Matthew Dufala
Clayton
Summary
Dedicated Security professional with over 13+ years of comprehensive experience in the security field, including more than six years in supervisory roles and 2.5 years as a Corrections Officer. Recognized for exceptional attention to detail and the ability to thrive in high-pressure environments, demonstrating quick thinking and sound judgment in critical situations. Expertise in personnel management and emergency response positions this candidate as a strong fit for roles requiring leadership and strategic decision-making. Committed to maintaining safety and security while fostering a proactive approach to risk management.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Physical Security Specialist
State Employees Credit Union
Raleigh, North Carolina
01.2022 - Current
- Possess thorough knowledge of physical security issues and regulatory compliance related to security within financial institution. Maintain competence via new technologies and communications with counterparts at other institutions.
- Develop and maintain vendor standards for branch security equipment and serve as consultant and coordinator to vendors as necessary to meet requirements of these standards.
- Develop and maintain a written security program for branch operations and central departments under the supervision of the EVP of Physical Security Operations.
- Place all conventional, access control, video, alarm, dye/GPS pack related service calls for branches and operation centers. Coordinate ETAs and required access for service calls with branch and operations employees. Ensure calls are completed within expected service times. Process invoices for payment upon verification that service calls were completed in a professional manner that meets expectations.
- Maintain video system which includes DVR software and all associated devices (i.e. cameras, monitors, DVRs). Including but not limited to DVTel Flir and March Networks. Monitor health of each DVR daily and place any service calls for issues that need to be addressed.
- Main access control Software and Hardware, including but not limited to Software House CCure 9000 and Honeywell ProWatch.
Correctional Officer I
County of Chester
Chester County Prison – West Chester, Pennsylvania
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversee as many as 124 inmates in any individual housing unit and monitor recreational activities.
- Ensure the safety and security of housed inmates in the institution.
- Ensure prompt reporting of any safety and security related concerns regarding the integrity of the institution and make sure housing block rules are followed per established guidelines.
- Perform scheduled and unscheduled counts as needed of inmates in the assigned housing unit.
- Ensure that appropriate logs are filled out and reports are submitted in a timely fashion, as well as ensuring that all reports submitted are clear and concise.
- Respond appropriately to any emergency situation that occurs within the correctional institution, as well as on transport incidents.
- Conduct routine searches in cells in housing units or recreational areas of the facility.
Watch Commander/Shift Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
Malvern, Pennsylvania
05.2015 - 01.2022
- Exercise direct supervision of an account of over 150 Security Officers. Assign duties, counsel, and advise, review work performance, and provide coaching and discipline to subordinates.
- Operations manager of domestic and international Security Command Center operations.
- Constant monitoring of over 400 security cameras and access control systems from national to international sites.
- Maintain liaisons with local, state, federal, and foreign authorities.
- Provide investigative and research services for internal clients.
- Review written activity and incident reports for all officers on the account.
- Apply corrective action, as necessary. Provide substantial input into decision making process regarding whether to terminate subordinate employees. Make recommendations for special recognition of subordinates’ outstanding performance and/or effort.
- Finger printing and employee onboarding experience.
Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
05.2013 - 05.2015
Education
Associates in Liberal Studies - Criminal Justice
Montgomery County Community College
01-2012
High School - undefined
Renaissance Academy Edison Charter School
01-2009
Skills
- Active listener and critical thinker
- Ability to multitask while maintaining professionalism
- Very hard work ethic
- Integrity
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- CCTV monitoring
- Contractor supervision
- Workplace violence prevention
- Facility security
- Security policy enforcement
- Perimeter security
- Access control management
- Security operations center
- Incident response
- Personnel screening
- Security awareness
- Security system maintenance
- Biometric security
- Radio communication
- Guard force management
- Alarm response
- Access card systems
Certification
ASIS Certified Protection Professional (CPP) since September 2025
Timeline
Physical Security Specialist
State Employees Credit Union
01.2022 - Current
Correctional Officer I
County of Chester
04.2019 - 01.2022
Watch Commander/Shift Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
05.2015 - 01.2022
Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates
05.2013 - 05.2015
Associates in Liberal Studies - Criminal Justice
Montgomery County Community College
High School - undefined
Renaissance Academy Edison Charter School