Dominic Mancuso
Philadelphia
Summary
Security and surveillance professional with years of experience in corporate, entertainment, and transportation security. Graduate with a BS in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Homeland Security and Counterterrorism, where I have learned about the threats and challenges facing national security. Looking to further my career as an intelligence analyst/researcher in the federal sector. Always willing to learn and further myself in my profession.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Airport Operations Trainee
City Of Philadelphia
09.2024 - Current
- As an Airport Operations Trainee, I am currently responsible for reading and understanding the following documents.
- FAA Rules and Regulations, FAA Part 1540 & 1542 and the PHL Airport Airport Security Program (ASP) relating to airport security in general and specifically to the Philadelphia International Airport.
- Heavily involved in monitoring the door access and alarms for those related doors throughout the airport for unauthorized entry or breaches. When need be, respond to said doors to further investigate.
- Maintain door, fence and gate inspection logs.
- Work to assist with the contracted third party security contractor.
- Work in conjunction with other city, state, and federal agencies.
- Also responsible for maintaining video surveillance throughout the airport to aid in alarms, crime or other situations as needed.
Surveillance Specialist
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Monitor the casino's camera systems (Dallmeier) throughout the casino, focusing on the table games, slots and the cage
- Evaluate plays for cheating from staff and or players.
- Get visuals on security situations as they arise to document the incident and safety of security personnel.
- Write detailed reports regarding investigations, medicals, theft, assaults, cheating, human resources, or investigations through the PA State Police or the PA Gaming Control Board.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Primarily works airfield gates. Inspecting vehicles before they are allowed to access the airfield.
- Checking the vehicles for prohibited items, expired badges, or other vehicle violations before they are allowed the airfield.
- Before working the airfield gates, worked in the unsecured (public) side of the airport terminals.
- Engaging with the unsheltered (homeless) population in the public access areas of baggage claim and ticketing to keep them moving and from bothering passengers.
- Also assist passengers in locating points of interests within the airport.
- Contacting Philadelphia's Airport Police Unit or the Philadelphia Fire/ Medical if needed
Surveillance Specialist
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitor the casino's camera systems (Dallmeier) throughout the casino, focusing on the table games, slots and the cage
- Evaluate plays for cheating from staff and or players.
- Get visuals on security situations as they arise to document the incident and safety of security personnel.
- Write detailed reports regarding investigations, medicals, theft, assaults, cheating, human resources, or investigations through the PA State Police or the PA Gaming Control Board.
Security Dispatcher
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Coordinated rapid response for urgent incidents by dispatching security personnel to appropriate locations.
- Managed emergency communications by coordinating with law enforcement and emergency services.
- Monitored communication systems to ensure timely dispatch of personnel.
- While working as a security dispatcher, was responsible for answering calls to the casino security number regarding security or medical situations in the casino.
- Determining the correct response, whether dispatching security, contacting Philadelphia Police or Philadelphia Fire for medicals.
- Logging lost and found items, keeping those secured.
- Answering radio calls from fellow officers for assistance, backup requests, emergency callouts.
- Logging reports of callouts, adjusting the shift schedule based on callouts or early leaves.
Security Officer
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
07.2019 - 11.2020
- Worked the entrances to the casino to prevent underage gambling and casino floor access by verifying identification and checking bags for prohibited items.
- Worked with the casino cage to guard monetary transfers from various points of the casino.
- Responded to calls to deal with drunk and undesirable patrons, and either settle the situation or escort people out of the casino.
- Also assist in special event details, concerts, shows, etc
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Monitored security systems, identifying vulnerabilities and enhancing overall system integrity.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Managed access control systems efficiently, ensuring accurate records of employee badges for restricted areas were maintained at all times.
- Created a culture of safety awareness among employees through regular presentations and communication on security issues.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
Education
Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Charles Town, WV05-2028
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Counterterrorism
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH05-2024
Skills
- Airport security clearance
- Airport security procedures
- Alarm systems
- Incident response
- Video surveillance
- Intrusion detection
- Penetration testing
- Threat analysis
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
- Written and verbal communication
Certification
- Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies, IS-15.B (FEMA June 2024)
- Machinery Rescue Awareness (Elder Technical Rescue Services LLC (May 2024)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare and Public Safety (BLS) (American Heart Association Feb 2026)
- Hazmat Operations: Air Monitoring (Elder Technical Rescue Services LLC Jan 2024)
- Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 (FEMA Nov 2023)
- Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 (FEMA Nov 2023)
- An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, ICS-700 (FEMA Nov 2023)
- National Response Framework: An Introduction, ICS-800 (FEMA Nov 2023)
- Hazardous Materials Refresher (Montgomery County Department of Public Safety Jun 2023)
Timeline
Airport Operations Trainee
City Of Philadelphia
09.2024 - Current
Surveillance Specialist
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
05.2023 - 09.2024
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2022 - 05.2023
Surveillance Specialist
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
01.2021 - 04.2022
Security Dispatcher
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
08.2020 - 11.2020
Security Officer
Rivers Casino Philadelphia
07.2019 - 11.2020
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2017 - 06.2019
- Special Events Contingency Planning for Public Safety Agencies, IS-15.B (FEMA June 2024)
- Machinery Rescue Awareness (Elder Technical Rescue Services LLC (May 2024)
- Basic Life Support for Healthcare and Public Safety (BLS) (American Heart Association Feb 2026)
- Hazmat Operations: Air Monitoring (Elder Technical Rescue Services LLC Jan 2024)
- Introduction to Incident Command System, ICS-100 (FEMA Nov 2023)
- Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response, ICS-200 (FEMA Nov 2023)
- An Introduction to the National Incident Management System, ICS-700 (FEMA Nov 2023)
- National Response Framework: An Introduction, ICS-800 (FEMA Nov 2023)
- Hazardous Materials Refresher (Montgomery County Department of Public Safety Jun 2023)
Master of Arts - Intelligence Studies
American Military University
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security And Counterterrorism
Southern New Hampshire University
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