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Steven McGarity

San Antonio,TX

Summary

Skilled Armed Security Officer with knowledge of prevention strategies, investigative techniques and detainment procedures. Bringing superior work ethic and skills in observation. Looking to offer a number of years of experience to Company to obtain permanent position.

Sharp-eyed Armed Security Guard with 8 years of experience in securing facilities, vehicles and other identified areas from unauthorized access. In-depth knowledge of weapon operations. Aware individual with strong record of conducting thorough security patrols and routine surveillance.

Effective at patrolling grounds, monitoring feeds and writing reports. Trained in weapons, defensive tactics and records searches.

Communicative security personnel with significant physical strength and stamina. Firearms trained and knowledgeable of proper usage. Familiar with various tools of trade and security equipment.

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.

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. Defensive security personnel with in-depth knowledge of law and order. Consistently works flexible hours in extreme weather conditions. Talented at keeping personnel, building and equipment secure. Safety-conscious security personnel with excellent communication skills and eye for detail. Physically dexterous to monitor premises through advanced security cameras. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Armed Security Officer

Titan Protective Service
Austin, TX
04.2022 - Current
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols every 60 min to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
  • Reports & picture status update on therms
  • Radio response with 10 code
  • Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns
  • Wrote daily reports detailing visitors, incidents and resolutions

Licensed Private Investigator

Scorpion InvestigationsLLC
San Antonio, TX
04.2022 - Current
  • Located, apprehended and returned suspects to court or jail after missed court appearances.
  • Searched computer databases, credit reports, public records or other resources to locate persons or to compile information for investigations.
  • Uploaded all evidence into case management system each day.
  • Collected documentation such as witness statements, video recordings and photographs to support case findings.
  • Obtained and analyzed information on suspects to solve cases, identify criminal activity or organize supporting documentation for court cases.
  • Conducted mobile and stationary surveillance on subjects of all investigations.
  • Conducted surveillance for up to 72 hours at time.
  • Questioned persons to obtain evidence for cases of divorce, child custody or missing persons or to gather information about character or financial status of individuals of interest.
  • Performed undercover operations such as evaluating performance or honesty of employees by posing as customers or employees.
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
  • Processed payments from defendants to secure bonds.

Armed Security Officer

Precision Defensive Group
San Antonio, TX
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols every 60 min to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
  • Eject minors drinking in restrooms
  • Wrote daily reports detailing visitors, incidents and resolutions
  • Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds

Armed Security Officer Supervisor

Star Private Investigation
San Antonio, TX
04.2021 - 06.2021
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.

Removemove home owners from walking in homes after hours to view property at night time.

  • Arrest as needed worked with bexar county sheriff offices on major crime or transport.
  • Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
  • Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
  • Match up owner name on master sheet to access property homeenforce all contract workers to be out of work site by 7:30p

Armed Security Officer Supervisor

Star Private Investigation
San Antonio, TX
02.2021 - 04.2021
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols continuously to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Ensuresure no child ran away from grounds Roverove around to ensure no child was touched by officers Checkedcked on officers on standing post escort monitor with children to different departments showers,covid test, feeding times etc.

Armed Security Officer

Division 7
San Antonio, TX
03.2020 - 06.2020
  • Job was covid 19 special detail for a hotel. ensure armed safety to guest and staff. enforce the mandated mask law at the time.
  • Respond to room calls.
  • Enforce guest relation policy.
  • Remove anyone from property that was braking any property rule.

Armed Security Officer

County Wide Protection
Universal City, TX
02.2020 - 04.2020
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
  • Compleat ground patrol during open club hours prevent vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks.
  • Respond to emergency calls (back up)

Security Officer

Statewide Patrol, Inc.
Austin, TX
11.2019 - 02.2020
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.

Sargent

JL Bar And Ranch
Sonora, TX
06.2018 - 12.2019
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle and by foot.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.
  • Monitored work of contractors in design, construction and startup phases of security systems.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
  • Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
  • Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring.
  • Operated and monitored security panels, alarms and related security equipment to provide area and visitor surveillance.
  • Watched different facility areas from central location via different CCTV feeds, obtaining maximum coverage of important areas.
  • Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises.
  • Circulated among visitors, patrons and employees to preserve order and protect property.
  • Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation.
  • Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.
  • Create strudels for officers
  • Evacuation plan
  • Presidential CIA arrival
  • Celebrity arrivals
  • Active shooter plans and response / bomb threat
  • Knowledge of 35000 acres for rescue plan
  • Watch over aviation area and air strip

Unarmed Security Officer

Statewide Patrol, Inc.
Dallas, TX
10.2016 - 11.2018
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.
  • Directed guests around building and answered accessibility questions.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols every 60 min to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Responded quickly to medical emergency involving collapsed patron.
  • Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
  • Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation.
  • Verified each individual's right to enter restricted areas and denied access to unauthorized persons.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.

Unarmed Security Officer

Statewide Patrol, Inc.
San Antonio, TX
06.2015 - 01.2016
  • Prevented crimes by immediately reporting all unusual, unauthorized and illegal activity on premises.
  • Directed guests around building and answered accessibility questions.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols every 60 min to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Monitored alarm systems to detect any unauthorized entries into protected areas.
  • Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
  • Detailed theft, access violations and other incidents with reports to boost success of future criminal or civil remediation.
  • Supported criminal investigations by collaborating fully with local law enforcement representatives.

Line Worker

El Asadero Mexican
San Antonio, TX
08.2008 - 10.2014
  • Set up and prepared cooking supplies and workstations during opening and closing to maximize productivity.
  • Prepared multiple orders simultaneously during peak periods with high accuracy rate, maximizing customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Changed and sanitized cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
  • Maintained well-stocked stations with supplies and spices for maximum productivity.
  • Prepared food items such as meats, poultry and fish for frying purposes.
  • Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
  • Followed restaurant stock management schedule to monitor product freshness and rotate out old products.
  • Unloaded food supplies from distributor trucks to efficiently organize inventory.
  • Set up work stations and prepped food for dishes to increase productivity during busy mealtimes.

Cashier

Little Caesars Pizza
San Antonio, TX
02.2008 - 08.2008
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
  • Operated cash register to record transactions accurately and efficiently.
  • Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
  • Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in logs.

Worker

Day Labor
San Angelo, TX
01.2007 - 02.2008
  • Loaded, unloaded and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Gathered and disposed of worksite debris to remove safety hazards.
  • Construction clean up crew.
  • Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety

Waver

Liberty Tax Service
San Antonio, TX
01.2007 - 04.2007
  • Pointed customers towards store using spinning signage.
  • Presented enthusiastic, positive image to greet customers.
  • Worked outside for extended periods of time and during inclement weather.
  • Handed out coupons to pedestrians to attract new and repeat customers.
  • Presented enthusiastic, positive image to greet customers

Cashier

Taco Cabana
Windcrest, TX
06.2006 - 12.2007
  • Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs.
  • Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
  • Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
  • Promoted customer loyalty and consistent sales by delivering friendly service and knowledgeable assistance.
  • Collected and authorized payments of guests.
  • Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
  • Maintained secure cash drawers, promptly resolving discrepancies in daily totals.
  • Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
  • Maintained cash drawer of $200.00 or more per shift.
  • Checked identification for proof-of-age for alcohol and tobacco sales.
  • Performed cash, card and check transactions to complete customer purchases.

Education

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Everest Collage
San Antonio, TX
08.2009

No Degree - Unarmed Security

Top Gun
San Antonio, TX
06.2015

High School Diploma -

SA Leadership
San Antonio, TX
09.2020

No Degree - Commission Officer

Cwp
Universal City, TX
02.2020

No Degree - Renewal Commission Officer

Blue Armor Security Training Acadamy
San Antonio, TX
02.2021

No Degree - Private Investigation

Scorpion
San Antonio, TX
04.2022

Skills

  • Ground Patrol
  • Defensive Strategies
  • Safety and Security
  • Facility Credentialing
  • Foot and vehicle patrol
  • Personnel and visitor searches
  • Loss prevention and mitigation
  • Defensive tactics
  • Emergency Response
  • Wireless technology
  • Legible report writing
  • Safety and security
  • Dispatch
  • Surveillance
  • Crime Prevention
  • Punctuality

Languages

English

Timeline

Armed Security Officer

Titan Protective Service
04.2022 - Current

Licensed Private Investigator

Scorpion InvestigationsLLC
04.2022 - Current

Armed Security Officer

Precision Defensive Group
01.2022 - 05.2022

Armed Security Officer Supervisor

Star Private Investigation
04.2021 - 06.2021

Armed Security Officer Supervisor

Star Private Investigation
02.2021 - 04.2021

Armed Security Officer

Division 7
03.2020 - 06.2020

Armed Security Officer

County Wide Protection
02.2020 - 04.2020

Security Officer

Statewide Patrol, Inc.
11.2019 - 02.2020

Sargent

JL Bar And Ranch
06.2018 - 12.2019

Unarmed Security Officer

Statewide Patrol, Inc.
10.2016 - 11.2018

Unarmed Security Officer

Statewide Patrol, Inc.
06.2015 - 01.2016

Line Worker

El Asadero Mexican
08.2008 - 10.2014

Cashier

Little Caesars Pizza
02.2008 - 08.2008

Worker

Day Labor
01.2007 - 02.2008

Waver

Liberty Tax Service
01.2007 - 04.2007

Cashier

Taco Cabana
06.2006 - 12.2007

No Degree - Medical Assisting

Everest Collage

No Degree - Unarmed Security

Top Gun

High School Diploma -

SA Leadership

No Degree - Commission Officer

Cwp

No Degree - Renewal Commission Officer

Blue Armor Security Training Acadamy

No Degree - Private Investigation

Scorpion
Steven McGarity