David Recendiz
Van Nuys
Summary
Detail-oriented Security Officer equipped with excellent memory and awareness of people, events and facilities. Skilled in responding to emergency situations and providing crisis intervention. Exercises sound judgment during crisis and emergency situations. Focused Security Officer with 17 years experience in security and safety compliance. Acts quickly and confidently during crisis events and emergencies. Extensive training in security and surveillance procedures for public and private needs. Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable coach and employee trainer successful at maximizing team productivity. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail and goal achievement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Shift Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2020 - Current
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
- Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
- Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Security Officer
Securitas
09.2015 - 08.2023
- Patrolled 3-4 times facility every every hour to look for suspicious activities.
- Protected entrances by scanning individuals and bags via manual, wand or x-ray machinery.
- Oversaw premises to identify security risks to promote employee and visitor safety.
- Searched individuals and baggage for devices, weapons and other prohibited items.
- Checked credentials and issued passes before allowing access to property.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Public Safety Officer
Andrews International Inc.
11.2015 - 09.2017
- Sketched crime scenes and accident scenes.
- Performed firefighting, emergency response, rescue and medical aid duties.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed all unauthorized vehicles.
- Surveilled all areas within facility to identify suspicious behavior.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Circulated among patrons and customers to keep abreast of emergent security situations.
- Monitored 60 security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
Watch Commander/Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Securitas
03.2007 - 09.2015
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Monitored 80 security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
- Used X-ray machines and other devices to screen guests entering premises.
- Oversaw premises to identify security risks to promote employee and visitor safety.
- Patrolled and secured industrial and commercial premises to prevent intrusion.
- Checked credentials and issued passes before allowing access to property.
- Operated and maintained x-ray and metal detection devices at building checkpoints.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Provided security presence for over 50+ events with 300 attendees.
- Responded to emergency situations quickly to minimize risk and injury.
- Documented all security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to Project Manager.
- Monitored entire facility using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties.
- Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
- Oversaw highly effective security team and managed scheduling and resource allocation.
- Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
- Trained new security officers on safety protocols and company standards.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Hollywood Senior High School
North Hollywood, CASkills
- Criminal records searches
- Observant
- Crime prevention methods
- CCTV surveillance
- Interior and exterior patrol
- Fluent in English & Spanish
- Patrolling
- Vigilant and watchful
- Security procedures knowledge
Timeline
Shift Supervisor
Allied Universal Security Services
03.2020 - Current
Public Safety Officer
Andrews International Inc.
11.2015 - 09.2017
Security Officer
Securitas
09.2015 - 08.2023
Watch Commander/Lieutenant, Patrol Operations
Securitas
03.2007 - 09.2015
High School Diploma -
North Hollywood Senior High School
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