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Anthony Avila

Riverside,CA

Summary

Proven security professional with extensive experience in fire safety and loss prevention, notably with Contact Security. Excelled in implementing strategic security measures, reducing shrinkage significantly. Skilled in firefighting tactics and public safety awareness, demonstrating exceptional communication skills and a quick response time. Achieved a safer working environment by enhancing site security protocols and fostering effective team collaboration.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Firewatch

Contact Security
02.2025 - Current
  • Elevated site awareness through continuous patrols around facilities monitoring for signs of smoke or flames.
  • Maintained vigilance during high-risk activities such as welding, ensuring proper safety protocols were followed and reducing potential for fires.
  • Implemented fire safety plan and altered it depending upon weather, work location and other conditions.
  • Improved overall building security by working closely with facility managers to identify areas that could benefit from additional fire protection measures.

Access Control Specialist

GSG Private Security
08.2024 - 12.2024
  • Generated comprehensive reports detailing analysis of facility vulnerabilities, recommending strategic improvements for bolstering overall security posture.
  • Performed troubleshooting tasks on faulty hardware components related to door locking mechanisms or card reader devices, minimizing downtime due to technical issues.
  • Established clear lines of communication between various internal departments for sharing information about relevant personnel changes affecting facility access rights and permissions.
  • Served as liaison between facilities managers, HR departments, and security teams to ensure seamless communication in regards to personnel changes affecting building access permissions.

Gate Guard

LSS Security
08.2023 - 07.2024
  • Maintained a safe environment through effective communication with fellow gate guards and supervisors.
  • Enhanced security by diligently monitoring access points and verifying visitor credentials.
  • Kept check-in area clean and neat at all times.
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Contributed to improved efficiency by accurately logging entry and exit details for vehicles, personnel, and deliveries.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.

Loss Prevention

Brother Security
01.2019 - 07.2024
  • Established effective loss prevention strategies that reduced shrinkage rates significantly over time.
  • Implemented loss prevention measures during overnight hours, minimizing theft incidents and maintaining store security.
  • Assisted with loss prevention efforts by monitoring suspicious activity and reporting incidents to management.
  • Oversaw loss prevention efforts within the department, implementing security measures to minimize shrinkage.

Truck Gate

Brother Security
01.2019 - 02.2024

Check-in drivers in and out getting the truck driver’s information DOT driver codes getting all the information that I need from the driver

Education

High School Diploma -

San Bernardino High School
San Bernardino, CA

Skills

  • Firefighting tactics
  • Public safety awareness
  • Physical fitness
  • Map reading
  • Good communication skills
  • Fast writer
  • Fast Taiper
  • Quick to respond

Timeline

Firewatch

Contact Security
02.2025 - Current

Access Control Specialist

GSG Private Security
08.2024 - 12.2024

Gate Guard

LSS Security
08.2023 - 07.2024

Loss Prevention

Brother Security
01.2019 - 07.2024

Truck Gate

Brother Security
01.2019 - 02.2024

High School Diploma -

San Bernardino High School
Anthony Avila