Attila Finta
London,Barnet
Summary
Reliable Security Officer experienced in screening individuals, monitoring access points and proactively identifying problematic behaviours. Attentive and observant, with willingness to step into and manage range of conflicts. Focused, detail oriented with 19 years of experience of protecting people, corporate assets and maintaining safety.
Experienced in risk assessment, FLHSS procedures in line with global standards, defect resolution, technical solutions and training implementation. Desiring a permanent position in a challenging and growth oriented environment.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Duty Security Officer
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mayfair
London, Greater Lonodon
05.2023 - Current
- Remained flexible in rapidly moving environment of a newly opening property, and constantly adapted to developing situations.
- Conducted routine inspections of workflow in residences and the Hotel's main building, maintaining readiness for emergencies.
- As a departmental trainer, I developed a comprehensive Residence tracker and database for accurate access control and continuously growing information database that is a pillar of other departments as well.
- Collaborated with the property's main developers, their subcontractors and site managers, enforcement agencies for enhancing site security measures.
- Maintained order and smooth operation by monitoring CCTV, access control and developing great relationship between residents/PAs and Mandarin employees.
- Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills with consistency.
- Increased efficiency by meticulously managing and distributing digital and mechanical access for apartments and hotel rooms. Including the management of crucial daily mail flow.
- Classified physical and digital documentation with correct codes.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information, ensuring trust from residents, guests and colleagues alike.
Senior Security Officer
One Hyde Park, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental
London, 100. Knightsbridge
05.2018 - Current
- Assisted intensive yearly safety audits within the department, including practical exercises, accident scenarios and near-misses.
- Carried out monthly reviews on department members on SOP requirements, including follow up training.
- Preparation of regular detailed written logs, incident reports and handovers on each shift for colleagues and management team.
- Administered effective first aid and liaised with emergency services.
- Responded immediately to emergency situations, remaining professional, calm and effective under pressure.
- Operated screening of posts and belongings entering the property.
- Completed reports for highlighting suspicious circumstances, critical incidents and additional routine activities.
- Precise use of access control systems, logging staff and visitor movement for accurate site records.
- Conducted fire and security system testing to secure stable operation.
- Secured building inspections, patrolling and monitoring CCTV cameras and Access Control systems
- Provided friendly, courteous and efficient front line assistance, earning consistently positive customer feedback.
Duty Security Officer
One Hyde Park, The Residences At Mandarin Oriental
London, 100. Knightsbridge
12.2015 - 05.2018
- Deterred thefts and property damage with imposing security presence.
- Clearly conveyed important messages and key information during handovers to security personnel.
- Prevented security breaches through continuous monitoring, enhancing staff and visitor safety.
- Patrolled property during and out of business hours, observing activities and deterring vandalism or criminal activity.
- Kept entrances secure with consistent visitor, personnel and package screening.
- Completed thorough incident reports, recording exact observations, occurrences and witness statements.
- Created hazard-free environment by reporting on building damage and irregularities.
- Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
- Investigated alarms and incidents with rigorous evidence collection.
Loss Prevention Officer at DM London
contracted by Freeway Securities Ltd
London
02.2013 - 11.2015
- Advised Management of DM London and their Selfridges, Rolex (Knightsbridge) and Westfield (White City) Staff on security and latest fraud matters, using intelligence and expertise from local Metropolitan Police Officers.
- Deterred, detected and investigated stock loss at Selfridges, Westfield and Rolex (Knightsbridge) stores by performing regular stock take, and reviewing store operating and audit procedures.
- Troubleshooted security systems and procedures such as stock transit between stores and card transactions, to ensure safety of staff and high value items.
- Participated in several internal investigations, leading to significantly minimising the number of fraudlent transactions and loss of stock.
- Assisted Selfridges and Westfield (White City) security teams to implement local crime reduction strategies, resulting in fewer incidents in high value item stores.
Residential Security Officer at One Hyde Park
contracted by Freeway Securities Ltd
London
06.2012 - 01.2013
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to the in house security team for appropriate incident management.
- Authorised entrance papers, granting building access and recording arrival times to maintain security.
- Signed in and issued passes to visitors and contractors.
- Checked bags and identification with keen eye for detail.
- Implemented loss prevention strategies inside the fully furnished luxury apartments, and delegated contractors for residents.
- De-escalated threatening behaviour with firm and commanding presence.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorised persons and unusual incidences.
- Covered evening and weekend shifts to meet company goals.
Close Protection Officer at 53. The Bishops Avenue
contracted by Freeway Securities Ltd
London
09.2006 - 05.2012
- Completed thorough incident reports, recording exact observations, occurrences and witness statements.
- Identified safety risks by analysing reports and camera footage.
- Eliminated unauthorised access through effective employee and visitor screening.
- Maintained consistent site security, enforcing rules, issuing notifications and removing violators.
- Secured cash and valuables against on-property loss or interference during transport.
- Kept entrances secure with consistent visitor, personnel and package screening.
- Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
- Inspected access points for signs of tampering and secured against misuse.
- Checked ID cards and documented details in security log.
- Created hazard-free environment by reporting on building damage and irregularities.
- Investigated alarms and incidents with rigorous evidence collection.
Education
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer Engineering
Szemere Bertalan Academy
Miskolc, Hungary05.2004
A-Levels - Mathematics, English, Physics, Hungarian Literature
Szemere Bertalan Academy
Miskolc, Hungary05.2002
GCSEs - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computing, English, PE
Szemere Bertalan Academy
Miskolc, Hungary05.2001
Primary Education
Jokai Mor, Primary School
Budapest, Hungary06.1998
Skills
- Knowledge and years of experience of supervisory concepts
- FLHSS system operations
- Security operations
- SIA licence holder (Close Protection, Door supervisor)
- First Aid certified
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Staff training and mentorship
- Emergency response
- Emergency evacuations assistance
- CCTV systems
- Reporting skills
- Customer service
Timeline
Duty Security Officer
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, Mayfair
05.2023 - Current
Senior Security Officer
One Hyde Park, The Residences at Mandarin Oriental
05.2018 - Current
Duty Security Officer
One Hyde Park, The Residences At Mandarin Oriental
12.2015 - 05.2018
Loss Prevention Officer at DM London
contracted by Freeway Securities Ltd
02.2013 - 11.2015
Residential Security Officer at One Hyde Park
contracted by Freeway Securities Ltd
06.2012 - 01.2013
Close Protection Officer at 53. The Bishops Avenue
contracted by Freeway Securities Ltd
09.2006 - 05.2012
Certificate of Higher Education - Computer Engineering
Szemere Bertalan Academy
A-Levels - Mathematics, English, Physics, Hungarian Literature
Szemere Bertalan Academy
GCSEs - Maths, Physics, Chemistry, Computing, English, PE
Szemere Bertalan Academy
Primary Education
Jokai Mor, Primary School
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