Celia Lopez
Bronx,NY
Summary
Experienced with managing security operations and leading teams to ensure safety and compliance. Utilizes conflict resolution and emergency response skills to handle various security challenges effectively. Track record of fostering teamwork and maintaining high standards of security.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Briger Security Services
11.2023 - Current
- Customer service is provided to parents and visitors entry to school
- Fire Drill are conducted in the school facility
- Shelter in place is conducted monthly for students and staff members
- Emergency assistance with school nurse and faculty
- Access control internal and external of the school grounds
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
Greeter
Allied Universal Security Service
01.2017 - Current
- Customer service is provided to parents and visitors entry to school
- Fire Drill are conducted in the school facility
- Shelter in place is conducted monthly for students and staff members
- Emergency assistance with school nurse and faculty
- Access control internal and external of the school grounds
- Supervisor emergency sites for Con Edison
- Displayed friendly, outgoing, and energetic behavior to create warm, fun atmosphere for guests.
- Maintained a clean and organized entrance area, contributing to a positive first impression for visitors.
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Administration of Children Services
08.2021 - 11.2023
- Investigation abuse/ maltreatment of children
- Report written to assess the safety of the child
- Assessment is conducted during the abuse or maltreatment of a child
- Customer service by providing our clients with services
- Testifying in court upon the investigation of child abuse/maltreatment
- Attended court proceedings, submitted documents and offered testimony.
- Maintained case records and legal documentation.
Detention Officer
Core Civic
01.2015 - 08.2017
- Supervise 325 federal detainees, and safeguard detainees who belong to an array of population
- Provide customer service enforce rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of the detention facility
- Perform fire drills and emergency evacuation drills
- Responded promptly to emergency situations and provided medical aid.
- Responded swiftly to emergency situations with appropriate use of force when necessary to protect both inmates'' well-being and facility security.
Security Officer
College of Mount Saint Vincent
04.2011 - 12.2015
- Patrol campus to secure doors and check rooms for any intrusion
- Assist in any incident that occurs on campus grounds
- Provide a complete and accurate description of individuals or vehicles involved
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
Security Manager
SCO Family Services
01.2011 - 06.2013
- Supervise a staff of 30 guards and provide a safe environment within a MICA shelter facility, utilizing state of the art camera surveillance
- Work with populations who suffer with mental and developmental challenges, unemployment, chronic homelessness, alcoholism, substance abuse and the HIV population
- Managed a team of security personnel, providing regular training for improved performance and professional growth.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology/Counseling
College of New Rochelle
05.2000
Skills
- Foundation in Supervision
- Organization Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Excel
- Office
- Patience and composure
- Patience and tolerance
- Report writing
- Behavioral observation
Military Service
Army National Guard, Honorable Discharge, 08/1981
Certification
- First Aid, CPR, and AED Instructor Certification - American Red Cross.
- OSHA Certified
- CPR/AED Certification
- [State] Driver's License
Timeline
Security Officer
Briger Security Services
11.2023 - Current
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Administration of Children Services
08.2021 - 11.2023
Greeter
Allied Universal Security Service
01.2017 - Current
Detention Officer
Core Civic
01.2015 - 08.2017
Security Officer
College of Mount Saint Vincent
04.2011 - 12.2015
Security Manager
SCO Family Services
01.2011 - 06.2013
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Psychology/Counseling
College of New Rochelle
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