Aliu Akinola
London ,Greater London
Summary
Security professional with extensive expertise in anti-terrorism tactics, self-defence training, and alarm systems operation. Demonstrates proficiency in personal protection protocols, baggage inspection techniques, and access control system knowledge. Adept at ID verification processes and dedicated to customer service while enforcing company policies. Skilled in people evacuation procedures, CCTV operation, and risk assessment capabilities. Experienced in handling security equipment, patrolling, fire safety training, and alarm system testing. Utilises radio communications effectively for CCTV monitoring and report-writing. Coordinates emergency responses with a focus on evidence preservation and first aid proficiency. Committed to health and safety compliance with strong communication skills for law enforcement liaison.
Hard-working security Officer with strong organisational skills. Achieves company goals through exceptional planning and prioritisation.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Security Officer
Wilson James
London , Greater London
2017.08 - Current
- Maintained order by monitoring CCTV screens and reporting suspicious activities.
- Conducted routine inspections of fire extinguishers, maintaining readiness for emergencies.
- Operated metal detectors and x-ray machines proficiently for preventing contraband entry into the premises.
- Responded to alarms with swiftness, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Checked identification of visitors thoroughly to prevent unauthorised entries onto the premises.
- Patrolled premises regularly, contributing to a safe work environment.
- Responded quickly to any disturbances or incidents on site whilst maintaining professional calmness.
Train Conductor
London Overground Rail Limited
London , Greater
2007.11 - 2014.01
- Provided passengers with route information, improved journey planning.
- Operated train doors at each station stop, maintained schedule accuracy.
- Coordinated with control room staff during service disruption, minimised travel inconvenience for passengers.
- Assisted in loss prevention strategies by monitoring suspicious activities onboard.
- Conducted regular carriage inspections for maintaining cleanliness standards.
- Collaborated with train driver for smooth operation of the service.
- Assisted elderly and disabled passengers, improving their travel experience.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction with prompt ticket checks and helpful information delivery.
- Informed passengers about delays or changes in service, reduced confusion and stress amongst travellers.
- Dealt tactfully with difficult or disruptive passengers, maintained a peaceful environment on board.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Derby
Derby 2019.09 - 2020.07
Higher N -
London College
London 2017.09 - 2019.06
Skills
- Anti-Terrorism tactics
- Self-Defence training
- Alarm systems operation
- Personal protection protocols
- Baggage inspection techniques
- Access control system knowledge
- ID verification process
- Customer service dedication
- Company policy enforcement
- People evacuation procedures
- CCTV operation knowledge
- Risk assessment capability
- Security equipment handling
- Patrolling expertise
- Fire safety training
- Alarm system testing
- Radio communications
- CCTV monitoring
- Report-writing
- Emergency response coordination
- Evidence preservation
- First aid proficiency
- Health and Safety Compliance
- Communication skills
- Law enforcement liaison
Affiliations
- Hobbies includes reading, travelling,and engage in physical fitness activities like playing football, hockey and badminton. I engaged in social activities in and around my community
Custom
I engaged in mentoring of youths in sports such as hockey and badminton. I also engaged in youth development in my area .
Timeline
Bachelor of Arts - Business Management
University of Derby
2019.09 - 2020.07
Higher N -
London College
2017.09 - 2019.06
Security Officer
Wilson James
2017.08 - Current
Train Conductor
London Overground Rail Limited
2007.11 - 2014.01