Derek Harris
Converse
Summary
Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Army Residence Community Center
Converse
10.2025 - Current
- Monitored entrances and exits to ensure security compliance and safety protocols.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Conducted routine patrols of community areas to deter unauthorized access.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Responded promptly to alarms and incidents, following established emergency procedures.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Enforced community rules and regulations, promoting a safe living environment.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities and incidents for reporting purposes.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
Detention Officer
Bexar County Sheriff
San Antonio
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Supervised inmate activities to maintain safety and order within detention facilities.
- Provided care and correctional treatment to support inmate rehabilitation and compliance with facility regulations.
- Coordinated security measures to ensure safety in inmate holding areas and prevent incidents.
- Conducted regular inspections and ensured compliance with facility regulations.
- Monitored surveillance systems to detect unusual behavior or security breaches.
- Conducted searches of cells for contraband items such as drugs, weapons or other prohibited materials.
- Provided support and assistance to fellow officers during emergency situations.
Order Picker
O'Reilly Auto Parts
San Antonio
01.2022 - 10.2024
- Picking out ordered items from storage shelves or rooms using barcodes, serial numbers, etc.
- Ensured timely loading of vehicles for prompt deliveries
- Collected order notes to ensure accurate and timely deliveries
- Securely shrink-wrapping items before placing them in envelopes or boxes
- Operating handling equipment according to industrial safety regulations
- Updated stock inventory to maintain accurate counts and facilitate order fulfillment
- Managed stock control, overseeing item replenishment and efficient storage
- Performing general warehouse duties as necessary
Security Supervisor
Allstate Security Services
San Diego
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Inspect and patrol premises regularly, train new security officer, Customer services, implement security policies, incident reports, & perform other related duties as assigned.
- Developed training programs for new security staff on protocols and procedures.
- Implemented security policies and procedures to maintain compliance with regulations.
- Led team meetings to discuss security updates and address personnel concerns.
- Maintained records of all incidents that occurred on site including lost and stolen items and unauthorized persons present.
- Supervised access control at all entrance points of the facility, ensuring only authorized personnel are granted entry.
- Reviewed CCTV footage on a regular basis to detect any suspicious activity or violations of company policy.
- Investigated incidents, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for improvements in the security program.
- Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
- Provided ongoing coaching, feedback, development opportunities, discipline when necessary to ensure employees are meeting expectations.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by subordinates for accuracy and completeness.
- Ensured all security equipment was maintained and fully operational.
- Evaluated performance of security staff and provided constructive feedback.
- Led training sessions for security staff on best practices and emergency response protocols.
Security Guard
US Security Associates
San Diego
06.2014 - 08.2017
- Secures premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry.
- Obtains help by sounding alarms.
- Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers.
- Controls traffic by directing drivers.
- Completes reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures.
- Maintains organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Dishwasher
The Cheesecake Factory
Chula Vista
01.2014 - 07.2014
- Cleaned and maintained dishwashing machine; frequently cleaned floors, organized workspace, washed cooking and eating equipment, and disposed of trash.
- Assisted waiters, bussers, and cooks by providing necessary tools; trained new team members on their duties, demonstrating stewardship and integrity.
Courtesy Clerk and Deli Clerk
Ralphs
San Diego
06.2013 - 10.2013
- Assist in the quick and efficient checkout service of our customers by helping to unload grocery items onto check stands, bagging groceries, and providing carry out service.
- Conduct price checks, take 'return' products back to proper shelf locations, and help maintain store shelves by cleaning and fronting products.
- Gather shopping carts from parking lots, sweep and mop floors, assist in the prompt clean up of spills and other general housekeeping duties.
- Was promoted to Deli Clerk.
Customer Service
Party City
Temecula
10.2010 - 11.2010
- Attracts potential customers by answering product and service questions; suggesting information about other products and services.
- Resolves product or service problems by clarifying the customer's complaint; determining the cause of the problem; selecting and explaining the best solution to solve the problem; expediting correction or adjustment; following up to ensure resolution.
- Recommends potential products or services to management by collecting customer information and analyzing customer needs.
- Prepare product or service reports by collecting and analyzing customer information.
- Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Waiter
Las Villas Del Norte Retirement Community & Health Center
Escondido
02.2010 - 07.2010
- Served tables in high-demand senior community restaurant, preparing tables and dining accessories to enhance guest experience.
- Carried food, refilled seniors' drinks, and restocked waiter stations to ensure seamless service.
- Completed all orders in a timely manner. Took charge of catering and clearing dirty dishes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
Hemet, CA 06.2003 - 12.2007
Skills
- Security
- Surveillance monitoring
- Access control
- Incident response
- Safety compliance
- Security management
- Incident reporting
- Customer service
- Supervising experience
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Conflict de-escalation
Certification
- Armed Security License
- OC Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Firearms License
- Guard Card
- Forklift Certification
- Driver's License
- Food Handler Certification
- AED Certification
- Non-CDL Class C
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Security Officer
Army Residence Community Center
10.2025 - Current
Detention Officer
Bexar County Sheriff
10.2024 - 12.2024
Order Picker
O'Reilly Auto Parts
01.2022 - 10.2024
Security Supervisor
Allstate Security Services
09.2017 - 09.2019
Security Guard
US Security Associates
06.2014 - 08.2017
Dishwasher
The Cheesecake Factory
01.2014 - 07.2014
Courtesy Clerk and Deli Clerk
Ralphs
06.2013 - 10.2013
Customer Service
Party City
10.2010 - 11.2010
Waiter
Las Villas Del Norte Retirement Community & Health Center
02.2010 - 07.2010
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
06.2003 - 12.2007