KENDALL K. HINAU
Las Vegas
Summary
Executive and Residential Protection Agent with extensive experience in personal security operations, and proactive threat assessment. Adept in strategic planning, risk mitigation, and emergency response coordination, ensuring client safety in dynamic environments. Trusted to protect high-profile individuals with discretion and professionalism.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Residential Executive Protection
SANDS Corporation
Las Vegas
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted threat assessments to identify potential risks for clients.
- Coordinated logistics for secure transportation of high-profile individuals.
- Monitored surveillance systems to ensure safety of assigned locations.
- Maintained confidentiality and discretion in all client interactions and operations.
- Facilitated communication between clients, support staff, and law enforcement personnel when required.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans in the event of a security breach.
- Utilized advanced surveillance techniques to detect potentially hostile persons or situations.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, including locations visited, people met with, and any incidents that may have occurred.
- Documented important information about visitors entering secured areas.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
Executive Protection Agent
ETS
Las Vegas
06.2023 - Current
- Executed executive and close protection operations to ensure safety of clients.
- Conducted advance work and route planning for secure transportation.
- Performed protective intelligence gathering and threat assessments to identify vulnerabilities.
- Managed residential, workplace, and travel security measures effectively.
- Oversaw access control and perimeter security to deter unauthorized entry.
- Led team leadership initiatives and coordinated shifts for operational efficiency.
- Established secure communications protocols, including radio usage and GPS mapping.
- Collaborated with law enforcement and local authorities for enhanced security measures.
Emergency Response Officer
The Strat Hotel and Casino
Las Vegas
10.2022 - 07.2023
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Patrolled large commercial facility on irregular schedule to look for suspicious activities.
- Intervened on disturbances and utilized de-escalation techniques to prevent physical intervention and destruction of site property.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Tracked vehicles on premises, including license plate numbers.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Administered first aid for minor medical situations and contacted paramedics for medical emergencies.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Explained security protocols to employees and guests to promote readiness for emergency situations.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Checked and secured building areas during off-hours to prevent entry by unauthorized individuals.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
Armed Security Specialist
Salient Operations Group
Las Vegas
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Patrolled large commercial facility on irregular schedule to look for suspicious activities.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Evaluated credentials of personnel and provided temporary badges to visitors.
- Completed every hour building and grounds patrols.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Monitored security cameras to identify and respond to suspicious activity.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
Armed Security Officer
Caesars Enterprise
Las Vegas
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Patrolled large commercial facility on irregular schedule to look for suspicious activities.
- Intervened on disturbances and utilized de-escalation techniques to prevent physical intervention and destruction of site property.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.
- Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
Security Officer
Caesars Entertainment
Las Vegas
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- 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.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Verified integrity and accuracy of photo ID's, tickets and passports prior to authorizing passage.
- Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
- Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.
- Acted as first-responder for medical emergencies, incoming calls and code red situations prior to arrival of paramedics and law enforcement.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Provided security presence for large events with more than 100 attendees.
- Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files quickly and accurately.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy when providing information to Security Management.
- Responded to and thoroughly investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Managed employee access, security roles and permissions.
- Detected and reported unauthorized personnel and activities.
- Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
- Maintained and protected owner assets for high-end residential properties.
Armed Federal Security Officer
Paragon Systems, INC
Honolulu
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Protected company assets against theft or damage by conducting frequent building and grounds patrols.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Investigated disturbances and used proportional and strategic responses to handle different types of issues.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at the Federal facilities.
- Sounded alarms and brought in relevant authorities in case of fire or criminal activities.
- Administered basic first aid to injured and ill individuals and assisted paramedics with providing advanced assistance and patient transport.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
Security Officer
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
Kapolei
05.2011 - 04.2013
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- 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.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Monitored security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
- Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.
- Acted as first-responder for medical emergencies, incoming calls and code red situations prior to arrival of paramedics and law enforcement.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Immediately reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Recorded required data for incident reports and files quickly and accurately.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Wrote detailed reports regarding daily security activities and notable incidents.
- Demonstrated strong attention to detail and accuracy when providing information to Security Management.
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
- Responded to and thoroughly investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Managed employee access, security roles and permissions.
- Detected and reported unauthorized personnel and activities.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to keep close eye on important areas of buildings and grounds.
- Developed and implemented training methods to promote improved officer performance.
- Implemented new security protocols to prohibit trespassing and increase safety.
- Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
- Presented reports, findings and recommendations to upper management and relayed information regarding potential threats.
- Managed credentialing for site employees, consultants and subcontractors.
- Maintained and protected owner assets for high-end residential properties.
Weapons Handler
Lockheed Martin
Honolulu
12.2010 - 05.2011
- Responsible for the accountability, issuance, receipt, cleanliness, maintenance and serviceability of all weapons and ammunition as well as any non-lethal weapons, and personal protective equipment for which custody is assigned
- Performs frequent inventory of all weapons, ammunition, and other items in my custody, alerting security and law enforcement personnel of any discrepancies; responsible for non-depot-level maintenance of weapons
- Supports security training and law enforcement personnel on the use and care of weapons to include qualification and re-qualification training
- Responsible to carry and handle weapons, drive a vehicle transporting weapons, ammunition or explosives
- Supports Range Operations in performing the duties of Line Coaches or Range Safety Officer (RSO) and other duties attendant to the safe operation, training support, administration and general appearance and routine cleanliness of the ranges and navy armory.
Armed Guard
Hana Group, Inc
Honolulu
08.2008 - 12.2010
- Responsible for protecting life, property, and the civil rights of individuals through the enforcement of Federal, State, County and municipal laws, ordinances, agency rules, and regulations
- Responsible for “fixed post operations” at the perimeter gates of various Naval Installations in Hawaii to prevent trespassing, sabotage, and theft of property
- Required to prepare and maintain gate logs, visitor, and vehicle registers; controlled access to sensitive and/or restricted areas where there is potential for breach of security, public safety or public health
- Prepared reports regarding unsafe conditions, accidents, storage, or location of materials that are vulnerable to theft or damage; encounters with individuals such as complaints, witnesses, disruptive employees, or visitors; and other reports that describe events that may be needed for future reference
- Aided people that is in emergency situations
- Executed a police presence within the jurisdiction of various U.S
- Naval installations in Hawaii by patrolling designated area(s) of the post on foot or by special purpose vehicles to preserve law and order and to prevent and discover the commission of crime; direct traffic and enforce motor vehicle operation and parking regulations; secured crime scenes, safeguarded evidence, obtained witness statements and, if necessary, make arrests as well as assist with police investigations, at time, required to investigate, detect and prevent crimes that happen in or around my post
- Enforced pedestrian and vehicular traffic to prevent accidents and to ease congestion and parking problems
- Demonstrated ability to interact with people, understand, explain and apply rules; responds calmly and quickly in stressful situations; able to adapt to change and respond well to direction; certified in OC pepper spray, M9 Beretta Pistol, M590A Mossberg Shotgun, Mach takedowns (hand to hand combat) and certified in Anti-terrorism level 1 awareness training.
Education
Diploma -
Waianae High School
06.1997
Skills
- Defensive strategies
- CPR and first aid certification
- Team training and coordination
- Problem resolution
- Verbal and written communication
- Analytical thinking
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Investigative skills
- Incident reporting
- Emergency response
- Theft prevention strategies
- Interior and exterior patrols
- De-escalation techniques
- Pattern recognition
- Detail orientation
- Professional demeanor
- Customer service excellence
- Ground patrol operations
- Intruder response and removal
- High integrity standards
- Shift work experience
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Intrusion detection systems
- Security regulation enforcement
- CCTV surveillance systems
- Access Control Operations
Additional Information
Skills and Training:
- Nevada Concealed Firearm Permit Carrier (CCW)
- Armed State of Nevada Private Investigators License (PILB Armed Registered Employee)
- Active Assailant Response Single-Man and Team
- Single-Man and Team Room Clearing
- Hallway and Stairway Single-Man and Team Clearing
- Breaching with multiple tools; Halligan, Sledgehammers, Battling Ram and Bolt Cutters
- MILO Training
- Tactical Combat Casualty Care and Tactical Emergency Casualty Care
- AMOK trained and certified
Timeline
Residential Executive Protection
SANDS Corporation
07.2023 - Current
Executive Protection Agent
ETS
06.2023 - Current
Armed Security Specialist
Salient Operations Group
03.2023 - 06.2023
Emergency Response Officer
The Strat Hotel and Casino
10.2022 - 07.2023
Armed Security Officer
Caesars Enterprise
07.2022 - 10.2022
Security Officer
Caesars Entertainment
06.2021 - 08.2022
Armed Federal Security Officer
Paragon Systems, INC
03.2020 - 12.2020
Security Officer
Aulani, A Disney Resort & Spa
05.2011 - 04.2013
Weapons Handler
Lockheed Martin
12.2010 - 05.2011
Armed Guard
Hana Group, Inc
08.2008 - 12.2010
Diploma -
Waianae High School