Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Erik Rodriguez

Harrisburg,PA

Summary

I am an adaptable security leader accustomed to managing challenging situations with grace and diplomacy. I am skilled in managing large-scale public events and monitoring densely crowded areas to provide effective risk management. I am a proven leader in security and management, adept at deescalating conflicts and enhancing safety protocols. I am comfortable working in variety of environments to provide personal, premise and perimeter security. With 20 years of experience, I work efficiently under pressure and make critical decisions quickly and effectively. I am skilled in incident response, apprehension, and prosecution support.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Event Security Supervisor

BEST CROWD MANAGEMENT
03.2022 - 08.2024
  • Managed access points, verified credentials, and controlled entry and exit points in fast-paced and high-risk environments while maintaining exceptional standards of excellence for security programs, strategies, and plans.
  • Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
  • Responded promptly and effectively to emergencies such as alarms, security breaches, and incidents, coordinated with emergency services as needed.
  • Supervised teams of 10 to 50 security personnel during shifts to include adjusting workflow to cover changing needs.
  • Interacted professionally with clients, visitors, and staff, providing information and assistance while maintaining a high level of security.
  • Evaluated security systems and procedures to identify areas for improvement.

Courtesy Patrol

Siegel Suites
05.2018 - 08.2024
  • Conducted hourly patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
  • Identified and inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions.
  • Observed activity on property and departing guests to guard against theft of company assets.
  • Warned violators of rule infractions such as loitering, trespassing, unauthorized parking or entry and smoking and worked for removal of violators.
  • Recorded, reported and mitigated property damage, unusual incidents and equipment malfunction.
  • Documented property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidents using Trak Tik
  • Crafted reports on security incidents and suspicious activities, providing detailed accounts to management and law enforcement.
  • Built an excellent rapport and working relationship with the community to build trust and improve upon communication.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.

Retail Loss Prevention Specialist

Gap
07.2015 - 04.2018
  • Followed all company policies and procedures to deliver quality work.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Conducted regular patrols of the premises to monitor and ensure the safety of the property and individuals, using surveillance systems and physical inspections.
  • Watched for the presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences on property to prevent and reduce merchandise loss
  • Confronted trespassers to minimize vandalism and theft.
  • Generated reports detailing incidents of theft and fraud and provided recommendations.

Assistant Building Manager

Milwaukee Recreation Department
02.2002 - 06.2015
  • Managed operations, maintenance and improvement of properties.
  • Performed regular inspections of facility and documented all inspection information in reports.
  • Responded to messages and inquiries from owners, residents, and on-site associates, and used well-developed active listening and open-ended questioning skills to promote quick issue resolution.
  • Implemented and enforced policies and procedures to maintain properties to highest standards.
  • Conducted regular inspections of property grounds, buildings and equipment to identify maintenance concerns and direct timely repairs.
  • Kept properties in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

School Safety and Security Assistant

Milwaukee Public Schools
02.2002 - 12.2013
  • Assured student compliance with school and district policies and procedures.
  • Investigated violation of school regulations.
  • Patrolled campus to maintain order and security and to deter admittance of unauthorized personnel on premises.
  • Supervised metal detection screenings.
  • Conducted searches of students and school property for contraband.
  • Detained students and suspects from property in accordance with established procedures.
  • Maintained accurate and legible security activity and guest logs.
  • Collaborated with local authorities when crimes were committed

Education

High School Diploma -

Schomberg Satellite Academy, The Bronx, NY

Skills

  • Ability to take the lead in high pressure scenarios
  • Competent in deescalating and diffusing conflicts
  • Knack for collaborating and motivating others
  • Analyzes complex problems and develops solutions
  • Observant
  • Reliable
  • Trustworthy
  • Quick Thinking
  • Effective Communication

Certification

Crisis Prevention & Intervention Training

CPR/first aid

Garrett Metal Detection

Timeline

Event Security Supervisor - BEST CROWD MANAGEMENT
03.2022 - 08.2024
Courtesy Patrol - Siegel Suites
05.2018 - 08.2024
Retail Loss Prevention Specialist - Gap
07.2015 - 04.2018
Assistant Building Manager - Milwaukee Recreation Department
02.2002 - 06.2015
School Safety and Security Assistant - Milwaukee Public Schools
02.2002 - 12.2013
Schomberg Satellite Academy - High School Diploma,
Erik Rodriguez