Justin Prasad
Linwood,Christchurch
Summary
I am a highly motivated employee with a desire to take on new challenges and bring my strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills in a customer service, administration, and/or security role. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills to keep up with work demands.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Court Security Officer
Ministry of Justice
Blenheim Central , Blenheim
01.2024 - 08.2026
- Secured courtrooms to ensure safe access for Ministry of Justice proceedings.
- Screened visitors, staff, and legal representatives at entry checkpoints.
- Protected judges, attorneys, jurors, witnesses, and court staff.
- Escorted defendants, witnesses, and detainees through courthouse areas.
- Escorted jury to areas outside courtroom to prevent contact with public.
- Observed courtroom conduct and handled disturbances calmly.
- Patrolled courthouse grounds on regular rounds to look for potential threats.
- Stepped into potentially dangerous situations by calming conflicts between parties.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect and respond to potential security threats around courthouse perimeter.
- Monitored surveillance cameras to detect and respond to potential security threats around courthouse perimeter. around courthouse perimeter.
- Used metal detectors, radios, and access control equipment.
- Applied rules and regulations for all personnel entering court premises.
- Helped train new court security officers on procedures and protocols.
- Worked with local law enforcement agencies on courthouse security measures.
- Used training and non-lethal tools such as handcuffs to maintain prisoner security.
Dairy Assistant
Pakn'Save
, Blenheim
02.2016 - 03.2018
- Replenished dairy shelves and chilled displays on Pakn'Save supermarket floor
- Rotated dairy stock using date checks and first-in, first-out practice
- Monitored stock levels and reported low dairy inventory to supervisors
- Coordinated with team members to keep dairy section fully presented
- Followed Pakn'Save food safety standards during handling and storage
- Assisted customers with dairy product location and item selection
- Participated in regular training sessions conducted by supervisors on topics such as food handling procedures or new technologies introduced in the industry.
- Assisted new employees with guidance on standard operating procedures.
Static and Patrol Security Officer
First Security
, Blenheim
03.2018 - 11.2023
- Controlled access for employees, visitors, and deliveries
- Inspected doors, alarms, and locks during routine rounds
- Documented incidents, observations, and shift activity logs
- Responded to alarms, disturbances, and emergency situations
- Monitored CCTV screens for suspicious activity and safety concerns
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
- Observed customers and other members of the public to quickly address security situations.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Patrolled assigned routes across client sites using mobile patrol procedures.
- Reported any maintenance issues found during patrols promptly so they can be addressed immediately.
- Communicated effectively with colleagues, supervisors, and law enforcement personnel as needed.
Education
Level 4 Certificate in Accounting Services - Accounting
Open Polytechnic NZ
Wellington11-2026
Skills
- Surveillance monitoring
- Emergency response
- Crisis intervention
- Conflict resolution
- Documentation and reporting
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Task management
- Workflow management
- Teamwork
- Team building
- Effective communication
- Relationship building
- Risk management
- Quality control
- Microsoft Excel
- Data entry
- Accounts payable
- Payroll administration
- Bookkeeping
- Financial reporting
Certification
- First Aid Certificate
Timeline
Court Security Officer
Ministry of Justice
01.2024 - 08.2026
Static and Patrol Security Officer
First Security
03.2018 - 11.2023
Dairy Assistant
Pakn'Save
02.2016 - 03.2018
Level 4 Certificate in Accounting Services - Accounting
Open Polytechnic NZ