Richard Diaz
Van Nuys,CA
Summary
To obtain a position in a professional environment where profound knowledge, expertise and experience in the field will be appreciated and put to good use. Security-focused and diligent, I am a guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
The Gadite Group
02.2023 - Current
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
- Worked to keep the property of the Department of Water and Power safely on site.
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Keck Medical AVA Properties Residential Complex
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
Front Gate Security Officer
The Art Center College Of Design
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Security Supervisor
Contemporary Services Corporation.
01.2021 - 01.2022
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
Contemporary Services Corporation
06.2018 - 12.2020
- Deploy and direct a team of up to eight security guards on the medical school campus
- We work in liaison with the Department of Public Safety by providing a physical presence in heavy foot traffic areas, observing and reporting any and all activity on school property and assuring the safety of students, faculty, and staff in our assigned area.
Exterior Security Guard
Interior, University of Southern California
06.2016 - 02.2018
- Provided interior access to student residence halls for all students, faculty and staff living on campus
- Signed in all guests and vendors onto campus after hours and provided a presence during on campus concerts and large events
- Provided perimeter after hours access to the University for students, faculty, and staff.
Security Guard/Escort
Staff Pro Security
02.2014 - 06.2016
- Utilized in many functions and locations including stage, backstage, and artist escort for many Southern
- California venues
- Indoors and out
- In all manner of climate and weather
- Trained extensively in crowd management processes and the practical application thereof.
Professional Tutor
The Academic Advantage
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Tutored traditional and special needs students in various subjects
- Prepared and conducted lesson plans and learning modules and monitored and assessed the child’s needs and goals
- Met with parent’s to discuss and plan pragmatic goals for their children academic progress.
Education
Associates of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan College
Panorama City, CaSkills
- Trained in Anti-Terrorism Tactics
- Trained in Mass Shooting Awareness and Crowd Protection Tactics
- Trained in Non-Violent Crowd Control Tactics
- Proficient in Customer Service Skills and Verbal Deescalation Tactics
- Trained in Arrest Tactics and Protection of People and Property Tactics in an LAPD sanctioned course
- Interior and Exterior Patrol
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Screening Wands
- File and Records Management
- Shift Work
- Safety and Security
- Security Screening
- Checkpoint Management
- Prevention of Unauthorized Entry
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Foot and Vehicle Patrol
- Asset Securing
- Commercial Property
- Government Security Clearance
- Security Guard License
- Medical Emergency Response
- Premises Patrols
- De-Escalation Techniques
- Perimeter Patrol
- First Aid and CPR Certified
- Property Patrol
- CPR Certified
- Network Monitoring Software
- Report Generation
- Superior Customer Service
- Report Writing
- Crisis Situations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Detailed Activity Logs
- Cooperative Attitude
- Legible Report Writing
- Security Operations Experience
- Call and Complaint Investigation
- Emergency Preparedness
- Traffic Patrol
- Effective Working Relationships
- Attentive and Observant
- Customer Inquiries
- Data Logging
- Reading Comprehension
- Responding to Emergencies
- Preventing Incidents
- Investigation Support
- Employee and Visitor Screening
- Assigned Site Patrol
- Facility Protection
- Facility and Grounds Patrol
- Monitor CCTV
- Keen Observer
- Traffic Direction
- Community Events
- Surveillance
Timeline
Security Officer
The Gadite Group
02.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
01.2022 - 01.2023
Front Gate Security Officer
The Art Center College Of Design
01.2022 - 02.2023
Security Supervisor
Contemporary Services Corporation.
01.2021 - 01.2022
Contemporary Services Corporation
06.2018 - 12.2020
Exterior Security Guard
Interior, University of Southern California
06.2016 - 02.2018
Security Guard/Escort
Staff Pro Security
02.2014 - 06.2016
Professional Tutor
The Academic Advantage
01.2012 - 01.2014
Associates of Arts - Paralegal Studies
Kaplan College
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