Steven Guillory
Hutto,TX
Summary
Over a decade of experience managing security operations across large-scale facilities—protecting sites up to 140,000 sq. Ft. and installations spanning 137,000 acres. Known for a proactive, consultative approach that aligns security strategies with business goals. Successfully fostered a culture of safety and security awareness among employees at all levels. Ensured consistent compliance with physical security protocols, safety standards, and loss prevention best practices. Experienced in leading teams, conducting risk assessments, and implementing effective mitigation strategies.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Safety & Security Specialist
Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles
10.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to foster a welcoming atmosphere while prioritizing safety.
- Served as backup to the Agency Safety Officer, assisting with emergency notifications and the safety awards program.
- Tracked and supported State Fire Marshal visits, ensuring fire safety equipment such as extinguishers and AEDs were ready and compliant.
- Conducted safety and security analyses, recommending and implementing improvements to boost operational efficiency.
- Performed administrative tasks including data entry, record maintenance, supply ordering, invoice processing, and correspondence preparation.
- Managed meeting logistics and maintained visitor logs to support smooth office operations.
- Oversaw the issuance of parking permits and stickers, coordinating access logistics for Board members and staff.
- Assisted in investigating safety and security incidents, implementing mitigation strategies and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Processed 120+ building access badge requests, monitored computerized security systems, and conducted weekly inspections to prevent fire, theft, and unauthorized entry.
- Compiled and interpreted monthly statistical reports, updated 10+ evacuation maps, maintained 100+ driver records, and helped monitored 10+ contracts and purchase orders for quality control.
- Provided flexible support across various safety and security functions as needed including investigations.
Security Officer
Applied Research Laboratory
10.2017 - 10.2024
- Provided essential security support for 140,000-square-foot facility, including laboratories, offices, meeting spaces, and storage locations.
- Processed security badges for national and foreign visitors and for vendors; completed 200 access control checks per shift.
- Conducted hourly patrols and periodic security audits.
- Responded to all security violations and emergency calls; assessed potential security risks; investigated silent alarms and other security incidents.
- Developed recommendation for supervisor and HR manager to coordinate credential checks and security badge creation week prior to individual or group visit to facility, significantly reducing unannounced visitors and hours-long wait for entrance.
- Monitored mail room receiving and delivery operations, handling an average of 30 packages per week, and conducted weekly testing of safety and security equipment.
- Prepared daily shift documentation and maintained logs for 20+ routine safety checks and incident reports.
Loss Prevention Manager
Army & Air Force Exchange Service
04.2022 - 04.2023
- Company Overview: Retail service with operations at 4,900 facilities in 54 states/territories and 30 countries.
- Safeguard company assets, prevent and minimize theft, and reduce shortages and fraud for organization with vendor services, concessionaires, fast-food restaurants, and 15,000-square-foot retail location.
- Complete weekly inventory management checks for stock averaging between $10,000 and $20,000; investigate discrepancies to determine cause (personnel, technology, operational) and take appropriate action.
- Verify receipt, inspection, and stocking for shipments worth up to $60,000.
- Supervise and document destruction and disposal of damaged or expired goods, submit reports to store and warehouse managers.
- Track trends and assess camera placements to better monitor facilities; reduced in-store theft by 86% on average.
- Prepare detailed monthly incident reports of loss prevention statistics, actions taken, and best practices for loss prevention staff and managers across region and for corporate headquarters.
- Present bi-monthly training for 15 to 30 employees on best practices for loss prevention, PPE utilization, and worksite safety; utilize various communication methods to overcome cultural or language barriers.
- Monitor working environments to ensure compliance with OSHA requirements and to identify, remediate, and report any potential safety hazards; participate in monthly safety meetings.
- Installed surveillance cameras in 3 barber shop locations with losses totaling $15,000; collected and analyzed video evidence for 3 weeks; collaborated with team to interview 15 employees; co-wrote investigative report; facilitated communication between loss prevention department and management of contracted vendor.
- Conducted on-site surveillance following suspected employee theft and examined video footage to prepare investigative report for store manager.
Family-Based Services Specialist
Child Protective Services
07.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Agency providing services to strengthen families so children can stay safe at home.
- Managed average workload of 10 cases to identify insufficient protective capacities, to develop treatment plans, and to coordinate resources to minimize child risk.
- Nurtured open and trust-based communications with parents and children; regularly and respectfully interviewed family members and other caretakers, de-escalated situations, and maintained focus on positive, healthy progress.
- Handled 10 active case files per week, ensuring all documentation, forms, and reports were completed with 100% on-time compliance.
Warehouse Inventory Stock Supervisor
Walmart
03.2017 - 10.2017
- Company Overview: 187,000-square-foot retail center with 300+ employees, and 142,000+ different items.
- Directed activities of 5 to 8 associates to unload 2 trucks per shift with 20 pallets of products averaging $100,000.
- Ensured consumables, groceries, and other merchandise were properly accounted for, staged, and segregated by department for re-stocking teams.
- Verified physical inventory matched documentation and enforced effective chain of custody to avoid internal theft.
- Coached associates in desired performance standards.
Military Police Officer
US Army
02.2011 - 03.2017
- Protected lives and property on federal installations both domestically and internationally by managing traffic control, crime prevention, emergency response, and specialized operations including force protection, anti-terrorism, area security, and police intelligence.
- Collaborated with Turkish Air Force personnel to safeguard a high-security NATO site under austere and physically demanding conditions.
- Secured checkpoints and conducted patrols around a compound housing 50 civilian contract employees.
- Completed over 800 hours of surveillance and intrusion prevention testing, resulting in 190 consecutive days of uninterrupted security operations.
- Assessed potential security threats and identified documentation gaps, successfully denying entry to 20 suspicious individuals.
- Maintained accountability for $2 million worth of security equipment—including sensors, cameras, and fiber-optic cables—with zero loss.
- Prepared comprehensive incident logs, shift documentation, and detailed reports to support operational transparency and accountability.
- Supervised a four-member team, conducted performance evaluations, provided on-the-job training, and mentored personnel toward promotion.
- Led a retail theft investigation involving 20 cases; analyzed video footage, conducted interviews, and apprehended 350 individuals, recovering all stolen merchandise.
- Supported military police training for 200 Afghan National Police officers across four districts, including patrols in combat environments.
- Managed arms room inventory valued at $500,000 for an organization of 40 personnel, ensuring full accountability and readiness.
Education
Psychology
Austin Community College
Austin, TXCriminal Justice
Benedict College
Columbia, SCBasic Leader Course
US Army, Military Police Office Course
Skills
- Knowledge of Federal, State & Local Laws
- Physical Security Systems & Controls
- Investigations
- Multi-Site Operations
- Intervention Techniques
- Emergency Management
- Crisis Communications
- Document Control
- Incident Command Systems
- Analytical Skills
- Security Vulnerabilities & Gaps
- Hazard & Risk Assessments
- MS Office
Timeline
Safety & Security Specialist
Texas Department Of Motor Vehicles
10.2024 - Current
Loss Prevention Manager
Army & Air Force Exchange Service
04.2022 - 04.2023
Family-Based Services Specialist
Child Protective Services
07.2020 - 03.2021
Security Officer
Applied Research Laboratory
10.2017 - 10.2024
Warehouse Inventory Stock Supervisor
Walmart
03.2017 - 10.2017
Military Police Officer
US Army
02.2011 - 03.2017
Criminal Justice
Benedict College
Basic Leader Course
US Army, Military Police Office Course
Psychology
Austin Community College
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