Paul Cordeiro
Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Director of Security with 20+ years of experience managing investigations, personnel matters, sensitive information, and intelligence. Leads, maintains and improves operations and functions of security department while effectively managing crises in fast-paced environment. Thorough knowledge of advanced security systems, computerized access control, and security-related legislation and regulation.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Safety and Security
Parker Palm Springs
Palm Springs, CA
05.2019 - Current
- Researched, reviewed and recommended equipment, materials and supplies to prepare and maintain security expenses within approved budget.
- Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
- Oversaw safety of guests, employees, and assets by enforcing & regulating security policies/procedures while monitoring and maintaining security systems.
- Developed and grew staff competencies through team development, implementation and support of specific training for various responsibilities.
- Coordinated emergency evacuation drills/exercises and improved emergency procedures.
- Implemented safety measures, which resulted in 85% decrease in employee injuries.
- Assessed ongoing risk factors and suggested improvements to senior management.
- Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules and enforced policies.
- Implemented surveillance cameras to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by employees or visitors.
- Oversaw team of up to 15 security officers and managed administrative duties, including scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Served as liaison with public officials, company negotiators and other departments to maintain big picture understanding of security needs, covering all corporate assets.
- Supervised risk management, loss prevention and safety operations for 13 acres of hotel facility to decrease incidents of theft, waste and abuse.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Supervised grounds, employee entrances/exits, and security officers on duty.
Deputy Sheriff (Honorably Retired)
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
Palm Desert, CA
03.2001 - 06.2018
- Enforced state laws, local ordinances, and provided traffic enforcement
- Investigated criminal acts and arrested criminal offenders
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Enhanced community safety while conducting thousands of investigations, including DUIs and theft.
- Oversaw security for hundreds of businesses by monitoring grounds and alarms.
- Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
- Drafted thousands of reports detailing incidents and safety violations over 20+ years of service.
- Boosted presence in local community by planning and executing new community oriented policing programs.
- Decreased organizational deficiencies by effectively educating new deputies on report writing and department procedure.
- Served court documents and completed civil process duties for hundreds of cases over veteran career.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, including evidence collection and witness statements.
- Reduced criminal investigation lead time while initiating protocols for criminal violations.
- Managed debriefings for criminal subjects to acquire data relevant to investigations.
- Interviewed criminal targets and witnesses to uncover facts for verification and authentication.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Improved traceability by developing organizational systems for case logs, reports and agendas.
- Researched and analyzed crime statistics to maintain awareness and knowledge.
Education
Criminal Justice Administration - Criminal Justice
College Of The Desert
Palm Desert, CAAdvanced Officer Training - Adult And Continuing Education
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CAAdvanced Officer Training - Adult And Continuing Education
Ben Clark Training Center
Riverside, CAP.O.S.T. Certification - Criminal Justice
Napa Valley College
Napa, CA1998
Skills
- Emergency Response
- Safety And Security Regulations
- Training Oversight
- Security Officer Development
- Daily Incident Reporting
- Incident Reports
- Schedule Management
- Company Risk Management
Accomplishments
· Medal of Courage (Riverside County Sheriff)
· Life Saving Award (Riverside County Sheriff)
· Valor Award (Riverside County)
· L.E.A.C. award/recipient (Law Enforcement Appreciation Committee)
· Major Critical Incident Award (Riverside Sheriff's Association)
· Valor Award (California Legislature Assembly)
· Special Congressional Recognition/Courage Award (U.S. Congress)
· Valor Award (U.S. House of Representatives)
· Courage Award (County of San Bernardino)
· Courage Award (U.S. Senate)
· Life Saving Award (U.S. Senate)
· Courage Award (Fire and Burn Foundation)
Timeline
Director of Safety and Security
Parker Palm Springs
05.2019 - Current
Deputy Sheriff (Honorably Retired)
Riverside County Sheriff's Department
03.2001 - 06.2018
Criminal Justice Administration - Criminal Justice
College Of The Desert
Advanced Officer Training - Adult And Continuing Education
Riverside Community College
Advanced Officer Training - Adult And Continuing Education
Ben Clark Training Center
P.O.S.T. Certification - Criminal Justice
Napa Valley College
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