MICHAEL FERGUSON
Chrissie Terrace Lendore Village, Chaguanas
Summary
Security Supervisor Aviation with over 15years of experience providing security detail and Security
Supervision for highly valuable corporate assets via liaison with stakeholders such as Airports Authority, Customs and Excise Division, Immigration Department of Trinidad and Tobago, Trinidad and Tobago Police Service to ensure all standards were met while maintaining international communication and connections with border protections units and liaison officers from the various US and Canadian Embassies.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Security Operations
Caribbean Airlines Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2021
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Supervised and evaluated security staff performance to determine compliance with safety regulations.
- Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures.
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety, and asset protection.
- Managed security policies and procedures to promote safety and security of personnel and assets.
- Worked in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
- Implemented comprehensive security plans to provide highest levels of protection for facilities.
- Established and maintained close working relationships with local law enforcement agencies.
- Cultivated relationships with external security vendors to make additional security resources available if necessary.
Lead Agent Security
BWIA West Indies Airways
04.1993 - 12.2006
- Provided high level of security for crew and passengers on domestic and international flights.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles on flights
- Completed document checks to satisfy international regulations for persons entering their country.
- Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage non compliance issues
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Ensure contract suppliers remained compliant to airport and civil aviation regulations
- Completed searching of aircraft and operational areas to avoid /reduce operational risks
Airport Security Agent
Caribbean Airlines Ltd
06.1990 - 04.1993
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot any irregularities.
- Attended daily briefings with supervisors to discuss issues with security screening processes.
- Performed pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and weapons.
- Operated x-ray machines, hand wands and screening of passengers and baggage.
- Screened over 400 passengers per day by verifying ID's and boarding passes.
- Discretely observed behavior and demeanor of travelers and staff to screen for suspicious actions and or prohibited items.
- Authenticated boarding passes, identification, and passports to prevent fraudulent travel.
- Prevented attempted fraud by validating passengers' tickets and assessing photo identification to confirm identity.
Education
Aviation Security
University Southern California
TrinidadCourse
Airport Authority Trinidad And Tobago
Trinidad2017
Course
Arthur Lok Jack
Trinidad2017
Course
International Civil Aviation Organization
2015
Course
Rovertech International Inc
Trinidad2014
Course
Citizenship And Immigration of Canada
Location - Trinidad2013
Associate of Arts - Diploma Huma Resource Management
Cipriani Labour College
Trinidad07.2010
Course
Nigel Bauer And Associates
Trinidad2009
Course
Employer Consultative Association
Trinidad2007
Course
US Department Customs And Border Protection
2006
Course
International Security Defense Systems
Trinidad2006
Skills
- Security Supervisor Certification,
- Ground Security Coordinator Training
- Safety and Security Regulations
- Interrogation Techniques
- Monitoring Baggage X-Ray Screening for effectiveness
Timeline
Supervisor of Security Operations
Caribbean Airlines Ltd
01.2007 - 12.2021
Lead Agent Security
BWIA West Indies Airways
04.1993 - 12.2006
Airport Security Agent
Caribbean Airlines Ltd
06.1990 - 04.1993
Aviation Security
University Southern California
Course
Airport Authority Trinidad And Tobago
Course
Arthur Lok Jack
Course
International Civil Aviation Organization
Course
Rovertech International Inc
Course
Citizenship And Immigration of Canada
Associate of Arts - Diploma Huma Resource Management
Cipriani Labour College
Course
Nigel Bauer And Associates
Course
Employer Consultative Association
Course
US Department Customs And Border Protection
Course
International Security Defense Systems
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