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Joshua Ames

Lakeside,CA

Summary

Operations professional with proven track record in optimizing processes and driving efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and achieving measurable results. Adept at adapting to changing needs and leading cross-functional teams. Skilled in project management, process improvement, and resource allocation. Dependable and results-driven, known for enhancing operational performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Operations Manager

Cerberus Protective Services
San Diego, CA
06.2024 - Current
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.

Operations Manager

Guardian International Solutions
San Diego, CA
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
  • Analyzed and reported on key performance metrics to senior management.
  • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.

Lead ODO Officer

Metro One Loss Prevention
San Diego, CA
04.2022 - 04.2023
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Maintained strict adherence to industry regulations, minimizing risk exposure for the organization.
  • Streamlined report writing processes, allowing for quicker turnover and more accurate record-keeping.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support to foster professional development and career progression.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Lead ODO Officer

Guardian International Solutions
San Diego, CA
10.2021 - 04.2022
  • Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
  • Improved department efficiency by streamlining and implementing policies and processes.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance and support to foster professional development and career progression.

Metropolitan Transit System's Sergeant

Allied Universal Security Services
San Diego, CA
10.2020 - 06.2021
  • Attend to emergency situations such as accidents, alarms and suspicious activity as first responder.
  • Coached and directed junior team members on performance

and policies implementation. Covered security areas as backup for front-line officers.

  • Investigated criminal and traffic offenses.

Apprehended suspects, prepared case reports and testified in courtroom hearings.

  • Assessed crime scenes upon arrival and secured areas.

Conducted road blocks and check points for MTS property Secured detained/ arrested person's for Code Compliance Inspectors/ Vehicle Transport.

  • Prepared daily reports for use of force, arrest, work comp, chain of command updates.
  • Daily briefing and officer schedules.
  • Special detail Camp Team.

Patrol Sergeant

Harbor Patrol
San Diego, CA
06.2007 - 07.2014
  • Wrote reports detailing events and people involved.

Patrolled and worked with citizens to reduce crime in area.

  • Investigated offenses and arrested offenders of law.
  • Trained officers in skills to improve outcomes of calls and routine patrols.
  • School Resource Officer Sweetwater Unified
  • K-9 handler.
  • Supervised security officers

Patrol Officer

National Public Safety
El Cajon, CA
05.2006 - 04.2007
  • Government contractor.
  • Prisoner Transport/City of Carlsbad.
  • Military Housing.

Patrol Sergeant

EPA K-9
El Cajon, CA
10.2004 - 05.2006
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Evaluated officer performance during shifts, identifying areas for improvement and providing constructive feedback for continuous development.
  • Mentored junior officers, providing guidance on proper police procedures and promoting professional growth.
  • Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.

Education

High School Diploma -

El Capitan High School
Lakeside, CA
05-2024

Skills

  • Problem-solving
  • Team leadership
  • Operations management
  • Customer service
  • Decision-making
  • Employee relations and conflict resolution
  • Staff training
  • Staff management
  • Project management
  • Staff development
  • Goal setting
  • Workflow optimization
  • Schedule management

Certification

  • Firearms Permit 9mm/40cal.
  • CCW Certified.
  • Chemical Agent certified.
  • Pepperball certified.
  • Taser certified.
  • Baton certified
  • Patrol Shotgun certified.
  • PC 832 A and B.
  • Verbal Judo.
  • EVOC Training.
  • Report Writing.

Timeline

Operations Manager

Cerberus Protective Services
06.2024 - Current

Operations Manager

Guardian International Solutions
04.2023 - 12.2023

Lead ODO Officer

Metro One Loss Prevention
04.2022 - 04.2023

Lead ODO Officer

Guardian International Solutions
10.2021 - 04.2022

Metropolitan Transit System's Sergeant

Allied Universal Security Services
10.2020 - 06.2021

Patrol Sergeant

Harbor Patrol
06.2007 - 07.2014

Patrol Officer

National Public Safety
05.2006 - 04.2007

Patrol Sergeant

EPA K-9
10.2004 - 05.2006

High School Diploma -

El Capitan High School