or campus information.
- Inspected airplanes before take-off for weapons and bombs.
- Patrolled aircraft.
- Secured passengers and flight crew.
Education
Forest Hills High School
NY06-2008
Skills
- Knowledge of basic security and fire inspection procedures
- Above average skill in both verbal and written communication
- Above average skill in observing situations and decision making
- Above average skill in dealing courteously with public
- Access control
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Safety and security regulations
- CCTV experience
- Security personnel training
- Site visits
- Incident investigation
- Report writing
Certification
DCJS 01E SECURITY OFFICER |
DCJS 05E ARREST AUTHORITY|
DCJS 75E SECURITY OFFICER HANDGUN|
HANDCUFFING | EXPANDABLE BATON | OC SPRAY
Timeline
Security Supervisor
Watchguard 24/7 / Sunstates Security
01.2024 - Current
Security Officer
NY Presbyterian
01.2017 - 02.2025
Security Guard (freelance/contract)
01.2010 - 01.2017
Forest Hills High School