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RICHARD KANG

Alhambra,CA

Summary

Committed to maintaining law and order. Excellent reputation for customer service, communication, and situational awareness. Motivated to provide a safe environment to both staff and public. Experience includes: Security Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Residential Security Agent, Executive Protection Agent, and Correctional Officer. Excellent record of recognition for going beyond the call of duty.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Healthcare Protection Officer

Blackstone Consulting Inc
Los Angeles, CA
04.2024 - Current
  • Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
  • Supported emergency preparedness efforts through involvement in evacuation drill procedures.
  • Performed security screenings to examine the integrity of personnel, vehicles, equipment, and documents upon arrival.
  • Served as the go-to person for workplace violence prevention expertise at the facility.
  • Proactively address and respond to incidents of workplace violence.
  • Led and supported investigations related to threat management.
  • Demonstrated ability to thrive in high-pressure environments and make rapid, decisive judgments.
  • Managed and coordinated Code Gray response teams.
  • Managed de-escalation techniques in order to maintain positive customer relations.
  • Developed proactive security plans to mitigate potential threats and breaches.

Executive Protection Agent

Edgeworth Security
Malibu, CA
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Conduct site surveys and risk assessments.
  • Participated in recurring protective operations training, to include emergency medical, vehicle operations, surveillance detection, and firearms proficiencies.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
  • Provided protection to high-profile individuals from potential threats and ensure their safety, privacy, and productivity.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Enhanced team member performance through use of strategic and tactical approaches, motivational coaching and training.

Residential Security Agent

Global Guardian
Malibu, CA
02.2023 - 07.2023
  • Provided for the welfare, physical protection, and security of a high-profile client by performing residential security assignments.
  • Monitored CCTV and other security surveillance systems to detect signs of intrusion.
  • Provided close protection and other security-related functions for the client at their residence and assist with Executive Protection efforts as needed in the local area, or during domestic or international travel.
  • Deescalated tense situations or individuals that arise at the client residence and/or events.
  • Supervised and trained new employees.
  • Responded to emergencies and perform first responder/first aid operations, as needed.
  • Supervised network activity and security camera footage to locate potential threats.

Executive Protection Agent

Crisis24
Los Angeles, CA
12.2021 - 02.2023
  • Provided quality protection/security for high-profile clients.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Monitoring security systems and technology tools for various properties.
  • Coordinated security/logistical planning with other executive support staff, contract security personnel of other organizations, event planners, site managers, and law enforcement personnel.
  • Diffused tense situations by leveraging training in defensive tactics and non-lethal response techniques.
  • Conducted routine threat, risk and vulnerability assessments; develop detailed proposals to address gaps.
  • Monitored alarms and activity on panels, doors and gates throughout facility to detect threats to worker safety and prevent or address improper access to secured areas by unauthorized parties.
  • Communicated with other security staff using radio, intercom, telephone and internet-based communications systems to coordinate facility-wide security operations.

Correctional Officer

Bureau of Prisons
Los Angeles, CA
08.2020 - 12.2021
  • Oversaw daily inspection of 70 cells and given sole responsibility of ensuring safety of all common areas.
  • Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct and signs of conflict.
  • Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical restraint during problematic situations.
  • Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
  • Supervised inmates during meal distribution and intake, recreation time and work-site performance.
  • Transported inmates to and from medical and dental appointments, funerals, work details and court hearings.

Security Supervisor

California Hospital Medical Center
Los Angeles, CA
01.2019 - 08.2020
  • Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts.
  • Conducted daily patrols interior and exterior of property.
  • Contacted law enforcement in case of unauthorized persons, documents and materials.
  • Reviewed camera and system feeds and alerted proper respondents regarding discrepancies.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Maintained professionalism and excellent customer service.
  • Coordinated employee schedules according to shift changes and availability.
  • Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.

Assistant Manager

Planet Fitness
El Monte, CA
11.2017 - 01.2019
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Supervised over 30 employees.
  • Mentored staff to enhance skills and achieve daily targets, using hands-on and motivational leadership.
  • Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
  • Assisted supervisor in evaluating employee performance and cultivating improvement initiatives.
  • Recruited and hired qualified candidates to fill open positions.
  • Handled responsibilities successfully upon general manager's absence.

Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Orange County Sheriff
Santa Ana, CA
02.2017 - 09.2017
  • Completed a minimum of 664 hours of POST-developed training and testing in 42 separate areas of instruction called Learning Domains.
  • Performed various of written, skill, exercises, and scenario-based tests.
  • Completed 40-hour PC 832 Arrest Course and the 24-hour PC 832 Firearms Course.
  • Performed arrest and control techniques.
  • Conducted daily report writing memorandums.

Supervisor/Trainer

Planet Fitness
Los Angeles, CA
06.2015 - 02.2017
  • Established and updated work schedules to account for changing staff levels and expected workloads.
  • Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction with forward thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services and company information.
  • Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales.
  • Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Trained employees on additional job positions to maintain coverage of roles.

Security Guard

Staples Center
Los Angeles, CA
08.2013 - 06.2015
  • Operated handheld metal detector to screen individuals entering facility.
  • Remained calm, assertive to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
  • Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
  • Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
  • Supported criminal investigations through collaboration with local law enforcement agencies.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University of Northridge
Northridge, CA

Skills

  • AED/ First Aid/ CPR
  • Physical Security
  • Executive Protection
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Emergency Response
  • Federal Law Enforcement
  • Customer Service
  • Risk Assessment
  • Supervision & Leadership
  • Intelligence Analysis
  • Programming Languages
  • SIEM Tools
  • Frameworks and Controls
  • Linux
  • Python

Certification

  • Executive Protection Skills Academy, Gavin De Becker Institute- 2022
  • Taser X26P CEW V.22, AXON Academy- 2022
  • EVOC Basic Driver Training (40 Hours), San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department - 2017
  • Human Trafficking, Sheriff-Coroner Department County of Orange - 2017
  • Less Lethal, Sheriff-Coroner Department County of Orange - 2017
  • Hearsay Testimony/ Proposition 115, Sheriff-Coroner Department County of Orange - 2017
  • Terrorism Liaison Officer, Sheriff-Coroner Department County of Orange - 2017
  • Intelligence Analysis (Comprehensive Level 1, 2,and 3), Udemy - 2023
  • Google Cybersecurity, Coursera - 2023

Timeline

Healthcare Protection Officer

Blackstone Consulting Inc
04.2024 - Current

Executive Protection Agent

Edgeworth Security
07.2023 - 05.2024

Residential Security Agent

Global Guardian
02.2023 - 07.2023

Executive Protection Agent

Crisis24
12.2021 - 02.2023

Correctional Officer

Bureau of Prisons
08.2020 - 12.2021

Security Supervisor

California Hospital Medical Center
01.2019 - 08.2020

Assistant Manager

Planet Fitness
11.2017 - 01.2019

Deputy Sheriff Trainee

Orange County Sheriff
02.2017 - 09.2017

Supervisor/Trainer

Planet Fitness
06.2015 - 02.2017

Security Guard

Staples Center
08.2013 - 06.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

California State University of Northridge

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