Johnathan velez
Palmyra
Summary
Dedicated and highly skilled Security Professional with 7 years of experience in safeguarding assets, personnel, and information across a range of environments. Expertise in security operations, risk management, surveillance systems, and emergency response protocols. Proven ability to quickly assess security risks, implement preventive measures, and manage incidents with a focus on maintaining a safe and secure environment. Strong leadership skills, with experience supervising teams and working collaboratively with law enforcement and other stakeholders. Committed to upholding high standards of security and consistently improving operational efficiency. Awarded the Officer of the Year honor for consistently going above and beyond in the line of duty. Demonstrated leadership, quick decision-making, and excellent problem-solving abilities in high-pressure situations. Excelled in preventing incidents, reducing risks, and improving overall security protocols. Praised for outstanding teamwork, communication skills, and a proactive approach to security challenges, resulting in a significant impact on the safety and well-being of the organization and its stakeholders.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
Hershey Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
- Maintained order and safety while providing customer service and information to facility visitors.
- Investigated reported incidents to protect company assets.
- Evaluated credentials of personnel and provided temporary badges to visitors.
- Maintained safety of residents by conducting foot patrols, monitoring vehicle traffic and identifying unauthorized persons or vehicles on premises.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Surveyed multiple CCTV feeds to closely monitor important areas on grounds.
- Tracked vehicles on premises, including license plate numbers.
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
- Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
- Deterred criminal activity, vandalism and general misconduct by providing expert and highly visible security presence at this facilities.
- Searched bags manually to identify prohibited items and contraband.
Armed Security Guard
OPS Security Group
06.2023 - 05.2024
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by implementing strict security protocols.
- Maintained strict adherence to military law enforcement standards, resulting in a safe environment for personnel and civilians.
- Manned base entry points to provide 24/7 force protection, reviewing identifications, searching vehicles, and verifying deliveries prior to entrance to secure areas.
- Secured restricted areas and enforced limited access for civilians and military members in order to provide force protection and property security.
- Executed search and seizure operations in strict accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Conducted background checks on individuals seeking access to sensitive areas or information, ensuring only qualified personnel were granted clearance.
Professional Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Monitored numerous security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
- Investigated alarms and disturbances to maintain safety.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
- Checked credentials and issued passes before allowing access to property.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed all unauthorized vehicles.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly to minimize risk and injury.
- Provided security presence for a hospital,
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Surveilled all areas within facility to identify suspicious behavior.
- Documented all security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to Jefferson Police.
- Oversaw premises to identify security risks to promote employee and visitor safety.
- Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
- Used X-ray machines and other devices to screen guests entering premises.
- Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.
- Verified integrity and accuracy of photo ID's, tickets and passports prior to authorizing passage.
Kids Center Program
Centro Kids program
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Triaged problems quickly and provided precise and clear information while working under minimum supervision.
- Used physical senses to detect emergency situations and respond to alarms.
- Monitored and authorized the entrance and departure of employees, visitors, and other persons.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Greeted tenants and guests as they entered and left the property.
- Patrolled the premises regularly to ensure safety of employees and visitors.
Education
High School Diploma -
Agora Cyber Charter School
Philadelphia, Pa2018
Skills
- Attentive Monitoring
- Criminal law understanding
- Reliability
- English fluency
- Security procedures knowledge
- Investigative procedures
- Observant
- Criminal law knowledge
- Crime prevention methods
- Investigative skills
- Report writing
- Advanced Spanish Communication
- High level of integrity
- Law Enforcement Support
- Evidence Storage
Certifications
- Act 235 certified
- CPR
- IAHSS Supervisor
- MOAB
- Handcuff training
- CPI
- Bilingual (Spanish)
- FEMA courses
- Taser trained
- Active Shooter Training
Officer of the Year
After a Corporal deployed for the entire year, I took on the role of Acting Corporal and successfully led the team. During a significant staffing shortage, I was able to train an entire platoon on my own while maintaining stability in a hospital setting. Handling dangerous calls and making complex decisions that led to sucesss.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Armed Security Guard
OPS Security Group
06.2023 - 05.2024
Armed Security Officer
Hershey Medical Center
12.2021 - Current
Professional Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
11.2018 - 10.2021
Kids Center Program
Centro Kids program
01.2017 - 05.2018
High School Diploma -
Agora Cyber Charter School
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