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Steven Alfaro

Plainfield,IL

Summary

Veteran security associate with demonstrated expertise in building, grounds, personnel and asset protection. Excellent observational, problem-solving and decision-making skills combined with detail-oriented nature, unparalleled integrity and sound judgment. Familiar with various weaponry and well-trained in successful strategies for emergency response and de-escalating conflicts.

Overview

40
40
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispatch Security Officer

Harrah's Casino
Joliet, IL
03.1993 - Current
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
  • Monitored employee activities, confirming compliance with security regulations.
  • Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Participated in staff meetings, special events and professional development activities.
  • Leveraged two-way radio or telephone to dispatch security officers or other personnel.
  • Operated multi-line telephone system, prioritized calls and initiated appropriate action based on incident type and importance.

Security Officer

Joliet Arsenal
Joliet, United States
02.1988 - 03.1993
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
  • Permitted entry with escort for approved persons into secure locations.
  • Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
  • Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic upon entry onto building grounds through electronic gates.

Dispatcher /Security Officer

Department Of Corrections
Joliet, United States
03.1983 - 03.1988
  • Directed dispatching, routing and tracking of fleet vehicles.
  • Maintained updated and detailed records of calls in physical and electronic database.
  • Closely monitored dispatch board to triage and prioritize over daily calls.
  • Planned, organized and managed work of subordinate staff to accomplish consistent work within organizational standards.
  • Reviewed both security camera footage and live feeds to spot trespassers and criminal activity.
  • Authorized entrance papers and granted or denied entrance to building.
  • Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
  • Performed deep searches and pat-downs to look for unauthorized materials and items such as weapons.
  • Operated scanning equipment to view internal structures of luggage, purses and other bags to check for prohibited items.

Education

High School Diploma -

Joliet Central High School
Joliet, IL

Skills

  • Pattern Recognition
  • CCTV Monitoring
  • Federal and State Regulation Compliance
  • Security Regulation Enforcement
  • Employee and Visitor Screening
  • Team Player
  • Attentive and Observant
  • Fire Department Communication
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • Checking Credentials
  • Emergency Situations
  • Switchboard Operations

Affiliations

Marine Corps

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Dispatch Security Officer

Harrah's Casino
03.1993 - Current

Security Officer

Joliet Arsenal
02.1988 - 03.1993

Dispatcher /Security Officer

Department Of Corrections
03.1983 - 03.1988

High School Diploma -

Joliet Central High School
Steven Alfaro