James Perry
Lighthouse Point,FL
Summary
Delivering Results in Leadership Roles in Corporate Security, Building Upon an Extensive Career in Law Enforcement Focused and experienced Investigator with extensive experience that spans physical security for multiple sites, as well as internal and external investigations, leveraging expertise in private sector security and law enforcement. Offers a history of delivering results in the oversight of physical security, event security, emergency management, and investigations for a major petroleum company as well as a sports and entertainment corporation. Also gained invaluable leadership experience over a series of roles with Rochester and Jamestown Police Departments. Strong work ethic with the ability to collaborate with multiple divisions to solve security/safety issues while maintaining a budget focused approach.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Corporate Security Investigator
United Refining Company of Pennsylvania
Warren, PA
04.2020 - 08.2021
- Led vision, strategy, and execution for all facets of corporate security, with a focus on safeguarding employees and customers while protecting assets for 69 store locations
- Orchestrated and executed investigations into external and internal theft, sexual harassments, and other criminal activity
- Led security audits and assessments of stores with multiple incidents of theft and burglary in order to identify opportunities to reinforce security measures
- In cases of employee misconduct, conducted interviews of employees that led to confessions and signed statements.
Security Specialist
Pegula Sports & Entertainment
Rochester, NY
03.2015 - 09.2019
- Served on-site within a sports and entertainment arena in a high-visibility security role, engaging in a variety of responsibilities that included handling incidents with patrons, overseeing the transfer of money, and tracking closed circuit surveillance systems
- During concerts, served as the first line of security backstage, limiting access to the dressing room to authorized individuals.
Recruit Class Counselor / Police Officer / Field Training Officer
Rochester Police Department
Rochester, NY
08.2006 - 09.2019
- Advanced through multiple roles of increasing authority and responsibility, from Patrol to Tactical Unit Officer and Field Training Officer, while also serving as Recruit Class Counselor for two years
- As a Patrol Officer, executed law enforcement responsibilities within the community while engaging in outreach programs to build trust with Rochester residents
- As Tactical Unit Officer, assumed a lead role in several high-risk investigations, some involving undercover surveillance and the use of unmarked vehicles to track suspects
- As Field Training Officer, served as the sole supervisor of newly-hired police officers, building their skills in all aspects of the job and addressing personal and professional issues
- As Recruit Class Counselor, worked in the police academy supervising and training new recruits, with authority over the entire training program.
Director of Security
Security company
North Miami Beach, FL
09.2022 - 2023
- Tasked with leading a team of armed security professionals to protect the students, staff and congregants
- Tasked with security planning for the campus with almost 400 children, staffing of about 75 and a membership of thousands
- The campus is regularly used to host events ranging from small groups to over 1,000 guests at a time
- Scheduling, training, payroll, safety and security compliance and security assessments are a few of the daily tasks
- Coordinating with Israeli Consulate Security, Police and Security professionals to maintain a secure facility
- Regularly having EP duties and security plans for VIP’s and dignitaries attending events on campus.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY09-2018
Skills
- Skilled in Corporate Security
- Collaborating with Law Enforcement / Dist Managers
- Leading Physical Security
- Subject Matter Expert in Risk Management
- Microsoft office
- Conducting Security and Compliance Audits / Assessments
- Securing video for Investigations
- Leading Security and Safety Assessments
- Directing Internal and External Investigations
- Personnel Management
- Asset Protection
- Background Checks
- Security Procedure Implementation
- Planning & Installation of CCTV
- Managing Security for Multiple Sites
- Payroll
- Scheduling
- Time Management
- Analytical Skills
Certification
- Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents – Louisiana State University / US Department of Justice
- Basic SWAT School (3 years SWAT Member – FBI SNIPER training)
- FBI Basic Precision Marksman Training
- Advanced Interview and Interrogation -Wicklander
- NY State Advanced Street Encounters Course
- Florida Class D (3121899), G (3108343), M (3100063) C (3200001) A (3200273) Licenses
- IS-100, IS-200, IS-300 & IS-700
Timeline
Director of Security
Security company
09.2022 - 2023
Corporate Security Investigator
United Refining Company of Pennsylvania
04.2020 - 08.2021
Security Specialist
Pegula Sports & Entertainment
03.2015 - 09.2019
Recruit Class Counselor / Police Officer / Field Training Officer
Rochester Police Department
08.2006 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Keuka College
- Law Enforcement Response to WMD Incidents – Louisiana State University / US Department of Justice
- Basic SWAT School (3 years SWAT Member – FBI SNIPER training)
- FBI Basic Precision Marksman Training
- Advanced Interview and Interrogation -Wicklander
- NY State Advanced Street Encounters Course
- Florida Class D (3121899), G (3108343), M (3100063) C (3200001) A (3200273) Licenses
- IS-100, IS-200, IS-300 & IS-700
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