MARIO GALVAN
Anaheim
Summary
Diligent Security professional with 11 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. 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 de-escalation steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. Certified CPR, AED, and First Aid Instructor and BLS-certified, committed to safeguarding not only security but also the health and well-being of individuals in critical medical situations.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Guardian International Solutions Inc
Los Angeles, CA
05.2025 - Current
- Work independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Respond quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Perform hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Reduce incidents of theft and vandalism by maintaining a strong visible presence to allow businesses to conduct operations in a safe environment.
- Greet guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Complete incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Patrol store premises to detect and prevent shoplifting and security breaches.
- Assist in the apprehension of shoplifters, adhering to company policies and legal guidelines during each incident.
- Calmly and efficiently address emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible, and directing shoppers to safety.
Security Assistant
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
Compton, CA
04.2014 - 02.2025
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets, along with examining doors, windows and gates to verify security
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing high visible security presence on metro transportation platforms and county facilities
- Utilized metal detectors, wands and X-ray screening machines to perform thorough check of individuals, belongings, and bags, and removing suspected items such as weapons, drugs, and drug paraphernalia
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment
- Responded quickly to disturbances, medical emergencies and calls for assistance, assessing situations accurately and taking appropriate action as needed to ensure public safety
- Trained new hires on company-specific security procedures, ensuring consistency and effectiveness across all team members
- Oversaw daily operations, supervised the security team, and addressed incidents to ensure smooth operations.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices
- Reduced illegal parking incidents by issuing citations or warnings for parking violations in a timely manner, and improve traffic flow through diligent monitoring and enforcement of parking restrictions
Education
Criminal Justice
Rio Hondo Community College
Whittier, CASkills
- Conflict Resolution and De-escalation
- Threat Assessment and Situational Awareness
- Leadership and Team Coordination
- Patience and Composure Under Pressure
- Emergency Medical Response in High Stress Environments
- Decision Making in Critical Situations
Certification
PC 832 POST Certificate (Laws of Arrest)
California Commission on Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) - 2025
California SB 1626 / SB 390 Certificate
School Security Guard Training (BSIS) - 2025
American Red Cross Instructor Certificate
CPR, AED, First Aid, and Narcan Administration - 2025
American Red Cross Certificate
Basics life support (BLS) Certified - 2025
Stop The Bleed Instructor Certificate
Bleeding Control And Trauma Response - 2025
Permits
- BSIS Guard Card
- BSIS Exposed Firearm Card
- BSIS Baton Permit
- TASER Permit
- Chemical Agents Permit
- Handcuffing Procedures
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
Guardian International Solutions Inc
05.2025 - Current
Security Assistant
Los Angeles County Sheriff Department
04.2014 - 02.2025
Criminal Justice
Rio Hondo Community College