Desiree Martinez
Beaumont,CA
Summary
Have over 10 years of security experience. Willing to relocate, if needed. Highly dedicated to my job and to my client.
Overview
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Protective Services Specialist
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Highland, CA, USA
01.2021 - Current
- Under the direction of the San Manuel Tribal Community Services - Special Services Division, the Protective Services Specialist (PSS) is responsible for the close protection of the Tribal Council, the Executive Leadership team, Tribal Citizens, and employees of the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
- The Protective Services Specialist trains to the same Federal standards as the Department of the State's Office of High Threat Protection and adds concierge services seen in the industry of executive protection.
- This position also provides all strategic, tactical, and concierge functions of the Special Services Division (SSD) by maintaining close communication with leadership during client movement and remaining vigilant and alert while on assignment.
- The Protective Services Specialist provides best-in-class services for designated San Manuel Band of Mission Indians (SMBMI) Tribal Government Officials, Tribal Citizens, Executives, and other VIPs, both on and off SMBMI Reservation property.
- Maintains highly trained skills in Small Unit Tactics (SUT), Room Entry techniques (RET), and Rescue Task Force (RTF) operations to remain prepared for high-risk or escalating scenarios.
- Acts as designated Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), or Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) in the event of a crisis that threatens the life or medical welfare of the client.
- Performs protective security functions for designated personnel on and off SMBMI Reservation Property.
- Researches and pre-plans all security operations for any events where SMBMI personnel will be in attendance.
- Completes advanced security preparations by conducting site surveys, risk and threat assessments, and investigations on organizations and persons of interest.
- Conducts surveillance and counter surveillance during plain-clothes operations.
- Operates the lead vehicle, client's vehicle (limousine), or follow vehicle whenever required in motorcade or similar formations.
- Provides rapid egress for SMBMI personnel from hostile areas/situations using high-risk motor vehicle operation tactics.
- Recognizes and avoids assaults and threats on vehicles and passengers in their care.
- Uses high-level critical thinking and autonomy to formulate, communicate, and execute contingency plans because of a developing situation.
- Manages and de-escalates situations with several people, groups, or crowds, and diverts people away from the area to create the safest environments for the client.
- Plans primary, secondary, and tertiary routes, ensuring the safety of clients/passengers at all times.
- Immediately responds to emergency situations, which may include the use of firearms, defensive tactics, and medical procedures.
- Maintains detailed knowledge of the safest routes within travel region.
- Plans routes and alternate courses to mitigate traffic while assessing and avoiding stationary and mobile threats and hazards.
- Plans routes to hospitals, trauma centers, urgent care facilities, first and police stations, and potential safe havens.
- Handles static posts for accessing, controlling, and managing exit and entry routes to ensure the safe movement of the client(s) from building to a vehicle (and vice versa) during standard and emergency situations.
- Balances protective service duties with providing concierge-level support to client(s).
- Maintains financial accountability for corporate credit cards, including purchase receipts and travel folios.
- Performs other duties as assigned to support the efficient operation of the department.
Public Safety Officer
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
Highland, CA, USA
01.2021 - 11.2022
- Provided armed security services to ensure the safety and protection of personnel, property, and assets.
- Conducted regular patrols of assigned areas to detect and deter unauthorized activities.
- Responded promptly to alarms or incidents, assessing the situation and taking appropriate action.
- Maintained a high level of vigilance in monitoring surveillance cameras and alarm systems.
- Performed thorough inspections of individuals, vehicles, bags, or packages entering or leaving premises.
- Enforced access control measures by verifying identification credentials and authorizing entry as necessary.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies during emergency situations or criminal investigations.
- Prepared detailed incident reports documenting observations, actions taken, and any relevant information.
- Participated in ongoing training programs to stay updated on security protocols and procedures.
- Utilized strong communication skills when interacting with visitors, employees, or contractors on-site.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and regulations regarding safety and security practices.
- Monitored CCTV footage for suspicious activity; reported findings promptly.
- Provided support during medical emergencies by administering first aid until professional help arrived.
- Investigated any suspicious behavior reported by staff members clients etc.
- Collaborated closely with local law enforcement agencies sharing information about potential threats risks etc.
- Provided excellent customer service by addressing client concerns and resolving issues promptly.
- Demonstrated proficiency in handling various types of firearms, maintaining accuracy and safety standards.
- Maintained confidentiality when handling sensitive information or investigations.
Security Officer
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
Colton, CA, USA
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Completed in-depth searches of individuals and baggage to check for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
- Inspected parking lot to verify vehicles were properly parked and displayed parking permits.
- Challenged suspicious individuals accessing restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Operated and maintained x-ray and metal detection devices at building checkpoints.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to coordinate apprehensions.
- Quickly and accurately reported all security incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement.
- Screened guests entering premises using X-ray machines.
- Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and secure doors, windows and gates.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras to monitor for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Enforced security regulations and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals to [Main Control] areas for processing.
Transportation Security Officer
TRANSCOR AMERICA
Florence, AZ, USA
07.2019 - 06.2020
- Transported ICE and US Marshall inmates.
- Worked closely with ICE and US Marshall agents.
- Conduct pre-trip and post trip inspections daily.
- Drive 550 miles a day.
- Driving prison bus and 15 passenger vans.
- Sign out and sign in weapons correctly.
- Safely handle weapons.
- Qualify with weapons training annually.
- Maintain armed security.
- Range day annually.
- Obtained class B license.
- Follow all driving laws and speeds.
- Maintaining security on inmates.
- Securing restraints correctly.
- Handling paperwork to properly receive and drop off inmates.
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II
STATE OF ARIZONA
AZ, USA
12.2016 - 07.2019
- Qualify with Glock 19 and shotgun training annually.
- Operate handguns and shotguns safely and correctly.
- Maintain armed security.
- Range day annually.
- Promoted rehabilitation of offenders and maintained safety of staff and residents.
- Determined facility openings and assigned inmates to appropriate housing units.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip equipment inspections of transport vehicles and equipment.
- Implemented defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security of personnel and general public.
- Processed inmates, including completing paperwork, searches, fingerprinting and interviews.
- Inspected resident living quarters and conducted random searches of common areas to uncover contraband.
- Maintained high-level of awareness in order to detect potential threats from and to residents and quickly diffuse conflicts.
- Supervised inmates during meals visits, recreation, telephone calls and shower time.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and used physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent crime, escape attempts and other dangerous activities.
- Enforced resident behavior management system and wrote incident reports for infractions.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspect behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Attended regular trainings and maintained appropriate certifications.
Heavy-duty vehicle/truck operator
E-4/SPC 88M, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
USA
09.2010 - 09.2018
- Instructed personnel on ways to reduce environmental hazards and proper use of PPE.
- Heavy-duty vehicle/truck operator.
- Attending and passing weapon qualifications annually.
- Driven approximately 100,000 miles or more.
- Driven on dangerous roads and conditions.
- Transported supplies and troops safely.
- Maintain vehicle fluids and maintenance.
- Loading/unloading by utilizing hook.
- Strapping/securing equipment and supplies.
- Ability to drive long hours/miles.
- Attended range days annually.
- Qualified with M16, shotguns, and handguns.
- Attaching/de-attaching trailers.
- Drive large diesel trucks such as fuelers.
- Drove Loading Handel's Systems(LHS), truck with hook.
- Loaded connex with hook.
- Have had no violations or accidents.
- Completing/following orders.
- Execute training exercises.
- Conduct all military duties.
- Maintain integrity.
- Driven Class A and B.
SECURITY TECHNICIAN I
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
USA
01.2013 - 12.2016
- Completed in-depth searches of individuals and baggage to check for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
- Inspected parking lot to verify vehicles were properly parked and displayed parking permits.
- Challenged suspicious individuals accessing restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Operated and maintained x-ray and metal detection devices at building checkpoints.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to coordinate apprehensions.
- Quickly and accurately reported all security incidents, accidents and medical emergencies to law enforcement.
- Screened guests entering premises using X-ray machines.
- Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and secure doors, windows and gates.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras to monitor for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Enforced security regulations and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals to [Main Control] areas for processing.
SECURITY OFFICER
U.S. SECURITY ASSOCIATES
USA
10.2011 - 12.2012
- Patrolled industrial and commercial premises to prevent and detect signs of intrusion and secure doors, windows and gates.
- Security Officer at the Inland Empire Art Institute School.
- Patrolling Exterior and Interior of all buildings on site.
- Monitoring CCTV's.
- Reporting suspicious activity.
- Assisting all students and Staff.
- Enforcing all rules and regulations to staff and students.
- Writing reports on car accidents in facility parking lot.
- Reporting all unauthorized combative personal to the police to conduct escort off property.
Education
CRIMINAL JUSTICE (BA) -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ALTA LOMA HIGH SCHOOL
Rancho Cucamonga, CA05-2010
Skills
- CCTV
- CCTV system operation (AV)
- Emergency procedures
- Problem solver
- Weapons
- Security - Security experience (11-15 years)
- Corrections facility medical clinic experience
- Crisis management
- Customer service
- Military
- Commercial Driving
- Two-way radio communication
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
- Crowd control
- Behavior Management
- Communication skills
- Driving
- Organizational skills
- Surveillance
- Patrolling
- Physical security incident reporting
- Security escort duties
- Theft investigations
- Executive protection procedures
- Threat assessment
Certification
- Driver's License
- Taser Certification, 2026-09-01
- Concealed carry license, 2026-09-01
- Guard Card
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- AED Certification
- Firearms License
- CDL Class B
Personal Information
- Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
- Authorized To Work: US for any employer
- Driving License: Driver's License
- Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Availability: Anywhere, Willing to relocate: Anywhere
- Visa Status: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Military Service
United States National Guard, E-4
Timeline
Protective Services Specialist
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
01.2021 - Current
Public Safety Officer
Yuhaaviatam of San Manuel Nation
01.2021 - 11.2022
Security Officer
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - 12.2020
Transportation Security Officer
TRANSCOR AMERICA
07.2019 - 06.2020
CORRECTIONAL OFFICER II
STATE OF ARIZONA
12.2016 - 07.2019
SECURITY TECHNICIAN I
Arrowhead Regional Medical Center
01.2013 - 12.2016
SECURITY OFFICER
U.S. SECURITY ASSOCIATES
10.2011 - 12.2012
Heavy-duty vehicle/truck operator
E-4/SPC 88M, ARMY NATIONAL GUARD
09.2010 - 09.2018
CRIMINAL JUSTICE (BA) -
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
ALTA LOMA HIGH SCHOOL