Joshua Avila
Kent,WA
Summary
Security-focused and diligent 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
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Protector
Garvin De Becker
03.2024 - Current
- Enhance client safety by conducting thorough risk assessments and creating personalized security plans.
- Reduce potential threats by consistently monitoring clients'' surroundings and pre-planning travel routes.
- Ensure timely response to incidents with efficient communication between team members and local authorities.
- Improve situational awareness, utilizing advanced surveillance equipment for effective monitoring of environments.
- Provide discreet protection services, allowing clients to conduct business without unnecessary interruptions or distractions.
- Demonstrate professionalism and quick decision-making skills during high-pressure situations, ensuring client safety at all times.
- Coordinate with venue staff and event planners to ensure adequate security measures were in place for client events or appearances.
- CCTV monitoring
Armed Security Guard
Strategic Security Corp.
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Welcomed customers, guests, shoppers, victims, customers, associates, tenants in warm, gracious manner
- Proactively scan for potential threats stemming from criminal activity or life safety issues
- Proactively seek out and develop rapport with customers by assessing what is important to them and addressing it
- Sounded alarms or call police or fire department in case of fire or presence of unauthorized persons
Police Officer
Department Of Navy
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Provided security and physical protection for service members
- Trained fellow Sailors in security and shore patrol duties
- Served as security advisor for squadron
- Assisted in crowd control and riot prevention
- Operated military prisons (brigs) aboard ships and on shore
- Handled and care for dogs that detect narcotics and explosives
- Conducted waterborne security patrol and interdiction operations
- Provided protective service to high-ranking dignitaries and government officials
- Conducted preliminary investigations into Uniform Code of Military Justice violations
- Conducted crime prevention programs.
Security Officer
Seattle Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Provided safe environment by maintaining physical presence, identifying, reporting and documenting hazards and concerns, conducting active security/environmental assessments, screening visitors, utilizing non-violent crisis intervention methods to de-escalate disruptive individuals
- Additionally, responding to requests for service, Code calls, emergencies and disasters
- Compassionately deliver exceptional customer service to patients, families, visitors, and staff
- Provided and supported Hospital's delivery of superior family-centered patient care, Research's advancement of new discoveries and pediatric treatments and Foundation's charitable donor programs, boutiques and events
- Responsible for identifying, documenting and communicating safety and risk issues that may impact operation and reputation of the organization.
Security Officer
Allied Universal
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Provided customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
- Responded to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner
- Conducted regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter
- Working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
NYCT- Transit Protection Property Agent
Brooklyn, NY
06.2022 - 02.2023
- Perform routine security work in the surveillance and monitoring of MTA New York City Transit buildings, train yards, bus depots, and adjacent grounds, identifying suspicious behaviors and circumstances that may pose a security threat
- Prevent unauthorized persons, vehicles, or materials from entering and exiting MTA New York City Transit
- Maintain vehicle parking access control; make written reports; operate surveillance and intrusion detection equipment; operate visitor management equipment; drive a motor vehicle.
Brinks Inc.- Messenger
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - 07.2022
- Guarded and maintained the safety and security of our employees, armored truck, and liability always
- Delivered or picked up valuables at customer locations
- Dispatched personnel to ensure successful transactions
- Remained alert and always prepared, not only protecting the crew or premises against attack but also watching for accidents that could result in a loss
- Reconciled customer deposits and receipts of all valuables handled during daily business
- Followed all applicable procedures, policies, and regulations relating to the safe and lawful carrying, handling, care, security, and use of firearms
- Provided excellent customer service
- Guarded liability and assets.
Armed Security Guard
Alante Security Group Inc.
06.2016 - 03.2021
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment, and access points; permitting entry
- Obtained help by sounding alarms
- Prevented losses and damage by reporting irregularities; informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
- Completed reports by recording observations, information, occurrences, and surveillance activities; interviewing witnesses; obtaining signatures
- Maintained the environment by monitoring and setting building and equipment controls
Unarmed, Security Officer
Quality Protection Services
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Commercial and Residential Security
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitored surveillance equipment
- Inspected buildings, equipment, and access points
- Permitted entry to Access Points and Escorted individuals to restricted areas.
Education
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
Ridgewood, NY06.2009
Some College (No Degree) - Essential Protection Skills
Garvin De Becker Institute
Glendale, CASkills
- Staff Management
- Document Management
- Electronic surveillance
- Stationary surveillance
- Crisis Management
- Government security clearance
- Conflict de-escalation
- Investigative abilities
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Threat Assessment
- Security Screenings
License and Certifications
LICENSE, CERTIFICATE AND TRAINING
• Licensed Armed Guard – Washington State -06/07/24
• Concealed Pistol License - 10/05/2028
• FEMA: IS-800.D, IS-200.C, IS-700.B, IS-100. C.
• M18 Service Pistol Certificate
• Level 1 Antiterrorism Awareness Certificate
• Navy Active Shooter Course certificate
• Security Guard Training Certificate 16hrs
• Security Guard Training Certificate 8hrs
• Security Guard Training Certificate Fire Guard Exam F-00 4hrs
• Armed Security Guard Training Certificate 34hr
• OC Aerosol Chemical Agents 4hrs
• Security Guard Training Certificate Loss and Prevention
• Security Training Certificate Handheld Scanner Awareness
• OSHA 30hr Certificate
• Powers to Arrest and Appropriate Use of Force 8hrs
• Conducted Electrical Weapons 5hrs
• Exposed Firearm Training 16hrs
• Essential Protection Skills Academy 50hrs
Timeline
Protector
Garvin De Becker
03.2024 - Current
Police Officer
Department Of Navy
11.2023 - 01.2024
Armed Security Guard
Strategic Security Corp.
08.2023 - 03.2024
Security Officer
Seattle Children's Hospital
08.2023 - 10.2023
Security Officer
Allied Universal
02.2023 - 06.2023
NYCT- Transit Protection Property Agent
Brooklyn, NY
06.2022 - 02.2023
Brinks Inc.- Messenger
Brooklyn, NY
01.2022 - 07.2022
Armed Security Guard
Alante Security Group Inc.
06.2016 - 03.2021
Unarmed, Security Officer
Quality Protection Services
09.2014 - 06.2016
High School Diploma -
Grover Cleveland High School
Some College (No Degree) - Essential Protection Skills
Garvin De Becker Institute