Steven Salgado
Thornton,CO
Summary
Dedicated Security Specialist with a strong focus on risk assessment, threat analysis, and emergency response. Recognized for fostering team collaboration and adapting to evolving needs to achieve organizational objectives. Proficient in surveillance systems, access control, and incident management, ensuring a comprehensive approach to security operations. Committed to delivering reliable, results-driven solutions through a proactive approach to security challenges.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Campus Security Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools
Lakewood, CO
02.2026 - Current
- Achieved a secure school environment through proactive patrolling of buildings and grounds. Delivered effective interventions during student disturbances and emergencies. Enhanced safety protocols by collaborating with administration and law enforcement. Maintained strict access control and monitored security systems to prevent breaches. Successfully identified and reported safety hazards, contributing to the overall safety of the school community.
Colorado Regional Manager
Armored Knights Inc
Denver, CO
07.2019 - 01.2026
- Direct, train, supervise, and manage Armored Knights armed couriers statewide and Denver office staff. Maintain personnel records. Adhere to Denver armed licensure standards. Implement, train and maintain standard operating procedures. Implement and enforce progressive discipline employee improvement plans. Document, report and file employee licensure, credit checks, urinalysis, and physical requirements certifications. Conduct interviews, background, and reference checks in hiring new employees. Conduct 60-day, 90 day, and annual reviews for employees. Schedule and assign armed couriers for daily client pickups and drops. Conduct internal investigations on any and all crimes committed against the company and its clients. Maintain and build professional client relationships and assist with contract standards and client needs. Meet and greet clients when on-boarding at site locations. Build efficient cost-effective routes for each courier and cater to each contract to the client's needs of service. Make sound organization decisions that impact the company's growth in the state of Colorado. Track, process and report currency for banking institutions to credit client accounts. Service client ATMs by field training ATM Techs and scheduling 1st and 2nd line service calls. Lead, train, motivate and manage key personnel. Manage daily office operations and assign duties. Make and send daily reports to the corporate office utilizing a secure server message system. Track and schedule fleet service and work with partnering vendors to ensure all vehicles are clean, serviceable and equipped for daily operations. Implement, enforce and manage safety and security protocols for daily operations and secure site access. Coordinate and conduct audits and inspections; Prepare presentation materials related to regular reports and briefings on my findings and status. Led regional operations to enhance service delivery and operational efficiency. Developed strategic initiatives to optimize resource allocation across multiple sites.
Armor Transport Operations Supervisor
Blue Line Protection Group
Denver, CO
10.2017 - 07.2019
- Daily manage Armor Team Operators in the performance of their duties. Responsible for guiding, training, directing and motivating personnel assigned to the Transportation Division. Responsible for performance, accountability. Responsible for 60, 90 and yearly employee reviews. Enter new client information into tracking databases, conduct site assessments to mitigate risks. Update all routes to include new clients and implement route adjustments in consideration of company assets and to assist in a positive profit margin. Maintain scheduling requirements for daily Operations and Assigned Routes. Daily enter routing information into vehicle and asset tracking software. Be the direct point of contact, to include addressing issues and concerns and maintaining operational continuity. Develop and maintain emergency procedures, response to incidents, and resolve problems or requests for assistance with local authorities. Familiarize with a variety of field concepts, practices, and procedures. Have extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Review and approve time sheets to be submitted to payroll. Inspect Operators standard issued gear and ensure company standard is met. Review and approval of all reports. Maintain and renew CDL Class B license and adhere to all Colorado DOT standards.
Lead Armor Team Operator
Blue Line Protection Group
Denver, CO
11.2014 - 09.2017
- Uphold Colorado Marijuana Enforcement Division (M.E.D.) standards and procedures. Ensure client compliance with State regulations, City Municipal Code and M.E.D. regulations. Manage and train Armor Team Operators. Ensure protection during transport of currency from client locations to secure processing facility. Provide route reconnaissance and route clearance for all contracts. Develop routes and organize operation duties for movements across the state. Responsible for maintaining, filing and reviewing reports for all incidents that occur during Armor Movements. Responsible for building and maintaining good standing relationships with local law enforcement. Maintain and renew Denver Armed Merchant guard license and M.E.D. badge. Maintain and renew CDL Class B license and adhere to all Colorado DOT standards. I have been held above my peers on my attention to detail and regard for safety. I have had many encounters with violent persons and successfully deescalated potential risks during contact, resulting in removal of person(s) without incident. I have successfully completed all training required by the State to carry a firearm during my duties as an Armed Operator. I have also received my certified training through the NRA standard in weapons safety and completed a course on deadly force scenarios, as well as active shooter urban combat training.
Campus Safety Corporal
University of Denver Department
Denver, CO
07.2011 - 11.2014
- Perform work in a team-oriented environment that requires individual thought and initiative. Facilitate the interactions of diverse needs and complex organization. Maintain professional standards and conduct during stressful and oftentimes emotional situations. Deliver and follow detailed instructions. Strong oral and written communication skills to include basic computer and typing proficiency. I successfully completed specialized training in Campus Safety procedures and protocol and have a thorough knowledge of simple set-up, adjustment, and operational procedures of work-related equipment. Successfully completed and maintain certification in Basic First Aid/CPR, Defensive Driving, and PPCT. Possess and maintain a valid Colorado driver's license and be insurable under university guidelines. Maintain a City and County of Denver Merchant Guard License. Patrol assigned areas, physically inspect interior and exterior buildings, and provide initial response to emergencies and criminal incidences on University Property; Respond to fire alarms, communicate with and assist Police and Fire Departments; Provide general assistance to the campus community and visitors. Apprehend violators of city, state, and federal laws and regulations on University Property; Operate University Patrol vehicles and radio equipment as assigned; Complete written reports and maintain logs relating to activity on campus; Perform assigned duties as a department Dispatcher, to include handling incoming calls for service, monitoring fire and intrusion alarms, dispatching officers to calls and monitoring CCTV systems. Prepare, evaluate and approve time sheets for my assigned patrol. Incident report review and approvals. Serve as the 2nd shift field Training Officer for new recruits. Manage and lead five Officers in daily Patrol operations.
Lead Security Officer
Muhammad Ali Center
Louisville, KY
10.2008 - 10.2010
- Perform Lead Executive Protection Officer duties for Muhammad, Lonnie and Asad Ali. Manage and train security staff in monitoring and documenting entry and exit of employees and guests to the facility. Obtain and maintain child and adult CPR/Basic First Aid Certification. Coordinate with local law enforcement, fire department, and paramedics to mitigate events of emergency. Evaluate and train staff on evacuation plans during and after an emergency. Maintain an Interior and exterior patrol of the center. Train staff in safeguarding Muhammad Ali's memorabilia and high value assets. Monitor and ensure the safety of all staff and guests while in the Center. When required, provide Executive Protection for VIP's, such as Political personnel and groups, close friends and family of Muhammad Ali and immediate family. Also provide visitors and staff escorts when requested and needed. Schedule Officers according to event calendar, after duty hour's maintenance, and repairs. Train new Executive Protection staff on standards, protocols, and operating procedures. Review all documents and data received as well as reviewing log entries for deficiency and corrections needed.
Armed Security Guard I
Coastal International Security
Fort Knox, KY
02.2009 - 08.2009
- Perform security guard and limited law enforcement duties in accordance with appropriate regulations to detect/ prevent theft, damage, accidents, trespass, sabotage and espionage and enforce security regulations. Control vehicles and pedestrian access to the installation. Verify identification through identification cards, badges, biometrics, automated records, vehicle decals, verbal questioning, and other means. Allow entrance to people and vehicles that display proper authorization. As initial point of contact, answer brief visitor questions, admit people, and deny entry or arrange for escorts. Conduct vehicle searches/inspections; inspect containers, personal property, and documents on private, commercial and governmental vehicles. Exercise tact, courtesy, and firmness in the performance of all force protection duties. Conduct patrol of perimeters, roadways, parking and other high traffic areas as well as interior of shops, storage, administrative, and other structures. Serve as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime and client rule infractions; detect suspicious activities and watch for criminal acts or client rule infractions at or near assigned post which may be a threat to the property, client or employees at the site. Follow strict adherence in reporting all incidents, accidents or medical emergencies in accordance with established procedures. Respond to emergencies, such as medical and bomb threats; and to alarms, such as fire and intrusion by following emergency response proceedings.
19D Cavalry Scout (Specialist/E-4)
United States Army
U.S. regions and overseas
02.2005 - 06.2008
- Perform duties as a crew member, operate and perform operator maintenance on scout vehicles. Armored Airborne Reconnaissance Vehicle, and Cavalry Fighting Vehicle, crew-served weapons, and communications equipment. Load, clear, and fire individual and crew-served weapons. Operate and perform operator maintenance on wheeled vehicles. Assist in the recovery of wheeled and tracked vehicles. Secure, prepare and stow ammunition on scout vehicles. Perform mounted and dismounted navigation.
- Serve as a member of observation and listening post. Gather and report information on terrain features and enemy strength, disposition, and equipment. Apply principles of escape and evasion. Collect data for the classification of routes, fords, tunnels, and bridges. Perform dismounted patrols Employ principles of cover and concealment and camouflage. Assist with the construction of light field fortifications, laying and removal of mines, and emplacing demolitions. Performs dismounted patrols.
- Request and adjusts indirect fire. Supervise scout vehicle crew, cavalry fighting vehicle crew, and M551A1 crew. Supervise operator maintenance of tracked and wheeled scout vehicles and individual and crew served weapons. Select, organize, and supervise scout vehicle recovery operations. Train scout vehicle crew. Supervise requests, receipt, storage, and issue of ammunition. Lead scout vehicle crew and assist in leading scout squad. Serve as a gunner, on CFV, ITV, TOW jeep, HMMWV, and M551A1.
Education
IT Network Security Certificates
Leader Quest-ACI Learning
Denver, CO01-2021
Some College Course Completion -
Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO01-2017
General Education Diploma - undefined
District 2 Adult Education Studies
Colorado Springs, CO05-2004
Skills
- Crisis response coordination
- Consistent professional conduct
- Emergency response
- Threat management
- Business continuity
- Creation of security guidelines
- Risk vulnerability assessment
- Covert observation
- Law enforcement collaboration
- Adaptable and flexible
- Attentive and observant
- Incident reporting
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Campus Security Specialist
Jefferson County Public Schools
02.2026 - Current
Colorado Regional Manager
Armored Knights Inc
07.2019 - 01.2026
Armor Transport Operations Supervisor
Blue Line Protection Group
10.2017 - 07.2019
Lead Armor Team Operator
Blue Line Protection Group
11.2014 - 09.2017
Campus Safety Corporal
University of Denver Department
07.2011 - 11.2014
Armed Security Guard I
Coastal International Security
02.2009 - 08.2009
Lead Security Officer
Muhammad Ali Center
10.2008 - 10.2010
19D Cavalry Scout (Specialist/E-4)
United States Army
02.2005 - 06.2008
General Education Diploma - undefined
District 2 Adult Education Studies
IT Network Security Certificates
Leader Quest-ACI Learning
Some College Course Completion -
Front Range Community College