Thafeni April Foli
Ex-police Officer/Grade C Security Officer
Vanderbijlpark
Summary
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. Experienced Security Monitor with quick instincts. Actively monitor surroundings and guards physical, monetary and personnel assets. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds. Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally. Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Job Title position. Ready to help team achieve company goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Grade C Security Officer
N/A
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Placed necessary outgoing calls to verify alarms, dispatch proper authorities and notify proper parties.
- Promoted public awareness and community education programs to educate public on false alarm prevention and compliance.
- Interacted assertively but non-confrontationally with personnel and general public.
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Warrant Officer
South African Police Service
Vereeniging
10.1985 - 12.2020
- Led team in developing strategic plans to meet operational objectives.
- Planned and coordinated tactical movements of personnel and equipment.
- Prepared and delivered investigative reports and briefings.
- Directed collection, organization and application of field intelligence and combat data to enhance troop safety and operational success.
- Created contingency plans to address unexpected tactical scenarios.
- Devised and implemented battle plans to achieve tactical objectives.
- Handled administrative requirements, maintained records and submitted operational reports.
- Executed tactical operations with accuracy and control.
- Coordinated activities of subordinate personnel to support mission success.
- Integrated intelligence activities into other military operations, plans and programs.
- Directed tactical operations in complex and challenging environments.
- Ordered, unloaded, sorted and tracked supplies and equipment needed for unit activities.
- Communicated with command centers to develop and execute tactical plans.
- Trained and mentored personnel in combat operations and tactics.
- Supervised manual and automated supply strategies, and connected with supply and data processing teams to facilitate communication and collaboration.
- Analyzed intelligence reports and identified potential tactical threats.
- Developed and implemented plans to reduce risk to personnel and equipment during tactical operations.
- Conducted and oversaw interrogations, briefings and debriefings.
- Monitored and assessed mission progress and provided updates to command.
- Delivered services to customer locations within specific timeframes.
Education
Hire Certificate Project Management - Entrepreneurship 101, Fundamental Business S Pro
Oxbridge Academy
Cape Town 01.2016 - 04.2017
Diploma Occupational Health And Safety - SHE Awareness,SHE Representative,SHE Incident I S,
Oxbridge Academy
Cape Town 01.2013 - 10.2014
Diploma - Speaking And Literacy Skills in English, Mathemati
Unisa (ABET Level 4
Vereeniging 01.2005 - 01.2006
Skills
Crisis intervention training
Conflict resolution techniques
Background investigations
Theft prevention training
Timeline
Hire Certificate Project Management - Entrepreneurship 101, Fundamental Business S Pro
Oxbridge Academy
01.2016 - 04.2017
Diploma Occupational Health And Safety - SHE Awareness,SHE Representative,SHE Incident I S,
Oxbridge Academy
01.2013 - 10.2014
Diploma - Speaking And Literacy Skills in English, Mathemati
Unisa (ABET Level 4
01.2005 - 01.2006
Warrant Officer
South African Police Service
10.1985 - 12.2020
Grade C Security Officer
N/A