Darrin Golding

Darrin Golding

Security Officer

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Fire Inspector

  • Education

    • Solicitor General Staff College

      2006 - 2006
      Sheriff Training certificate Law Enforcement/Prisoner Transportation
    • Seneca Polytechnic

      2002 - 2004
      Law and security diploma Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
  • Experience

    • Toronto Termnial Railway

      Jan 2004 - Jan 2005
      Security Officer

      Resolved complaintsCompleted reports using the Computer Irims SystemIssued N.P.E. (Notice Prohibiting Entry) ticketsEnforced the Trespass Property ActTraffic and crowd controlStation Closing and Opening prosedures

    • Government of Alberta

      Oct 2006 - Oct 2009
      Sheriff Peace Officer/Field Training Officer

      Alberta Sherriff’s DepartmentPeace Officer and Field Training Officer September 2006 – October 2009• Was responsible for the prevention of crime and offences against the laws in force in Alberta\• Was responsible for the apprehension of criminals and offenders and others who may lawfully be taken into custody• Executed warrants and took into custody newly sentenced persons and those arrested in the courthouse• Acted as initial response to major incidents within the courthouse including protection of crime scenes, identification and preservation of evidence, separation of potential witnesses and liaison/assistance to police• Provided first aid response for all stakeholders within the courthouse as well as members of the public• Evacuated prisoners as well as stakeholders and members of the public during major incidents such as bomb threats or fire alarms• Provided armed escort for prisoners from various locations within the province to court and back, as well as between centres and police detachments and, if required, to hospitals.• Provided out-of-province prisoner escorts, escorting individuals arrested outside of Alberta and within Canada back to the province Show less

    • U.S. Department of State

      Mar 2010 - Aug 2010
      Security Officer

      Security

    • City of Toronto

      Aug 2010 - Jan 2022

      Responsible for the supervision, work direction and distribution for a team of 10 Provincial Offences Officers Provide efficient support where required and schedule staff to ensure all performance measures are metEnsure a timely response to complaints and queries through email correspondence and telephone conversations with the general public. Plans and coordinates the activities of the officers, assigning tasks accordingly to ensure proper work load distributionReviews submitted work for accuracy and a high level of work quality including Crown Briefs for Part 1 and Part 3 Provincial OffencesProvides knowledgeable and effective support to Officers in both day-to-day and escalated matters while encouraging innovation and effective team work Ensure that Officers have the proper information and tools required to effectively complete tasks assignedProvide staff training in proper procedures and methods to encourage high standards of work quality, organizational performance and team work. Provide ongoing training opportunities and continuous learning Keep Officers informed and provide extensive interpretation and information surrounding changes in the law (Provincial Offences Act, Toronto Municipal Code, Building Code Act etc.) applicable to their duties. Show less Carries out the legislated and legal requirements of a Provincial Offences Officer and/or Municipal Law Enforcement Officer, including the interpretation and application of a broad range of City of Toronto Municipal Code chapters, City bylaws and provincial statues, in a manner that ensures the integrity of law enforcement activities to be independent, neutral and impartialConducts proactive and reactive inspections and investigations of industrial, commercial, institutional and residential properties and vehicles, in the case of mobile businesses, in accordance with organizational standards and legislative requirements to ensure compliance with the City of Toronto Municipal Code, such as fences; property maintenance; graffiti; noise; waste collection, litter and dumping; adequate heat; abandoned appliances; and vital servicesConducts inspections and investigations of licensed businesses and permit holders in accordance with organizational standards and legislative requirements to determine compliance, including those related to sign, café and marketing permits.Initiates and conducts joint inspections and/or investigations with City Divisions, law enforcement agencies, other municipalities, and provincial and/or federal governmental organizationsIssues Notices of Violation, Orders, Part I and Part III processes of the Provincial Offences Act for non compliance of the Toronto Municipal Code, City of Toronto Act, Planning Act, Building Code Act and other City bylaws.Employs appropriate investigative techniques to gather and analyze evidence and develop and implement investigative plans, including: conducting interviews of complainants, offenders, witnesses and others having relevant information, conducting surveillance, and seize, collect, document and properly store all evidence, including photographic and video evidence Show less Enforce City of Toronto policies and proceduresbuilding relations with general public, property owners, tenants, contractors, policeMonitoring system and operating fire protection system and CCTV, Access cardsDispatch, parcel inspection, emergency response, access controlDocument incident and prepare incident report, taking photographs pertaining to incidents or work place hazardsProvide information to public and respond to public enquiresUse of C-Cure, ITrak, Groupwise, Self Service Schedule, Microsoft OfficeUse of Network Client, System Train, Fire PanelEnforce by laws, federal and provincial statues Show less

      • Supervisor

        Sept 2021 - Jan 2022
      • A/Supervisor

        Jun 2019 - Sept 2021
      • Provincial Offences Officer- Municipal Licensing And Standards-Licensing Enforcement Unit

        Dec 2014 - Jun 2019
      • Corporate Security

        Aug 2010 - Dec 2014
    • Toronto Fire Services

      Jan 2022 - now
      Fire Inspector

      • Conduct fire safety inspections, pursuant to the powers prescribed in the Fire Protection and Prevention Act on all types of buildings• Address Fire Code violations and fire safety hazards within the authority of the Fire Protection and Prevention Act and applicableRegulations and Fire Marshal directives• Comply with all Directives issued by the Ontario Fire Marshal• Read and interpret building plans, blueprints, installation guides, construction plans and specifications as well as conducts inspections,pursuant to the requirements and powers prescribed in the Building Code Act• Prepare reports and maintain records detailing information about the property, violations observed and actions to be taken• Completes detailed notes, prepares written information and provides evidence through appearances in Provincial Offences Court, FireSafety Commission, Coroner's Inquests and tribunals related to fire prosecutions• Exercise all powers as an assistant to the Fire Marshal prescribed in the Fire Protection and Prevention Act• Exercise all powers as a Provincial Offences Officer prescribed in the Provincial Offences Act• Review and recommends for the approval of Fire Safety Plans• Prepare and present seminars on fire prevention and safety to groups and members of the public• Deliver education programs related to fire safety Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • • Oleoresin capsicum, Collapsible baton, defensive tactics training, Tactical Handcuffing, pressure point control tactics

      Alberta Sheriffs Department
    • CBRN Basic Course

      Canadian Emergency Management College
    • Emergency vehicle operations course (EVOC) Driver training

      Alberta Sheriffs Department
    • Firearms training

      Alberta Sheriffs Department
    • PAL

      • Canadian Firearms License, Firearms safety course and Restricted / Non-Restricted Firearms Safety Course (PAL)
    • Pleasure Craft Operators Licence

      Boat Smart
    • Rapid deployment training/ Active Shooter response training

      Alberta Sheriffs Department
    • CanBike2

      Cycling Canada Cyclisme
      Apr 2017
    • MLEO-Municipal Law Enforcement Officers Course

      Municipal Law Enforcement
      May 2015
    • NFPA 1072

      Toronto Fire Services
      Apr 2022
    • Certified Protection Officer

      International Foundation for Protection Officers (IFPO)
      Dec 2012
    • NFPA 1031

      Toronto Fire Services
      Apr 2022
    • NFPA 1035

      Toronto Fire Services
      Apr 2022