Allen Hawthorne
San Diego,CA
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience, recognized for uncovering theft rings and enhancing loss prevention strategies. Proficient in surveillance monitoring and emergency response, demonstrating strong situational awareness and exceptional customer service skills. Committed to maintaining safety and security while fostering positive relationships with clients and stakeholders.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Ambassador
Allied Universal Security Services
San Diego
2022 - 03.2026
- Monitored assigned locations and executed regular patrols to deter security incidents while ensuring visibility.
- Addressed tenant and visitor inquiries with professionalism to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Maintained high standards of customer service through rigorous enforcement of security measures and swift emergency action
Security Officer
Ram Security
Bremerton, WA
03.2018 - 01.2022
- Uncovered internal theft ring at manufacturing company that halted weekly losses of $5K+. Advised client of suspicions and instituted vehicle inspections of warehouse personnel.
- Honored with “Hero Award” by F500 retailer for strengthening the security of receiving operations. Identified truck seal tampering and discrepancies on inventory/SKU records, leading to overall protection from criminal offenders responsible for $100K+ in stolen merchandise.
- Commended by supervisors and retail clients for contributions to effective loss Served on uniformed security and undercover surveillance teams delivering shrink reductions of up to 25% by deterring theft, apprehending shoplifters and recovering stolen goods.
- Demonstrated calm under pressure and quick decision-making in responding to emergency scenarios and crisis situations. Examples include leading the incident-free apprehension of armed terrorism suspects at an NFL game and performing CPR that revived a store customer suffering from a heart attack while waiting for paramedics to arrive.
Security Officer
Triton Security Services
San Diego, CA
03.2013 - 01.2018
- Monitored assigned locations and executed regular patrols to deter security incidents while ensuring visibility.
- Addressed tenant and visitor inquiries with professionalism to enhance overall satisfaction.
- Delivered exceptional customer service to clients through the enforcement of security protocols and timely emergency response actions.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education/advanced Calculus/ Spanish Curri
Garfield High School
San Diego, CA05-1998
Skills
- Security systems management
- CCTV operation
- Surveillance monitoring
- Event security
- Access control
- Perimeter security
- Threat assessment
- Policy enforcement
- Patrol techniques
- Data protection
- Emergency preparedness
- Crime prevention
- Risk analysis
- Traffic control
- Incident response
- Security awareness
- Asset protection
- Alarm response
- Security training
- Work ethic
- Punctuality
- Reliability
- Workplace safety
- Patrolling
- Verbal and written communication
- CCTV monitoring
- Security camera monitoring
- Situational awareness
- Relationship building and management
- Security procedures
- Defensive driving
- Vehicle inspections
- Emergency awareness
- Physical fitness
- Keen observer
- English fluency
- Reporting skills
- Surveillance
- First aid certified
- Security operations experience
- Crowd control
- Conflict resolution
- Emergency management
- Staff management
- Incident reporting
- Document preparation
- Complex Problem-solving
Certification
I have a California guard card.
Timeline
Security Officer
Ram Security
03.2018 - 01.2022
Security Officer
Triton Security Services
03.2013 - 01.2018
Security Ambassador
Allied Universal Security Services
2022 - 03.2026
High School Diploma - General Education/advanced Calculus/ Spanish Curri
Garfield High School