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Overview
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Education
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David Lammey

Security Officer
Newtownabbey ,Antrim

Summary

Security professional with extensive expertise in patrolling, people evacuation procedures, and hostile situation management. Demonstrates proficiency in company policy enforcement and anti-terrorism tactics, ensuring public area safety through alertness and awareness. Skilled in ID verification processes, access control systems, and responsive communication to uphold security procedures adherence. Adept at risk assessment, alarm systems operation, and property protection capabilities. Career goal includes advancing security measures to enhance organisational safety protocols.

Overview

46
46
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work history

Security officer

Based at Brett Martin with numerous security firms
Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey
08.1997 - 04.2025
  • Trained new members of the security team, raising overall team performance levels.
  • Responded quickly to any disturbances or incidents on site whilst maintaining professional calmness.
  • Coordinated with other officers on shift changes smoothly and effectively.
  • Responded to alarms with swiftness, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Patrolled premises regularly, contributing to a safe work environment.
  • Supervised visitor sign-in process meticulously; ensured accurate record keeping.
  • Carried out health and safety risk assessments accurately for reducing potential hazards.
  • Wrote detailed incident reports, facilitating ongoing improvements in security protocols.
  • Checked identification of visitors thoroughly to prevent unauthorised entries onto the premises.
  • Ensured smooth traffic flow in the car park by directing vehicles efficiently.
  • Assisted HR during termination processes, ensuring employee departures were conducted peacefully.
  • Maintained order by monitoring CCTV screens and reporting suspicious activities.
  • Completed regular patrols after business hours, preventing intrusions and detecting problems.
  • Completed thorough incident reports, recording exact observations, occurrences and witness statements.
  • Collaborated with security teams and emergency services to resolve urgent situations.
  • Identified safety risks by analysing reports and camera footage.
  • Used initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines to respond appropriately to security situations.
  • Remained flexible in rapidly moving environment and adapted to developing situations.
  • Inspected access points for signs of tampering and secured against misuse.
  • Created hazard-free environment by reporting on building damage and irregularities.

Security officer

scruttons
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
07.1995 - 08.1997

Static security at Belfast freight ferries maintaining terminal security controlling HGV traffic entering and leaving the terminal and ensuring that all freight was secure on site.

Security officer (temporary)

Harland and wolff
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
07.1993 - 07.1995

Controlled access to ship RFA fort Victoria and maintained security onboard ship.

Security officer

Wray security services
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
07.1989 - 07.1993

Provided both static and mobile security on various commercial premises carrying out duties as required by the client.

mini bus driver

Rathcoole ACE scheme
Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey
07.1988 - 07.1989
  • Monitored fuel consumption regularly, helping maintain cost-efficient operations.
  • Assisted elderly passengers on board, promoting inclusivity in transport service.
  • Facilitated smooth group travels by managing seating arrangements efficiently.
  • Handled minor vehicle repairs, minimising downtime during shifts.

Police officer

Royal ulster constabulary
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
01.1984 - 07.1987

Duties as required


Soldier

Ulster defence regiment
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
01.1981 - 01.1984


  • Conducted risk assessments to prevent potential threats.
  • Maintained strict discipline, resulting in an organised unit.
  • carried out duties as ordered


Forecourt assistant

Maxol
Belfast, Antrim and Newtownabbey
11.1978 - 12.1980

Serving customers with fuel maintaining safety on the forecourt

serving in the station shop

receiving fuel deliveries from tankers and ensuring the correct fuel went into the correct storage tank.

Education

O levels - maths english geography history physics R.E

Belfast high school
Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey
09/1972 - 06/1978

11+ - every subject

abbots cross primary school
Newtownabbey, Antrim and Newtownabbey
09/1965 - 06/1972

Skills

  • Patrolling expertise
  • People evacuation procedures
  • Hostile situation management
  • Company policy enforcement
  • Anti-Terrorism tactics
  • Decision-Making under stress
  • Alertness and awareness
  • ID verification process
  • Public area safety checks
  • Access control system knowledge
  • Security procedures adherence
  • Responsive communication
  • Risk assessment capability
  • Alarm systems operation
  • Property protection capabilities
  • Security equipment handling
  • Body search procedures

Affiliations

  • motor sport
  • fishing

Certification

SIA security licence

Timeline

Security officer

Based at Brett Martin with numerous security firms
08.1997 - 04.2025

Security officer

scruttons
07.1995 - 08.1997

Security officer (temporary)

Harland and wolff
07.1993 - 07.1995

Security officer

Wray security services
07.1989 - 07.1993

mini bus driver

Rathcoole ACE scheme
07.1988 - 07.1989

Police officer

Royal ulster constabulary
01.1984 - 07.1987

Soldier

Ulster defence regiment
01.1981 - 01.1984

Forecourt assistant

Maxol
11.1978 - 12.1980

O levels - maths english geography history physics R.E

Belfast high school
09/1972 - 06/1978

11+ - every subject

abbots cross primary school
09/1965 - 06/1972
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