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Updated March 26, 2025

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Commissioned security officer resume

Larry Franklin

(870) 555-5099 | lfranklin@example.com

Houston, TX | 8565 N. Main St. - 93104

Work experience

2020 - Present
Commissioned Security Officer, U.S. Security - Houston, TX
- Assist various law enforcement investigate on site crime through CCTV video and provide notes from interviews.
- Secure buildings, daily log all damages and fire zones, protect your groups,
- Provided reports of daily activities that included any equipment, property damage, theft or unauthorized visitations.
- Provided outside security services for commercial businesses Entrusted with securing access points of business Completed thorough vehicle inspections
- Certified to implement the emergency response and crisis intervention plans for the college.
2016 - 2020
Security Supervisor, Securitas Services - Bloomington, IL
- Maintain a strong relationship and communication with scheduling, dispatch, security personnel, facility staff, police and first responders.
- Insure that company property has not been removed and weapons do not enter the facility.
- Interfaced with the Police and Fire Departments and responded to all emergency situations as needed or directed by policies.
- Conducted in-processing for new contractors and government personnel working in facility.
- Provided part-time security services for the company's largest account, Bank of America Plaza tower in downtown Atlanta.
2013 - 2016
Commissioned Security Officer, Securitas Services - Bloomington, IL
- Oversee control center to deploy security officers to various emergency and non-emergency situations.
- Write daily activities and irregularities.
- Monitor the Lenel Alarm System and closed circuit camera system for facility and parking lot security.
- Execute emergency 911 calls efficiently.
- Selected to share responsibility for scheduling and payroll.

Skills

Visible Deterrent
Physical Security
Information Security
Law Enforcement
Fire Hazards
Room Access
Unarmed Security
Suspicious Activity
Key Control
Emergency

Education

High School Diploma, (2008 - 2008)
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Commissioned security officer resume

Sean Owens

(820) 555-4242 | sowens@example.com

Atlanta, GA | 18575 S. First Ln. - 30620

Work experience

2020 - Present
Commissioned Security Officer, Walden Security - Atlanta, GA
- Reported any safety hazards, fire hazards, or damage to property.
- Conduct interior, exterior, and perimeter checks on foot and through CCTV monitors.
- Poise and self confidence to remain calm during emergency situations.
2017 - 2020
Commissioned Security Officer, Walden Security - Atlanta, GA
- Provided part-time security services for the company's largest account, Bank of America Plaza tower in downtown Atlanta.
- Demonstrate the ability to understand and use CPR and First aid.
- Respond to alarms, emergency situations and other calls for service.
2014 - 2017
Parole Officer, Georgia Department of Economic Development - Atlanta, GA
- Enforced all orders handed down by the court through effective community supervision of felony offenders.
- Arranged, conducted, and attended meetings with community agencies, medical providers, and law enforcement agencies regarding investigations.

Skills

Unarmed Security
Security Systems
Fire Hazards
Parole
Emergency
Public Safety
Osha
Law Enforcement
Daily Activities
Nuclear Power

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice (2006 - 2009)
Pennsylvania State University
Main,

Commissioned security officer resume

Arthur Jones

(810) 555-3241 | ajones@example.com

Los Angeles, CA | 95881 E. Main Ln. - 56855

Work experience

2019 - Present
Commissioned Security Officer, Securitas Services - Los Angeles, CA
- Report any issues or theft and be ready to contact emergency services as needed.
- Performed periodic checks of emergency call boxes and street lights to ensure proper functioning; reported malfunctions as required.
- Submit weekly payroll, review daily activity reports, create weekly schedules, and assist building employees.
- Provide emergency assistance in any incidents to security alarms, fire, smoke alarms or hazmat exposer.
2018 - 2019
Commissioned Security Officer, Securitas Services - Torrance, CA
- Provided immediate response to emergencies/incidents, implemented security procedures as needed to secure the scene and documented/collected all evidence on scene.
- Provided security services to organization to protect their physical asset.
- Report Offenders to law enforcement and assist investigations.
- Assist nurses with emergency situations and call emergency officials if needed.
2009 - 2018
Campus Police Officer, Los Angeles Police Department - Los Angeles, CA
- Supported law enforcement departments in emergency events; assisted with emergency evacuations.
- Enforced local, state, and federal laws to ensure public safety.
- Respond to library emergency calls initiating actions such as rendering aid to victims and making contact/interrogating suspects.
- Conducted Audits of division personnel and divisional paperwork to ensure compliance with state and federal laws as well as department policy.
- Trained new Dispatchers and Call-takers as well as auxiliary personnel in day to day and emergency operations in the Communications center.

Skills

Unarmed Security
CPR
Criminal Cases
Appropriate Action
Bag Room
Public Safety
Property Damage
Daily Activities
DOE
Law Enforcement

Education

Some College Courses, Criminal Justice (2004 - 2004)
Pennsylvania State University
Main,

Commissioned security officer resume

Samantha Pierce

(580) 555-5374 | spierce@example.com

Washington, DC | 50625 E. First Ln. - 61676

Work experience

2019 - Present
Commissioned Security Officer, Securitas Services - Washington, DC
- Observe and Report daily activities -Maintain a clean and safe environment for patrons
- Write reports of daily activities and irregularities, or unusual occurrences.
2009 - 2019
Security Assistant, Securitas Services - Washington, DC
- Received AED and CPR certification.
- Exercise good judgment in administering emergency medical treatment within the limits of standard or accepted policies and procedures.
- Control access to client side or facility through the admittance process.
- Respond to emergencies and providing patient care as an Emergency Medical Technician, while adhering to all RI DOH EMS Protocols.
2008 - 2009
Security Screener, Department of Homeland Security - Washington, DC
- Provide customer service to the general public as well as the public participating in the airline industry.
- Provided security and protection of air travelers by identifying dangerous objects on passengers and all carryon items and baggage.
- Perform bag searches, hand-wand, target pat-down, and explosive trace detection screenings.

Skills

Security Cameras
Incident Reports
Cctv
Daily Activities
Bag Searches
Personal Belongings
Clearance
Security Forms
Safety Hazards
Alarm Systems

Education

High School Diploma, (2008 - 2008)
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Commissioned security officer resume

Ruth Freeman

(750) 555-5016 | rfreeman@example.com

Irving, TX | 5934 W. First St. - 31770

Work experience

2014 - Present
Commissioned Security Officer, U.S. Security - Irving, TX
- Call police or fire department for emergency.
- Manage time sheets and payroll.
- Maintain an active and consistent communication pipeline with the client.
2009 - 2014
Customer Service Security Officer, U.S. Security - Irving, TX
- Provide security to plant facility through patrol and monitoring various systems; including CCTV, identification badges, and alarm systems.
- Respond to medical emergencies, bomb threats, fire alarms, or intrusion alarms, following emergency response procedures.
2001 - 2009
Parole Officer, Arkansas Department of Transportation - Grady, AR
- Investigate alleged parole violations, using interviews, surveillance, and search and seizure.
- Managed caseloads and monitor compliance of probation/parole conditions.
- Brief Summary Counseled offenders and reviewed policies, procedures, rules, and regulations and conditions of parole or probation.
- Updated and managed all electronic records of former inmates and criminal detailing their compliance history with parole terms.
- Investigated and determined parole violations performing incident response when determined an individual has violated parole.
- Ensured parole violators do not harm themselves or others.

Skills

Daily Activities
Law Enforcement
Security Officers
Emergency
Property Damage
Treatment Plans
Parole
Surveillance Equipment
Mental Health
Client Property

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Business (1993 - 1996)
American InterContinental University
Chandler,

How to write a commissioned security officer resume

Craft a resume summary statement

A well-written resume summary is basically an elevator pitch. You are summing up your skills and experience in a few sentences to wow recruiters, hiring managers, and decision makers into giving you an interview. Here are some tips to putting your best foot first with your resume summary:

Step 1: Mention your current job title or the role you're pursuing.

Step 2: Include your years of experience in commissioned security officer-related roles. Consider adding relevant company and industry experience as relevant to the job listing.

Step 3: Highlight your greatest accomplishments. Here is your chance to make sure your biggest wins aren't buried in your resume.

Step 4: Again, keep it short. Your goal is to summarize your experience and highlight your accomplishments, not write a paragraph.

These tips will help you demonstrate why you are the perfect fit for the commissioned security officer position.

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List the right project manager skills

Use your Skills section to show you have the knowledge and technical ability to do the job. Here is how to make the most of your skills section and make sure you have the right keywords:

Look to the job listing. You often need to include the exact keywords from the job description. Take note of the skills listed for the job.
Put all relevant hard and soft skills in your skills section.
Be specific. If you are too broad, you may not be giving the best picture of your skills and leave the hiring manager uncertain of your abilities.
Be up to date. Software names change and companies merge. Don't look out of touch by being careless.
Be accurate. Spelling and even upper or lowercase can dramatically change meanings. Make sure you are correctly listing your skills.

These five steps should give you a strong elevator pitch and land you some commissioned security officer interviews.

Here are example skills to include in your “Area of Expertise” on a commissioned security officer resume:

Patrol
Safety Hazards
Property Damage
Emergency Situations
Fire Hazards
Vehicle Patrols
Incident Reports
Security Services
Deter Crime
Medical Emergencies

Alertness
CCTV
Local Law Enforcement
Security Breaches
Surveillance Equipment
Private Security
Foot Patrol
Criminal Acts
EMS
CPR

Loss Prevention
Traffic Control
Client Property
Front Desk
Security Cameras
Telephone Calls
Crowd Control
Security Systems
Surveillance Cameras
DAR

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How to structure your work experience

Your work experience should be structured:

With your most recent roles first, followed by earlier roles in reverse chronological order.
Job title, along with company name and location on the left.
Put the corresponding dates of employment on the left side.
Keep only relevant jobs on your work experience.

How to write commissioned security officer experience bullet points

Your resume is your chance to show your biggest accomplishments. Don't just list your job responsibilities, instead take the opportunity to show why you're really good at what you do. Here is how you do that:

Start with strong action verbs like managed, spearheaded, created, etc. Your goal is to show what you did and verbs will help demonstrate your contributions.
Use numbers to quantify your achievements. Did you save time with a new report? Increase revenue? How large was the team you managed?
Keep it concise. You're highlighting your achievements. Consider if all details you are sharing are relevant, or can be written more efficiently.

Here are effective examples from commissioned security officer resumes:

Work history example #1

Private Security Officer

CES

Monitored CCTV s and conducted foot patrols to make sure the post was secure and to deter criminal activity.
Watched CCTV camera to ensure that any fraudulent activity is immediately reported.
Identified and exploited OPSEC vulnerabilities, authors assessment reports, and provides recommended corrections to minimize/eradicate the vulnerabilities.
Administered emergency/disaster response and deployment training to all fellow employees for CPR/AED certification.
Utilized close circuit television (CCTV) to monitor interior and exterior movement.

Work history example #2

Access Control Officer

Allied Barton Security SERV

Monitored CCTV cameras * Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property * Prevented losses and damage by reporting irregularities
Handled delivery and ensured that only authorized packages entered facility.
Conducted regular patrols on facility and ensured visibility of security staff at premises to provide a deterrent to crime.
Monitored the interior of the building, and patrolled the outside area around the facility.
Trained in CPR/AED and Tactical response for using and carrying OC spray and Handcuffs.

Work history example #3

Commissioned Security Officer

McRoberts Protective Agency

Performed hourly patrols,monitored CCTV cameras,issued/check employee and visitor I.D.
Helped and assisted in resolving customers' problems/ complaints.
Ensured safety as a cohesive security unit by maintaining a clear communication with central control and responding to any emergencies.
Monitored cameras in the console, as well as controlled the coming and going of persons entering and exiting facility.
Trained in using and operating CCTV, Access Control systems, Key Cutting, & AED.

Work history example #4

Commissioned Security Officer

Andrew International Services

Monitored assigned post and utilized radio communication to immediately report any unusual incidents.
Monitored all CCTV Security cameras.
Patrolled the facility and served as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and rule infractions.
Ensured cleanliness of facility while custodian prior to promotion to security.
Acted as platoon leader and team leader.

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Add an education section to your resume

Employers are looking for a few things when looking at the Education section of your resume:

The highest degree you have achieved.
TWhere you attended school, and the dates (Although if you graduated some time ago, leave the date off to avoid ageism)
TField of study
TAny honors, relevant coursework, achievements, or pertinent activities

Here are some examples of good education entries from commissioned security officer resumes:

High School Diploma

2008 - 2008

Bachelor's Degree in criminal justice

Pennsylvania State University, Main, PA

2006 - 2009

Highlight your commissioned security officer certifications on your resume

If you have any additional certifications, add them to the certification section.

Start simple. Include the full name of the certification. It's also good to mention the organization that issued the certification. Next, specify when you obtained the certification.

If you have any of these certifications, be sure to include them on your commissioned security officer resume:

First Aid, CPR and AED Instructor
Security 5 Certification

Updated March 26, 2025

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