Martin Elias Salgado
San Jose
Summary
Military professional prepared for high-stakes environments and security operations. Proven capacity to maintain order and enforce regulations with focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in conflict resolution, situational assessment, and communication. Reliable and driven, ready to contribute to organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Off-Duty Officer
GardaWorld Security
05.2023 - Current
- Ensured compliance with regulations by maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards.
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats, allowing for quick identification and resolution of issues.
- Improved overall security by developing comprehensive protocols and procedures for various scenarios.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns promptly and professionally.
- Maintained safety standards by conducting regular inspections and implementing corrective actions as needed.
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
04.2018 - Current
- Currently a reservist, I recently returned from a second deployment to Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, where I was assigned as a Sergeant of the Guard on the Naval installation base perimeter monitoring for any foreign militia threats, asylum seekers, potential invasion, as well as enemy drone movements.
- Held multiple billets such as Range Safety Officer, Fireteam Leader on a TFRT (Task Force Response Team), Machine Gunner, and Embarker.
- Ensured mission success by effectively overseeing daily operations, personnel assignments, and equipment maintenance.
- Enforced technical and tactical training standards to accomplish unit mission objectives.
- Evaluated soldier performance regularly, providing constructive feedback that led to overall improvement in individual skills and abilities.
- Maintained high levels of morale among soldiers, fostering a positive and motivated environment.
Unarmed Security Guard
AX9
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Worked with a wide variety of contracts on surveing sites such as food banks, fire watch on construction sites, and corporate security with Ross HQ.
- Professionally wrote up hourly patrol reports while mantaining security both in vehicle or on foot.
- Patrolled parking lots and garages to determine security of vehicles and property.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
Security Patrol Officer/Trainer Assistant
OnView Integrated Solutions
03.2022 - 12.2022
- Patrolled the entire Bay Area working alone in graveyard shifts, visiting multiple sites throughout the night, and responding to on-demand calls regarding threats occurring on sites.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and work sites.
- Highly experienced handling situations regarding trespassers, domestic disputes, parking violations, towing sign offs, investigating break ins, and writing up to 30 different types of reports on a daily basis.
Operations Support Specialist
Bass Pro Shops
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Monitored cameras to observe potential shoplifters and recover stolen merchandise.
- Rapidly documenting evidence in events of "Straw Purchases" for firearms while multi-tasking with the team and management on observing and communicating the plans on ensuring the illegal acts are not completed.
- Analyzed and evaluated operational issues and determined cost-effective solutions.
- Assigned as a Spanish translator and assisted both coworkers and guests in all departments to ensure they received the best and most comfortable customer service.
Target Security Specialist
Target
09.2019 - 08.2021
- Prevented over 250 different shoplifters from being successful in stealing merchandise and recovered a total value of over $40,000 in merchandise.
- Highly professional in offering customer service while de-escalating violent situations with guests and trespassers.
- Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policy and procedures.
- Well-trained on installing cameras such as PTZ, Still shot, and covert cameras.
- Wrote detailed reports of all security breaches and investigations.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Education
High School Diploma - Criminal Justice
Gunderson High School
06-2018
Skills
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Task delegation
- Policy enforcement
- Crisis management
- Contraband detection
- Incident response
- Hazardous materials handling
- Report writing
- Decision-making
- Team collaboration
- Analytical thinking
- Surveillance techniques
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-defense techniques
Accomplishments
- Received a Certificate of Commendation by the Marine Corps Security Force Regiment for reporting over 314 Suspected Unmanned Aerial Systems within the Guantanamo Bay fence line, enhancing the situational awareness of headquarters.
Certification
- Guard Card
- Baton Permit
- OC Permit
- Handcuffs Permit
- Taser Permit
- Exposed Firearm Permit (.357, .38, .45, 40, 9MM)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Off-Duty Officer
GardaWorld Security
05.2023 - Current
Unarmed Security Guard
AX9
12.2022 - 03.2024
Security Patrol Officer/Trainer Assistant
OnView Integrated Solutions
03.2022 - 12.2022
Operations Support Specialist
Bass Pro Shops
08.2021 - 04.2022
Target Security Specialist
Target
09.2019 - 08.2021
Platoon Sergeant
United States Marine Corps
04.2018 - Current
High School Diploma - Criminal Justice
Gunderson High School
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