Antonio Sandoval
Indianapolis,IN
Summary
Passionate and Self Motivated Individual who has a eleven years of Security experience, State & County Correctional experience, Public safety officer for Riley’s children’s hospital and Safety & Security Coordinator in a R2 certified facility. My extensive security knowledge from my time as a Senior Store protection specialist with Ross Dress For Less, I was promoted to four Different Stores with High Shrink Trends that were over 1.00% of Physical Inventory company expectations. Implemented, an Loss Prevention, Safety culture with a high performing Store Protection Specialist Program that Effectively Reduced organized retail crime and Internal Theft in those four stores by 20% that exceeded Company expectations. As a Correctional officer at Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility, Jail Officer at the Hancock County Sheriff’s Department, and Public safety officer at Riley’s children’s hospital Experienced in adapting to hostile environments and integrating communications maintaining a safe secure environment within the facilities. Displaying Leadership Skills as Safety coordinator by enforcing osha state guidelines and creating safety practices to improve warehouse employee safety, security guidelines and developing great teams and partnerships.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
IU Health Methodist Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
01.2024 - Current
- Promoted from Public Safety Security Officer at Riley Children’s Hospital to Police Officer for Methodist Hospital.
- Graduated from Indiana Law Enforcement Academy on March 15, 2024
- At Methodist Hospital Conducted rounding on foot and vehicle patrols in and around properties that are owned, leased or occupied by IU Health.
- Responds to calls for service. Enforces and assists in the enforcement of IU Health rules, regulations, policies and state statutes.
- Provided direction and guidance to team members, guests and patients.
- Assists teams with de-escalating tense, uncertain and emotional situations. Proactively works to prevent crime and safety incidents.
- Responded to and investigates criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed. Maintains records and logs and completes written reports as required.
- Performed physical security screening as required. Created a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients and guests.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
Public Safety Security Officer
Riley Children's Hospital
Indianapolis, IN
05.2023 - 01.2024
- Diffused tense situations by leveraging training in defensive tactics and non-lethal response techniques.
- Utilizing metal detector to identify potential safety hazards, weapons and safely removing items to ensure the safety and security of the patients and staff,
- Keeping visual on perimeter areas using closed-circuit cameras and binoculars whenever necessary.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees & visitors
- Investigates criminal activity and vehicle crashes as needed.
- Communicates with law enforcement on potential suspicious activity or transient activity while on post.
- Maintains records and logs and completes written reports as required. Performs physical security screening
- Created a safe healthcare environment for team members, patients, and guests.
- Performed other duties as assigned by the chain of command.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct with executing command presence.
Safety & Security Coordinator
Green Wave Electronics
Indianapolis, IN
10.2021 - 05.2023
- Leads and enforced industry certification compliance and building security and employee checkout process by conducting employee check in/out throughout the day, including the beginning of the day, breaks, lunches, and end of day.
- Conducts Compliance and Building Security and Employee Check Out training/retraining with current/new employees.
- Document incident reports, communicate findings and develop safety practices to ownership.
- Monitors and inspects assigned areas including exterior and specific interior warehouse premises and parking lots utilizing security cameras and by foot patrol as needed and required; investigates and reports suspicious activities to management and local authorities, as needed.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Reports any emergent situations to management quickly to ensure the overall safety and security of employees and facility
- Before /After business hours, checks doors, windows, and gates to ensure the property is secure, as assigned
- Detainment of persons suspected of criminal activity until law enforcement arrives.
- Escorts discharged staff, trespassers, and other unwelcome parties off the premises.
- Conducting Safety equipment bi-weekly observations, restocking first aid kits, CPR masks, fire extinguishers, battery disposal PPE.
- Training New Hires on Safety Best practices during fire, tornado protocols, and active shooter scenarios.
- Closing and Arming the Ware house facility security system to ensure the building is locked and secured during end of day closing procedures.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
Asset Protection Specialist
Nordstrom Rack
Indianapolis, IN
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Detained shoplifters, following local laws and company policies governing apprehensions.
- Executed prevention plan for internal and external theft to reduce fraud.
- Initiated associate investigations, uncovering suspicious activities.
- Produced well-written reports detailing shoplifting and attempted theft.
- Reviewed CCTV footage to obtain evidence of theft.
- Maintained safety and security of premises, visitors and employees.
- Detained shoplifters and contacted local law enforcement for immediate assistance.
- Partnered with store managers on basis to conduct loss investigations.
- Planned, organized and scheduled strategy collaboration with other asset protection specialists.
Jail Officer
Hancock County Sheriffs Department
Greenfield , IN
01.2021 - 07.2021
- Inspect visitors and packages delivered to the facility.
- Book and process incoming and outgoing prisoners by conducting body scans, medical assessments, and fingerprints.
- Patrol the interior and exterior of the facility Conduct inmate and cell searches
- Respond to crisis situations as outlined by policies and procedures
- Oversee inmate activities including meals, classes, visitation, and recreation.
- Write detailed and accurate incident reports.
- Transporting Inmates to Court Hearings and Hospital Visits.
- Patrolled and visually inspected units, yards, buildings and prisoner property and clothing to ensure welfare, security and safety.
- Searched prisoner cells and belongings for contraband and weapons.
- Inspected all incoming and outgoing mail for contraband.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Assigned inmates to open and appropriate housing units.
- Escorted prisoners to and from court, jail and other jurisdictions or rehabilitation institutions.
- Served meals and dispensed medications to inmates.
Correctional Officer
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility.
9310 S State Rd 67, Pendleton, IN 46064 , IN
06.2020 - 09.2020
- Promoted safety, order and functionality of Pendleton Juvenile Correctional facility.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Maintained communications with staff and inmate body to maintain safe, effective prison environment.
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities.
- Enforced resident behavior management protocols and drafted incident reports for infractions.
- Reviewed housing assignments and reassigned inmates to meet allocation and safety needs.
- Inspected cells and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
- Observed and directed inmates during recreation, visits, telephone and shower time.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
Senior Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
420 South Alvarado Street Los Angeles 90057, Ca
08.2017 - 06.2019
- As a Senior Store Protection Specialist, I impacted the store by reviewing the Root Cause Analysis Report with Area Loss Prevention Manager and store leadership weekly to identify the top 3 opportunities of the store and develop an efficient shortage indicator report action plan to drive results.
- Reviewing and Approving the Loss prevention Schedule and if hours are being utilized. Inspecting LP equipment and strategize camera dome placement to create command presence around our top 5 high theft shrink department to deter external and Internal theft.
- Partnering with Law enforcement, reporting transient activity, shop lifting, incident reports and testifying in court.
- Leading an effective incident management safety first culture.
- Coaching and strategizing to prevent/ deter robberies and managing tough situations with associates & store leadership.
- As a result the Store delivered a physical inventory result at 0.79% in FY 2018 against a goal of 1.00%, a 29% improvement from FY 2017.
Senior Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
799 Market Street San Francisco 94103, Ca
08.2014 - 07.2017
- As a Senior Store Protection Specialist, was in charge of the Loss Prevention Program. Involved with hiring potential candidates for our Loss prevention team.
- Overseeing Scheduling and ensuring 563 hours of pay roll were consistent and stable.
- Conducting Loss Prevention Assessments of the store by observing store leadership to see if they are engaged by Leading, interacting, and influencing LP best practices in the following areas of the store protection program, front end control, impression of control of the stockroom, fitting room and the shortage highway program.
- Partnering and validating if store leadership created an effective Shortage indicator Report action Plan and if all management/ associates can speak to trends and shortage indicators.
- Improved the External and Internal theft awareness by maximizing new and existing tools to prevent theft and fraud.
- Verifying if emergency equipment functioning properly and being inspected weekly.
- As a result the Store delivered a physical inventory result at 1.48% in FY 2015 against a goal of 1.75%, a 23% improvement from FY 2014.
Lead Mobile Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
311 Gellert Blvd Daly City 94015, CA
01.2013 - 08.2014
- As Lead Mobile Store Protection Specialist, oversaw the Loss Prevention Program with Store Leadership.
- Impacted the store by taking over the Weekly Feed Back session's with the Loss Prevention Team by Identifying and Developing each of the store protection specialist's specific areas if improvement to create an LP culture.
- Develop an effective team who can execute their core role consistently.
- Leading Daily & Weekly Rally Meetings with Store Leadership and Associates regarding Reducing Shrink Best Practices.
- Coaching associates about our monthly and yearly Shortage Indicator Report, Our top 5 high Theft Shrink Departments subdivisions, and Monthly Safety Topics.
- Conducting CCTV audits of Trash Inspections, overnight Stock operations with truck unload, fitting room/cash office/ and register observations to ensure store operations is running effectively.
- As a result with these implications, this store shortage trends and physical inventory improved from scoring a 1.50% year to date against the goal of a 1.70%. Exceeding the goal with a 20% improvement.
Mobile Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
1545 Sloat Blvd San Francisco 94132 , Ca
05.2012 - 01.2013
- As a Mobile Store Protectionist, I Impacted the store by Spending 95% of my shift walking the sales floor greeting, engaging, communicating, observing suspicious External/Internal behaviors, and spending 10 - 15 mins in the high theft departments.
- Identifying Evidence of potential theft activity such as ceiling markers, defeated security devices, stash merchandise on the sales floor, stock rooms, and break rooms.
- Engaging and training/coaching Stationary Store protection Specialists on LP awareness, and recognizing Associates for great shortage behaviors.
- Communicating any findings to Store Leader ship to mitigate theft & Fraud and to maintain a safe secure environment.
- By Implementing those practices, was able to improve a store that was trending -60% monthly to a positive 1.02% trend within 3 months. Store Delivered a physical inventory result at 1.52% in FY 2012 against a goal of 1.70%, an 20% improvement from FY 2013.
Education
Tier Two Certification - Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Academy
Plainfield, IN03-2024
High School Diploma -
El Camino High School
South San Francisco, CA05.2010
Some College (No Degree) - Major: Communications
Skyline College
San Bruno, CAFirst Aid - CPR AED
Heartsaver - First Aid, CPR, AED
Indianapolis, INSkills
11 years of multi-unit Loss prevention, State & County Correctional experience, Safety coordinator and Public safety experience
Experience in driving Successful loss prevention, shortage control, accident Reduction and fraud prevention programs
Excellent verbal communication and strong presentation skills
Self- motivated individual who can be successful in a fast - paced environment, with minimal supervision
Demonstrating the ability to be flexible and adapt to changing priorities in hostile environments
Conducting Regular Loss prevention Safety Audits for compliance of all accident and critical incident preventative standards and programs
First Responder Experience CPR and AED certified with Hancock County Sheriff’s Department and Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility
Taser and Fire Arm Certified with Hancock County Sheriff’s department
FEMA 100c, 200c, 700b, and 800 D certificates
QPR Suicide Prevention Gate Keeper Program certificate
Police one - PREA certificate
- Tier two law enforcement certification - Graduation Date 03/15/24
Affiliations
Volunteered at Habitat for humanity in South San Francisco from 2008-2010
Hancock County Oath Certificate 2021
References
• Ross Dress For Less - 1545 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94132 - Store Manager # 0148 : Veronica Li - (415) 548 - 3138
- Ross Dress For Less - 1545 Sloat Blvd, San Francisco, CA, 94132 - Inventory Manager- Store # 0148 : Joesph Depaz - (650) 834 - 0668
- Ross Dress For Less- 311 Gellert Blvd, Daly City, CA, 94015 - Loss Prevention Manager : Steven Hanson - (415) 996 - 8795
- Green Wave Electronics - 6555 E. 30th ST. Ste. D, Indianapolis, IN 46219 - Warehouse Manager: Curtis Hardaway - (317) 797-7053
- Green Wave Electronics - 6555 E. 30th ST. Ste. D, Indianapolis, IN 46219 - Human Resources Manager : Shawn Ellert - (260) 417 - 5220
- Green Wave Electronics - 6555 E. 30th ST. Ste. D, Indianapolis, IN 46219 - Warehouse Manager : Marcus Williams - (574) 326 - 7566
- Green Wave Electronics - 6555 E. 30th ST. Ste. D, Indianapolis, IN 46219 - Tech Department Manager : Michael Ibrahim - (463) 212 - 3400
- Green Wave Electronics - 6555 E. 30th ST. Ste. D, Indianapolis, IN 46219 - Safety Manager : Lyn Whitesell - (317) 531 - 7633
Timeline
Police Officer
IU Health Methodist Hospital
01.2024 - Current
Public Safety Security Officer
Riley Children's Hospital
05.2023 - 01.2024
Safety & Security Coordinator
Green Wave Electronics
10.2021 - 05.2023
Asset Protection Specialist
Nordstrom Rack
08.2021 - 10.2021
Jail Officer
Hancock County Sheriffs Department
01.2021 - 07.2021
Correctional Officer
Pendleton Juvenile Correctional Facility.
06.2020 - 09.2020
Senior Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
08.2017 - 06.2019
Senior Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
08.2014 - 07.2017
Lead Mobile Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
01.2013 - 08.2014
Mobile Store Protection Specialist
Ross Dress For Less
05.2012 - 01.2013
Tier Two Certification - Law Enforcement
Law Enforcement Academy
High School Diploma -
El Camino High School
Some College (No Degree) - Major: Communications
Skyline College
First Aid - CPR AED
Heartsaver - First Aid, CPR, AED