Brendan Goode

Security Operations Specialist
[email protected] (319) 826 7527 Cedar Rapids, Iowa

Summary

Security operations professional with 5+ years at GardaWorld, promoted from field officer to a Security Command Center role coordinating CCTV monitoring, access control, and guard operations across multiple states. Calm and decisive under pressure, including deployment to high risk civil unrest assignments, with direct experience supporting executive protection. Strong communicator with a background in customer facing sales.

Experience

Security Command Center (SCC) Operator · GardaWorld 2022 to Present
  • Monitor live CCTV feeds and coordinate field security officers across multiple states from a centralized control center.
  • Program and manage access control badges, maintaining secure facility entry for staff and visitors.
  • Track weather and emerging threats, escalating conditions that affect site or personnel safety.
  • Support executive protection by monitoring executive movements and coordinating security during high profile events.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact, fielding incoming calls and dispatching the right response under time pressure.
Security Officer · GardaWorld Oct 2019 to 2022
  • Provided onsite security and access control, deterring and reporting incidents to protect people and property.
  • Deployed to Minneapolis, MN during the 2020 civil unrest, maintaining safety and composure in a high risk, rapidly changing environment.
  • Applied crowd management and conflict resolution skills under sustained pressure, coordinating with team members to protect assigned sites.
Wireless Sales Consultant · AT&T (Target Tech) 2019 to 2022
  • Sold AT&T devices, plans, and accessories in a high traffic retail setting, consistently meeting sales goals.
  • Guided customers through device selection, plan setup, and troubleshooting, delivering a smooth end to end experience.

Skills

CCTV / Video Surveillance Monitoring Access Control & Badge Programming Multi Site Security Coordination Executive Protection Support Emergency & Crisis Response Conflict Management & Resolution Crowd Management Weather & Threat Monitoring Dispatch & Radio Communications Incident Reporting Composure Under Pressure Customer Service & Sales

Certifications

CPR Certified Stop the Bleed Certified

Awards & Recognition

  • Named Employee of the Month multiple times for going above and beyond in the line of duty.
  • Honored for pushing a stranded vehicle out of active traffic to safety, protecting the driver and the public.

Education

High School Diploma · Prairie High School 2019
  • Earned college credit in HTML & CSS web development coursework.