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Terrance Tapia-Starr

Terrance Tapia-Starr

Security/ Criminal Justice Fields
Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Diligent Security professional with nearly 4 years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
Certifications

Work History

Security Officer

Watchdogs Colorado
Colorado Springs, United States
09.2022 - 05.2023
  • Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds.
  • Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.

Executive Protection Agent/ Site Surveillance

Zona Facta Collective
Denver, CO
04.2022 - 02.2023
  • Detected, investigated and reported hazardous workplace incidents and issues.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and alarm systems to detect suspicious activity.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
  • Actively transported high end clients primarily from DIA to they're personal destinations some near by in Denver and some as far as Grand Junction and Alamosa

Security Officer/Site Supervisor

Vigilant Tiger Security
Colorado Springs, CO
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
  • Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
  • Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
  • Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
  • Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
  • Mediated contact in between site clients, fellow officers and my superiors
  • Performed security investigations and reported findings to client management.

My employment at Vigilant Tiger Security was an insightful and new experience in the security career field. Being my 1st supervisory position in the security field I had to quickly learn that managing a team of officers on several sites. Required a level of dedication and attention to each of the officers and sites that I was previously unaware of before taking the position. Quickly adapting to the needs of the site's officers and clients as a mediary between all of the 3 groups allowed me to distinctively understand the requirements of security in and out. Although I had to take my professional life in a different direction than the company was going itself, I appreciate the experiences and time that I had at Vigilant Tiger Security deeply.

Bouncer

Good Company Bar & Restaurant
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2021 - 12.2021
  • Furnished patrons with ticket stubs, wrist bands and hand stamps to denote rightful admission.
  • Ejected unruly patrons from premises.
  • Liaised with local police officers, fire services and emergency services to maintain security and service and resolve issues.
  • Called police to report criminal acts.
  • Used metal detectors or performed pat-downs and bag searches.
  • Checked IDs and closely examined patrons' faces to verify age.
  • Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.

I was employed at GC Restaurant and Bar where I held the position of Bouncer with bar back duties that I was also regularly responsible for. While employed there I was responsible for regulating and maintaining a safe and enjoyable experience for all our patrons. That included checking IDs, monitoring customers and making sure any volatile situations that could possibly occur were properly diffused and safely addressed. I also had the task of maintaining an efficient working environment in a bar that included changing kegs, preparing drink ingredients, keeping clean working conditions behind and throughout the bar. Though my time at GG R&B was a very informative position and a generally great place to work between my direct supervisors and the regular patrons of the establishment, I unfortunately had fundamental issues with certain actions and freedoms that were offered to my co-workers.

Security Guard

Baker & King Security Services
Colorado Springs, CO
09.2020 - 03.2021
  • Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
  • Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
  • Regulated vehicle and pedestrian traffic onto building grounds.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.

I was employed by the company Baker and King where I had varied duties and sites I regularly operated at. My primary shift duties were that of Mobile/Roving patrols, some of the aforementioned sites include construction sites, open site business during off hours and internal stationed positions. As well as regularly working in club and bar environments monitoring individuals and situations in order to protect all patrons and ensure safe and enjoyable experience. While employed under Baker & King I also obtained an additional certification that being CPR certification training that will be valid for two years from the completed date. Though my time under the company was greatly appreciated but due to restraints of covid restricting hours and workable site as well as little opportunity to learn in more relevant work environments with future career advancements.

Security Professional

Eclipse Security
Colorado Springs, CO
02.2020 - 10.2020

I worked a security guard position for the local security company under the name Eclipse Security for several months. While working there I had a variety of duties that were required of me while on one of the many sites we provided security for. The sites included extended stay motels, more upscale hotels, construction sites, religious venues as well as special event related gatherings. I mainly frequented the hotel and motel sites where I regularly conducted rounds throughout my overnight shifts that had me either monitoring parking lots for an activity or empty rooms. Another regular site I was trained on was that of a construction site where I was to do frequent checks of the empty site on overnight shifts to ensure no individuals were on site after hours for any reason and during days I was to check in all workers and city personnel’s comings and goings while on site. Though my time was brief with Eclipse Security I received many valuable on site experiences as well as state regulated training that included taser (X-2) and mace(OC Spray) certification as well as my armed training certification and my still currently valid Guard license.

Doorman Securtiy

Lariat Bar & Grill
Colorado Springs, CO
10.2017 - 01.2018
  • Directed traffic and kept property frontage free for guests.
  • Secured doorways to maintain customer and employee safety and uphold company policies and procedures.
  • Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
  • Leveraged physical or verbal techniques to investigate suspicious activities and resolve concerns.
  • Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.

My occupation at The Lariat Bar and Grill was my first job in the security field and I had simple duties that included checking ID's, surveying patrons at the bar for the overall safety of everyone there, escorting belligerent individuals that became troublesome or became over intoxicated, and watching the exits of the bar. Being a seasonal position during a peak time of the year high volumes of individuals were very common.

Even though there were some troublesome nights and individuals I greatly enjoyed my entire time being occupied at The Lariat Bar and Grill for the short time it was I would love to enter back into this career field.

Education

No Degree - Dual Major in Criminal Justice And Sociology

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
05.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Fort Morgan High School
Fort Morgan, CO
06.2017 - 06.2017

Skills

Conflict resolution techniques

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Additional Information

With a solid base of 1st level security/law enforcement related experience with a strong backing of customer service as well in a career related capacity. I strongly believe I bring an eagerness and readiness to learn and develop as I take the next definitive step in my professional career hopefully with you helping me in that regard.

Certification

Armed Endorsement (Colorado Springs)

Timeline

CPR certification

12-2023

Armed Merchant Guard Card (Denver)

09-2023

Armed Endorsement (Colorado Springs)

07-2023

Taser and OC training Certifications

01-2023

Security Officer

Watchdogs Colorado
09.2022 - 05.2023

Executive Protection Agent/ Site Surveillance

Zona Facta Collective
04.2022 - 02.2023

Security Officer/Site Supervisor

Vigilant Tiger Security
01.2022 - 07.2022

Bouncer

Good Company Bar & Restaurant
02.2021 - 12.2021

Security Guard

Baker & King Security Services
09.2020 - 03.2021

Security Professional

Eclipse Security
02.2020 - 10.2020

Doorman Securtiy

Lariat Bar & Grill
10.2017 - 01.2018

High School Diploma -

Fort Morgan High School
06.2017 - 06.2017

No Degree - Dual Major in Criminal Justice And Sociology

University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
05.2001 -
Terrance Tapia-StarrSecurity/ Criminal Justice Fields