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Maricela Bernal

Los Angeles,CA

Summary

Security Guard with extensive knowledge of law enforcement practices, investigations techniques and security equipment operation. Focused, detail-oriented Security Guard with 24 years protecting hospitals, high-rise buildings, residential buildings, schools and special events. Professional who remains on high alert at all times and maintains excellent coverage. Quick thinker with strong critical thinking capabilities. Certified Security Guard with the expert training and problem solving tools necessary to serve and protect. Experienced in diverse environments and well-versed in identifying potential risks. A friendly and approachable individual who remains alert at all times. Bilingual: English and Spanish. Security-focused and diligent Guard skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. Experienced Security Monitor with quick instincts. Actively monitor surroundings and guards physical, monetary and personnel assets. Establishes policies and action plans to guarantee success and optimal team performance. Solid history training team members on standard protocol when patrolling large crowds. Talented security professional skilled at conducting building patrols, securing entrances and exits and keeping visitors under constant surveillance. Skilled in writing reports, updating records and handling simultaneous tasks in fast-paced settings. Diligent Security professional with 15+ years of experience monitoring facility staff and visitors to maintain order and safety. Demonstrated to learn new procedures and policies using defensive tactics within strict guidelines. Leverages excellent listening and service skills in emergency response and evaluation procedures.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
05.2020 - Current
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.

Loss Prevention Officer

Camden Security
03.2020 - 07.2020
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems. los and prevention
  • Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
  • Reduced inventory shrinkage by implementing effective loss prevention strategies and procedures.

Security Officer

Securitas Security Services USA
08.2019 - 12.2019
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security
07.2018 - 08.2019
  • Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
  • Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
  • Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.

Security Professional

Universal Protection
02.2017 - 02.2018
  • Improved overall security measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing effective protocols.

security professional

Peterson Museum
04.2016 - 12.2016

Security Professional

Securitas
03.2015 - 04.2016

Security Professional

Universal Protection
08.2012 - 03.2015

Yard Supervisor

Celerity Nascent Charter School
04.2012 - 08.2012

Security Officer/Customer Service Representative

Inter-Con Security Service
02.2005 - 05.2010

Education

GED -

ICDC College
Los Angeles, CA
03.2008

GED/Homeland Security & Investigation -

ICDC College
Los Angeles, CA
01.2010

Skills

  • Great oral and written communication skills
  • Build off of constructive criticism
  • Able to think and function effectively under conditions of physical and/or mental pressure
  • Provide a great work environment by having a positive attitude and an outstanding work ethic
  • Respect for differences in backgrounds, lifestyles, viewpoints, and needs, with respect to ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, differing abilities, and class background
  • Proactively respond to changing situations to achieve work results-generating new ideas, information, and new possibilities
  • Actively seek and gives respectful and constructive feedback
  • CCTV Surveillance
  • Access Control
  • Stationary Surveillance

References

Available upon request

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security Services
05.2020 - Current

Loss Prevention Officer

Camden Security
03.2020 - 07.2020

Security Officer

Securitas Security Services USA
08.2019 - 12.2019

Security Officer

Allied Universal Security
07.2018 - 08.2019

Security Professional

Universal Protection
02.2017 - 02.2018

security professional

Peterson Museum
04.2016 - 12.2016

Security Professional

Securitas
03.2015 - 04.2016

Security Professional

Universal Protection
08.2012 - 03.2015

Yard Supervisor

Celerity Nascent Charter School
04.2012 - 08.2012

Security Officer/Customer Service Representative

Inter-Con Security Service
02.2005 - 05.2010

GED -

ICDC College

GED/Homeland Security & Investigation -

ICDC College
Maricela Bernal