Joel Chavez
Menifee
Summary
Professional with strong background in high-stakes security operations, adept at risk assessment, threat mitigation, and strategic planning. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with teams, adapt to dynamic environments, and deliver consistent results. Skilled in surveillance, tactical response, and client confidentiality, ensuring safety and peace of mind. Known for reliability, quick decision-making, and maintaining composure under pressure.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Protection Agent
The 9Th Shield
07.2024 - Current
- Worked with local, state and government agencies regarding company security matters.
- Detected, investigated and reported hazardous workplace incidents and issues.
- Reduced potential threats by performing comprehensive advance work for clients'' travel plans and event attendance.
- Developed strong working relationships with domestic partners such as private companies, government agencies, or other executive protection teams for seamless coordination during joint assignments or special events.
- Provided discreet personal protection services, maintaining professionalism while fostering positive relationships with clients.
Executive Protection Agent
Pinkerton Security & Investigations
11.2018 - 07.2024
- Regularly assessing risks, vulnerabilities and threats
- Learning and memorizing entrances, exits, and parking situations
- Creating exit plans based on where clients spend most of their time
- Performing surveillance while client is at a particular place
- Kept watchful eye on perimeter areas using closed-circuit cameras and binoculars whenever necessary.
- Transporting clients safely
- Scouting locations for safe haven
- Identifying the entrances exits in a venue
- Educating staff members on safety and security procedures
- Worked with local, state and government agencies regarding company security matters.
- Detected, investigated and reported hazardous workplace incidents and issues.
Executive Protection Agent
Temple 57
09.2016 - 11.2018
- Driver
- Labor Disputes
- Escorted celebrities utilizing strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Protected estate utilizing vast knowledge of security operations and procedures
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services
- Kept watchful eye on perimeter areas using closed-circuit cameras and binoculars whenever necessary.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Executive Protection Agent
Draken Security
05.2012 - 09.2016
- Maximized passenger satisfaction by maintaining vehicles in safe and clean operating condition.
- Escorted VIP & Celebrities to various venues while onsite
- Accompanying clients during travel
- Planned and executed the necessary steps to keep a high-profile client or clients from potential harm
- Created safe transportation patterns to and from client or clients destinations.
Security Supervisor
National 50 Security & Investigations
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Kept logs of daily work performance and incidents
- Periodically reviewed existing policies and procedures and made recommendations to improve security.
- Floated between security locations to check in with officers, assess security and make proactive adjustments based on changing conditions.
- Used two-way communication to generate enthusiasm and foster atmosphere receptive to open exchange.
- Reviewed security practices prior to events and identified potential weaknesses.
- Managed security staff schedules for shifts, assigned post to guards at start of shift
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Interviewed and hired security personnel with strong skill sets and expertise.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation
High School Diploma -
06-1985
Skills
- Active shooter client evacuations
- Fluent in Spanish
- First Aid/CPR/AED
- Maintenance & Repair
- Customer Service
- Active Listening
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Conflict Resolution
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- People Skills
- Good Work Ethic
- PPE Use
- Flexible Schedule
Certifications
- CA CCW
- UTAH CCW
- EXPOSED FIREARM
- GUARD CARD
- BATON PERMIT
- TASER TRAINING
- CPR/FIRST AID/AED
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT
- COMMERCIAL LICENSE
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Training Certificate for Security Officers – Various State Agencies or Private Organizations.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Executive Protection Agent - The 9Th Shield
07.2024 - Current
Executive Protection Agent - Pinkerton Security & Investigations
11.2018 - 07.2024
Executive Protection Agent - Temple 57
09.2016 - 11.2018
Executive Protection Agent - Draken Security
05.2012 - 09.2016
Security Supervisor - National 50 Security & Investigations
05.2008 - 05.2012
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
- Basic Training Certificate for Security Officers – Various State Agencies or Private Organizations.
Los Angeles Trade Technical College - Some College (No Degree), Graphic And Printing Equipment Operation
Thomas Jefferson High School - High School Diploma,
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