Joshua Farfan
Menifee,CA
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Paragon Systems Inc
Covina, CA
01.2019 - 07.2023
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Participated in training sessions to stay up-to-date on current security trends and best practices.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Inspected fire extinguishers to ensure they were properly charged and operational.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Monitored entrances and exits for unauthorized personnel or prohibited items being brought onto premises.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Security Officer
RMI International
Paramount , CA
04.2018 - 08.2018
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
Los Angeles, CA
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Provided escorts for visitors as needed throughout the facility.
- Performed first aid and CPR when necessary during emergency situations.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Security Officer
CISS Inc
Glendale, CA
06.2013 - 09.2017
- Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Enforced access control measures in accordance with established procedures.
- Responded to alarms and conducted investigations as required.
- Confirmed visitor identification prior to granting entry into the building.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Assisted with crowd control during large events held at the facility.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
Fort Benning, GA
02.2004 - 05.2012
- Conducted physical training exercises to maintain and improve physical fitness.
- Organized and coordinated equipment for field operations.
- Provided security and surveillance in a variety of environments.
- Trained junior soldiers in basic soldiering skills.
- Maintained discipline among troops while deployed overseas.
- Ensured compliance with all applicable regulations and laws.
- Participated in search-and-rescue operations as needed.
- Monitored radio transmissions to detect suspicious activity.
- Inspected personnel for proper uniform standards.
- Executed orders from commanding officers accurately.
- Coordinated with other military branches during joint operations.
- Directed traffic flow at checkpoints during combat missions.
- Interacted with local populations to ensure stability and peace.
- Conducted drills to prepare troops for emergency scenarios.
- Analyzed enemy movements to identify potential threats.
- Conducted mobile and foot patrols to secure areas and promote safe communities.
- Displayed leadership in accomplishing assignments and learning new skills.
- Worked in small groups to accomplish complex goals within tight deadlines and standards.
- Followed orders and carried out mission directives with professionalism and compassion despite chaotic and emotionally stressful circumstances.
- Cultivated excellent worth ethic, dedication to duty and timeliness in work actions.
- Developed expertise in small arms use, care and accountability.
- Used rifles, machine guns and other weapons to suppress enemy forces during warfare.
- Performed inspections to keep equipment in working order.
- Targeted, fired and maintained weapons used to destroy enemy positions.
- Secured and protected air, land and sea positions from enemy attack.
- Leveraged guns, cannons and howitzers in ground combat operations.
Education
High School Diploma
Woodrow Wilson High School
Los Angeles, CA06-2002
Some College (No Degree) - Administrative Justice
East Los Angeles College
Monterey Park, CASkills
- Injury Prevention
- Surveillance
- Crime Prevention Methods
- Grounds Patrols
- Incident Reporting
- Visitor Escorting
- Safety Control
- Threat Detection
- Security Patrol
- Alarm Monitoring
- Rule Enforcement
- Security Screenings
- Interior And Exterior Patrol
- Work Ethic
- Shift Work Experience
- Firearms Expertise
- Professionalism
- Premises Patrol
- Perimeter Patrol
- Public Safety
- Patrolling
Timeline
Security Officer
Paragon Systems Inc
01.2019 - 07.2023
Security Officer
RMI International
04.2018 - 08.2018
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
10.2017 - 03.2018
Security Officer
CISS Inc
06.2013 - 09.2017
Active Duty Soldier
US Army
02.2004 - 05.2012
High School Diploma
Woodrow Wilson High School
Some College (No Degree) - Administrative Justice
East Los Angeles College