An experienced Surveillance Supervisor with more than a decade of expertise in the gaming industry, showcasing outstanding organizational abilities and the capacity to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic setting. I am highly resourceful and flexible, driven by goals, and possess strong decision-making skills. I can create innovative concepts and execute them successfully.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Surveillance Supervisor
DESERT DIAMOND CASINOS & ENTERTAINMENT
Glendale, AZ
04.2020 - Current
Collaborated with internal security and local law enforcement on 12+ high-stakes investigations to resolve criminal investigation, resulting in multiple arrests.
Trained and mentored 6+ new hires on advanced behavioral recognition techniques and regulatory compliance standards.
Collaborated with gaming compliance teams to ensure adherence to state regulations and internal policies.
Established a strong rapport with other departments across the casino property, promoting collaboration towards shared goals such as patron safety or asset protection.
Maintained 100% compliance with NIGC (National Indian Gaming Commission) regulations and internal control standards during 12 months of operation.
Surveillance Lead Officer
DESERT DIAMOND CASINOS & ENTERTAINMENT
Glendale, AZ
06.2019 - 04.2020
Performed regular compliance audits with state regulations, ensuring immediate corrective actions for any discrepancies.
Collaborated with security teams to create joint strategies for addressing and mitigating potential risks effectively.
Utilized Avigilon and Milestone systems to proactively monitor casino floors, leading to a 20% increase in identifying petty thefts and fraudulent chip exchanges over 12 months.
Trained 15+ officers in video analytics and behavioral recognition techniques, increasing team proficiency and reducing investigation time.
Surveillance Officer
DESERT DIAMOND CASINOS & ENTERTAINMENT
Glendale, AZ
10.2018 - 06.2019
Maintained compliance with state gaming regulations by ensuring all surveillance practices adhere to legal standards.
Assisted law enforcement agencies in investigations, providing valuable information gathered through surveillance operations.
Maintained 100% compliance with Title 31 regulations for Suspicious Activity Reporting (SAR), submitting timely reports that directly aided in auditing and legal compliance.
Surveillance Supervisor/Surveillance Technician
APACHE SKY CASINO
Winkelman, AZ
02.2017 - 10.2018
Conducted regular maintenance audits that improved overall system reliability by 25% and reduced equipment failure rates by 15%.
Optimized CCTV camera positioning and patrol scheduling, decreasing blind spots by 25% and reducing security incidents by 30%.
Reduced blind spots by 60% on the casino floor by analyzing coverage maps and relocating or adding 72 high-definition IP cameras.
Collaborated with casino management to develop protocols for incident response and reporting procedures.
Surveillance Officer
APACHE GOLD CASINO RESORT
San Carlos, AZ
02.2013 - 02.2017
Reduced investigation investigation time for incident reports by 50% by implementing updated evidence logging procedures.
Coordinated with local law enforcement on 20+ investigations, providing detailed, high-resolution surveillance packages
Identified 15+ cases of employee collusion, reducing internal losses by 35% through proactive pattern recognition.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ganado High School
Ganado, AZ
05-2006
Skills
Leadership
Organizational skills
Verbal/ Written Communication
Suspicious activity monitoring
Teamwork and collaboration
Problem-solving
Multitasking
Adaptability and flexibility
Verbal communication
Reliability
Accurate event logging
Quick learner
Accomplishments
Promoted from Surveillance Officer to Surveillance Lead Officer, in less than 12-months.
Employee on the Year at Desert Diamond Casino -2019
Promoted from Surveillance Lead to Surveillance Supervisor, in less than 12-months.