Luis Mejia
Milwaukee,WI
Summary
Team-oriented Armed Public Safety Officer Supervisor with more than 10 years in private security and security management. Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
5
5
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Froedtert Hospital
Milwaukee, WI
10.2022 - Current
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, and by foot.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, and by foot.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
Armed Public Safety Officer
Metro Private Police
Cudahy, WI
03.2014 - 07.2018
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property on foot and company squad vehicles, and monitoring surveillance cameras
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations
- Sounded alarms and brought in relevant authorities in case of fire or criminal activities
- Acted as first-responded for medical emergencies, incoming calls and code red situations prior to arrival of paramedics and law enforcement
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual and wand
- Wrote reports outlining incidents such as thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues to management in typical and crisis
- Completed required shift logs and reports, high routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible activity presence at facilities
- Responded to and thoroughly investigated all reported incidents to protect company assets
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance
- Supervised inmates during day-to-day activities at half way house facility
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict
- Enforced resident behavior, management protocols and wrote incident reports for infractions
- Inspected residents living quarters and conducted random searches of common areas.
- Demonstrated high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in professional environment.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Exercised leadership capabilities by successfully motivating and inspiring others.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security Services
Milwaukee, WI
02.2012 - 07.2015
- Produced daily reports outlining security activities and incidents
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees, visitors and other persons
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities
- Provide security to office staff, buildings and properties
- Develop and implement preventative measures against accidents, thefts and other risk
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets
- Wrote reports outlining incidents such as thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings, patrolling property on foot and monitoring surveillance cameras
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations
- Completed required shift logs and reports, high routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment
Armed Public Safety Officer
Central Protective Services
Milwaukee, WI
02.2006 - 08.2010
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot and mobile patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises
- Protected entrances by scanning individual bags via manual and wand
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting, patrolling property .
- Wrote reports outlining incidents such as theft, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible activity presence at facilities
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to support criminal investigations
- Responded to alarms and brought in relevant authorities in case of fire or criminal activities
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance
- Analyzed and produced course- of-action reports and escalated issues to management in typical and crisis.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Education
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
700 W. State Street, Milwaukee, WI 5323305.2018
Associates - Applied Science in Criminal Justice Studies
Milwaukee, WI12.2020
Skills
- Customer Service
- Proficient computer skills including microsoft office
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Active listening skills
- Attention to detail
- Screening Wands
- Interior and Exterior Patrol
- Report Writing
- Safety and Security
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Control Crowd
Accomplishments
- Certifications:
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support(AED)
- D.A.T
- Certified
- Certified ASP
- OCAT Basic Certification
Additional Information
- State of Wisconsin Private Security Person State of Wisconsin Private Security Person ( Fire Arms Permit) Wisconsin Concealed Carry License
Certification
- American Red Cross Basic Life Support(AED)
- D.A.T. Certified
- Certified ASP
- OCAT Basic Certification
- State of Wisconsin Private Security Person
- State of Wisconsin Private Security Person ( Fire Arms Permit)
- Wisconsin Concealed Carry License
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Security Officer
Froedtert Hospital
10.2022 - Current
Armed Public Safety Officer
Metro Private Police
03.2014 - 07.2018
Security Officer
Allied Barton Security Services
02.2012 - 07.2015
Armed Public Safety Officer
Central Protective Services
02.2006 - 08.2010
High School Equivalency Diploma -
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Associates - Applied Science in Criminal Justice Studies
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