Richard Mays
San Diego,CA
Summary
Seasoned Head Coach and Armed Security Officer with a proven track record in athlete safety and competitive program management. Excelled at Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center by implementing strategic loss prevention techniques, significantly reducing shrinkage. Skilled in team budgeting and adept at fostering a secure, high-performance environment. Demonstrates exceptional leadership and surveillance capabilities.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Coach Loss Prevention
Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
Chula Vista , CA
06.2023 - 01.2025
- Conducted regular surveillance of store through CCTV and floor patrols to identify theft activities.
- Participated in the development of operational strategies for reducing shrinkage levels.
- Utilized loss prevention technologies to enhance security measures.6cc c
Armed Security Officer
AAMA Protection Services
San Diego, CA
04.2020 - 11.2022
- Assisted in maintaining order during large events or gatherings.
- Warned violators of rule infractions and escorted unauthorized persons off premises.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Conducted regular patrols of the facility grounds using both vehicle and foot patrol methods.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Reviewed guest identification and employee credentials to authorize entry onto premises.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism, and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at facilities.
- Maintained calm composure during emergencies while communicating with local law enforcement and emergency response services.mx
- Monitored building and property entrances and exits to detect intrusions and protect assets.
- Patrolled large commercial facility on irregular schedule to look for suspicious activities.
- Participated in training exercises related to emergency response protocols.
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
- Adhered to company policies regarding access control procedures for visitors and guests and contractors.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as checking doors and windows for proper locking mechanisms and replacing light bulbs as needed.
- Patrolled crowds during events to preserve order and promote security.
- Maintained logs of all security-related incidents and submitted reports regularly to supervisor.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing entrance.
- Evaluated credentials of personnel and provided temporary badges to visitors.
- Communicated effectively with team members while coordinating efforts during shifts.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
- Investigated reported incidents such as theft, vandalism, trespassing.
- Interacted with customers in a professional manner while providing directions or responding to inquiries.
- Tracked vehicles on premises, including license plate numbers.
- Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations, including medical emergencies, fire alarms, bomb threats.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Assisted in the development of new security protocols based on changes in technology or environment.
Education
Commercial Drivers License - CDL
Allstate Career School
Baltimore, MD04-2006
High School Diploma -
Largo High School
Largo Maryland05-1996
Skills
- Skill building
- Game strategy planning
- Team budgeting
- Training exercises
- Skills workshops
- Competitive program management
- Athlete safety
- Player evaluations
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Head Coach Loss Prevention
Dicks Sporting Goods Distribution Center
06.2023 - 01.2025
Armed Security Officer
AAMA Protection Services
04.2020 - 11.2022
Commercial Drivers License - CDL
Allstate Career School
High School Diploma -
Largo High School
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