Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification
Timeline
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SAN TRAN

San Jose,CA

Summary

Professional Security / Police Officer / Patrol Officer equipped with excellent communication skills. Possesses excellent attention to detail and knowledge of how to access records to obtain information. Able to adapt quickly to new environments and comfortable being physically active for the entirely of extended shifts. Flexible individual with stamina to work in high-stress environments.


Successful Security Police Officer with solid background in security operations and combat tactics. Disciplined and proficient with weapons and security equipment.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security POLICE OFFICER

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory/NNSA
07.2017 - Current
  • Patrolled grounds to monitor status and safety of premises.
  • Responded to emergency situations quickly and calmly for professional support.
  • Monitored personnel access and maintained accurate security records.
  • Remained calm and alert especially during emergency situations to maintain order and confidence in authority.
  • Identified, pursued and arrested suspects and perpetrators of criminal acts.
  • Trained other officers in firearms and self-defense tactics.

Armed Transit Patrol Sergeant

Allied Universal Services/Valley Transit Authority
12.2015 - Current
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Structured assignments for subordinates based on current patrol priorities, special requirements and individual strengths.
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
  • Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.

Armed Protective Service Officer

Paragon/Department Of Homeland Security
01.2016 - 07.2017
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
  • Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.


Manager of Operations

Pho 68/Family Owned Business
01.2008 - 10.2015
  • Established positive and effective communication among unit staff and organization leadership, reducing miscommunications, and missed deadlines.
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe, or ineffective practices.
  • Set, enforced, and optimized internal policies to maintain responsiveness to demands.
  • Partnered with vendors and suppliers to effectively manage and budget.
  • Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.

Armed Protective Officer

Sectek/NASA
08.2005 - 11.2007
  • Patrolled base facilities and housing areas to deter crime, monitor activities, and provide force protection.
  • Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
  • Monitored gate activities, controlled traffic and responded to emergencies on base.
  • Provided emergency response security, eliminating hazards, and potential dangers.
  • Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.

Prisoners Transportation Officer

Tri-County Extradition
01.2002 - 02.2004
  • Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
  • Provided and managed inmates/detainees' safety, security and transport in accordance with policy, procedures, and applicable and statutes.
  • Responsible for inmates/detainees pickup from a sending agencies, transporting, delivering inmates/detainees and inmates/detainees' properties to specified receiving agencies.
  • Maintain physical and mental fitness to endure demanding trip schedules while retaining alertness and protecting staff, detainees, and the public in times of emergency.

Armed Transit Patrol Officer

Pinkerton/Valley Transportation Authority
05.2000 - 06.2002
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
  • Attend to the security needs of multiple properties of Santa Clara Valley Transportation (VTA) both during and after business hours.
  • Have the ability to observe incidents and report misconduct that often leads to arrests.
  • Patrol sites/County by vehicle to provide visible deterrence to incidents and respond quickly to disturbances.

Armed Transit Patrol Officer (Deputized)

Wackenhut & APS/Valley Transportation Authority
10.1995 - 05.2000
  • Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
  • Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
  • Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.

Education

MBA - Finance

Notre Dame De Namur University
Belmont, CA
05.2021

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

California State University - East Bay
Hayward, CA
06.2007

Associate of Science - Law Enforcement

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
09.2005

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
12.2005

Skills

  • Protocol Adherence
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Critical Thinking and Analysis
  • De-Escalating Conflicts
  • Public Safety

Languages

French
Full Professional
Vietnamese
Native or Bilingual

Certification

  • Peace Officers Standard and Training (POST) - Police Academy - 2005


  • Basic Security Police Officer Training (BSPOT) - United States Department of Energy-2017


  • NASA Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy-2006

Timeline

Security POLICE OFFICER

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory/NNSA
07.2017 - Current

Armed Protective Service Officer

Paragon/Department Of Homeland Security
01.2016 - 07.2017

Armed Transit Patrol Sergeant

Allied Universal Services/Valley Transit Authority
12.2015 - Current

Manager of Operations

Pho 68/Family Owned Business
01.2008 - 10.2015

Armed Protective Officer

Sectek/NASA
08.2005 - 11.2007

Prisoners Transportation Officer

Tri-County Extradition
01.2002 - 02.2004

Armed Transit Patrol Officer

Pinkerton/Valley Transportation Authority
05.2000 - 06.2002

Armed Transit Patrol Officer (Deputized)

Wackenhut & APS/Valley Transportation Authority
10.1995 - 05.2000

MBA - Finance

Notre Dame De Namur University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Administration

California State University - East Bay

Associate of Science - Law Enforcement

De Anza College

Associate of Science - Liberal Arts

De Anza College
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