Jose Ortega
Brooklyn
Summary
Highly experienced in safety and security roles, demonstrating a strong command of risk assessment, conflict resolution, and disaster response. Exemplary skills in surveillance systems operation, emergency planning, and regulatory compliance. Have made significant contributions to workplace safety through the implementation of comprehensive security protocols and procedures. Consistent dedication to improving organizational security standards.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Safety and Security Officer 2
New State Psychiatric Institute
New York
12.2012 - Current
- Ensured compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws pertaining to health, safety, and security standards. Enforcing Joint Commission regulations.
- Monitored CCTV systems to ensure safety and security of premises. Review CCTV to conduct investigations, and place service request calls when cameras or the system are malfunctioning.
- Investigated reports of theft, vandalism, or other criminal activities on NYSPI grounds.
- Reviewed 250 investigation reports completed by subordinates, and maintained accurate records of all incident reports.
- Conducted subordinate evaluations, trained new officers, and sergeants. Also, develop the training curriculum and interview questions for the hiring of new officers.
- Conducted fire drills, trained staff in fire safety, operational procedures of fire extinguishers, and reviewed fire drill forms.
- Conducted fire extinguisher inspections, monitored the fire alarm system, and placed service calls when needed.
- Conducted parking and traffic enforcement.
- Worked in conjunction with EMS, NYPD, and FDNY.
- Hazardous surveillance and ILSM.
- Access control: screening visitors, employees, and contractors by verifying their identification and credentials to authorize entry onto the premises.
- Responding to all emergencies.
- Reviewing department log books.
- Counseling subordinates when discipline is required.
- Monitoring Card Access System.
Safety and Security Officer 1
Queens Children's Psychiatric Center
Bellerose
06.2007 - 06.2012
- Access control: screened employees, visitors, inpatients, outpatients, and contractors, reviewed identification, and credentials, to authorize entry into the premises.
- Mobile/Foot Patrol: Conducted security patrols of the premises to identify and address potential safety risks, enforce traffic and parking regulations, and escort the patients to the hospital and court appointments. Conducted investigations, apprehended individuals, made arrests, and completed 250 investigation reports. Responded to all emergencies. Worked in conjunction with EMS, NYPD, and FDNY, conducted building inspections, and fire drills. Trained staff in fire safety and operational procedures of fire extinguishers.
- Dispatcher: CCTV surveillance, blotter documentation, 911 notification, monitored fire, and burglary alarm system, and placed calls for service.
- I made employee ID cards and assigned access to them.
Safety and Security Officer 1
Brooklyn Children's Center
Brooklyn
06.2006 - 06.2007
- Access control: screened employees, visitors, inpatients, outpatients, and contractors, reviewed identification, and credentials, to authorize entry into the premises.
- Mobile/Foot Patrol: Conducted security patrols of the premises to identify and address potential safety risks, enforce traffic and parking regulations, and escort the patients to the hospital and court appointments. Conducted investigations and completed 250 investigation reports. Responded to all emergencies. Worked in conjunction with EMS, NYPD, and FDNY, conducted building inspections, and fire drills. Trained staff in fire safety and operational procedures of fire extinguishers.
- Dispatcher: CCTV surveillance, blotter documentation, 911 notification, monitored fire, and burglary alarm system, and placed calls for service.
- I made employee ID cards and programmed proxy cards.
Safety and Security Officer 1
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
Queens Village
12.2000 - 06.2006
- Access control: screened employees, visitors, inpatients, outpatients, and contractors, reviewed identification, and credentials, to authorize entry into the premises.
- Mobile/Foot Patrol: conducted patrols of buildings in the largest downstate OHM campus to identify and address potential safety risks, hazardous conditions, enforce traffic and parking regulations, and escort patients to the hospital and court appointments. Conducted investigations, apprehended individuals, made arrests, and completed 250 investigation reports. Responded to all emergencies. Worked in conjunction with EMS, NYPD, and FDNY, conducted building inspections, and fire drills. Trained staff in fire safety and operational procedures of fire extinguishers.
- Dispatcher: CCTV surveillance, blotter documentation, 911 notification, monitored fire, and burglary alarm system, and placed calls for service.
Education
GED -
Fort Hamilton H.S.
Brooklyn, NY06-2005
Skills
- Communication skills
- Investigation techniques
- CCTV monitoring
- Legible report writing
- Hazard identification
- Crisis management
- Crime prevention
- Bilingual
Accomplishments
NYS OMH Facility Recognition award.
Certification
- NYS peace officer
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Training:
- OSHA 16 hours
- Life Safety 101
- Defensive tactics
- CPR/First Aid
- Crime prevention
- PMCS
- Mandated Reporter
- Columbia EHS
Timeline
Safety and Security Officer 2
New State Psychiatric Institute
12.2012 - Current
Safety and Security Officer 1
Queens Children's Psychiatric Center
06.2007 - 06.2012
Safety and Security Officer 1
Brooklyn Children's Center
06.2006 - 06.2007
Safety and Security Officer 1
Creedmoor Psychiatric Center
12.2000 - 06.2006
GED -
Fort Hamilton H.S.
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