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Summary
Experienced Security Supervisor and Officer who upholds high ethical standards and commitment to providing excellent customer service. Strong observation and reporting skills obtained through CCTV, Dispatch and maintaining detailed logs. Extensive experience in arrest and control, aiding law enforcement and testifying in court.
Skills
  • 16 years of security and customer service experience
  • Armed, handcuffing, pat-downs and arrest and control
  • Patrol driving, alarm and emergency response
  • Business, office and computer
  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Crime prevention methods
  • CCTV surveillance
  • Interior and exterior patrol
  • Fluent in Spanish
  • Supervision
Experience
Coast2Coast Crime Prevention October 2017 to Current Supervisor
Las Vegas, NV
  • Promoted to Lieutenant for enforcing policy with integrity and introducing ideas to maintain employee compliance 
  • Support Company Management by creating documents, reports and employee evaluations
  • Recognized by clients for maintaining communication, professional demeanor and appearance
Security Solutions August 2015 to Current Sands Expo Convention Security
Las Vegas, NV
  • Received Employee of the Year Award for excellent attendance and work performance 
  • Operate Freight Elevators to eliminate employee injuries
  • Manage access control and foot traffic during meetings and conventions
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Allied Universal Protection October 2015 to November 2017 Supervisor
Las Vegas, NV
  • Awarded Employee of the Year for achieving good attendance, best work performance for conducting thorough patrols and creating detailed reports
  • Promoted two times in one year for dependability and thoroughness in completed assignments
  • Motivated the graveyard team to be #1 in thoroughness and productivity through training and maintaining a positive work environment
American Protection Group June 2016 to August 2017 Supervisor
Las Vegas, NV
  • Awarded Most Improved Employee of the Year for efforts in creating reports, keeping my superiors well informed and going above and beyond to meet client needs
  • Promoted two times in one year for dependability, thoroughness and good customer service
  • Recognized by Westland Apartment Management (A client) for excellent customer service and going beyond and above to keep them safe
  • Brought crime down with 15 arrests and working closely with the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department at properties that suffer from high crime
American Guard Services May 2014 to November 2015 Security Officer
Las Vegas, NV
  • Credited for reducing shoplifting by over 50% as a “Greeter” which is part of the loss prevention program at Food4Less
  • Make several arrests a day as a Loss Prevention Officer at 99 Cents Only Stores
  • Deescalate conflicts as an Armed guard at bars and apartments
Weiser Security June 2012 to October 2012 Security Officer
Las Vegas, NV
  • Scored high on personality test showing a transformable personality able to work in wide range of assignments with varied personalities 
  • Maintain security through CCTV systems for data centers, warehouses and business centers
  • Provide clients with strong interpersonal and customer service skills
Custom Security October 2011 to November 2014 Patrol Supervisor
Las Vegas, NV
  • Trained and coached over 30 officers and over 8 new supervisors
  • Provide personal protection for V.I.P.s such as “Snooky” and Corporate CEOs 
  • Manage over 30 security officers for special events and concerts
Weiss Jones & Associates November 2003 to January 2012 Office Manager
Carson, CA
  • Given opportunity to transfer from Security Guard to an office Customer Service position for my interpersonal and customer service skills 
  • Promoted from Customer Service to Office Manager for productivity in promoting company products and services through articles, blogs, reports and face to face sales
  • Volunteer with the youth counseling and home building programs of the non-profit division
Securitas Security Services May 2007 to January 2008 Field Service Manager
Signal Hill, CA
  • Promoted from Supervisor to Scheduler for eagerness to go beyond duties and get involved   
  • Promoted from Scheduler to Field Service Manager for optimizing operations and lowering the non-billable overtime from 5.5% to less than 1% average
  • Successfully retaine and enhance the service for clients such as California Bank and Trust, Union Bank of California, and Ben Bridge Jewelers; all companies which threatened to cancel service
Plat Security Services November 2003 to May 2007 Supervisor
Signal Hill, CA
  • Promoted to Lead Officer (Armed) for efforts in lowering crime at challenging, high crime, assignments like Springdale, Carmelitos and Ujima Village Apartments in Long Beach, California
  • Successfully helped the Long Beach Police Department reduce crime by over half (According to the Police Department) at Springdale Apartments; made eight arrests, testified in court helped convict suspects
  • Chosen by the City of Long Beach and promoted by Plat Security to head security for the City's parking installations, and the City Place Mall. Supervised over 30 officers
Education and Training
SimpleCPR 2018 Medical First Aid Rancho Cordova, CA, USA
  • Certificate for Adult-Child-Infant-CPR
  • Certificate for Automatic Defibrillator
  • Certificate for Basic First Aid
North American Learning Institute 2015 Drug & Alcohol Awareness Las Vegas, NV, USA
  • Certificate of Completion
Long Beach City College Business Long Beach, CA, USA
  • Some coursework completed
  • Made Dean's List with Honors for two consecutive semesters
American School of Real Estate Express 2009 Real Estate St Louis, MO, USA
  • Certificate for Real Estate Principles
  • Certificate for Real Estate Practice  
Rio Hondo College 2006 Criminal Justice Whittier, CA, USA
  • P.C. 832 Arrest Module 1 & 3
International Dealers School 1994 Security Enforcement Commerce, CA, USA
  • Medical First Aid Certificate
  • Baton Permit  
  • Permit for exposed firearm, qualified to carry 9mm & .45
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Professional Summary
Skills
  • Strong leader
  • Skilled researcher
  • Data quality control checks
  • Exceptional communication skills
  • Thrives on multi-tasking
  • Environmental safety
  • Government security clearance
  • Security Guard License
  • Security personnel training
  • Security personnel training
  • Security personnel training
  • Class D and G Security and Firearms Certification, [Georgia]
Work History
08/2016 to Current
Armed Security Officer Dynamic Security – 1000 Halsey Ave, Marietta, GA 30062
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
  • Detected suspicious activities and watched for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors.
  • Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
  • Denied entrance to the building to unauthorized persons.
08/2014 to 08/2016
Forklift Operator Forward Air Freight – 2750 Southpoint Dr, Forest Park, GA 30297
  • Stacked and stored pallets at the end of the shift to keep warehouse clean and organized.
  • Moved levers and controls that operate lifting devices, such as forklifts, lift beams and swivel-hooks, hoists, and elevating platforms, to load, unload, transport, and stack material
  • Inspected the truck for defects and safe operating condition before, during and after trips.
01/2013 to 04/2014
Quality Control Manager Pratt Industries – 3610 Atlanta Industrial Dr NW, Atlanta, GA 30331
 Responsible for ensuring that all quality control tasks are carried out, documenting the construction process and inspecting each stage of construction.
Education
2012
High School Diploma
Mount Zion High School - 2535 Mount Zion Pkwy, Jonesboro, GA 30236
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Professional Summary
Exceptionally focused and  reliable Armed Security Guard with an excellent record of corporate safety and security assurance. Adept with all types of firearms and other weaponry. Superb instincts for detecting suspicious and unusual behavior as well as preventing difficult situations from escalating into crisis situations. Looking to transition into the information technology career field as a result of security training initiatives. Effective communicator who quickly masters new roles and  technologies to achieve  positive results.
Skills
Security Management; Physical Security; Industrial Security; Law Enforcement; Quick Response Team; Personal Protection; Emergency Response; Surveillance; Investigations; Colt Defense M16/AR15 Rifle Armorer; First Aid, CPR/AED Certified; Weapons qualified; Manadnock, ASP Baton and Handcuffing; Oleoresin Capsicum; Access control; Closed Circuit Television (CCTV); Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS); Contingency Planning; Customer Service; Report Writing; Computer: MS Word, Excel and Mail; Advanced Technology Skills ● Security + training ● Data management ● Leadership and Team Building ● Firearms Training Surveillance equipment knowledge ● Detail oriented ● Relationship Building
Additional Information
  • Personnel Security Clearance Level: Secret.
Work History
Security Guard, 02/2013 to 05/2014
QRT – Fort Myer, VA
  • Hours per week: 45 Series: 0085 Pay Plan: GS Grade: 6 Perform access control and patrol duties on a military installation.
  • Perform security guard duties in accordance with appropriate regulations to detect and prevent theft, damage, accident, trespass, sabotage and espionage and to enforce the security regulations of the installation.
  • Verify identification through use of identification cards, badges, automated records, vehicle decals, verbal questioning, and other means.
  • Maintain radio logs and prepare and submit daily blotter reports.
  • Admit persons, deny entry or arrange for escorts, as appropriate.
  • Conduct vehicle searches/inspections (to include cargo areas, engine compartments and undercarriages), in accordance with standing operating procedures.
  • Confiscate unauthorized items in accordance with security guard regulations.
  • Patrol the premises for unusual or suspicious activity.
  • Patrol the building to investigate alarms, complaints, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances.
  • Maintain and evaluate traffic and pedestrians during emergency and accident situations according to security guard standing operating procedures.
Armed Protection Security Officer, 05/2008 to 10/2011
Jenkins Security Consultants – Washington, DC
  • Monitors and patrols the multiple Federal Government properties and installations. Receives, screens, and assists all visitors entering the building. 
  • Ensures the operations of various security equipment such as Close Circuit TV, intrusion detention system, access control system, X-ray walk thru and hand held metal detectors, bio-metric security devices, electronic visitor control stations, security tour/watch systems, vehicle barrier systems, and use, care of safety of small arms and ammunition. Provides security and safety to buildings and grounds to occupants.
  • Conducts periodic rounds of the building and grounds observing for breach of security, building subsystem failure, fire and unsafe conditions.
  • Conducts initial investigations of incidents, this includes interviewing witnesses and suspects. Coordinates with local and Federal law enforcement to facilitate criminal investigations and preliminary investigations of small crimes.
Armed Security Officer, 08/2008 to 07/2009
Frontier System Integrators – Arlington, United States, VA
  • Monitors and provides physical security for the Pentagon reservation. Receives and screens all visitors entering the reservation.
  • Ensures the operations of various security equipment such as Close Circuit TV, intrusion detention system, access control system, X-ray walk thru and hand held metal detectors, biometric security devices, electronic visitor control stations, security tour/watch systems, vehicle barrier systems, and use, care of safety of small arms and ammunition. 
  • Prepares incident reports and coordinates with PPD. Reports security concerns to PPD while providing security and safety to buildings and grounds to occupants.
United States, 08/2008 to 04/2009
Jenkins Security Consultants – Washington, DC
  • Monitors and patrols the US Coast Guard government facility. Receives, screens, and assists all visitors entering the building. Ensures the operations of various security equipment such as Close Circuit TV, intrusion detention system, access control system, X-ray walk thru and hand held metal detectors, biometric security devices, electronic visitor control stations, security tour/watch systems, vehicle barrier systems, and use, care of safety of small arms and ammunition.
  • Provides security and safety to buildings and grounds to occupants. Conducts periodic rounds of the building and grounds observing for breach of security, building subsystem failure, fire and unsafe conditions.
  • Conducts initial investigations of incidents, this includes interviewing witnesses and suspects. Coordinates with local and Federal law enforcement to facilitate criminal investigations. Conducts preliminary investigations of small crimes.
Armed Security Officer, 11/2007 to 02/2008
Chenega Integrated Systems – Winchester, United States, VA
  • Monitored and provided physical security for the FBI facility. Received, screened, and assisted all visitors entering the compound. Performed access control, package screening, traffic control, and vehicle inspections.
  • Ensured the operations of various security equipment such as Close Circuit TV, intrusion detention system, access control system, X-ray walk thru and hand held metal detectors, biometric security devices, electronic visitor control stations, security tour/watch systems, vehicle barrier systems, and use, care of safety of small arms and ammunition.
  • Provided security and safety to buildings and grounds to occupants. Conducted periodic rounds of the building and grounds observing for breach of security, building subsystem failure, fire and unsafe conditions. Conducted initial investigations of incidents, this includes interviewing witnesses and suspects.
  • Coordinated with local and Federal law enforcement to facilitate criminal investigations. Conducted preliminary investigations of small crimes alongside with the Federal Protective Service (FPS).
Unarmed Security Officer, 05/2007 to 10/2007
OmniPlex World Services – Arlington, VA
  • Performed physical security patrols.
  • Provided assistance to visitors.
  • Patrolled the parking lots and directed traffic.
  • Coordinated emergency services during fire and emergency situations.
Supply Manager, 06/2003 to 02/2007
US Marine Corps – Quantico, United States, VA
  • Managed the daily incoming and outgoing of gear. Performed physical inventories of merchandise.
  • Provided training to newly assigned personnel. Maintained and managed file systems of all equipment and merchandise.
  • Loaded and uploaded trucks. Operated a forklift to perform duties.
Education
High School Diploma: 2003
Anacostia High School - Washington, DC
High School Diploma: Law, Justice and Security Business Management, 2003
University of Phoenix - Washington
Law, Justice and Security Some College Coursework Completed Credits Earned 51 Semester hours Business Management
Bachelor of Science: Business Management, Current
University of Phoenix - Washington, DC
Credit Earned: 51 semester hours
Certifications

New Horizons Computer Learning Center, McLean, VA

Coursework in:

CompTIA A+

CompTIA Network+

Security + 

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Summary
i have worked as an armed security officer at many different locations when i was a flex officer I've worked at many different T.A.D offices, probation offices, juvenile halls,and a whole list of other county, and government buildings.
Skills
  • active guard card.
  • firearm permit in 9mm, and .45
  • baton certified
  • pepper spray certified
  • handcuff certified
  • MOAB certified (management of aggressive behavior)
  • i have my own firearm
  •  level 3 holster
  • 3 mags and double mag pouch
  • handcuffs
Experience
01/2016 to Current
armed security officer allied universal － Riverside, ca Patrolled the facility, parking lot, and served as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and rule infractions. scanning people through metal detectors, searching peoples bags before entering a facility, detain suspects during investigating crimes.
Education and Training
2009
High School Diploma: basic core curriculum san andreas highschool － Highland, CA, usa
accounting san bernardino valley college － San Bernardino, CA, usa
i did not receive a degree but i took a semester of accounting.

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