Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
physical training
Languages
Timeline

PATRICK YAO HOTOR

Security officer

Summary

Diligent Security professional with 8 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds. Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. . Highly experienced in de-escalating conflicts and controlling behaviors. Background includes monitoring entrances, facility grounds and closed circuit feeds.

Work History

Military Officer

Ghana Army
07.2016 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.

Security Officer

United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
02.2022 - 11.2023
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.

Education

Security And Protective Services

Military Academy Training School, Teshie, Ghana
04.2017

National Security Studies

Army Recruit Training School, Accra, Ghana
12.2016

High School Diploma -

Kpando Technical Institute, Kpando
04.2014

Skills

  • Threat Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Metal Detector Operation
  • Access Control
  • Visitor Tracking
  • Night and Safe Deposit Procedures
  • Report Writing
  • Personal Security
  • Background Checks
  • Crime Prevention Methods
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Team leadership
  • Security Operations Experience

physical training

such as jogging, playing of football

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Security Officer - United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
02.2022 - 11.2023
Military Officer - Ghana Army
07.2016 - Current
Military Academy Training School - , Security And Protective Services
Army Recruit Training School - , National Security Studies
Kpando Technical Institute - High School Diploma,
PATRICK YAO HOTORSecurity officer