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Long Beach Ca.

• Maintain / Managed a security staff of over 500, or more weekly hours sites for Universal protection Service. • Duties included: development and implementation of a Fire Department approved Emergency Safety Manual, FLS and emergency procedures training of staff and facility tenants, liaison for the client.• Developed and implemented security staff training programs. Reorganization and implication of needed security procedures • Training included Post Orders procedures • Management of the Incident Report system. Duties included conduct of investigations, review of all written reports and follow-up on any outstanding issues.• Served as company account manager for Universal Protection Service. Duties included oversight of staff payroll, staff human resources issues, customer contact and retention.• Responsibility for implementing the visitor and vendor access program, shrinkage reduction and loss prevention programs, and facility physical security programs.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Responsible for Implemented safety and security processes for an armored transportation company covering Southern California.Implemented safety and security processes for an armored transportation company covering Southern California.Responsible for training employees and managers in appropriate security procedures and loss control methods.Responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the building’s card access program. Duties included issuing and maintenance of employee access cards into the building Investigator for all area loss cases – both cargo and casualty. Responsible for conducting security auditsMain liaison to law enforcement authorities for the Los Angeles area.Oversaw the street surveillance programResponsible for CCTV, Fire and Burglar alarm system oversightResponsible for submitting risk analysis and reports pertaining to loss issues.Responsible for area safety issues: driver training/Smith System and DOT Certification, accident investigation, firearms safety and training, Casualty and Workers Compensation review and oversight.Responsible for supporting the local Branch Manager with meeting required budget pertaining to risk control.

1180 Durfee South El Monte, California, 91733

Managed a security staff of over 456 weekly hours.Served as the Fire, Life and Safety Director at a 600,070 sq. ft facility. Duties included: development and implementation of a LBFD approved Emergency Safety Manual, FLS and emergency procedures training of staff and facility tenants, liaison with LBFD. Developed and implemented security staff training programs. Training included Post Orders procedures and First Aid and CPR certification.Management of the Incident Report system. Duties included conduct of investigations, review of all written reports and follow-up on any outstanding issues.Responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the building’s card access program. Duties included issuing and maintenance of tenant cards and access into the building and maintenance and troubleshooting of elevator card reader systemsServed as company account manager for Office Depot. Duties included oversight of staff payroll, staff human resources issues, customer contact and retention.Responsibility for implementing the visitor and vendor access program, shrinkage reduction and loss prevention programs, and facility physical security programs.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Served as the Asst. Fire, Life and Safety Director for two 52-story high-rise facilities, two level subterranean retail and restaurant mall area and an 11-level parking structure.Trained and implemented emergency procedures and evacuation plans for over 3000 tenants. Built, improved and maintained effective relationships with both clients and employees on site.Responsibility for operational analysis and implementation of a $3,000,000 staff and equipment budget. Operational oversight of development and implementation post 9-11 security procedures to include the installation of a Visitor Management and Access Control System and turnstile systems.Responsibility for the facility Operations Center/Dispatch. Oversight included officer staffing, CCTV system, fire and burglar alarm system monitoring, engineer systems monitoring, tenant/customer issues resolution, local fire and law agency liaison, and visitor and vendor access control program.Operational oversight of the purchasing, fitting, cleaning, storing and inventory of the 80-officer security staff uniform program. Operational oversight of maintenance and operation of security vehicles to include Chevrolet Blazers, golf carts, and GEM cars.Implemented training programs for an 80-officer security staff to include: Subordinate supervisor /leadership training, Post Order training, BSIS 40-hour mandatory training, First Aid and CPR, LAFD CERT