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Richard Torres

Elizabeth,NJ

Summary

Public safety professional with extensive experience ensuring community safety and security. Skilled in emergency response, conflict resolution, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration, achieving results, and adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and effective in maintaining public order and safety.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Public Safety Officer

Union County College
01.2023 - 05.2025
  • Maintained accurate records of incidents and actions taken during shifts, contributing to effective communication between team members and supervisors.
  • Provided first aid assistance during medical emergencies, applying life-saving techniques until paramedics arrived on scene.
  • Patrolled assigned areas.
  • Performed crowd control duties during large gatherings or events, maintaining order while prioritizing the safety of all attendees.
  • Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay up-to-date on best practices in public safety operations and procedures.
  • Improved community relations through proactive engagement with local residents and businesses, addressing concerns and providing information on public safety initiatives.
  • Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.

Security Officer

Inter-Con
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Improved overall airport safety by promptly addressing any security-related concerns raised by staff or passengers.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams during large-scale events at the airport, ensuring seamless coordination of security measures to maintain a safe environment for all attendees, VIP, and political figures.

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
11.2021 - 12.2022
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
  • Responded effectively to emergencies or disturbances, prioritizing the safety of personnel while minimizing property damage or loss and personnel.
  • Responded promptly to alarms or calls for assistance from hospital staff or patients, deescalating tense situations when necessary.
  • Assisted in emergency situations, providing timely response and coordination with medical staff for patient safety.
  • Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, incidents, and actions taken during shifts as evidence in potential legal proceedings or investigations.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to hospital visitors while maintaining security protocols and procedures.
  • Coordinated routine fire drills for hospital staff to ensure preparedness in case of an emergency situation.
  • Assisted in the planning and execution of special events at the hospital, ensuring adequate security coverage was provided throughout each event''s duration.
  • Transport using security/hospital vehicle to transport faculty and staff from various facilities and campuses.
  • Experience in effectively deescalating situations with violent, mentally/emotionally unstable, and/or patients under the influence to prevent harm from themselves and staff.
  • Ability to maintain composure and discipline with patients and visitors during emergency crises.
  • Collaborate with staff and fellow officers if needed to sedate and handle unstable patients.
  • Experience in watching over Transitional Care Unit patients.

Education

Associate of Science - Physics

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
08-2025

Skills

  • De-escalation strategies
  • First aid certified & Basic Life Support
  • Report preparation
  • Emergency response
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Self-defense techniques
  • Safety regulations
  • Integrity and ethics
  • Patrol procedures
  • Public safety
  • Critical thinking
  • Adaptability & Flexibility
  • Radio communications
  • Situational awareness
  • Stress tolerance
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Prioritizing situations
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Reliability
  • Organizational skills

Certification

  • Basic Life Support Training - 2025-2027

Timeline

Public Safety Officer

Union County College
01.2023 - 05.2025

Security Officer

Inter-Con
01.2023 - 11.2023

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
11.2021 - 12.2022

Associate of Science - Physics

Union County College

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