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MARK BURAI

Hamilton,ON

Summary

Seasoned Security professional with a proven track record in loss prevention and emergency management, notably at Walmart Canada and Jackson Square. Expert in CCTV surveillance and crisis de-escalation, significantly reducing inventory shrinkage and enhancing safety protocols. Responds appropriately to situations including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies, maintaining good rapport with the members of the city.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer Supervisor

Logixx Security,
07.2022 - Current
  • Conducted regular patrols, monitored surveillance cameras, and responded to alarms and disturbances.
  • Assisted law enforcement in making arrests and investigating criminal activities.
  • Worked closely with undercover detectives, CBSA agents, and tactical units.
  • Dealt with a variety of high-risk situations, including human trafficking, medical emergencies, organized crime, and mental health crises.
  • Conducted narcotics investigations and collaborated with local law enforcement agencies.
  • Assisted in court proceedings by providing evidence and testimony.
  • Conducted high-risk arrests involving weapons

Asset Protection Officer

Walmart Canada
06.2019 - 06.2022

• Assisted in numerous high-risk investigations, including organized crime, which resulted in the successful apprehension and conviction of multiple offenders, significantly reducing losses for the company.

• Worked closely with Hamilton Police, providing critical assistance in major organized crime cases

• Conducted thorough internal investigations, identifying and addressing potential employee theft and fraudulent activities, resulting in substantial cost savings for the company.

• Developed and implemented innovative loss prevention strategies that reduced inventory shrinkage by hundreds of thousands of dollars annually.

• Responded effectively to medical emergencies and safety incidents, utilizing first aid and CPR skills to provide immediate assistance to customers and colleagues.

• Assisted in the development and delivery of training programs for store associates, ensuring a heightened level of awareness and compliance with loss prevention protocols.

• Utilized expensive CCTV to monitor store activity, identify potential risks, and take proactive measures to prevent theft and fraud.

Security Officer

Cadillac Fairview Corporation
06.2018 - 04.2019
  • Decreased instances of theft, vandalism, and trespassing through diligent observation and reporting suspicious activities.
  • Conducted thorough investigations into security incidents, documenting findings, and recommending appropriate actions.
  • Trained new Security Officers in company policies, ensuring consistent knowledge across the team and adherence to established procedures.
  • Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns
  • Followed Limeridge Mall's policies and procedures
  • Administered First Aid, attended to shoppers medical emergencies

Co-op Student/Use of Force Assistant

Hamilton Police Services
09.2017 - 06.2018
  • Assisting Hamilton Police officers and specialized unit members in various aspects of training, including setting up classrooms, organizing training materials, and ensuring a safe and effective training environment.
  • Supporting officers in firearms training, including maintaining and cleaning gun range, pistol shell clean up, range maintenance
  • Collaborating with different police units to assist in specialized training sessions, such as those related to use of force, tactical operations, and de-escalation techniques in defensive tactics.
  • Participating in training sessions, such as Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, to improve my own skills and knowledge in high risk mental health situations and de-escalation scenarios, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the training program.

Education

High School Diploma -

Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
Hamilton, ON
06.2018

Skills

  • Loss prevention expertise
  • Compliance Management
  • Crowd Control
  • Threat Assessment
  • Investigations expert
  • Risk Analysis
  • Emergency Management
  • CCTV Surveillance
  • Notebook Writing
  • Internal Investigations
  • Criminal/Provincial Law
  • AED Training
  • ASP Baton Training
  • Crime Prevention
  • Handcuffing
  • Defensive Tactics

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Hungarian
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Security Officer Supervisor

Logixx Security,
07.2022 - Current

Asset Protection Officer

Walmart Canada
06.2019 - 06.2022

Security Officer

Cadillac Fairview Corporation
06.2018 - 04.2019

Co-op Student/Use of Force Assistant

Hamilton Police Services
09.2017 - 06.2018

High School Diploma -

Sir Allan MacNab Secondary School
MARK BURAI