LARRY HARRELL JR.
Atlanta
Summary
Dependable professional experienced in providing security and protection services in a variety of settings. Possesses a keen eye for detail and excellent problem-solving skills. Skilled at de-escalating potentially dangerous situations and upholding the highest standards of safety and security.
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
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Supervisor
Holly Heights Gainesville
09.2022 - Current
- Supervised daily security operations to ensure safety and compliance with regulations.
- Trained and mentored security personnel, enhancing team performance and response readiness.
- Conducted regular risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in security protocols.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans, improving incident management efficiency.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and emergency services for coordinated responses to incidents.
- Monitored surveillance systems for suspicious activity, ensuring swift intervention when necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports on security incidents, facilitating analysis and strategy adjustments.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Developed strong working relationships with local law enforcement agencies to enhance cooperation in incident response situations.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
Security Officer Supervisor
Silverstone Protection
09.2015 - 09.2022
- Supervised a team of Security Officers in their daily duties.
- Monitored and maintained security systems, including alarms, CCTV cameras, access control systems and other related equipment.
- Maintained accurate records of all security-related incidents and activities.
- Conducted regular inspections of premises to identify any potential security risks or weaknesses in policies, procedures and physical security measures.
- Identified and reported security threats, unsafe conditions or hazards, and other emergency situations.
- Investigated suspicious activities or persons entering company premises.
- Inspected posts as scheduled and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
- Monitored and maintained scheduled security checks to optimize safety.
- Created detailed incident reports following each incident.
- Investigated and responded to alarms and other security incidents.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as fires, floods or break ins.
- Worked closely and established working relationship with law enforcement agency personnel.
- Ensured efficiency and quality of security operations.
- Supervised security personnel to ensure compliance with safety protocols and operational standards.
- Developed and implemented training programs for new security officers, enhancing team performance and knowledge retention.
Escalation and IT Support Specialist
Comcast
06.2013 - 08.2015
- Responsible for fostering customer partnerships through call resolution, educating team members with best customer service practices within the IT and customer support service to increase key performance indicators and expectations within organization.
- Provide a full range of customer service for Comcast high speed internet product in a efficient and professional manner.
- Advanced troubleshooting for PC/browser/email/personal webpage/connectivity firewall/router/hub problems and provides customer education.
- Demonstrate listening and analytical skills, with the ability to obtain key information and resolve complex service problems with first call resolution.
- Demonstrate knowledge of installing software programs and troubleshooting operating systems, software and hardware.
- Communicate courteously and proactively to learn customers short and long term needs and understands issues from customer's perspective.
- Recommend products or services to promote customer focus in employees and develop customer partnerships.
- Possess an excellent working knowledge of windows and MAC operating systems, internet/IP, web browsers, email and other PC operating connectivity technologies to diagnose PC and MAC hardware, software, operating system, cable modem and cabling issues.
Director of Ministry
New Life Cathedral Baptist Church
11.2009 - 05.2013
- Responsible for daily operations of the Mega Church administration while serving as director of ministry and assistant to the Bishop.
- Immediate supervisor for 16 department heads within a mega church organization.
- Troubleshooting security, transportation and financial issues.
- Reporting Pastoral ministry needs and resolves.
- Coordinating meetings and rehearsals.
- Recruiting and Orientation for New Members.
- Supervises call center of 8 representatives.
Certified Nurse Assistant
Nurse Staffing of Florida
05.2001 - 05.2013
- Responsible for maintaining patient activities of daily living, feedings, transfers, and following of individual patients care plans, monitored effects of psychotropic medications given to patient, documenting MARS.
- Behavior monitoring, wound care, and skin integrity management.
- Achieved valuable experience while working in various hospitals, assisted living facilities, and rehabs in and outside the city.
- Assisted units and Emergency Services staff as needed.
Security/Safety Officer
Mental Health Center of Jacksonville (RHBS)
03.2007 - 10.2009
- Responsible for monitoring and ensuring the safety of the facility, patients and employees of the institution.
- Assisted emergency services inpatient/outpatient during crisis interventions, and assisted individuals who exhibit impairments due to serious mental illness.
- Rigorously maintained patient confidentiality and ensured good customer service.
- Stayed in visual/hearing contact with the duty station at all times unless specifically relieved; conducted rounds off facility as required.
- Performed physical interventions with patients during psychiatric emergencies according to proper standard of Crisis Prevention Intervention.
- Observed video monitors throughout the shift for signs of trouble or developing problems.
- Maintained clear emergency access to facility.
- Reported safety equipment malfunctions in security area to maintenance for service.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Production
Full Sail University Online
09.2025
Music /Business Administration -
Edward Waters College
01.1999
Health Occupations/ General Education (Honors) -
Turner Job Corps Center
Skills
- Report writing
- Security guard license
- Incident reporting
- Surveillance
- General security
- Detail-oriented
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patrol operations
- Threat management
- Relationship building and management
- Complex Problem-solving
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Access control management
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Excellent communication skills
- Great listening skills
- Goal-oriented
- Strategic thinker
- Staff training and development
- Marketing strategist
- Team leadership
- CCTV monitoring
- Staff management
- Security personnel training
Timeline
Security Supervisor
Holly Heights Gainesville
09.2022 - Current
Security Officer Supervisor
Silverstone Protection
09.2015 - 09.2022
Escalation and IT Support Specialist
Comcast
06.2013 - 08.2015
Director of Ministry
New Life Cathedral Baptist Church
11.2009 - 05.2013
Security/Safety Officer
Mental Health Center of Jacksonville (RHBS)
03.2007 - 10.2009
Certified Nurse Assistant
Nurse Staffing of Florida
05.2001 - 05.2013
Music /Business Administration -
Edward Waters College
Health Occupations/ General Education (Honors) -
Turner Job Corps Center
Bachelor of Arts - Musical Production
Full Sail University Online