Karina Gaytan
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Observant Loss Prevention Investigator with extensive knowledge of modern inspection and interrogation techniques. Proven history of successful investigations and comprehensive redesigns to minimize crime. Offering a commitment to modern and effective surveillance techniques for a long-term position.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Loss Prevention Investigator
Sephora
Los Angeles, California
01.2024 - 06.2024
- Monitored store activity for suspicious behavior and activities, such as theft and fraud.
- Analyzed security footage from CCTV cameras to identify irregularities or unlawful activity.
- Inspected merchandise before it left the store in order to minimize shrinkage during transport or delivery.
- Documented evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise for use in loss prevention report generation.
- Reviewed daily sales transactions for any discrepancies that may indicate fraudulent activity.
- Assisted with store inventory audits to ensure accuracy of stock levels and deter internal theft.
- Collaborated with law enforcement personnel when necessary in order to investigate more serious crimes.
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
Riverside, California
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Investigated shoplifting incidents, apprehended suspects, and recovered stolen merchandise.
- Responded calmly and promptly to emergency conditions, safety hazards, and threats to life or property.
- Performed audits of safety procedures, business offices, and CCTV systems.
- Audited safety processes and overall business operations.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Interviewed individuals suspected of internal theft or shoplifting.
Security Guard
World Private Security
08.2021 - 02.2022
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property and monitoring surveillance cameras.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Responded to and thoroughly investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations.
- Responded to alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
- Verified integrity and accuracy of photo ID's, tickets and passports prior to authorizing passage.
- Provided security presence for large events with more than 300 attendees.
- Operated and maintained x-ray and metal detection devices at building checkpoints.
- Immediately reported safety hazards for remediation response.
Education
High School Diploma -
Moreno Valley High School
06.2014
Skills
- Retail operations
- Shoplifting deterrence
- CCTV systems
- Security checks
- Interviewing techniques
- Theft investigation
- Internal theft prevention
- Staff training
- Incident documentation
Timeline
Loss Prevention Investigator
Sephora
01.2024 - 06.2024
Security Guard
World Private Security
08.2021 - 02.2022
Asset Protection Investigator
Walmart
02.2021 - 12.2023
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
08.2020 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Moreno Valley High School
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