Garrett Garcia
Lakewood
Summary
Results-oriented Security Officer with extensive expertise in financial and personnel management, customer service, and administrative operations. Enhanced security protocols and threat prevention through effective emergency response coordination and asset protection strategies. Committed to ensuring safety of personnel and property while executing policies and improving operational efficiency.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
K9 Security Officer
MultiCare Health
Auburn
08.2024 - Current
- Patrolled hospital grounds to ensure safety and security of patients and staff.
- Responded promptly to alarms, disturbances, and emergencies within the premises.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement during emergency situations and incidents.
- Engaged with patients and visitors to provide assistance and promote safety awareness.
- Maintained logs of all K9 activities and provided reports to supervisors.
- Participated in regular training exercises with the K9 unit to ensure readiness.
- Trained dogs to respond to commands in a variety of situations.
- Assisted in evaluating potential new recruits into the K9 program.
Explosive K9 Handler
MSA
Seattle
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Executed vehicle and stadium sweeps for explosive detection, ensuring safety for large crowds.
- Sweep personnel entering and leaving stadiums.
- Conducted daily training with K9 for explosive scent detection to maintain high detection standards.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance safety protocols and streamline operational workflows.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow efficiency and safety measures.
Accountant Clerk 3
Saalex Solutions
Keyport
05.2018 - 05.2020
- Served as Defense Travel System customer service representative, addressing inquiries and ensuring timely resolution of travel-related issues.
- Assisted customers with reimbursement needs, facilitating accurate and timely payment of expenses.
- Promptly provides assistance to customers’ needs in a professional manner, ensuring all reimbursable expenses are properly paid.
- Resolved customer disputes by applying regulatory guidance and corporate procedures, enhancing overall customer satisfaction.
- Managed incoming and outgoing travel for NUWC Division, Keyport travel assisting employees in resolving DTS or reservation issues.
- Efficiently performed as a Defense Travel System customer service representative.
- Assisted in managing employee services operations
Master-At-Arms (Military Police)
United States Navy
Silverdale
03.2014 - 03.2018
- Performed Law Enforcement operations involving protection of personnel, national critical assets and property.
- Supervised 20 personnel, ensuring Sailors were trained and maintained qualifications, resulting in successful completion of annual external inspections and earning a Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Award.
- Qualified as coxswain, gunner, and crewmember for maritime operations.
- Supervised 20 personnel and ensured training and qualifications were maintained at all times.
- Maintained accountability for over $1 million in equipment, ensuring high state of readiness through regular maintenance and inspections.
- Maintained accountability of over $1 million worth of equipment. Ensured that the equipment was maintained in a high state of readiness.
- Coordinated security drills to prepare sailors for boat operations and ensure proficiency in weapon safety and security procedures during potential security violations.
Will Call Counter
Johnson Supply
Houston
08.2013 - 02.2014
- Controlled inventory by managing shipping and receiving of orders between company branches.
- Billed and staged customer orders for pick up, streamlining their workflow for other jobs.
- Inventoried branch stock to ensure accuracy, addressing overages and shortages in received stock.
Education
Dual Purpose K-9 Course - Dual Purpose Handler Course
Alabama K-9
05.2024 - 07.2026
Bachelors Degree - Cyber Security
AMU
Associates Degree -
Tacoma Community College
US Government Rental Car Program Trax -
City Pair Program Trax -
Navy Physical Security Class -
SilverdaleMaster at Arms A School -
San AntonioHigh School Diploma -
Southern Baptist Academy
HoustonSkills
- K9 operations
- K9 training
- Narcotics detection
- Canine handling
- Security
- Surveillance technology
- Crisis management
- Emergency response
- Operational oversight
- Issue resolution
- Field communication
- Resource allocation
- Report writing
- Collaborate with law enforcement
- Public safety
Military Awards
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Award, 09/01/15
- Good Conduct Award, 03/01/17
- National Defense, 03/01/14
Highlights Of Qualification And Skills
- Navy Meritorious Unit Commendation Award, 09/01/15
- Good Conduct Award, 03/01/17
- National Defense, 03/01/14
Timeline
K9 Security Officer
MultiCare Health
08.2024 - Current
Dual Purpose K-9 Course - Dual Purpose Handler Course
Alabama K-9
05.2024 - 07.2026
Explosive K9 Handler
MSA
10.2023 - 03.2024
Accountant Clerk 3
Saalex Solutions
05.2018 - 05.2020
Master-At-Arms (Military Police)
United States Navy
03.2014 - 03.2018
Will Call Counter
Johnson Supply
08.2013 - 02.2014
Bachelors Degree - Cyber Security
AMU
Associates Degree -
Tacoma Community College
US Government Rental Car Program Trax -
City Pair Program Trax -
Navy Physical Security Class -
Master at Arms A School -
High School Diploma -
Southern Baptist Academy