Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Raymond Balzano

Saint Stephen,SC

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
1
1

SCLED CERTIFIED ARMED

Work History

Armed Security Officer

Allied International
08.2022 - Current
  • Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
  • Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
  • Controlled access to property to secure facility and grounds from unauthorized entry.
  • Maintained physical fitness to perform physically demanding job tasks.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Wrote reports detailing visitors, incidents, and resolutions.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
  • Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Issued access cards to authorized personnel to monitor access points.
  • Gathered information, identified, and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
  • Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
  • Cooperated with security personnel and law enforcement to share information and coordinate responses to security incidents.
  • Operated communication equipment to maintain contact with other security personnel during emergency calls.

Team Leader E-6

U S Army
01.2007 - 01.2016
  • Monitored team performance and provided constructive feedback to increase productivity and maintain quality standards.
  • Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
  • Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity, accuracy, and commitment to friendly service.
  • Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity and commitment to friendly service.
  • Promoted high standerds through personal example to help each member understand expected behavious and standards.
  • Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
  • Managed leave requests and absences and arranged covers to facilitate smooth flow of operations.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
  • Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Deputy Sheriff

Harris County Sheriffs Office
01.1997 - 01.2007
  • Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence, and recorded witness statements.
  • Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
  • Organized criminal documents such as logs, records, reports, and agendas to streamline processing and improve traceability.
  • Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
  • Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties for several felony conviction cases.
  • Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of several hundred inmates and guards.
  • Served court documents and completed civil process duties for [Number] cases.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance to citizens in need.
  • Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Monitored traffic violations, issuing citations as necessary.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
  • Performed rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters by directing traffic and administering emergency medical aid.
  • Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
  • Checked vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
  • Thoroughly analyzed criminal information and processed crime scenes.
  • Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.

Education

No Degree - Real Estate

Trident Technical College
Charleston, SC
1995

High School Diploma -

N Charleston High School
Charleston, SC
05.1993

Skills

  • Visitor Tracking
  • Crisis Situations
  • Safety and Security
  • HACCP Processes
  • Criminal Law Understanding
  • Armed Security Guard Certification
  • Wireless Technology
  • Screen Personnel
  • Asset Protection
  • Defensive Strategies
  • Emergency Response
  • Superb Surveillance Skills
  • Motor Vehicle Escort
  • Conflict De-Escalation
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Report Writing
  • Search and Seizure
  • Evidence Storage
  • Community Events
  • Basic First Aid
  • Federal and State Regulation Compliance
  • Physical Combat
  • First Responder Experience
  • Weapons Protection
  • De-Escalation Techniques

Accomplishments

  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Supervised team of 7 soldiers in combat
  • Collaborated with team of 32 in the development of successful assault tactics in Afghanistan.

Certification

  • CFR - Certified First Responder

Timeline

Armed Security Officer

Allied International
08.2022 - Current

Team Leader E-6

U S Army
01.2007 - 01.2016

Deputy Sheriff

Harris County Sheriffs Office
01.1997 - 01.2007

No Degree - Real Estate

Trident Technical College

High School Diploma -

N Charleston High School
Raymond Balzano