Kevin Salazar
Las Vegas
Summary
Experienced in leading security teams, managing scheduling, and fostering strong client relationships. Committed to enhancing security measures and operational standards to protect people and property.
Seasoned security manager with extensive experience in proactive threat assessment, incident response, and emergency protocols, focused on enhancing facility safety and reducing operational risk
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Security Director (Account Manager)
GardaWorld Security
05.2025 - Current
- Lead and Develop Security Teams: Hire, coach and manage security officers and supervisors while overseeing payroll, performance, and employee relations
- Manage scheduling: Schedule security officers, assist the Director in meeting client contract hours while minimizing unbilled overtime.
- Enhance Client Relationships: Serve as the secondary point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service that protects people and property.
- Handle Security Incidents and Emergencies: Respond to escalated issues professionally, coordinating with clients and internal teams.
- Direct Compliance and Security Operational Excellence: Oversee training, safety, and site operational standards as well as managing inventory (uniforms, equipment, and other essential supplies).
- Monitored key control access system to prevent unauthorized entry to building.
- Implemented innovative solutions to improve efficiency within the security department''s day-to-day operations.
- Evaluated employee performance, providing constructive feedback to support professional growth within the department.
Assistant Director of Security (Account Manager)
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2016 - 05.2025
- Developed and implemented security protocols to enhance safety across multiple facilities.
- Trained and mentored security personnel, fostering a culture of compliance and vigilance.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Collaborated with law enforcement agencies to ensure effective incident response procedures.
- Manage scheduling: Leverage AI-powered technology to effectively schedule security officers, meeting client contract hours while minimizing unbilled overtime
- Lead and Develop Security Teams: Hire, coach and manage security officers and supervisors while overseeing payroll, performance, and employee relations
- Enhance Client Relationships: Serve as a secondary point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service that protects people and property
- Handle Security Incidents and Emergencies: Respond to escalated issues professionally, coordinating with clients and internal teams
- Direct Compliance and Security Operational Excellence: Oversee training, safety, and site operational standards as well as managing inventory (uniforms, equipment, and other essential supplies)
Assistant Security Director
US Security Associates
08.2012 - 06.2016
- Developed and implemented security protocols to enhance safety measures across facilities.
- Collaborated with management to assess security needs and devise strategic response plans.
- Trained and mentored junior security personnel, fostering professional development and adherence to standards.
- Conducted risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and improve overall security posture.
- Manage scheduling: Schedule security officers, assisting the Director in meeting client contract hours while minimizing unbilled overtime
- Lead and Develop Security Teams: Hire, coach and manage security officers and supervisors while overseeing payroll, performance, and employee relations
- Enhance Client Relationships: Serve as the secondary point of contact for clients, ensuring high-quality service that protects people and property
- Handle Security Incidents and Emergencies: Respond to escalated issues professionally, coordinating with clients and internal teams
- Direct Compliance and Security Operational Excellence: Oversee training, safety, and site operational standards as well as managing inventory (uniforms, equipment, and other essential supplies)
Education
High School Diploma -
Parkridge High
Long Beach, CASkills
- CCTV monitoring
- Patrol operations
- Incident investigation
- *Event security
- Microsoft Word
- MS Excell
- Powerpoint
Timeline
Assistant Security Director (Account Manager)
GardaWorld Security
05.2025 - Current
Assistant Director of Security (Account Manager)
Allied Universal Security Services
06.2016 - 05.2025
Assistant Security Director
US Security Associates
08.2012 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Parkridge High