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Rodolfo Estrada

Safety & Security Professional
Austin,TX

Summary

HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE B.A. in Criminal Justice; concentration in Security Management from the University of Texas at San Antonio. Certified Protection Professional (CPP) & (PCI) by ASIS International. 20+ years of Safety & Security Management experience. Proficient with MS Office applications. First Aid, CPR, and AED certified. Former law enforcement officer and bilingual: English/Spanish Police Officer with over [Number] years of service enforcing rules and authority for good of all citizens. Passionate about saving lives, protecting victims and fighting crime. Excellent record of promotion and recognition for going beyond call of duty.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Director Safety & Security

University Of St. Augustine Health Sciences
Austin, Texas
03.2021 - Current
  • Directly responsible for providing leadership expertise to develop and scale Safety and Security initiatives to help manage risk and provide practical solutions throughout the University campuses.
  • Establishing and managing programs that promote prudent, preventive safety and security solutions and risk mitigation plans supporting the University’s core values.
  • Oversees physical safety and security of the USAHS’s facilities/property and people – students, faculty, employees, vendors, contractors, and visitors.
  • Conduct investigations related to safety and security protocol breach issues.
  • Provide complete oversight of the campus physical programs and risk management.
  • Oversee all crisis management and emergency response planning management activities with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Manage the university’s contracted security services.
  • Coordinating with facilities personnel on-campus entry protocols.
  • Foster and maintain positive relationships with local Police, Federal and State law enforcement agencies.
  • Oversee roadmaps for tools such as integrated security systems, incident reporting systems, event escalation protocols and use of mass notification tools.
  • Maintain close communication with executive leadership and respond to requests for support, including special events requests, and executive protection.
  • Support in the preparation of annual Title IX security report submission.
  • Establishing standards and implementation of best security industry practices for the ongoing training of USAHS stakeholders.
  • Develops, implements, and administers programs to protect property from theft, sabotage, violence, or other situations that could endanger employees or USAHS facilities.
  • Maintains and reviews security records and periodically reports on trends, anomalies, and concerns.
  • Develop metrics to measure performance and inform leadership on safety and security issues.
  • Manage the physical security infrastructure including installation and operation of electronic security systems, including CCTV, access control, and alarms, etc.
  • Helped to build culture of safety focused on reducing incidents and eliminating hazards.

Director, Safety Risk Management

Texas Health & Human Services Commission
Austin, Texas
02.2017 - 02.2021
  • Supervised the safety and security management services including investigations, risk/threat assessments and emergency response for a large campus.
  • Collaborated with organization departments to improve operational efficiencies and reduce or mitigate Health and Safety related to risk and cost to the business and individuals.
  • Responsible for hiring, coaching, training, and performance management of staff.
  • The law enforcement liaison for emergency response related to safety and security issues for the entire campus.
  • Communicated and advise senior executive leadership regarding critical incidents and root-cause investigation findings.
  • Conducted a multitude of high-level complex investigations analyzing data, documenting findings in support of the investigative process for HR, legal counsel, or LE agencies.
  • Developed positive collaborative relationships with various external stakeholders, i.e., City of Austin, State (TxDPS) and Federal law enforcement.
  • Oversaw the development of programs that increase efficiency, effectiveness and long- range planning for emergency response, threat, and crisis response protocols.
  • Maintained CCTV infrastructure, including video surveillance, proximity access control and digital recording archiving.
  • Provide technical expertise and implementation of the security infrastructure.
  • Monitor and maintain regulatory compliance with State agencies.
  • Perform security and threat risk assessments and recommend prudent mitigation response actions.
  • Develop drills and exercises to test the organization’s preparedness for a variety of emergencies, implementing benchmark/metric improvement strategies.
  • Develop and deliver security training and security awareness presentations and training related to public safety emergency response.
  • Submit and manage the department annual budget, forecast and planning.
  • Exercise analytic skills to mitigate, reduce or eliminate risk by recommending and implementing best practice safety/security policies, programs and procedures.
  • Assisted with Safety Risk Management (SRM) process.

Safety & Security Manager

Austin American Statesman (Cox Enterprises)
Austin, Texas
02.2001 - 12.2015
  • Managed, directed and trained a staff of security professionals that included contracted security guards, employees and a risk/safety specialist providing safety and safeguarding services 24/7 for several company-owned facilities.
  • Conducted high priority investigations on external/internal fraud, collusion, corporate policy violations, workplace violence and other criminal matters within the company.
  • Presented accurate, detailed investigation findings to executive leadership and legal counsel for appropriate action.
  • Provide executive protection services as requested.
  • Performed asset management protection and risk assessment analysis.
  • Identified potential security risks and implement solutions to eliminate, reduce or mitigate risk.
  • Created and updated the security department’s SOP leveraging technology resources to improve processes and efficiencies and related policies.
  • Ensured company compliance with applicable State and local regulations.
  • Develop business best practices and procedures that will identify and mitigate, reduce or insider threats to personnel and/or intellectual property.
  • Responsible for managing the department budget and establishing department goals.
  • Process-minded and look for opportunities to streamline for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Partnered with internal and external stakeholders in the development of emergency response plans in the event of a fire, tornado, chemical spill, active shooter or other emergencies to ensure safety.
  • Maintain CCTV infrastructure, including cameras, proximity access control and digital recording archiving.
  • Provide technical expertise and implementation of the security infrastructure.
  • Developed company response to workplace violence events, prevention and response.
  • Fostered and maintained positive relationships with local Police, Federal and State law enforcement agencies (FBI, SS, TxDPS), including Homeland Security.
  • Relevant industry memberships include ASIS, InfraGard, ATAP that assist in best industry standards and practices in both safety and security.
  • Designed presentations/training for all employees on promoting best practice security awareness, emergency response strategies.

Austin Police Officer

Law Enforcement
07.1994 - 09.2000
  • Performed law enforcement duties, enforcing traffic laws and regulations, responding to and all 911 calls.
  • Responded to a variety of calls for services such as domestic violence, suicide, robberies, shootings, traffic accidents and conducted investigations, etc.
  • Initiated, reviewed and submitted quality, accurate reports detailing events by interviewing witnesses, suspects, etc.
  • Made custodial arrests are required by law.
  • Protected crime scenes and evidence; identity, apprehended and transferred suspects to central booking and law enforcement agencies.
  • Testified in judicial courts, Municipal, County Court at Law, etc.
  • Delivered presentations to schools, organizations and communities regarding safety, protection and crime prevention strategies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Security Management

The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX

Skills

    Emergency planning

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Timeline

Director Safety & Security

University Of St. Augustine Health Sciences
03.2021 - Current

Director, Safety Risk Management

Texas Health & Human Services Commission
02.2017 - 02.2021

Safety & Security Manager

Austin American Statesman (Cox Enterprises)
02.2001 - 12.2015

Austin Police Officer

Law Enforcement
07.1994 - 09.2000

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice - Security Management

The University of Texas At San Antonio
Rodolfo EstradaSafety & Security Professional