ANDRE HEMSLEY
Stockbridge
Summary
Dynamic Security Supervisor Rank Sergeant with 10+ years of extensive experience at Wellstar Cobb Hospital and previous reputable companies. 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
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
SECURITY SUPERVISOR RANK SERGEANT
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
12.2021 - Current
- Prepare and submit reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Conduct regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Record incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Closely monitored alarm systems,and CCTV footage responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Maintaine a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Supervise and evaluate security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinate with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Manage a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism.
- Improve employee safety by conducting regular training sessions on emergency procedures and proper use of security equipment.
- Enhance security measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing new protocols.
- Develop and implement strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents.
- Successfully managed incident response operations during critical situations, ensuring staff and visitor''s safety and minimizing potential damages to company property.
- Assist with investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and providing detailed reports for review by management or law enforcement officials when required.
- Analyze and investigate incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Collaborate with management to develop security policies and procedures.
- Screen vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within mall.
- Streamline communication between security staff, ensuring prompt response to potential threats or concerns.
- Provide ongoing training for staff members on key aspects of physical security principles, such as access control systems or situational awareness techniques during routine operations.
- Monitor and approve access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
- Evaluate security personnel performance regularly through unannounced drills or simulated emergency scenarios that helped identify areas for improvement and additional training needs.
- Reduce incidents of theft and vandalism by closely monitoring surveillance systems and coordinating with law enforcement.
- Participate in the hiring process for new security personnel, conduct interviews and evaluate candidate qualifications to build an effective team.
- Evaluate existing emergency plans, making updates as needed to address changes in facility layout or emerging threats.
- Develop and implement security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards.
- Develop strong working relationships with local law enforcement agencies to enhance cooperation in incident response situations.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant regulations and industry best practices through continuous research and professional development opportunities.
- Conduct regular audits of security infrastructure, identifying areas for improvement and recommending necessary upgrades.
- Coordinate security operations during high-profile events, ensuring safe environment for attendees and participants.
- Improve effectiveness of surveillance systems by overseeing upgrade of security cameras and monitoring equipment.
- Enhance effectiveness of security patrols by using data analytics to identify high-risk areas.
- Implement state-of-the-art access control system, significantly improving management of entry points.
- Enhance team's response time to security incidents by implementing streamlined communication protocol.
- Optimized allocation of security resources during peak times, ensuring comprehensive coverage and rapid incident response.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement among security staff through regular feedback and performance reviews.
- Conduct detailed investigations into security breaches, providing critical insights that informed future prevention strategies.
- Increase security awareness among staff with comprehensive training sessions.
- Lead team of security personnel, ensuring high standards of discipline and professionalism were maintained.
- Reduce incidences of theft and vandalism by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing strategic security measures.
- Facilitate collaboration between different departments to ensure cohesive security strategy across organization.
- Conduct regular security audits, significantly improving safety and security protocols within facility.
- Reduce false alarms by fine-tuning sensitivity settings of alarm systems.
- Develop strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, which aided in quick responses to incidents.
- Improve security team's situational awareness by integrating real-time incident reporting tools.
- Enhance physical security of premises by supervising installation of advanced barrier systems.
- Develope and enforced emergency response plans, preparing team for various security scenarios.
- Streamline reporting procedures, enabling quicker decision-making and response to security threats.
- Streamlined visitor check-in processes, enhancing efficiency of entry and exit procedures.
- Respond swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues.
- Supervise team of security personnel during shift.
- Monitor and maintain CCTV and access control systems to protect personnel and assets.
- Ensure team's compliance with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Investigate and resolved security breaches to protect organization and corporate assets.
- Move around different security stations and vital areas to check on officers and adjust workflow to cover changing needs.
- Coordinate protective service operations with other emergency response agencies.
- Work in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Analyze security threats and risks and developed mitigation strategies to reduce potential losses.
- Implement comprehensive security plans to provide highest levels of protection for facilities.
- Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement strategies to mitigate security risks.
- Conduct regular security audits and assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
- Manage security policies and procedures to promote safety and security of personnel and assets.
- Cultivate relationships with external security vendors to make additional security resources available if necessary.
- Develop and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
- Submit documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules, and enforced policies.
- Evaluate security systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement.
- Establish and maintain close working relationships with local law enforcement officers.
- Delivere regular security awareness programs to educate personnel on security measures and protocols.
- Coordinate with IT personnel regarding security of digital assets and information systems.
- Determine security budgets and identified opportunities to optimize resource utilization.
SECURITY OFFICER
Piedmont Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
- 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.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Mount Sinai Health System
12.2014 - 02.2020
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Monitored alarm systems and CCTV footage to enable prompt attention and response.
- Closely monitored alarm systems, responding promptly to alerts and coordinating appropriate action when necessary.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Improved employee safety by conducting regular training sessions on emergency procedures and proper use of security equipment.
- Enhanced security measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing new protocols.
- Developed and implemented strategies to prevent and respond to security incidents.
- Assisted with investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and providing detailed reports for review by management or law enforcement officials when required.
- Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures.
- Analyzed and investigated incidents alongside functional management and security supervisors.
- Streamlined communication between security staff, ensuring prompt response to potential threats or concerns.
- Provided ongoing training for staff members on key aspects of physical security principles, such as access control systems or situational awareness techniques during routine operations.
- Monitored and approved access control systems for accessibility to authorized personnel.
EXCECUTIVE PROTECTION SECURITY OFFICER
International Protection Security Services
09.2013 - 12.2016
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
- Reduced potential threats by implementing effective crowd control measures and access point monitoring.
- Managed crowd control during special events or emergencies for an orderly evacuation process if needed.
- Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies, fostering collaboration on joint initiatives for improved public safety outcomes.
- Escort high risk clientele to and from locations to prevent bodily injury
- Worked undercover and followed appropriate dress code for events.
- Checked personnel identification for admittance into events
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
Manchester, NH06-2028
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA06-2015
Skills
- Team leadership
- CCTV monitoring
- Staff management
- Security personnel training
- CCTV experience
- Security management
- Safety and security procedures
- Patrol operations
- Security team management
- Daily incident reporting
- Staffing and scheduling
- Emergency response
- Skilled in conflict resolution
- Personnel supervision
- Emergency management
- Security screening
- Report analysis
- Access control
- Policy enforcement
- CPR Certified
- AED Certified
- Security planning
- Physical security
- Relationship building and management
- Employee relations
- Site visits
- Staff hiring
- Crime prevention
- Operations management
- AED training
- Weapons screening
- Physical restraint training
- Investigative procedures
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Crisis management
- Dispatch
- Firearms training
- Takedown maneuvers
- Asset protection
- Access systems and patrol
- Criminal investigations
- Background investigations
- Loss prevention expertise
- Criminal law
- Security resource management
- Employee schedule coordination
- Daily status reports
- Surveillance systems
- Security training
- CPR and child CPR training
- CCTV surveillance
- Report writing
- Microsoft office
- Incident reports
Timeline
SECURITY SUPERVISOR RANK SERGEANT
Wellstar Cobb Hospital
12.2021 - Current
SECURITY OFFICER
Piedmont Hospital
07.2021 - 12.2021
SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Mount Sinai Health System
12.2014 - 02.2020
EXCECUTIVE PROTECTION SECURITY OFFICER
International Protection Security Services
09.2013 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Southern New Hampshire University
High School Diploma -
Penn Foster Career School
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