Raudo Pena
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional with over twenty-six years of experience, primarily within the New York City Police Department (07/1989 – 7/2009), adept at managing security operations and diverse responsibilities. During my tenure, I patrolled Midtown Manhattan utilizing various modes of transportation and diligently observed assigned posts for potential threats to public safety, investigating anomalies with precision. My roles included diverse assignments such as plainclothes duty, narcotics undercover operations, and managing units focused on trademark counterfeiting, property management, and cabaret safety. I bring a wealth of expertise in investigative techniques, communication, and community protection garnered from a distinguished career in law enforcement.
Security professional with comprehensive expertise in protecting people and property. Adept at developing and enforcing security measures while fostering culture of safety. Known for being reliable team player who adapts to changing environments and maintains vigilant presence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2025 - Current
- Led security operations ensuring compliance with safety regulations and protocols.
- Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities in security systems.
- Managed incident response procedures, coordinating with law enforcement as needed.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during incidents, enhancing response strategies and communication.
Security Officer
Mercy Culture Church
07.2022 - 04.2025
- Ensure the safety and security of Pastors, Senior Leadership, Employees, vendors and guest on and around Mercy Culture property.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security risks.
- Trained new staff on safety practices and emergency response techniques.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Monitored premises to ensure safety and security for all attendees.
Correctional Probation Specialist
Florida Department of Corrections
10.2020 - 09.2021
- Supervise offenders that are maximum security, sentenced by the courts to Sex Offender Probation or offenders placed on Conditional Release by the Florida Commission on Offender Review. Also supervise offenders that are monitored using electronic equipment.
- Evaluate offender progress and recommend intensity of supervision.
- Assist offenders in obtaining jobs, maintain contacts with business organizations and employment agencies, and arrange for employment interviews.
- Counsel and refer offenders to treatment services and track their progress at guidance clinics, mental health clinics, and related organizations.
- Managed various incoming calls and emails from various agencies with inquires about offenders under my supervision or from the offenders themselves.
- Handled over 60 full-cycle caseloads per month.
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
08.2018 - 10.2020
- Supervise offenders that are sentenced by the courts to community control or drug offender supervision.
- Evaluate offender progress and recommend intensity of supervision.
- Assist offenders in obtaining jobs, maintain contacts with business organizations and employment agencies, and arrange for employment interviews.
- Counsel and refer offenders to treatment services at guidance clinics, mental health clinics, and related organizations.
- Record offender restitution payments, cost of supervision, court costs, and other related payments.
- Maintain awareness of offenders' daily activities and evaluate desirability to remain at liberty.
- Represent the Department of Corrections in all parole hearings for inmates assigned to caseload. Appear as a witness at parole or probation revocation hearings.
- Responsible for the case management of all assigned offenders.
- Evaluate information from reports, interviews and correspondence and prepare pre-sentence investigations and recommendations for the court.
- Handled over 60 full-cycle caseloads per month.
Correctional Probation Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
03.2016 - 08.2018
- Supervise offenders that are sentenced by the courts to community supervision.
- Evaluate offender progress and recommend intensity of supervision.
- Assist offenders in obtaining jobs, maintain contacts with business organizations and employment agencies, and arrange for employment interviews.
- Counsel and refer offenders to treatment services at guidance clinics, mental health clinics, and related organizations.
- Conducted regular probationer check-ins, monitoring compliance with conditions of release and addressing any concerns or issues that arose.
- Performed routine home inspections and drug tests for offenders on parole or probation.
- Conducted pre-sentence investigations by doing in-depth research and compiling police reports.
Security Host
Walt Disney World Resort
02.2014 - 03.2016
- Provide a secure environment for guest, cast members and visitors on/around Disney properties.
- Ensure my assigned post is in clear of any danger/hazards.
- Prepare and maintain patrol/kiosk logs.
- Operate company vehicles in a safe and efficient manner.
- Deliver Magical interactions with all people encountered throughout Disney property.
- Dedicated to the Disney look.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Recorded observations and occurrences and interviewed witnesses to complete and submit incident report.
Security Supervisor
The Ohio State University
02.2011 - 12.2012
- Oversaw daily operation at various locations.
- Prepared employee schedules.
- Processed payroll using Kronos workforce.
- Encouraged and promoted a positive environment with the personnel.
- Covered posts when shorthanded.
- Supervised team of 10 security personnel during shift.
Security Officer
The Ohio State University
01.2010 - 02.2011
- Provide physical security at various Buildings.
- Maintain students, staff and visitor’s safety on/around campus.
- Act as eyes and hears for the Dept of Public Safety.
- Sponsor a safe and secure campus life.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and mitigate potential security threats.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH12.2012
Skills
- Emergency response
- Risk assessment
- Safety and security regulations
- Personal security
- Vulnerability assessment
- Security reporting
- Security awareness training
- Physical security
- Security officer training
- Personnel protection
- First aid training
- De-escalation techniques
- Building patrol
- Security team leadership
- Customer service
Certification
- Proficient in Microsoft
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- Capable with use of two-way radio
- FCIC/NCIC Certified
- Thinking for Change (T4C) Certified
- Private Security License Level IV
- License To Carry Handgun
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Security Professional
Allied Universal Security Services
04.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Mercy Culture Church
07.2022 - 04.2025
Correctional Probation Specialist
Florida Department of Corrections
10.2020 - 09.2021
Correctional Probation Senior Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
08.2018 - 10.2020
Correctional Probation Officer
Florida Department of Corrections
03.2016 - 08.2018
Security Host
Walt Disney World Resort
02.2014 - 03.2016
Security Supervisor
The Ohio State University
02.2011 - 12.2012
Security Officer
The Ohio State University
01.2010 - 02.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
The Ohio State University