Michael Montenegro
Dallas
Summary
A highly motivated, dedicated and passionate security management professional and leader with over 13 years of security and assets protection experience. Skilled in building and implementing safe and secure environments while deterring crime and improving operational processes. Has a strong core value of team and development and is highly skilled in leadership, security management, investigations and excels in building strong foundational partnerships with teams across multiple organizations.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection
Target
DFW
08.2019 - Current
- Responsible for mitigating shortage by identifying theft and operational gaps in a store that generates over $100 million in sales annually.
- Responsible for implementing and validating safety and security procedures across all store operations.
- Responsible for the daily operations of the assets protection team.
- Documented both safety and security incidents and led external theft investigations by identifying and prosecuting numerous organized retail crime subjects across multiple jurisdictions in partnership with local and state law enforcement agencies.
- Executed internal investigation tactics, using data analytics and live surveillance techniques to identify, interview and terminate team members.
Public Safety Officer
City of Plano- Plano Police Department
Plano
06.2013 - 08.2019
- Assigned to the Patrol Division, responded to calls for service and conducted preliminary investigations related to criminal offenses such as crimes against persons, property crimes, sex offenses and traffic accidents.
- Completed both offense and informational reports, assisting the Criminal Investigations Division with case closures.
- Assigned to the Neighborhood Police Officer (NPO) unit in 2017 and graduated from the Field Training Officer (FTO) program to teach and train new hires.
- Selected by the Chief of Police to be part of a team to launch a new police substation in the Legacy West Entertainment District. Was responsible for establishing partnerships with local restaurants, bars, hotels, retail shops and leasing offices.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Criminal Justice
Collin College
Plano, TexasHigh School Diploma -
Plano West Senior High School
Plano, TexasSkills
- Loss prevention strategies
- Security management
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Professionalism
- Relationship building
- Incident documentation
- Adaptability and flexibility
Certification
- CPR Certification
- AED Certification
Timeline
Executive Team Leader - Assets Protection
Target
08.2019 - Current
Public Safety Officer
City of Plano- Plano Police Department
06.2013 - 08.2019
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Criminal Justice
Collin College
High School Diploma -
Plano West Senior High School