Miguel Peralta
Senior Security Specialist
New York,NY
Summary
Security specialist with over 20 years of leadership experience in military, law enforcement, and corporate environments. Recognized for enhancing organizational resilience through strategic partnerships and effective crisis management, with a proven record in executive protection, complex investigations, and risk mitigation.
Overview
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28
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Security Specialist
CHUBB
06.2023 - Current
- Protect executive leadership at a Fortune 500 global headquarters while supporting enterprise-wide security operations, investigations, crisis management, and business continuity initiatives.
- Serve as a trusted security advisor supporting C-suite executives and senior leadership.
- Executed executive protection operations for meetings, corporate events, and high-profile engagements to ensure safety and security.
- Executed comprehensive executive protection strategies during high-profile events.
- Managed security protocols for executive travel to ensure safety during trips.
- Led complex workplace investigations involving employee misconduct, theft, security violations, and sensitive personnel matters.
- Conducted corporate investigations to address allegations of misconduct and fraud.
- Perform comprehensive Security Risk Assessments (SRAs) to identify vulnerabilities and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Coordinate security planning for employee terminations and high-risk workplace situations.
- Support business continuity and crisis management planning for critical business operations.
- Created executive security briefings and operational intelligence to inform leadership on potential threats and security measures.
- Partner with Human Resources, Legal, Facilities, and external law enforcement to resolve security incidents.
- Oversee contractor and vendor security compliance while maintaining operational excellence.
- Recommend and implement continuous improvements to physical security programs and emergency procedures.
- Directed crisis response efforts to manage and mitigate emergencies, ensuring swift resolution and safety of personnel.
- Developed strategies for workplace violence prevention to enhance employee safety.
- Developed enterprise risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Coordinated global safety and security measures to ensure business continuity.
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
01.2005 - 01.2023
- Protected life and property while serving one of the nation's largest municipal police departments. Conducted investigations, responded to critical incidents, and collaborated with federal, state, and local agencies in support of public safety.
- Responded to emergency incidents requiring decisive leadership.
- Performed conflict resolution and crisis intervention to restore safety and order in high-tension situations.
- Conducted criminal investigations and collected evidence to support successful prosecutions.
- Prepared detailed investigative reports and legal documentation to facilitate case management.
- Worked effectively in dynamic, high-risk environments requiring rapid decision-making.
- Built strong community relationships while maintaining public trust.
- Mentored junior officers and promoted professional standards.
- Dedicated 18 years to law enforcement and community safety.
Tow Missile Technician
United States Army
01.1999 - 01.2004
- Served honorably in combat operations, developing leadership, resilience, mission planning, and force protection expertise critical for success in austere environments.
- Executed combat roles during military operations, contributing to mission success and operational readiness.
- Established operational foundation through military service, influencing leadership style, decision making, and risk management in law enforcement and corporate security.
Education
Bachelor's - 60 +
Manhattan University
The Bronx, NYSkills
- Executive Protection
- Security operations
- Crisis Management
- Risk management
- Risk assessments
- Corporate Investigations
- Continuity planning
- Travel security
- Physical Security
- Emergency response
- Incident command
- Violence prevention
- Security technologies
- Vendor Management
- Management systems
- CCTV management
- Visitor management
- Executive Communications
- Policy Development
- Strategic planning
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Risk reduction
- Operational excellence
- Decision making
- Team Leadership
- Collaboration
- Relationship building
- Executive support
- Executive Presence
- Operational excellence
Certification
- Cyber Security/AI Systems (Planned)
- FEMA Incident Command System
- CPR / AED / First Aid
Military Service
United States Army, Combat Veteran
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
Senior Security Specialist
CHUBB
06.2023 - Current
Police Officer
New York City Police Department
01.2005 - 01.2023
Tow Missile Technician
United States Army
01.1999 - 01.2004
Bachelor's - 60 +
Manhattan University