Leslie Lagrandeur
Miami Gardens
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Correctional Officer Sergeant
South Florida Reception Center
2021.05 - Current
- Maintained order within the facility by enforcing institutional rules and regulations consistently.
- Enhanced inmate safety by conducting thorough cell searches and confiscating contraband items.
- Reduced instances of inmate altercations through proactive conflict resolution strategies and mediation techniques.
- Conducted emergency response drills to prepare staff for various crises situations, minimizing potential harm to both staff and inmates.
- Developed strong relationships with local law enforcement agencies to enhance information sharing and cooperation between organizations.
- Coordinated with other correctional facilities during transfers of inmates, ensuring smooth transitions between institutions without compromising security protocols.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while maintaining professionalism, demonstrating strong leadership skills under pressure.
Correctional Officer
South Florida Reception Center
2020.05 - Current
- Collaborated with fellow officers to maintain a secure environment for staff, visitors, and inmates.
- Assisted in the training of new correctional officers, providing guidance on best practices and procedures.
- Monitored visitation sessions to ensure compliance with established guidelines and maintain facility security.
- Prevented escapes by diligently inspecting perimeters, doors, windows, gates, fences, and other access points throughout the prison complex regularly.
- Assisted medical staff in distributing medications to inmates efficiently while securely handling sensitive materials.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls, and showers.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals, and medical appointments.
- Searched cells of inmates to identify and confiscate contraband and other prohibited items.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
Security Supervisor
Hard Rock Stadium (Whelan Security)
2018.10 - 2020.05
- Enhanced security measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing new protocols.
- Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by closely monitoring surveillance systems and coordinating with law enforcement.
- Improved employee safety by conducting regular training sessions on emergency procedures and proper use of security equipment.
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
Surveillance Operator
Gulf Stream casino
2019.07 - 2020.05
- Report and document all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors and director, verbally or in writing.
- Stand in as Management in absence of Supervisor or Director
- Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures
- Act as oversight and security agents for management and customers.
- Is vigilant in observing all areas of the casino and report all procedural infractions and criminal activity to the appropriate person/department.
- Performs close watch duties as assigned.
- Maintains familiarity with gaming law, regulations, company policies and procedures.
- Receives periodic on-the-job training.
- Diligently monitors all company assets as well as monitoring all employees for procedural violations.
- Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of procedures and policies for all departments.
- Enforces department procedures by observing and reporting any failure to comply with company policy.
- Maintains up to the minute, detailed, and accurate logs.
- Monitor and fixing surveillance cameras on CCTV with Avigilon camera system
- All other duties assigned.
Surveillance Operator
The Casino @ Dania Beach
2019.01 - 2019.07
- Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing
- Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures
- Act as oversight and security agents for management and customers.
- Is vigilant in observing all areas of the casino and report all procedural infractions and criminal activity to the appropriate person/department.
- Performs close watch duties as assigned.
- Maintains familiarity with gaming law, regulations, company policies and procedures.
- Receives periodic on-the-job training.
- Diligently monitors all company assets as well as monitoring all employees for procedural violations.
- Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of procedures and policies for all departments.
- Enforces department procedures by observing and reporting any failure to comply with company policy.
- Maintains up to the minute, detailed, and accurate logs.
- Monitor surveillance cameras on CCTV with Avigilon camera system
- All other duties assigned.
Surveillance Operator
Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
2018.03 - 2019.01
- Report all violations and suspicious behaviors to supervisors, verbally or in writing
- Monitor establishment activities to ensure adherence to all state gaming regulations and company policies and procedures
- Act as oversight and security agents for management and customers.
- Is vigilant in observing all areas of the casino and report all procedural infractions and criminal activity to the appropriate person/department.
- Performs close watch duties as assigned.
- Maintains familiarity with gaming law, regulations, company policies and procedures.Receives periodic on-the-job training.
- Diligently monitors all company assets as well as monitoring all employees for procedural violations.
- Maintains up-to-date working knowledge of procedures and policies for all departments.
- Enforces department procedures by observing and reporting any failure to comply with company policy.
- Maintains up to the minute, detailed, and accurate logs.
- Monitor surveillance cameras on CCTV with Avigilon camera system
- All other duties assigned.
Security Supervisor
Mardi Gras Casino
2011.06 - 2018.03
- Supervising security personnel.
- Carrying out close supervision of on-site security personnel.
- Scheduling the work and duties of individual security officers.
- Helping out the HR department in the reconciling of staff wages and payroll issues.
- Immediately responding to any problems.
- Providing leadership, guidance and support to security staff.
- Writing clear reports and logs.
- Operating CCTV cameras.
- Checking and setting alarm systems.
- Checking fire systems and fire equipment.
- Completing reports of alarms, incidents, and complaints.
- Overseeing the inspection of all packages entering and exiting the building.
- Ensuring the safety and security of guests and employees.
- Ensuring the protection of property and assets.
- Looking for lost items belonging to staff or members of the public.
- Checking doors and windows.
- Professionally handling all sensitive and confidential information.
- Carrying out physical inspections of people and bags.
- Handling complaints in a diplomatic manner.
- Removing unauthorized people from a building. programming new employees into key watcher system.
Education
Bachelor's degree - Criminal justice
Florida A&M University
Tallahassee, FL12.2012
Diploma -
North Miami Beach Senior High School
North Miami Beach, FL06.2008
Skills
- Crisis intervention training
- Self-defense tactics
- Knowledge of force techniques
- Policy Enforcement
- Incident Investigation
- Restraint Techniques
- Security Protocols
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Crisis Management
Certification
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Additional Information - Professional Reference
- William Rogers, Miami-Dade Police Detective, (954) 609-1491
- Tammy McArthur, Security Manager - Big Easy Casino (Mardi Gras Casino), (305) 927-1420
- Josh Charles, Hallandale Beach Police Officer, (786) 837-1551
- Charles Aureline, Miami-Dade Corrections Officer Corporal, (305) 992-0388
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Additional Information
Senior Rapid Response Team Member
Timeline
Correctional Officer Sergeant
South Florida Reception Center
2021.05 - Current
Correctional Officer
South Florida Reception Center
2020.05 - Current
Surveillance Operator
Gulf Stream casino
2019.07 - 2020.05
Surveillance Operator
The Casino @ Dania Beach
2019.01 - 2019.07
Security Supervisor
Hard Rock Stadium (Whelan Security)
2018.10 - 2020.05
Surveillance Operator
Gulfstream Park Racing and Casino
2018.03 - 2019.01
Security Supervisor
Mardi Gras Casino
2011.06 - 2018.03
Bachelor's degree - Criminal justice
Florida A&M University
Diploma -
North Miami Beach Senior High School
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
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