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LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE (PHILIPPINES)
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Christopher Paragoso

Las Vegas,NV

Summary

Experienced Security Officer with a proven record of safeguarding property, assets, and personnel through proactive risk assessment, incident response, and adherence to established safety protocols.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (ERT)

THE STRAT HOTEL, CASINO & TOWER
06.2025 - Current
  • Highly trained security professional with expertise in responding to suspicious, unusual, and emergency situations while maintaining guest safety. Skilled in applying appropriate escalation or de-escalation techniques in alignment with established protocols. Experienced in active shooter response, undercover investigations, and coordinating with local law enforcement and partner properties to identify and apprehend “be on the lookout” (BOLO) suspects. Recognized for strong situational awareness, quick decision-making under pressure, and a commitment to ensuring a safe and secure environment.

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENT

MERUELO FAMILY/OWNERS OF SAHARA HOTEL & CASINO
12.2024 - 04.2025
  • Plans and executes security measures to protect the Meruelo family including threat analysis in various locations and events, anticipate potential threats and respond effectively to emergencies, using defensive techniques and weapon tactics, if necessary, travel with them domestically and work in various environments including high pressure situations, maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion ensuring the privacy of the family.

SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)

SAHARA LAS VEGAS
01.2021 - 01.2025
  • Trained to respond to suspicious, unusual, or emergency situations using the appropriate escalation, or de-escalation, of force by following established protocol, responding to active shooters incident and conducting undercover investigation to ensure guest safety, coordinate with local law enforcement ie. Metropolitan Police Department and other properties in case there’s a “be on the lookout” suspect.

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER

CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL & CASINO
01.2021 - 01.2021
  • Securing the safety and of guests, team members and property assets. Safeguard all transfers of monies and chips on the casino floor. Conduct preliminary investigations and make appropriate reports of any crime or other incidents occurring.

LEAD SECURITY

KAISER PERMANENTE
01.2015 - 01.2020
  • Lead Security and member of Kaiser’s newly established Emergency Department Specialist that only handles psych patients and violent situations inside the facility.

ARMORED GUARD/MANAGER

LOOMIS ARMORED INC
01.2007 - 01.2015
  • Replenish and service ATM’s, assist and train fellow coworkers, securing valuable deliveries to merchants and financial institutions.

Education

Microsoft Office Specialist with Business Skill -

New Horizon Learning Group
01.2020

Medical Assistant - undefined

El Camino College
Los Angeles, California
01.2019

BS Management - undefined

University of the East
01.1996

High School Diploma - undefined

Adamson University
01.1990

Skills

  • AVADE Workplace Violence Certified
  • CPR/Baton/Pepper Spray/Handcuff Certified
  • Tactical Emergency Casualty Care Certified Provider (TECC)
  • 2023 Champion (AVMC) Active Violence Mitigation Challenge Shooting Competition for Sahara Hotel and Casino
  • Proficient with weapons and defensive tactics
  • Able to identify critical issues quickly and accurately

LAW ENFORCEMENT EXPERIENCE (PHILIPPINES)

  • 2001-2002
  • Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency
  • Special Operation Group
  • 1999-2001
  • Office of the President
  • Presidential Consultant on safety and security of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. (PAGCOR)
  • 1997-1999
  • Office of the Vice President
  • Personal liaison and Close Protection Operative for the Vice President/ Member of his task force, Presidential Anti-Organize Crime Task Force (PAOCTF)

Languages

TAGALOG
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

EMERGENCY RESPONSE TEAM (ERT)

THE STRAT HOTEL, CASINO & TOWER
06.2025 - Current

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION AGENT

MERUELO FAMILY/OWNERS OF SAHARA HOTEL & CASINO
12.2024 - 04.2025

SPECIAL RESPONSE TEAM (SRT)

SAHARA LAS VEGAS
01.2021 - 01.2025

ARMED SECURITY OFFICER

CIRCUS CIRCUS HOTEL & CASINO
01.2021 - 01.2021

LEAD SECURITY

KAISER PERMANENTE
01.2015 - 01.2020

ARMORED GUARD/MANAGER

LOOMIS ARMORED INC
01.2007 - 01.2015

Medical Assistant - undefined

El Camino College

BS Management - undefined

University of the East

High School Diploma - undefined

Adamson University

Microsoft Office Specialist with Business Skill -

New Horizon Learning Group

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