JOSEPH CALOGERO
Bethlehem,PA
Summary
Professional security specialist prepared for this role. Demonstrates strong focus on team collaboration and results-driven performance. Reliably adapts to changing needs, ensuring operational efficiency. Skilled in threat assessment, crisis management, and maintaining safety protocols. Values integrity, dependability, and effective communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Federal Security Officer
Strategic Security Corp.
Multiple Locations
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: Strategic Security
- Conducted vehicle checks in parking areas for suspicious activity or safety violations
- Escorted individuals safely in and out of buildings during late hours or in sensitive situations
- Enforced property rules and regulations to maintain order and prevent disturbances
- Inspected security equipment regularly to ensure functionality and reported malfunctions for repair
- Assisted guests and employees with directions and information in a courteous manner
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergency situations, following protocol to minimize risk
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information encountered while performing duties
- Distributed security-related educational materials to staff as part of awareness initiatives
- Conducted regular foot patrols to deter unauthorized entry and ensure property safety
- Maintained detailed logs of incidents, observations, and activities during shifts
- Utilized conflict resolution skills to defuse potential disturbances among visitors or employees
- Confiscated unauthorized weapons or prohibited items prior to facility entry
Language Analyst
Metlang
New York, NY
04.2008 - Current
- Produced detailed reports for Federal Law Enforcement Agencies including audio and visual transcripts of illegal activities from source language into English
- Managed communication between Federal Law Enforcement agencies throughout the lifecycle of each project, ensuring timely delivery of results and documented all steps taken during the course of a project, ensuring that records were kept up-to-date
- Compiled reports summarizing key findings from linguistic findings using different methodologies, maintained high standards of accuracy when performing manual review tasks associated with linguistics projects, followed ethical codes that protected confidentiality of information, edited and revised translated materials
- Developed scripts that enabled efficient extraction of relevant information from unstructured sources, orally translated messages simultaneously and consecutively from specified languages into English , while maintaining message content, context, and style as much close as possible
- Interacting with Federal-Agents-in charge helping redirecting Units during law enforcement operations
Campus Police Officer
Cedar Crest College
Allentown, PA
01.2023 - 09.2024
- Actively monitored surveillance equipment located around the campus perimeter, proficient in the use of firearms and other less lethal weapons for security purposes, as well as defensive tactics and de-escalation techniques
- Successfully managed multiple projects at once while prioritizing tasks according to urgency and importance, responded promptly to complaints from students regarding security issues or violations of policy, performed daily patrol duties, promptly responded to emergencies and deciphered strategies to securely restore order, rendered aid to victims aid to the victims, implemented Campus lockdown procedures and wrote detailed incident reports
- Displayed strong leadership abilities when managing teams of officers during special assignments and provided precise instructions to crowds and demonstrated excellent interpersonal communication skills while interacting with students and staff
- Implemented effective crowd control measures during large events or protests held on university property to maintain law and order, inspected vehicles entering or exiting the premises for potential threats or suspicious items, used alcohol detection device Alco Sensor III to detect BAC% on breath and issued summons and fines; patrolled by foot or vehicle assigned areas in response to calls for assistance
- Monitored and reported suspicious activity and safety hazards as well related emergency request information to local and County dispatches, dispatched patrol units in case of emergency and notified emergency personnel; located and confiscated property as directed by court order and departmental policies
Armed Security Officer
Corporate Protective Services
Wind Gap, PA
03.2019 - 08.2023
- Patrolled building and reviewed CCTV to help prevent and control theft, vandalism, and unauthorized access problems
- Stayed calm and level-headed in face of wide-ranging security concerns
- Reported safety hazards discovered on patrols to appropriate department for resolution
- Used excellent observational skills and expert knowledge of security procedures to quickly detect security violations and investigate reported disturbances
Team Lead
Echelon Security and Protection
Philadelphia, PA
05.2019 - 12.2021
- Patrolled facilities by foot or vehicle to detect or prevent illegal or unauthorized activities and interacted with customers, visitors, employees in a friendly, courteous but firm manner at all times
- Monitored alarms and closed-circuit television monitors through direct visual observation and audio monitoring
- Communicated with team members on job functions, responsibilities and goals
- Patrolled Universities campuses recognizing safety and security hazards to take appropriate security corrective actions
- Performed duty of Military Police officer within PA National Guard Airbases Checked access point of entry, verified military IDs using DBIS scanning system
- Maintained law and order within assigned areas via radio communication
- Deterred unwanted visitors entering military compounds and maintained law and order in accordance with Federal/State policies
Security Officer
Sands Casino & Resort
Bethlehem, PA
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Patrolled facilities by foot or vehicle to detect or prevent illegal or unauthorized activities and interacted with customers, visitors, employees in a friendly, courteous but firm manner at all times
- Monitored alarms and closed-circuit television monitors through direct visual observation and audio monitoring and led group of officers
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as fires or medical emergencies in accordance with established protocols providing effective instructions
EMS Technician
Citiwide Mobile Response
New York, NY
06.2005 - 11.2009
- Provided pre-hospital level care to assess conditions, deliver preliminary treatments and ultimately save lives
- Provided cardiopulmonary resuscitation with manual defibrillators and AEDs
- Used oropharyngeal and nasopharyngeal breathing aids to assist patients in pulmonary distress
- Cleaned wounds and applied pressure to stem bleeding
- Assessed patient condition and determined appropriate medical action
- Kept patients and family members calm to obtain information critical to providing emergency care
- Liaised with hospital personnel to ensure smooth transition of patient care
- Calmed anxious patients and passersby using professional, clear communication
- Conducted routine checks on emergency vehicles and medical equipment
- Navigated diverse and challenging environments to reach patients in need
- Treated a wide range of injuries, from minor wounds to life-threatening conditions
- Responded to emergency calls and provided immediate medical care
- Drove and operated specially equipped emergency vehicles at safe and controlled speeds to emergency locations
- Protected privacy of patient information as required by federal law and in accordance with general health care principles
Manager of Operations
Preventive Measures
New York, NY
05.2001 - 12.2005
- Managed daily operations of the organization, including directing personnel, planning, organizing and scheduling activities, promoted open line of communication with staff ensuring efficiency and productivity in the workplace
- Trained new employees on maintenance techniques and safety procedures and followed safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe environment
- Conferred with management and supervisors to coordinate ops between departments
Team Lead
Sicurezza Totale (Total Security)
Milan, Italy
08.1997 - 12.1999
- Communicated with team members on job functions, responsibilities and goals
- Prioritized workflow and resolved daily operational challenges to support goal achievement
- Coached team members to maintain positive, friendly attitude and behaviors
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergency situations, following protocol to minimize risk
- Performed crowd control duties during events to ensure safety of all attendees
- Reviewed existing security protocols to detect vulnerabilities and implemented corrective actions and evaluated team personnel to assess performance and eliminate performance gaps negatively impacting security
1st Lt. Special Operation
Italian Army
Turin, Italy
06.1995 - 09.1997
- Executed precision strikes against high-value targets, minimizing collateral damage
- Conducted reconnaissance missions to gather intelligence and inform operational planning
- Advised senior military leadership on strategic planning and risk management
- Completed advanced tactical navigation and threat assessments to support troops involved in combat operations
- Implemented successful corrective actions to resolve complex problems encountered in combat situations
- Supervised installation and operation of tactical equipment such as power, security, and satellite devices
- Maintained open and effective communication systems to deliver orders and receive field information
- Maintained security systems to protect troops and keep vital information from enemy hands
- Directed training programs to maintain unit combat-readiness in special ops tactics [Ranger Units]
- Implemented cybersecurity measures to protect sensitive information from threats
- Advised senior military leadership on strategic planning and risk management
- Enforced strict adherence to safety protocols, reducing incident rates during operations
- Led tactical operations teams in high-pressure environments to achieve mission objectives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Pavia
Pavia, Italy10-1994
Skills
- Physical Fitness
- Active Shooter Training
- Access Control
- Investigative Skills
- Organizational Skills
- Computer Literacy
- Problem Solving
- Patrol Operations
- Incident Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Ethical Conduct
- Multicultural Sensitivity
- Time Management
- Crime Prevention
- Community Policing
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Professionalism
- Emergency Response
- Interpersonal Communication
- Report Writing
- Security Systems
- De-escalation Techniques
- Public Safety
- Radio Communication
- Record Keeping
- Policy Enforcement
- Evidence Collection
- Surveillance Techniques
- Assertiveness
- Decision Making
- Translation Expertise
- Team Collaboration
- Multilingual Proficiency
- Executive protection
- Control room operations
- Facility security
- Public safety
Certification
University of Pavia Bachelor of Science ;PA Act235 with Firearms; Philadelphia Training Academy Baton, Cuffs, OC/T; CPR/AED; NASRO certification;
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Italian
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Federal Security Officer
Strategic Security Corp.
10.2024 - Current
Campus Police Officer
Cedar Crest College
01.2023 - 09.2024
Team Lead
Echelon Security and Protection
05.2019 - 12.2021
Armed Security Officer
Corporate Protective Services
03.2019 - 08.2023
Security Officer
Sands Casino & Resort
06.2017 - 10.2020
Language Analyst
Metlang
04.2008 - Current
EMS Technician
Citiwide Mobile Response
06.2005 - 11.2009
Manager of Operations
Preventive Measures
05.2001 - 12.2005
Team Lead
Sicurezza Totale (Total Security)
08.1997 - 12.1999
1st Lt. Special Operation
Italian Army
06.1995 - 09.1997
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Pavia