Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
REFERENCES
Timeline
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Tom Bain

Dunedin,DUNEDIN

Summary

I am a dedicated and reliable professional with experience in healthcare security and community patrol. Skilled in managing high-pressure situations, de-escalating conflicts and ensuring safety for both patients and staff. I have been involved in hundreds of emergency situations and physical restraints and feel confident in this area aswell as working in mental health. I am a strong communicator with a commitment to integrity, empathy, and respect. With a proven ability to work effectively both independently and within a team to maintain a safe and supportive environment.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Patroller

Community Patrol
, Dunedin
08.2024 - Current
  • Assist in preventing crime by patrolling local areas, observing and reporting suspicious activity, and supporting the police when needed.
  • Help keep the community safe through a proactive presence and effective communication.

Healthcare Security Officer

Te Whatu Ora - Southern
, Dunedin
02.2023 - Current
  • Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
  • Responded to emergency situations, including patient related emergencies, violent incidents, duress alarms and fire alarms.
  • Interacted with patients, visitors, staff members, Police, and other professionals in a professional manner.
  • Worked in mental health facilities, responding to incidents involving patients in distress, de-escalating crises, and ensuring a safe environment for staff and patients.

Education

De-escalation & Crisis Prevention

Crisis Prevention Institute
Dunedin
02-2025

NZQA Level 1 -

Kings High School
Dunedin
12-2020

Te Pūkenga - Learning Works

Skills

  • Crisis intervention
  • Emergency response
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Risk assessment
  • Problem solving
  • Incident reporting
  • Professionalism and ethics
  • Integrity, empathy, and respect
  • Excellent communication
  • Teamwork and collaboration

Certification

  • Current CPI Blue Card
  • Current SPEC certification

Accomplishments

  • 'Helper Award' for contributions to Security Services, 2024

REFERENCES

References available upon request.

Timeline

Patroller

Community Patrol
08.2024 - Current

Healthcare Security Officer

Te Whatu Ora - Southern
02.2023 - Current

De-escalation & Crisis Prevention

Crisis Prevention Institute

NZQA Level 1 -

Kings High School

Te Pūkenga - Learning Works
Tom Bain