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Maria Rivera

San Diego,CA

Summary

Proactive Security Officer/Supervisor with extensive experience in patrolling, monitoring surveillance, and managing access control. Adept at responding to emergencies, training security staff, and maintaining a safe environment for personnel and visitors. Bringing strong skills in CCTV operation, threat assessment, and team leadership to advance security operations.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer/Supervisor

Inter Con
11.2023 - 04.2024
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.

Naval Base/Unarmed Security Officer

Off Duty Officers
01.2019 - 04.2023
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Supported emergency response efforts by collaborating with local law enforcement agencies during critical situations.

Horton Plaza/Unarmed Security Officer

Allied Universal
03.2019 - 11.2023
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
  • Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.

Horton Plaza/Security Officer/Dispatcher

Professional Security Consultants
12.2009 - 03.2019
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.

County Sites/Security Officer/Supervisor

International Services Inc
10.2007 - 12.2009
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Conducted fire drills and other simulated emergencies to determine overall site safety.
  • Managed security staff rotation for position coverage on breaks.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.

Education

Crawford High School
San Diego, CA
01-2006

Skills

  • Security management
  • Access Control
  • Threat Assessment
  • CCTV Operation
  • Security training
  • Workplace Safety
  • Security camera monitoring
  • Traffic Control
  • Building patrol
  • Multitasking
  • Team Leadership
  • Dispatch
  • Radio communication
  • Patrolling
  • ID Verification
  • Staff Management
  • Patrol Supervision
  • Policy Enforcement

Timeline

Security Officer/Supervisor

Inter Con
11.2023 - 04.2024

Horton Plaza/Unarmed Security Officer

Allied Universal
03.2019 - 11.2023

Naval Base/Unarmed Security Officer

Off Duty Officers
01.2019 - 04.2023

Horton Plaza/Security Officer/Dispatcher

Professional Security Consultants
12.2009 - 03.2019

County Sites/Security Officer/Supervisor

International Services Inc
10.2007 - 12.2009

Crawford High School
Maria Rivera