Derek Simon
Danbury,CT
Summary
Security professional with over 8 years of experience in safety enforcement, incident response, and loss prevention across high-traffic environments. Skilled in emergency response, visitor screening, and collaboration with law enforcement. Proven ability to maintain order, protect property and personnel, and handle sensitive situations with discretion and professionalism.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Asset Protection Agent
Nordstrom
Norwalk, CT
06.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to investigate suspicious activity.
- Lead weekly meetings with store managers to review progress towards goals set by Loss Prevention team.
- Investigated cases involving employee dishonesty or other violations of company policy.
- Escorted unauthorized individuals from restricted areas and enforce site rules
- Prepared detailed incident reports following any theft or attempted theft.
- Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Documented thefts and incidents involving customers
Site Security Manager
Federal Glass and Windows
Bronx, NY
04.2019 - 06.2023
- Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
- Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files.
- Evaluated daily activity, incidents and irregularities and recorded equipment and property damage, theft and presence of unauthorized persons.
Asset Protection Specialist
Century 21 Department Stores
Bronx, NY
12.2017 - 04.2019
- Executed prevention plan for internal and external theft to reduce fraud.
- Produced well-written reports detailing shoplifting and attempted theft.
- Partnered with store managers on basis to conduct loss investigations.
- Controlled reduction of loss inventory by protecting company assets.
- Reviewed CCTV footage to obtain evidence of theft.
- Completed patrols of store aisles to provide visible deterrent and check for criminal activity.
Asset Protection Detective
Macys Department Store
Bronx, NY
12.2016 - 12.2017
- Documented evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise for use in loss prevention report generation.
- Identified, investigated and resolved internal and external theft and fraud.
- Produced well-written reports detailing shoplifting and attempted theft.
- Completed Police reports after apprehensions
- Reviewed CCTV footage to obtain evidence of theft.
- Maintained company protection standards for high value merchandise ie jewelry and designer wear
- Training for all new hires
- Scheduling for team members
Education
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
The Bronx, NYCertification
- Security Guard License NYC
- First Aid CPR AED certified
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Asset Protection Agent
Nordstrom
06.2023 - Current
Site Security Manager
Federal Glass and Windows
04.2019 - 06.2023
Asset Protection Specialist
Century 21 Department Stores
12.2017 - 04.2019
Asset Protection Detective
Macys Department Store
12.2016 - 12.2017
Bronx Community College of The City University of New York
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