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Professional profile and career history of a senior security guard based in Gothenburg, Sweden, highlighting physical security, access control, team leadership, and emergency response.

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Elin Lindqvist

Senior Security Guard and Site Supervisor

[email protected]

Gothenburg

Professional Summary

Reliable and certified Senior Security Guard with extensive experience safeguarding commercial facilities, industrial sites, and public areas across the Gothenburg region. Proven track record in shift supervision, CCTV monitoring, access control, and proactive crisis management while maintaining strict compliance with Swedish safety regulations.

Work Experience

Västerled Skydd och Bevakning AB

Gothenburg, Sweden

Senior Security Officer and Shift Supervisor

Mar 2020 – Present

  • Lead day-to-day security operations for a major commercial office complex, overseeing access control, perimeter patrols, and alarm verification systems.
  • Coordinate shift schedules and site assignments for a team of eight security officers, conducting briefing sessions and incident reviews.
  • Liaise with facility managers and local emergency services during drills and critical incidents, ensuring full compliance with Swedish security regulations.
  • Conduct routine safety audits and risk assessments across tenanted facilities, reducing unauthorized access incidents by 35 percent over two years.

Götasäkerhet Entreprenad AB

Gothenburg, Sweden

Security Officer

Aug 2014 – Feb 2020

  • Performed mobile patrols and stationary surveillance across industrial premises and logistics terminals in the Port of Gothenburg area.
  • Monitored CCTV networks, managed visitor badging systems, and documented daily patrol logs and incident reports.
  • Resolved trespassing disputes and low-level physical conflicts using verbal de-escalation techniques without requiring police intervention in most cases.

Kattegat Fastighetsvakt AB

Gothenburg, Sweden

Patrol Guard

Nov 2009 – Jul 2014

  • Maintained security surveillance for retail centers and commercial facilities, responding promptly to triggered intrusion and fire alarms.
  • Assisted retail staff with loss prevention monitoring, shoplifting response procedures, and emergency evacuation management.

Education

Polhemsgymnasiet

Gymnasieexamen (Upper Secondary Diploma) · Social Sciences and Public Security Programme · Gothenburg, Sweden · Pass with Distinction · Aug 2004 – Jun 2007

Coursework emphasized law, ethics, community safety protocols, and conflict de-escalation fundamentals.

Key Security Projects

Commercial Hub Security Modernization

Apr 2023 – Nov 2023

  • Reviewed facility layouts, entry turnstiles, and visitor management systems to draft an updated access protocol adopted across three tenant companies.
  • Organized bi-annual fire evacuation drills and coordinated floor warden assignments for over 600 building occupants.

Professional Skills

Access Control Management

CCTV Monitoring

Incident Reporting

Conflict De-escalation

Emergency Response Planning

Mobile and Stationary Patrols

Fire Safety and Evacuation Coordination

Shift Leadership and Briefing

First Aid and CPR/AED

Risk Assessment

Languages

Swedish

C2

English

C1

Certifications

Väktargrundutbildning Del 2 (VU2) Refresher and Site Supervisor Certification

BYA (Bevakningsbranschens Yrkes- och Arbetsmiljönämnd) · May 2024

First Aid and CPR/AED Certification

Swedish Resuscitation Council (Svenska Rådet för Hjärt-lungräddning) · Sept 2025

Volunteer Experience

Göteborg Stadslopp Volontärgrupp

Gothenburg, Sweden · May 2022 – May 2025

  • Event Safety Steward
  • Assisted local emergency organizers in managing crowd movement, checkpoint screenings, and pedestrian routing during the annual city half-marathon.

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