Joel Padilla
San Diego,CA
Summary
Experienced with risk assessment, security procedures, and theft prevention. Utilizes keen observational skills to detect and deter suspicious activities. Track record of maintaining safety and minimizing losses through effective communication and quick response.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Loss Prevention Officer
Guardian International
San Diego, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored surveillance footage to identify suspicious behavior and prevent theft.
- Trained staff on loss prevention techniques and emergency procedures to improve safety awareness.
- Mentored junior officers in best practices for surveillance, customer service, and conflict resolution.
- Completed incident reports and activity logs for accurate, current records.
- Patrolled store premises to detect and prevent shoplifting and security breaches.
- Conducted daily store walk-throughs to identify potential security risks.
- Responded quickly to emergency alarms and calls for assistance for improved issue prevention.
- Investigated and documented thefts and suspicious activity to improve issue prevention.
- Attentively monitored store and surrounding areas for signs of attempted theft by customers or personnel, intervening when necessary.
- Assisted in the apprehension of shoplifters, adhering to company policies and legal guidelines during each incident.
- Generated comprehensive reports documenting evidence of attempted theft and recovered merchandise.
- Calmly and efficiently addressed emergency situations such as safety hazards and threats to life or property, deescalating when possible, and directing shoppers to safety.
- Trained personnel on security best practices, protocols and procedures.
Security Officer
Paragon Systems, Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, CA
09.2018 - 11.2023
- Patrol and protect federal facilities to include the San Ysidro port of entry, Social Security, IRS, and any other federal facility.
- Assist customs and border protection officers when dealing with people and ensuring travelers have proper documents to enter the country.
- Enforce security rules and regulations
- Inspected guests entering federal facilities using X-ray machines and walk through metal detectors to ensure no prohibited items entered the facility
- Monitor security cameras and fire, building and alarm systems.
- Supervisor: Lt. Gomez (6195020974)
Security Officer
Sharp Hospital, Spectrum Center Blvd
San Diego, United States, CA, United States
03.2018 - 09.2018
- Respond to medical emergencies inside the hospital to include patients or visitors being aggressive or violent.
- Inspect personal property entering the facility.
- Assisted medical staff by restraining uncooperative individuals
Security Officer
Linxx Global Solutions
San Diego, United States, DR, CA, United States
06.2017 - 02.2018
- Provide armed security for Coast Guard personnel at Sector San Diego.
- Responsible for protecting all personnel and property.
- Conducted routine foot and vehicle patrol of installation.
- Inspected ID's and vehicles of everyone coming on base.
- Assisted multiple agencies with organizing visits of VIP's.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
- Denied entrance to unauthorized persons.
- Supervisor: Chris Yzkanin (5702903222) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes.
Security Officer
Westcoast Security
San Diego, United States, DR, CA, United States
01.2016 - 05.2017
- Provide security for assigned property.
- Guard property against fire, theft, vandalism, trespassers and illegal activity.
- Enforce all rules and regulations on property.
- Observe and report to local authorities any suspicious activity.
- Supervisor: Pita (619-274-6159) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes.
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
San Diego, United States, CA, United States
12.2014 - 12.2015
- Provide armed security response for military housing.
- Perform mobile patrol of various military housing properties.
- Respond to reports of illegal activity.
- Observe and report any suspicious activity.
- Monitored and reported suspicious activities to local authorities.
- Supervisor: Costello (619-295-2394) Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes.
Security Forces
United States Air Force
Edwards, United States, CA, United States
06.2009 - 06.2014
- Conducted patrols of restricted areas.
- Provided extensive security to protection level resources to include aircrafts and buildings.
- Monitored video surveillance and alarm systems.
- Controlled entry control points of the military installation.
- Enforced all rules, laws and regulation within the installation.
- Organize security details for VIP personnel.
- Operated speed measuring, drug and alcohol and breath test devices to promote driving safety.
- Conducted routine patrols to prevent, reduce, and detect criminal activity, and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention
- Monitored and enforced traffic laws and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
Deployed to Afghanistan
04.2011 - 10.2011
- Provided security and support for American and NATO forces.
- Provided support for Afghan Military.
- Deterred attacks against the military installation in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Received Air Force Outstanding Unit Award Received Air Force Good Conduct Medal Received Global War On Terrorism Service Medal.
Education
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Automotive Technology
San Diego Miramar College
San Diego, CA, United States2017
San Ysidro High School
San Diego, CA, United States2009
Skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Report writing
- Fluent in Spanish
- First aid certified
- Government security clearance
- Arrest procedures
- Weapons training
- Active Shooter training from FEMA
- Incident reporting
- CCTV monitoring
- Surveillance techniques
Timeline
Loss Prevention Officer
Guardian International
11.2023 - Current
Security Officer
Paragon Systems, Clairemont Mesa Blvd
09.2018 - 11.2023
Security Officer
Sharp Hospital, Spectrum Center Blvd
03.2018 - 09.2018
Security Officer
Linxx Global Solutions
06.2017 - 02.2018
Security Officer
Westcoast Security
01.2016 - 05.2017
Security Officer
G4S Secure Solutions
12.2014 - 12.2015
Deployed to Afghanistan
04.2011 - 10.2011
Security Forces
United States Air Force
06.2009 - 06.2014
San Ysidro High School
Technical or Occupational Certificate - Automotive Technology
San Diego Miramar College
Education and Training
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