Eric Paré
Security Director Of Operations
Gatineau,QC
Summary
Accomplished Security Director of Operations with 15+ years of experience in law enforcement and security management. High level of technical proficiency in security systems, strategic planning, and process improvement. Expertise in managing and optimizing security operations for comprehensive safety and protection of personnel and assets. Fluent in French and English, enabling effective communication and collaboration with diverse teams.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
2006
2006
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Regional Operations Director Ontario Security Division
Gardium Security
03.2022 - 09.2024
- Identified and resolved security related issues as well as developing and implementing alternative methods for security operation improvement
- Prepared work schedules, delegated responsibilities, evaluated employee performance, interpreted and disseminated company policy to subordinate personnel
- Planned, examined, analyzed, evaluated, and supervised all security operations of assets and security personnel as well as developed preventative security programs
- Initiated personnel actions such as recruitment, selection, promotions, discipline, and dismissal measures
- Prepared reports, records, periodic estimates and reports for the management team as needed
- Performed, arranged, and supervised executive protection, hotel events, and clients’ protection
- Created post orders, policies, and procedures for the security program
- Charged with hiring, training, and supervising security staff of 5 Supervisors and over 50 Security Officers
- Responsible for conducting staff training, and scheduled checks of the property's security equipment and communication devices
- Created and maintain responsibility for access control procedures
- Managed the day-to-day security operations of multiple clients
- Conducted questioning and oversaw investigations pertaining to internal employee issues, criminal activity, and accident claims on client sites
- Coached, counseled, and developed assigned personnel to assist with their opportunity for advancement
- Enforced Gardium Security policies as outlined by the employee
Operations Manager
Logixx Security Protection Services
10.2019 - 02.2022
- Supervise & oversee all aspects of an organization's public safety initiatives
- Assume responsibility for the safety of staff and the facility
- Responsible for interviewing candidates and hiring, training, overseeing, and evaluating security staff
- Serve as mentors in security employee development and also assume responsibility for disciplinary actions, including employee termination if necessary
- Plan, establish and implement security and public safety measures for an organization
- Analyze and assess an existing organization's public safety and security protocols and procedures and suggest and implement improvements for the infrastructure's safety and security
- Ensure that proper levels of staffing are provided for the events
- Communicate with departments hosting events to ascertain the specific security and public safety measures that need to be met
- Evaluate security systems and procedures, including fire hazards and theft protection, and ensures that potential concerns are addressed
- Develop and implement emergency procedures and training staff to ensure optimal readiness in the event of any emergency that threatens the wellbeing of staff and the physical plant and its assets
- Design and implement security and safety procedures, and make sure that the policies are well understood by staff
- Supervisory and oversee all security and public safety personnel for the Ottawa Region; Hire, train, evaluate, and perform disciplinary actions as needed
- Analytical and problem-solving of the security operations
- Evaluate existing security and safety protocols and work to improve efficiency by analyzing and implementing emergent procedures
- Prioritize tasks for the day-to-day oversight of safety and security for the organization and coordinate for special events and manage emergency preparedness procedures
- Respond to emergency/non-emergency situations; conduct investigations
Security Supervisor staff Sergeant
Praetorian Garde Protection Services
09.2018 - 09.2019
- Supervise and mentor a team of 45 safety officers
- Managing various aspects of a security department for a government agency or business
- Monitor security equipment, supervise security staff, the security guards, inspect document abnormal occurrences on the client site, and train security teams
- Patrol commercial and residential properties
- Respond to emergency/non-emergency situations; conduct investigations
- Enforce and maintain property security regulations and local bylaws
- Conduct briefings at the start of new shifts to inform Security Officers of pertinent information regarding safety/ security matters
- Schedule security personnel to cover designated facilities and shifts
- Patrol assigned areas on foot, checking for fires, vandalism, suspicious activity or persons or safety/fire hazards
- Investigate and report hazards and unusual or suspicious circumstances
- Checks doors and buildings' windows to ensure they are tightly closed and locked; notes in written log any unlocked doors/windows; submits information to supervisor
- Observe activity and traffic in the assigned area to enforce rules/regulations, alerts visitors of infractions
- Review reports from subordinates for completeness and activity needing follow-up; provides written and oral reports to management
- Respond to alarms and dispatched calls; decides what actions to take based on the situation, facts known and position limitations
Security Consultant
Pevtro Consulting Ltd.
02.2015 - 05.2018
- Developed and implemented security solutions for the specific needs of clients
- Collaborated with business partners; established and fostered beneficial relationships
- Educated and mentored colleagues; assisted with daily tasks and long-term projects
- Coordinated internal process optimization programs; protected susceptible information
Community Police
SPUM Police Department
12.2007 - 01.2015
- Developed a crime prevention program- educated 100+ students
- Decreased crime levels by 25%+
- Collaborated with residents, court services, and organizations, enhanced community relationships
- Incorporated community-oriented policing strategies in targeted high-crime neighborhoods
- Responded to kidnappings, robberies, murders, and other crimes
- Conducted investigations and inspections; interviewed suspects and witnesses
Police Officers
Corps de Police Essipit
11.2006 - 11.2007
- Company Overview: https://www.google.bg/search?biw=1366&bih=662&q=Escoumin&spell=1&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwihwPuLlLrcAhWFPZoKHb5YAAkQBQgoKAA
- Liaised with members of the public; developed beneficial relationships
- Responded to emergency/non-emergency situations; conducted investigations and field interviews
- Patrol buildings and grounds, check locked doors and windows, and investigating suspicious activity or people
- Receives briefing upon arrival for duty; secures information, asks questions and participates in required departmental training and informal discussion
- Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle to control traffic, prevent or deter crime and arrest violators; issues warnings or citations to drivers when violations of motor vehicle laws are observed
- Writes and files reports with supervisor, crime reports, daily activity reports of disturbances, accidents, crimes and tickets issued in the prescribed format
- Responds to emergency alarms and dispatched calls; makes decisions based on analysis of situation and facts
- Testifies in court in response to subpoena as a witness and/or reporting officer to crime
- Investigates all types of crimes and accidents; performs follow-up duties on crimes/accidents as directed by supervisor; interviews suspects and witnesses; collects evidence and facts; files report appropriate as mandated by federal, state or local legal requirements
- May assist in training new officers in the field according to established schedule and guidelines; submits written evaluation of trainee performance to supervisor
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Education
Diploma - Law Enforcement
National Police Institute of Quebec
Nicolet, QC01-2006
Police Foundation
Cégep FX-Garneau
Skills
Leadership
Interpersonal Skills
Listening Skills
Writing Skills
Organizational Skills
Analytical Skills
Time Management
Coordination
Negotiation
Mediation
Problem-Solving
Diplomacy
Strategic Planning
Process Improvement
Project Management
Performance Metrics
KPIs
Team Leadership
Team Development
Accountability Framework Development
Administrative Management
Customer Experience Optimization
Conflict Resolution
Quick Analytical Decision Making
Training
Development
Awards
- Police Patrol, Niagara Falls, Ontario Police
- Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office Award, for communication, service, and initiative
- Service Appreciation Award, from Surete Du Quebec Police
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Collaborated with team
- Documented and resolved Issues which led to Results.
- Supervised team members
- Achieved positive Results by completing the tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
Certification
Certified Leadership and time management
Timeline
Regional Operations Director Ontario Security Division
Gardium Security
03.2022 - 09.2024
Operations Manager
Logixx Security Protection Services
10.2019 - 02.2022
Security Supervisor staff Sergeant
Praetorian Garde Protection Services
09.2018 - 09.2019
Security Consultant
Pevtro Consulting Ltd.
02.2015 - 05.2018
Community Police
SPUM Police Department
12.2007 - 01.2015
Police Officers
Corps de Police Essipit
11.2006 - 11.2007
Police Foundation
Cégep FX-Garneau
Diploma - Law Enforcement
National Police Institute of Quebec