Kenneth Morris
Dalbeattie,Dumfri
Summary
Dedicated and reliable professional with extensive experience in security and asset protection. Demonstrates a calm, friendly demeanour and excels under pressure. Proven ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with strong leadership skills and a commitment to ethical conduct. Skilled in emergency response preparedness, counter-terrorism principles, and threat mitigation. Certified in first aid with comprehensive knowledge of security equipment and legislation. Adept at training staff members, incident reporting procedures, and maintaining vigilance and alertness.
Hardworking security professional driven to contribute sound judgment and attention to detail to security-focused duties. Strong leadership and decision-making skills supported by sound judgment and training in conflict resolution.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Security supervisor
Vigilant Security
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
04.2002 - Current
- Handled sensitive information confidentially, safeguarding company assets and reputation.
- Applied outstanding communication and interpersonal skills when interacting with staff and visitors.
- Investigated alarms and incidents with rigorous evidence collection.
- Used initiative and independent judgment within established guidelines to respond appropriately to security situations.
- Maintained safety by monitoring CCTV systems and conducting regular patrols.
- Mitigated potential threats with constant surveillance of premises.
- Liaised with law enforcement agencies for effective response to incidents.
- Developed comprehensive incident reports providing vital information for investigations.
- Coordinated security operations during high-profile events for optimal crowd management.
- Ensured adherence to health and safety regulations.
- promoting a secure environment.
- Monitored alarm systems effectively preventing unauthorised breaches.
- De-escalated conflicts in a calm, composed manner to maintain peace.
- Conducted risk assessments for enhanced workplace safety.
- Worked well under pressure to plan and implement solutions to urgent problems.
- Delivered first class customer service while maintaining professionalism.
- De-escalated conflict and resolved challenging situations.
- Currently working mobile patrol alarms & response.
Greenkeeper/Head greenkeeper
Southerness Golf Course
Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
04.1993 - 01.2002
- Implemented safety guidelines whilst operating heavy machinery to prevent accidents.
- Maintained high standards of golf course by performing regular aeration and topdressing.
- Managed pests, diseases on golf course resulting in visually appealing surroundings.
- Utilised weather data to schedule maintenance activities appropriately, reducing disruption to players' schedules.
- Practised effective waste management strategies, contributing towards a cleaner environment.
Education
ACT Awareness Security E Learning - Security
S.I.A. Door supervision Security Industry Licence
Carlisle, Cumbria 11.2023 - 11.2023
SCOTVEC - Golf course construction & maintenance.
Elmwood College
Cupar, Fife 09.1992 - 09.1996
GCSEs - Maths. English. Science. PT. Art. Geography. Social studies.
Dalbeattie High School
Dalbeattie, Dumfries and Galloway 03.1979 - 09.1983
Skills
- Can do attitude
- Calm friendly demeaner
- Work well under pressure
- Can work as a team or on own initiative
- Good communicator
- Loyal
- Reliable
- Working with public
- Flexible
- Extensive driving experience
- Asset protection strategies
- Adaptive to change
- Certified in first aid
- Knowledge of security equipment
- Emergency response preparedness
- Understanding of legislation
- Vigilance and alertness
- Ability to follow procedures
- Incident reporting procedures
- Ethical conduct
- Counter-Terrorism principles
- Threat mitigation
- Working in shifts efficiency
- Training staff members
- Emergency Response
- Security awareness
- Strong leadership
- Physical Fitness
- Police liaison
- Team coordination
Affiliations
- Gym. Running. Cycling. Hiking. Outdoors activities.
Accomplishments
Awarded Chief of police citation for aiding a member of the public in distress.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
ACT Awareness Security E Learning - Security
S.I.A. Door supervision Security Industry Licence
11.2023 - 11.2023
Security supervisor
Vigilant Security
04.2002 - Current
Greenkeeper/Head greenkeeper
Southerness Golf Course
04.1993 - 01.2002
SCOTVEC - Golf course construction & maintenance.
Elmwood College
09.1992 - 09.1996
GCSEs - Maths. English. Science. PT. Art. Geography. Social studies.
Dalbeattie High School
03.1979 - 09.1983
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