Stephanie Magana
Queens
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Residential Aide
CarterLard
Brooklyn
04.2025 - Current
- Conducted safety checks of all areas of the facility while on duty.
- Inspected living quarters regularly for cleanliness standards according to established guidelines.
- Responded promptly and appropriately to any medical emergencies which may arise within the shelter.
- Ensured compliance with applicable regulations related to health, safety, and well-being of shelter guests.
- Assisted in training new staff on shelter protocols and procedures.
- Prepared and served food items according to safety and hygiene standards.
Security Officer
Steadfast Security
Brooklyn
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Access control
- Patrolling the premises
- Responding to incidents
- Reporting suspicious activities
- Liason to nypd/fdny
- Migrant Shelter
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Administration for Children's Services
Brooklyn
08.2022 - 03.2023
- Complete community visits to investigate allegations of abuse and/or neglect.
- Engage in a strength based approach with families in order to assess their individual and collective strengths and needs.
- Interview family members and others who interact with the family to assess child safety and well-being.
- Assess the risk of future abuse or neglect of children in the family.
- Coordinate a team of family members, staff and service providers to evaluate safety and identify interventions that can reduce risks to children.
- Remove child(ren) into protective custody or foster care, when children are found to be in imminent danger.
- Enter and maintain accurate and timely computerized records of all case information.
- Help families navigate government agencies and access entitlement benefits.
- File petitions and testify in family court and other legal proceedings as necessary.
Security
Metropolitan Detention Center
Brooklyn
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Access control
- Receive and monitor packages
- Interior and exterior patrols
- Writing reports for incidents
- Open doors for residents and staff
- Communication with the fire department and 911 for emergencies
Security Officer
New York County District Attorney's Office
New York
04.2020 - 07.2021
- Checking ID of staff/checking ID of visitors and issuing badges
- Interior and exterior patrols
- Writing reports for all incidents
- Standing guard to control access of building
- Alert management of anything suspicious and notify emergency services, if necessary.
- Inspect packages, briefcases, and handbags.
Nightclub/Event Security
Montro protection
New York
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Performed bag checks
- Pat downs
- Access control
- ID checks
- Fire watch
Public Safety Officer
Columbia University
New York
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Attended public gatherings to maintain order.
- Patrolled assigned areas on foot
- Provided 24-hour emergency response to residents in dorms and surrounding campus
- Unlocked rooms and suites for authorized contractors/staff
- Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
- Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
- Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift.
Control Room Operator/Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates, Inc
New York
11.2015 - 12.2017
- Assist in access control through CCTV monitoring
- Serving as the communications center for security operations
- Multi computer use and functions of computers, phone system, alarm system, turn styles, handheld radios
- Investigate and prepare reports on accidents, incident, and suspicious activities.
- Maintain written logs for other posts worked.
- Created ID badges for visitors/contract/authorized personnel
Security Officer/Intake Helper
Westend Intergenerational
New York
10.2012 - 11.2015
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior.
- Responded to calls in both routine and emergency situations.
- Sign DHS residents in and out of building. Check ID of visitors.
- Patrol premises every hour for signs of vulnerability threats.
- Prepare DHS intake paperwork for overnight residents.
Security Screener
Paragon Systems Inc
Jersey City
07.2008 - 09.2011
- Screens visitors prior to entering the Statue of Liberty ferry. (Metal detector/wanding)
- Conduct bag checks of all visitor/employees
- Takes reports of criminals or other suspicious activities dealing with company's property, personnel or operations
- Patrol assigned areas detecting irregularities
Security Officer
Allied Universal
New York
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
- Processed and logged accurate and detailed incident reports.
- Monitored building access and identified all officials and employees before authorizing their entrance.
Education
BS - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZHigh school diploma - General Studies
Midwood High School
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- SECURITY
- CCTV
- Case Management
- Safety inspection
Certification
- Fireguards 01/02/03/04/F80
- Security License, 09/27/26
- Adult/child/infant-first aid/cpr/aed 06/2025
- BLS, 04/01/26
- Mandated Reporter 04/2025
- Opioid Overdose Prevention 03/2026
- Incident Report Writing 02/2026
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US for any employer
Timeline
Residential Aide
CarterLard
04.2025 - Current
Security Officer
Steadfast Security
01.2024 - 02.2025
Child Protective Specialist
NYC Administration for Children's Services
08.2022 - 03.2023
Security
Metropolitan Detention Center
07.2021 - 08.2022
Security Officer
New York County District Attorney's Office
04.2020 - 07.2021
Nightclub/Event Security
Montro protection
02.2018 - 12.2020
Public Safety Officer
Columbia University
10.2017 - 02.2018
Control Room Operator/Security Officer
U.S. Security Associates, Inc
11.2015 - 12.2017
Security Officer/Intake Helper
Westend Intergenerational
10.2012 - 11.2015
Security Screener
Paragon Systems Inc
07.2008 - 09.2011
Security Officer
Allied Universal
01.2007 - 12.2008
BS - Criminal Justice
University of Phoenix
High school diploma - General Studies
Midwood High School