Career Safety and Security Officer

Posted on: 2014-12-10

James R. Farnham

7239 James Avenue South, Richfield, MN 55423   (612) 866-7948

Professional Development

            Park Nicollet Clinic/ Methodist Hospital- Security Officer                     St. Louis Park, MN

Prepare reports and maintain records concerning security control during inspection; Maintained a security control log and recorded duties, activities and events; Inspect buildings and grounds, and investigate safety hazards and suspicious situations; Secure building area by locking & unlocking doors at scheduled times; Maintain order among employees and patients; Physically expel unruly persons; Observation of areas following organized activities to keep records of any property damage; Explain safety and security procedures, including instruction to employees in use of safety equipment; Assist during safety drills; Directed emergency evacuation until police/fire personnel arrive; Responded to requests for assistance such as transfer of money, escort services, guidance for lost patients or visitors, and assistance with difficult patients; Assist in restraining agitated patients; May physically restrain clients and provide secure escort; As needed administer emergency First Aid and/or Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation; Maintained lost & found; Checked and maintained safety & security equipment.                             Aug. 2010 - Present

Best Buy Corporate- Security Officer                                                                  Richfield, MN

Provided safety and security for all employees, contractors, vendors and visitors at the Corporate Campus. Worked at several security stations throughout the campus, performed physical security checks, inspected all persons and baggage at the main visitors' entry, patrolled the outside of the corporate campus, and constant inspection of campus buildings. Interacted with employees, contractors, vendors and visitors to not only provide a service, but to educate them on Best Buy Security procedures and enable them to help make the campus safe and secure. Also, ordered office supplies, was a member of the Emergency Response Team, provided security for corporate events, coordinated campus evacuations, and provided support to corporate teams for miscellaneous VIP events.   Dec. 2005 – July 2010 

Northwest Airlines- Security Officer                                                                      St. Paul, MN

Ensured the security and safety of all Northwest Airlines personnel, property and equipment. Patrolled exterior premises in a vehicle and building interiors on foot.  Manned a dispatch center containing three phones, three 2-way radios and a fire control system for five buildings.  Performed positive I.D. matching at building entrances. Flew to outlying stations to test baggage security operations.  Responded to medical situations and applied basic first aid if needed until paramedics arrive or until able to transport them to a hospital. From September 11, 2001 also worked in call center with NWA reservations and TSA agents in screening passengers’ names against the FAA/TSA “Watch” list. Worked in corporate identification office. Proficient at report writing and basic investigative procedures. Nov. 1999 – Dec.  2005  

Northwest Airlines - Support Associate                                                                  St. Paul, MN

            Received, processed and delivered inter-office mail, U.S. Postal Service mails, and Federal Express packages in an efficient and accurate manner.  Computer responsibilities include data entry, research and document creation.  Operated multiple company vehicles, including tugs, vans, and trucks.  Learned other building’s procedures so as to fill in as needed.  Answered phone calls from internal and external customers.                                                                                                March 1999 – Oct.1999

Edina Realty – Realtor                                                                                             Delano, MN

Assisted consumers with purchasing and selling of residential properties.  Performed market analysis on properties, showed properties to prospective buyers, and marketed existing homes. Oct. 1998 – Dec.1999

U.S. Army – E4 Infantryman (Mail Clerk)                                                     Fort Carson, CO

Responsible for mailroom operations servicing approximately 850 soldiers.  Received, sorted, tracked, distributed, and redirected inter-office mail and U.S. Postal Service mail, including accountable and official mail.  Distributed the units’ monthly newsletter, consisting of 500 pieces of mail. Was instrumental in improving the mailroom from worst to best mailroom on Ft. Carson. Additional duty of dispatching, operating, and maintaining the units’ cargo van.                    June 1996 – July 1998 

U.S. Army – E4 Infantryman (Legal and Reassignment Clerk)                     Fort Carson, CO

Processed, tracked and distributed the legal and reassignment files for an office servicing 850 soldiers.  Additional duty as an officer’s tactical vehicle driver.                            March 1995 – May 1996

Minnesota Army National Guard – E4 Military Police                                    Rosemount, MN

Performed the duties of a U.S. Army Military Police Officer, which included: driving, patrolling, directing traffic, ticketing and report writing, riot control, area security, vehicle searches, criminal apprehension and civil disturbance training.                                                                   Nov. 1991 – Feb. 1995

U.S. Army – E3 Infantryman                                                                         Fort Benning, GA

Operated and maintained an Infantry Fighting Vehicle (Bradley) worth approximately two million dollars.  Assisted in the training of active duty, National Guard and Army Reserve and foreign soldiers during the Gulf War.                                                                                                   July 1989 – Oct. 1991

Professional Skills/Training

• Operation of AMAG/Fargo ID card system
• Operation of LENEL OnGuard access control
• Operation of Milestone XProtect monitoring system
• IBM® computer literacy including Microsoft® Office XP, 97 , 03 & 07 (Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Excel) Delrina Forms Flow, and Internet/WorldWideWeb
• Copier and fax machine operation
• Current American Heart Association – Blended(CPR/AED and First Aid) program certification w/ addition training on patient assessment, bleeding, shock, airway management and legal and ethical issues
• Current American Red Cross - Partner Agency Shelter Operations
• FEMA HICS/NIMS Certification for IS-00100.HC, IS-00200HCa, IS-00700.a, IS-00906, IS-00907

Education

St. Cloud State University, 720 Fourth Avenue South St. Cloud, MN. 56301-4498

Three years undergraduate studies in Liberal Arts and Physical Education.  Dec. 1991 – Nov. 1994

            Prosource Educational Services, 1295 Bandana Boulevard, Suite 245 St. Paul, MN. 55108

            Realtor’s License. Sep. 1998

Activities

            Boy Scouts of America            (Cub Scouts)                            Trained Volunteer/Den Leader            2009 – Present          Richfield Police Reserves                                            Trained Volunteer/Member      2013 – Present 

                        Richfield CERT team                                                   Trained Volunteer/Member      2010 – Present 

            Best Buy Military Employee Business Network                       Member                                   2008 – 2010

Richfield American Legion – Post 435                                    Member                                   2002 – Present

Delano American Legion – Post 377                           Member                                   1998 – 2001

            Minneapolis Chapter # 1 Disabled American Veterans            Life Member                            2004 – Present

            Theta Chi International Fraternity

House Manager – Responsible for collection of rent, purchasing of supplies, overseeing house cleaning, minor maintenance and repairs.  Reported to the Alumni Board of Governors.  March 1994 – Nov. 1994

Recruitment Committee Member – Helped coordinate events and interview potential new members.

Honors and Awards

            NWA Perfect Attendance Award (2001-2002)            Salvation Army bell ringing award

            Army Achievement Medal (awarded twice)     Minnesota Army National Guard Achievement Medal

            Army Good Conduct Medal (awarded twice)  Minnesota Army National Guard Good conduct Medal

            National Defense Service Medal                                  Various Weapons Marksmanship Badges