Licensed unarmed security guard with 3 years protecting office and retail properties in Dallas. Patrols a 22-story tower and logs 40+ checkpoints a shift with zero missed tours in 2025. Holds a Texas DPS Level II license, CPR/AED certification and a calm approach to visitors and tenants.
Experience
Security Guard, Lone Star Shield Security (Dallas, TX)
Jan 2024 – Present
Staff the lobby desk and patrol a 22-story office tower on the overnight shift
Scan 40+ checkpoints a shift in TrackTik with zero missed tours in 2025
Issue visitor badges and check IDs for about 150 after-hours contractors and tenants a week
Write clear daily activity and incident reports, including 2 trespass cases handed to Dallas police
Security Patrol Officer, Elm Ridge Shopping Center (Garland, TX)
Feb 2023 – Dec 2023
Patrolled parking lots and storefronts on foot and in a marked cart
Responded to lockouts, lost children and shoplifting calls from store staff
Education
High School Diploma, Trinity Heights High School (Aug 2018 – May 2022)
Licenses: Texas DPS Level II non-commissioned, CPR/AED
Systems: TrackTik, CCTV monitoring, two-way radio, badge access systems
Availability: Overnights, weekends, holidays
How to write a Security Guard resume
A strong Security Guard resume shows the sites you protected or kept running, the licenses you hold and the measurable effect on incidents, cleanliness, response times or work order backlog. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
Sections, in order
Summary
Licenses and certifications
Experience
Skills
Education
Length: One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Summary: Write two or three lines: your role, your strongest skills, and one result that proves them.
Skills to feature
State guard card or security license
Patrols and access control
Incident report writing
CCTV and alarm monitoring
De-escalation
Emergency response and CPR/AED
Floor care equipment
Chemical safety and SDS
Work order systems
OSHA safety practices
Example bullet points
Patrol a 22-story office tower and log 40+ checkpoints a shift in TrackTik with zero missed tours in 2025
Cut after-hours alarm calls 30% by tightening door checks and retraining tenants on badge access
Clean and maintain 45,000 sq ft of office space a night, scoring 96% or higher on monthly quality audits
Tips from recruiters
List your license or guard card type, state and expiration date near the top; many sites cannot post you without it.
Name the site type and size (hospital, warehouse, 400-unit apartment complex) so employers can picture your post.
Mention shifts you can work, such as overnights and weekends, because coverage is often the deciding factor.
Recommended templates
Classic (ATS-friendly): Jake's-style LaTeX classic: small caps and hairline rules
Compact (ATS-friendly): Dense single column that fits long histories
Modern (ATS-friendly): Clean single column with accent headings and rules
Security Guard resume FAQ
What should a Security Guard resume include?
A Security Guard resume should show the sites you protected or kept running, the licenses you hold and the measurable effect on incidents, cleanliness, response times or work order backlog. Use these sections in this order: Summary, Licenses and certifications, Experience, Skills and Education. Put your most relevant recent role first and make every bullet show a result, not a duty.
What is the best resume template for a Security Guard?
Classic, Compact and Modern work well for Security Guard roles. They are single-column with standard headings, so applicant tracking systems (ATS) parse them reliably.
How long should a Security Guard resume be?
One page for most candidates; move to two only if every line is relevant.
Which skills should a Security Guard put on a resume?
Prioritize the skills named in the job posting. Common ones for Security Guard roles are State guard card or security license, Patrols and access control, Incident report writing, CCTV and alarm monitoring, De-escalation and Emergency response and CPR/AED.
How do I write strong Security Guard resume bullet points?
Start with an action verb, say what you did, and end with a measurable result such as incidents reduced, response time and square footage covered. For example: "Patrol a 22-story office tower and log 40+ checkpoints a shift in TrackTik with zero missed tours in 2025."