Benjamin Arreola Jr.
Salinas
Summary
Dedicated security professional with more than 10 years’ of experience managing security teams in business and corporate environments. Personable leader who comfortably interacts with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Resourceful and creative problem solver with expertise in time management, physical and personnel security, and customer service.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Police Officer
Chenega Security & Protective Services (NASA)
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Checked and verified photo identification prior to granting facility access.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks, and visitors.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
Security Officer Supervisor
Command Security Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Established effective employee schedules and delegated tasks to take advantage of individual abilities and meet expected demands.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Delivered superior training and leadership to teams to boost performance and help team members achieve performance targets.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Security Officer
Garda World
11.2021 - 01.2022
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Gathered information, identified and implemented resolution, planned follow-up and logged and filed incident report to successfully manage complaints.
- Identified violators and escorted departing personnel to guard against theft of property.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Moved throughout facility and among customers to remain aware of developing security situations.
- Reported irregularities such as fire and safety hazards to maintenance.
Upscale Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions USA
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Secured personal and company goods against robbery, vandalism and illegal entry.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of 100 employees and visitors daily.
- Conducted foot patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
Security Guard
Department Of Defense Army
12.2020 - 03.2021
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of visitors and employees to guard against theft and maintain security of premises.
- Used search mirror to conduct full vehicle searches on passenger and commercial trucks.
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
Armed Nuclear Security Officer - 40 Hours/weekly
Arizona Public Service
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Maintained composure and professionalism while screening visitors during high volume periods.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports outlining security activities and specific incidents.
- Checked identification of all persons entering and exiting facility.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations, typically within 10 minutes of alarm sounding to assess and deflect issues.
- Operated explosive detectors and metal detecting devices to screen individuals prior to entrance to facility.
- Answered alarms and investigated disturbances, contacting local law enforcement personnel for escalating crises.
Armed Security Guard - 40 Hours/ Weekly
Department Of Defense
02.2019 - 10.2019
- Reduced vandalism and criminal activity by keeping close eye on premises through personal checks and CCTV monitoring
- Logged vehicles entering and leaving premises
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns
- Scanned incoming and outgoing personnel and packages using hand-held wands and x-ray machinery to protect building, assets and individuals
- Performed patrols of building areas and facility grounds
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors
- Provided basic first aid and CPR to individuals in need of medical care until arrival of emergency medical personnel
Police Officer - 40 Hours/ Weekly
Department of Defense
05.2018 - 08.2018
- Issued traffic citations and electronic tickets for violations of traffic laws
- Enforced all traffic laws and ordinances and checked speed with radar
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect crimes
- Responded immediately to calls involving automobile accidents and criminal activity
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations
Security Officer - 40 Hours/ Weekly
Honor Health
02.2018 - 05.2018
- Responsible for ensuring a safe and secure hospital campus.
- Patrols assigned areas, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons or safety/fire hazards.
- Acts as First Responder to disturbances/emergencies such as Infant Abduction alarms, fire alarms, panic alarms, intruder alarms, restraint calls anywhere in hospital or on hospital grounds.
- Take charge of policing to maintain order, safety and to protect personnel and property.
- Subdues resisting, aggressive, combative and distressed individuals and when ordered by proper medical authority and in compliance with hospital policy/procedure the application of appropriate restraint equipment to prevent injury to individual or others.
- Provided security presence for over 500 patients and staff and events with attendees
Military Police Officer - 72 Hours, Monthly
California Army National Guard
07.2014 - 07.2017
- Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions
- Documented and processed classified materials
- Planned crime prevention measures and operated police desks
- Maintained security of the local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials
Armed Site Supervisor - 40 Hours/ Weekly
G4S Secure Solutions USA
07.2013 - 05.2017
- Oversee that all aspects of the security function on-site is performed in a diligent manner (staffing, scheduling, and on-site training all G4S Secure Solutions (USA) Inc. personnel assigned to the site)
- Communicate and enforce compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety
- Developed procedures for the emergency response and crisis management, physical security, information protection, incident management, and investigation units
Armed Custom Protection Officer - 40 Hours/ Weekly
G4S Secure Solutions USA
01.2011 - 05.2012
- Responded quickly and effectively to all security violations and duress alarms
- Monitored security camera system day and night to protect lives and property
- Prevented crimes through careful observation and investigation of suspicious and unusual behavior
Armed Nuclear Security Officer - 40 Hours/ Weekly
Southern California Edison San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
02.2009 - 11.2010
- Performed security computer system functions, as well as monitoring, maintaining and documenting access to protected and vital areas
- Provided tactical and technical guidance for force on force drills of the plants physical security plan
- Documented and processed classified materials
- Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly
Platoon Sergeant - 40 Hours/ Weekly
United States Marine Corps
03.1996 - 07.2003
- Completed 5-year career with the U.S. Marine Corps
- Gained upper-level manager status
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for real world operations
- Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to platoon of 40 personnel
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $500,000
- Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Security Management
University of Phoenix
San Diego, CA12.2023
Skills
- Crisis intervention training
- Risk analysis training
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Verbal and written communication skills
- Experience collecting, analyzing, and utilizing data
- Superior customer service
- Electronic surveillance
- Microsoft Office tools proficiency
- Investigation documentation
Timeline
Security Police Officer
Chenega Security & Protective Services (NASA)
09.2023 - Current
Security Officer Supervisor
Command Security Services
01.2022 - 06.2022
Security Officer
Garda World
11.2021 - 01.2022
Upscale Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions USA
05.2021 - 09.2021
Security Guard
Department Of Defense Army
12.2020 - 03.2021
Armed Nuclear Security Officer - 40 Hours/weekly
Arizona Public Service
10.2019 - 02.2020
Armed Security Guard - 40 Hours/ Weekly
Department Of Defense
02.2019 - 10.2019
Police Officer - 40 Hours/ Weekly
Department of Defense
05.2018 - 08.2018
Security Officer - 40 Hours/ Weekly
Honor Health
02.2018 - 05.2018
Military Police Officer - 72 Hours, Monthly
California Army National Guard
07.2014 - 07.2017
Armed Site Supervisor - 40 Hours/ Weekly
G4S Secure Solutions USA
07.2013 - 05.2017
Armed Custom Protection Officer - 40 Hours/ Weekly
G4S Secure Solutions USA
01.2011 - 05.2012
Armed Nuclear Security Officer - 40 Hours/ Weekly
Southern California Edison San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station
02.2009 - 11.2010
Platoon Sergeant - 40 Hours/ Weekly
United States Marine Corps
03.1996 - 07.2003
Bachelor of Science - Security Management
University of Phoenix
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