Paul Comerford
Clontarf,Dublin
Overview
46
46
years of professional experience
14183
14183
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Security officer
Trinity College Dublin
Dublin
2025.04 - Current
- Respond to alarms ensuring minimal disruption to campus operations and report back to the Security Control Room.
- Coordinate with other security officers on shift changes smoothly and effectively.
- Patrol campus regularly, providing a visible presence contributing to a safe campus environment.
- Monitor CCTV screens and report suspicious activities.
- Respond quickly to any incidents on campus as required.
- Train new members of the security team, raising overall team performance levels.
- Carry out building checks and fire watches to ensure building security.
- Monitor traffic control and ensure implementation of University parking regulations.
- Assist with fire drills, alarm and security systems testing.
- Monitor access to College and provide direction to college community and visitors.
- Assist with College events and functions.
Prison Officer
Department of Justice
Dublin
1998.05 - 2023.07
- Understood underlying security issues within designated working areas, successfully managing issues.
- Resolved incidents calmly, maintaining best-possible safety and security of prison staff and offenders.
- Anticipated misconduct and misbehaviour of prisoners to maintain control, discipline and security within correctional centres.
- Maintained comprehensive understanding of all rules, policies and laws that govern Prison Officer practice.
- Oversaw activities of 700+ prisoners, guaranteeing safety.
- Worked with external agencies: Probation and Welfare, C.A.P. (Care After Prison)to optimise outcomes for individuals in custody.
- Kept accurate and timely data in prisoner records and carried out other administrative duties.
- Supported offenders with rehabilitation programmes for positive prisoner outcomes and optimum public safety.
- Received, inducted and discharged prisoners following established procedures.
- Managed prisoner grievances and complaints to conclusion or upward referral.
- Expertly communicated with people from diverse backgrounds to provide best-possible safe, secure prison care.
- Acted as professional role model to other staff and those within prison care.
- Built respectful but assertive relationships with prisoners, utilising innate negotiation abilities to maintain peace and promote positive environments.
- Diligently supervised prisoners throughout shifts including during meal times, recreation periods, sport and work assignments.
- Established meaningful working relationships to encourage positive approach to rehabilitation and personal development.
- Organised and distributed clothing, reading material, toiletries and specialised items.
- Supported offender development programmes, encouraging participation in educational and recreational activities to promote positive outcomes upon release.
- Performed internal and external escort duties of prisoners with meticulous attention to detail to avoid incidents.
- Performed thorough searches of prisoners and cells to reduce contraband items.
Tiler
Comerford and Son Tiling Contractors
Dublin
1980.06 - 1998.05
- Demonstrated high-quality tiling skills to produce excellent results.
- Attended to jobs on-time to complete tasks to schedule.
- Broadened multi-trade skill set to include basic carpentry, floor laying and plumbing.
- Secured client satisfaction by understanding project briefs, meeting deadlines and delivering professional service.
- Documented completed work in line with established procedure.
- Repaired bathroom and kitchen damages to restore function and appearance.
- Transported appropriate tools and PPE to work sites.
- Followed maintenance schedule to complete periodic upkeep tasks.
- Organised necessary tools, materials and equipment needed to carry out tiling.
- Responded to emergency repairs during unsociable hours.
- Managed time effectively to work on multiple short-term projects.
- Prepared surfaces for tiling works.
- Completed durable wet room tiling to meet client expectations.
- Worked with cross-functional team to help refit and refurbish bathrooms and kitchens.
- Carried out emergency work on domestic properties to reduce impact of damage.
Education
Acquired Private Security Authority Licence
Trinity College Dublin
DublinCompleted IIRSM Display Screen Equipment Course
Trinity College Dublin
DublinCompleted IIRSM Manual Handling Course
Trinity College Dublin
DublinCompleted Introduction to Fire Safety and Evacuation Course
Trinity College Dublin
DublinCompleted KnowBe4 Data Protection Training Course
Trinity College Dublin
DublinCompleted KnowBe4 Cyber Security Training Course
Trinity College Dublin
DublinCompleted First Aid Response Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Course
Trinity College Dublin
DublinIntermediate Certificate -
O'Connell's CBS
Dublin 1977.09 - 1980.06
Skills
- Calm under pressure
- Keen problem solver
- Excellent communicator
- Prisoner supervision
- Influential leader
- Authoritative demeanour
- Crisis management
- Behavioural disorders familiarity
- First Aid certified
Hobbies/Interests
- Sport - Soccer and GAA
- Cycling
- Walking
Timeline
Security officer
Trinity College Dublin
2025.04 - Current
Prison Officer
Department of Justice
1998.05 - 2023.07
Tiler
Comerford and Son Tiling Contractors
1980.06 - 1998.05
Intermediate Certificate -
O'Connell's CBS
1977.09 - 1980.06
Acquired Private Security Authority Licence
Trinity College Dublin
Completed IIRSM Display Screen Equipment Course
Trinity College Dublin
Completed IIRSM Manual Handling Course
Trinity College Dublin
Completed Introduction to Fire Safety and Evacuation Course
Trinity College Dublin
Completed KnowBe4 Data Protection Training Course
Trinity College Dublin
Completed KnowBe4 Cyber Security Training Course
Trinity College Dublin
Completed First Aid Response Pre-Hospital Emergency Care Council Course
Trinity College Dublin