Derek Nwandu

A highly experienced security officer with four years experience working within the security industry, mainly working within static gatehouse security officer roles. Highly experienced in customer service, access control procedures, monitoring CCTV and conducting regular patrols. Holds a valid and in date Sia door supervisor license and an emergency first aider license.

Possesses excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Demonstrates the proven ability to build productive relationships with emergency services, namely the police, and customers to maintain security and service. Excellent in securing premises with a focus on the protection of visitors, property and equipment.

Security Officer August 2024 - Present Permanent D&D Security Midlands Derby

• Performing regular patrols around the site
• Monitoring cctv footage to detect suspicious activity
• Writing of incident reports
• Responding to alarms and dealing with members of the public
• Ensuring all entry points are secured at all times
• Recording any suspicious activity and taking any necessary action.

Security Officer September 2021 - April 2023

Permanent Connect Worldwide Services Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire

• Provide escort duties to employees and customers on request.
• Responding to client telephone calls and emails in addition to two-way radio communications.
• Allowing entry only for authorised vendors, contractors and visitors through proper security checks and the close monitoring of CCTV.
• Detecting suspicious activities, identifying criminal acts and rule infractions, and enforcing rules and regulations.
• Covering reception, signing-in all vehicles, checking visitor and tenant passes, and X-Ray searching visitors.
• Evaluating alarms, locks and fire exits, as well as fire-fighting equipment, building equipment and controls.

Security Guard August 2019 - August 2021

Permanent Syft Limited Birmingham

• Gatehouse duties including access control and egress controls.
• Provide assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a professional and courteous manner.
• Enforce company policies and procedures to ensure a safe and secure environment.
• Conduct regular inspections of the premises to identify any security vulnerabilities.
• Complete detailed incident reports and maintain accurate records of all security related activities.
• Identify unsafe conditions, hazards, security violations, and unauthorised personnel.

Security Officer November 2018 - August 2019 Permanent verve limited Birmingham

• Patrolling the designated premises.
• Conducting general reception duties.
• Creating and distributing access cards.
• Liaise with the Police and other emergency services.
• Report/incident writing.
• Monitor surveillance cameras and alarms to identify potential security threats.
• Respond to alarms and investigate disturbances.
• Patrol and monitor premises regularly to maintain security and prevent unauthorised access.

Emergency first aider license

High field qualifications

Sia door supervisor license

Security industry authority bachelors degree in business and management at Birmingham city University