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William Allen

Poteet,TX

Summary

I have served in a leadership capacity for 17 years, providing thoughtful, structured, intuitive and resourceful guidance and support to numerous security officers and SOC operators. My results driven work ethic and intricate detail to quality performance further extends my commitment to "lead by example", demonstrated in my personal behaviors.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Asset Protection Specialist III

City Public Service Energy (CPS Energy)
San Antonio, TX
07.2006 - Current

February 7, 2008 - Present

  • Efficiently managed a team of six corporate security officers.
  • Oversee daily operations of the security operations center with focus on ensuring that alarms are investigated and remediated promptly.
  • Educated, coached and guided security operations center operators and field security officers to promote compliance with security policies, processes and best practices to achieve company and personal goals.
  • Created and implemented post orders for site guards
  • Trained new security officers, reviewed training performance and provided approval for SOC assignment
  • Assisted CPS Energy investigators with investigations including reconnaissance and video footage retrieval to create a timeline of events
  • Conducted site risk and vulnerability assessments
  • Collaborated with numerous CPS Energy business units to to resolve security related issues
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement to investigate active and inactive scenes.
  • Partnered with CPS Energy management and security contractors to ensure the safety and security of CPS Energy personnel and properties.
  • Quality insurance of MYID tickets for rejection or approval of access control.
  • Processing and creation of badges for new and existing employees and contractors.
  • Support field representatives and managers that require assistance in processing their personnel.

Corporate Security Officer

City Public Service Energy (CPS Energy)
San Antonio, TX
07.2006 - 02.2007
  • Security operations center (SOC) operator
  • Monitored security software, including alarm system and surveillance cameras.
  • Investigated and actioned security alarms.
  • Dispatched local law enforcement when necessary
  • Verified employment of CPSE personnel who have misplaced their badge.
  • Directly worked with our security contractor supervisor to ensure all field post are appropriately staffed
  • Collaborated with numerous business units to resolve security related issues, including dispatching of emergency services.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sidney Lanier High School
San Antonio, TX
06-1993

Skills

Key Skills

  • Physical Security
  • Customer Service
  • Problem Solving
  • Fast Learner
  • Work Well under pressure

Certification

  • Level III Commissioned Officer
  • Level IV Personal Protection Officer
  • CPR/First Aid
  • OSHA

Affiliations

  • Hiking, Fishing, Working Out, Spending time with family and friends.

Timeline

Asset Protection Specialist III

City Public Service Energy (CPS Energy)
07.2006 - Current

Corporate Security Officer

City Public Service Energy (CPS Energy)
07.2006 - 02.2007

High School Diploma -

Sidney Lanier High School
  • Level III Commissioned Officer
  • Level IV Personal Protection Officer
  • CPR/First Aid
  • OSHA
William Allen