MEL PALABY
San Francisco,CA
Summary
Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mobile Patrol Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
07.2023 - Current
- Providing customer service to the client by carrying out safety and security procedures, site specific policies and, when appropriate, emergency response activities
- Responding to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem solving manner
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter of the site
Lead Campus Security Officer
Joffe Emergency Services / MHG Security, Inc
02.2021 - 07.2023
- Acted as a first responder to all campus emergencies, medical and criminal, that could potentially be hazardous and/or life threatening
- Ensured only authorized persons were admitted to the campus while on duty
- Responded to emergency situations on campus
- Monitored parking areas and direct traffic and parking as necessary
- This included enforcing campus traffic regulations including parking and speeding
- Trained new security officers on security policies and procedures
- Assumed supervisor duties in supervisor’s absence
Assistant Manager
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
05.2019 - 02.2021
- Developed and implemented strategies for staff to exceed company productivity goals
- Supervised floor coverage and activities, including opening and closing duties
- Supported manager with all financial and operational objectives including expense control, loss prevention, and daily reports
- Provided optimal customer service and guest experience with each interaction
- Demonstrated product knowledge and maintained awareness of new products
- Assumed manager duties in manager’s absence
Sheriff's Correctional Officer
County of San Mateo, California
11.1997 - 04.2017
- Received, searched, booked, fingerprinted, and guarded inmates in the county’s correctional facilities
- Prepared inmates for court and for release
- Maintained records of bookings, releases, transfers, money, and other functions necessary for the day-to-day operations of the county’s correctional facilities
- Appointed positions: Facility Training Officer; Classification Officer; Releases Officer; Correctional Facility Detective; Emergency Response Team Member
Security Officer
Boston Properties, Inc. / Pacific Properties Services, LLP.
09.1991 - 07.1997
- Provided security presence and visibility throughout the property which consisted of6 high-rise buildings that included retail and garage levels, and a large public city-owned event area
- Monitored building safety/security alarms, CCTV cameras and elevator systems
- Responsible for all security issues of a designated building and patrol area
- Responded to emergency calls including medical, fire, and damage to property
- Maintained detailed reports and logs that were provided to the client and property managers
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Communication Arts
San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA06.1990
Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Public safety awareness
- Access control management
- Patrol techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
Certification
- California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services - (BSIS) Guard License April2023 to April2025
- CPR/First Aid/AED Certified-All Ages February2023 to February2025
- California Bureau of Criminal Information and Analysis / Department of Justice Certificate to Roll Fingerprints September2019 to Present
Awards
2009 San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office Peace Officer of the Year Sponsored by the Redwood City Elks Lodge #1991
Timeline
Mobile Patrol Security Officer
Allied Universal Security
07.2023 - Current
Lead Campus Security Officer
Joffe Emergency Services / MHG Security, Inc
02.2021 - 07.2023
Assistant Manager
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
05.2019 - 02.2021
Sheriff's Correctional Officer
County of San Mateo, California
11.1997 - 04.2017
Security Officer
Boston Properties, Inc. / Pacific Properties Services, LLP.
09.1991 - 07.1997
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Communication Arts
San Francisco State University
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