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Joshua Zuniga

Silver Spring,MD

Summary

Dedicated bilingual security professional with extensive experience in access control, patrols, traffic management, and incident response. Proven ability to maintain safe environments, enforce policies, and make independent security decisions, prioritizing public safety. Eager to leverage skills and expertise with the Maryland Capitol Police to enhance campus security and community well-being. Committed to upholding the highest standards of safety and service in all aspects of security operations.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

In-House Security Officer

Landon School
Bethesda, MD
09.2024 - Current

Maintain campus access control and monitor visitor, parent, and contractor entry; utilize bilingual skills (English/Spanish) for communication - Conduct patrols to ensure all exterior doors, gates, and buildings are secure; enforce campus security policies and escort unauthorized individuals off property - Manage traffic flow during peak carpool hours and school events; ensure safety of pedestrians and vehicles - Document incidents, maintain detailed logs, and send follow-up reports and emails - Provide crowd control and security support for school events, coordinating with contracted security and local law enforcement as needed - Train and mentor contracted security personnel in school safety procedures and visitor screening - Utilize de-escalation and conflict-resolution techniques to handle sensitive situations calmly and professionally

Point of Contact: Herbie Spellman, Head of Security — Herbie_Spellman@landon.net | 301-919-6603

Camp Counselor / After-Care Teacher / Substitute Teacher

Lowell School
Washington, DC
06.2021 - 01.2025

Supervised children in classroom, after-school, and recreational programs, keeping them safe and following school rules. Led activities and daily routines, managed behavior, and resolved conflicts calmly. Worked as a substitute teacher, maintaining lessons and classroom order. Communicated with staff and parents about student progress and attendance.

Temporary Worker

Calpro Group
Washington, DC
01.2024 - 09.2024

Led a team of 6 during an event, helping with setup, cashier duties, and food service, giving directions to participants, and supporting team members to keep events running smoothly in fast-paced environments.

Front Desk/ Customer Service

LA Fitness
Silver Spring, MD
12.2023 - 01.2024

Opened and closed the facility, handled front desk tasks like calls, appointments, and member check-ins, helped guests with questions, and worked with staff to keep daily operations running smoothly.

Cashier / Retail

Wawa
New Castle, DE
10.2022 - 12.2022

Cashier / Retail

Chick-fil-A
New Castle, DE
03.2022 - 04.2022

Provided customer support by taking orders and relaying information via radio communication for incoming vehicles.

Cashier / Team Member

Firehouse Subs
Rockville, MD
01.2021 - 06.2021

Part-Time Retail

McDonald's
01.2020 - 01.2021

Cashier / Barista

Panera Bread
Beltsville, MD
06.2017 - 06.2020

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
06-2024

High School Diploma - undefined

High Point High School
Beltsville, MD
06-2019

Skills

  • Access control management
  • Situational awareness
  • Incident documentation
  • Traffic and crowd oversight
  • Strategic decision making
  • Emergency preparedness planning
  • Bilingual communication skills
  • Dependable and punctual
  • De-escalation & Conflict Resolution
  • Effective communication skills
  • Leadership in team settings

Certification

  • Maryland Security Guard Card (ICS)
  • CPR / First Aid Certified
  • De-escalation & Conflict Management Training

Timeline

In-House Security Officer

Landon School
09.2024 - Current

Temporary Worker

Calpro Group
01.2024 - 09.2024

Front Desk/ Customer Service

LA Fitness
12.2023 - 01.2024

Cashier / Retail

Wawa
10.2022 - 12.2022

Cashier / Retail

Chick-fil-A
03.2022 - 04.2022

Camp Counselor / After-Care Teacher / Substitute Teacher

Lowell School
06.2021 - 01.2025

Cashier / Team Member

Firehouse Subs
01.2021 - 06.2021

Part-Time Retail

McDonald's
01.2020 - 01.2021

Cashier / Barista

Panera Bread
06.2017 - 06.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

High Point High School

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Wilmington University