Michael Combs
Alexandria
Summary
Security professional with solid background in protecting assets and ensuring safety. Proven ability to assess risks, manage security protocols, and respond effectively to incidents. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adapting to evolving security needs. Reliable and skilled in surveillance, access control, and emergency response.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2025 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
12.2019 - 05.2024
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
Mobile Home Technician
Freedom Homes Of Mt. Sterling
10.2018 - 11.2019
- Maintained a safe work environment by strictly adhering to established safety protocols and guidelines.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Completed complex repairs quickly by leveraging strong diagnostic skills and attention to detail.
- Increased customer satisfaction with prompt and knowledgeable support for various technical issues.
Shift Supervisor
Rocky Mountain ATV
03.2014 - 04.2018
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Managed cash handling procedures, maintaining accuracy in financial transactions and minimizing discrepancies in daily reconciliations.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Ensured smooth operations during peak hours by effectively managing resources and staff allocation.
- Provided ongoing support to employees during challenging situations, offering guidance on problem-solving techniques for improved efficiency outcomes.
- Served as a liaison between employees and upper management effectively facilitating communication that bridged any existing gaps.
Deputy Jailer
Clark County Detention Center
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Developed strong rapport with local law enforcement agencies, facilitating effective information sharing related to inmate backgrounds or ongoing investigations.
- Performed routine inspections of facility equipment to ensure proper functioning and adherence to safety standards.
- Maintained professional relationships with both colleagues and inmates, fostering an environment of mutual respect and cooperation.
- Conducted regular headcounts to verify the presence of all assigned inmates within the housing unit.
- Managed high-stress situations calmly and efficiently, de-escalating potentially dangerous incidents before they escalated further.
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain order and enforce facility rules consistently among inmates.
Plant Manager
Wolf Creek Metal
06.2012 - 06.2013
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
Correctional Officer
Lee Adjustment Center
08.2008 - 04.2012
- Managed high-risk situations with professionalism and composure, ensuring the safety of all involved parties.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Reduced instances of contraband by thoroughly searching inmates, cells, and common areas.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Tracked inmates through head counts, visitor logs, and scheduled activities.
- Maintained accurate records of inmate incidents or infractions using electronic databases or written logs as required.
Education
High School Diploma -
Owsley County High School
BoonevilleSkills
- Report writing
- Incident reporting
- General security
- CCTV surveillance
- Access control
- Patrol operations
- Security screenings
- Threat assessment
- Personnel screening
- Weapons training
- Defensive tactics training
- Screening wands
- Work ethic
- Reliability
- Punctuality
- Perimeter security
Timeline
Security Officer
Securitas Security Services USA
02.2025 - Current
Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
12.2019 - 05.2024
Mobile Home Technician
Freedom Homes Of Mt. Sterling
10.2018 - 11.2019
Shift Supervisor
Rocky Mountain ATV
03.2014 - 04.2018
Deputy Jailer
Clark County Detention Center
08.2013 - 02.2014
Plant Manager
Wolf Creek Metal
06.2012 - 06.2013
Correctional Officer
Lee Adjustment Center
08.2008 - 04.2012
High School Diploma -
Owsley County High School
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