Patrick Burke
Long Beach,CA
Summary
Director of Security with 25+ years of experience managing investigations, personnel matters and sensitive information and intelligence. Leads, maintains and improves operations and functions of security department while effectively managing crises in fast-paced environment. Thorough knowledge of advanced security systems, computerized access control, and security-related legislation and regulation. Motivated security leader skillfully working efficiently under pressure and make sound decisions. Exceptional team leader with outstanding work ethic.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Security
Allied Universal
Inglewood, California
09.2001 - Current
- Currently working at a high profile sports and entertainment venue in Inglewood California as a Director of Security and Director of Fire Life Safety with a staff of 40
- My previous extensive experience consists of working at a high profile museum, corporate headquarters and private high school
- This included overseeing an armed and unarmed officer staff
- My responsibilities included preparing the annual budget, investigating hate groups and terrorist organizations, liaison with local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, create training programs for staff relevant to preventing and responding to emergency situations associated to terrorism, an executive protection program, school security policies, incident report writing, payroll, staffing, issuing employee badges and access policy, creating security policy and procedures manual, coordinating large special events, and all other investigations that arise.
- Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.
Police Officer
City of Santa Monica
Santa Monica, California
01.1999 - 05.2001
- Performed comprehensive services as a patrol officer
- This progressive department emphasized community policing, high performance standards, and ongoing training
- Focused on patrol duties, narcotics, major crimes, and alcohol-related offenses.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
Account Manager
Allied Universal
03.1997 - 05.1999
- Held successively more responsible positions as Security Sergeant, Site Supervisor, Unit Manager, Human Resource Specialist, and Acting Branch Manager
- Managed 25 clients and a staff of 120 security officers
- Had profit and loss responsibility and prepared an annual budget.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Minnesota, Saint Cloud State
Saint Cloud, MN1995
California POST Certificate - Police Science
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Garden Grove, CA1999
Skills
- Operations Oversight
- Personnel Management
- Policy Development
- Event security
- Emergency Preparedness
- Incident Response
- Technology Integration
Timeline
Director of Security
Allied Universal
09.2001 - Current
Police Officer
City of Santa Monica
01.1999 - 05.2001
Account Manager
Allied Universal
03.1997 - 05.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
University of Minnesota, Saint Cloud State
California POST Certificate - Police Science
Orange County Sheriff's Department