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Matteo Avila

Greely,Ontario

Summary

Protective Security Guard with over four years of experience working to promote the safety of people and premises in the assigned area. Expertise in controlling exits and entrances, and testing and inspecting fire and security systems. Proactive and watchful professional possessing deep knowledge of security operations and safety practices. Observant security guards are accustomed to working alone to maintain security at facilities. Knowledgeable about detecting and preventing incidents, reporting crime, and providing basic first aid. A thorough understanding of enforcement policies, coupled with a deep familiarity with safety equipment. Alert Military Police Army Reservist committed to ensuring optimal safety with quick responses and the implementation of preventive measures. Gifted with outstanding observational and communication traits. Adapted at monitoring surveillance equipment, inspecting vehicles, and conducting interviews. Safely handles weapons and coordinates with local, provincial, and federal law enforcement agencies.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Security Guard

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
Ottawa, ON
12.2023 - Current
  • Assists patients, staff and visitors.
  • Guards/protects patients, staff and visitors and physically restrains violent persons.
  • Arms and disarms the Fire Control System.
  • Escorts staff and visitors to the parking lots.
  • Escort people to pathology/morgue.
  • Verifies the physical security of CHEO property through patrols, door checks and responding to calls for service.
  • Responds to code calls including: elevator occurrences, stat calls from the units and alarms in Physical Plant.
  • Conducts initial investigations (e.g. thefts, motor vehicle collisions, suspicious persons / activities, animal control, CHEO policy incidents, safety/ security and fire risks).
  • Enforcement of parking regulations and the Trespass to Property Act on CHEO property.
  • Performs the duties of the parking attendant (as required).
  • Monitor/maintain the video surveillance systems, access control system and responds to alarms.
  • Write reports and enter incident details using approved software.
  • Performs work in accordance with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act and Regulations and all CHEO corporate / departmental policies and procedures related to Occupational Health and Safety.
  • Performs work in accordance with the provisions of the Private Security and Investigative Services Act and regulations
  • Performs other related duties as assigned by the Manager.

Military Police Army Reserve

33 Military Police Platoon
Ottawa, ON
03.2023 - Current
  • Provided physical security for personnel, property, equipment, documents, and sensitive materials.
  • Basic Military Qualification
  • Mitigated risk with immediate emergency response security.
  • Monitored the condition of tools, equipment, and vehicles to ensure proper functioning.
  • Attend weekly training nights
  • Inspected finished products to ensure quality standards are met.
  • Attend monthly exercises
  • Range Exercise of C9, C8 and pistol
  • Convoy Exercises
  • Recce Exercises

Property Maintenance Worker

Avila property maintenance
Ottawa, ON
05.2016 - Current
  • Maintenance of investment properties around the City.

Court Screening Officer/Unarmed Security Guard

Commissionaires
Ottawa, ON
10.2020 - 11.2024
  • Responsible for Security, controlling access to building during office hours and weekends, completing security infraction / incident reports, conducting internal/external security foot patrols of the building and providing general information and assistance to employees and the general public.
  • Conducted daily security patrols of assigned areas.
  • Enforced safety regulations and monitored access control points.
  • Investigated suspicious activity and reported findings to management.
  • Responded to alarms, emergencies, and disturbances.
  • Observed surveillance cameras for any suspicious activity or intruders.
  • Provided customer service assistance to staff and visitors in a professional manner.
  • Assisted with searches of personnel, vehicles, packages.

Security Officer

National Ressources Canada
Ottawa, Ontario
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Conducted comprehensive background checks and due diligence investigations on individuals and entities to mitigate risk.
  • Maintained detailed case log of all cases assigned to monitor progress and completion.
  • Documented facts and statements gathered from complainants, witnesses and accused persons.
  • Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.

CPIC Operator

Military Police National Record Centre (CO-OP)
Ottawa, ON
01.2024 - 04.2024

• Continually prioritizes requests based on priority as governed by procedures, policy, RCMP CPIC guidelines, RCMP Data Classification and Protection, Provincial Adequacy standards, Federal and Provincial Legislation and Privacy legislation:

• Receive, assess, and triage CPIC requests from multiple control points simultaneously and assign priority in accordance with the CPIC system’s mandate of officer and public safety.

• Gather, assess, collate and determine relevant information from various databases requiring the use of numerous applications including CPIC, specialized MIlitary Police applications, and external applications.

• Review, disseminate and respond to requests from other CPIC Agencies, Law Enforcement Services, and Judicial Partners.

• Generate, maintain and conclude RMS flag records related to subject sign-in conditions; monitor and disseminate the RMS Flag handle for overdue sign-ins, and confirm sign-in conditions are still valid.

• Create and submit RMS General Occurrences and / or Court Folders for Judicial Partners without CPIC access to manage and maintain their 3rd party CPIC Entries i.e. civil warrants, small claims court warrants, restraining orders, probation services charges and warrants, transferred probation orders from other provinces, and provincial warrants.

• Provide real time CPIC support to MIlitary police officer frontline patrol officers, investigators, the Communications Centre and all other CPIC system users:

• Respond to inquiries Military Police Officer regarding the CPIC system and provide assistance in obtaining required investigative information from external agencies.

Education

Bachelor of Public Safety - Public Safety

Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON

Police Fondation Certificate -

College La Cité
Ottawa, ON
06.2022

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Catholique Franco Cite
Ottawa, ON
06.2019

Certificate -

Portuguese School Luis De Camões
Ottawa, ON
06.2013

Skills

  • First aid certified
  • Secret Clearance
  • Security procedures knowledge
  • English fluency
  • MS Office
  • Organization
  • Work ethic
  • Criminal law understanding
  • Vigilant and watchful
  • Critical thinking
  • Active listening
  • French language fluency
  • Hardworking
  • Use of Force certified

Accomplishments

  • Use of force certified
  • Secret Clearance
  • Ottawa Police Venture's (Scouts Canada)
  • Youth Leadership Conference (University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario)
  • 2958 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps
  • 2958 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps Training Camp (Borden, Ontario) Royal Canadian Air Cadets
  • Metcalfe District Hockey Association
  • Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints – Teacher’s Quorum President
  • École secondaire catholique Franco-Cité – Sports Program
  • Scouts Canada
  • Greely Softball Association

Languages

  • French
  • English
  • Portuguese

Volunteer experience

  • Start2Finish (10/2024 to Current)
  • Church of Ladder Day Saint Food bank (09/2019 to 01/2025)
  • Metcalfe District Hockey Assistant coach
  • Ottawa Police Venture program
  • Police week helper
  • 2958 Army Cadet poppy drive
  • Russel soccer club helper

Certification

  • First Aid and CPR certified
  • Tulane University Bioterrorism certificate
  • Tulane University Recognition and Safe Handling of Chemical Terrorist Agent Certificate
  • Texas A&M WMD/Terrorism Awareness for Emergency Responder Certificate
  • Firearms Safety course certified Restricted and Non-restricted
  • Use of Force Certified
  • IMS 100- Introduction to Incident Management System
  • IMS 200-Basic Incident Management System
  • CPIC narrative query course
  • Criminal Justice Information Management course
  • Non Violent Crisis Intervention
  • EM125- Emergency Management

Timeline

Security Officer

National Ressources Canada
05.2024 - 08.2024

CPIC Operator

Military Police National Record Centre (CO-OP)
01.2024 - 04.2024

Security Guard

Children's Hospital of Eastern Ontario
12.2023 - Current

Military Police Army Reserve

33 Military Police Platoon
03.2023 - Current

Court Screening Officer/Unarmed Security Guard

Commissionaires
10.2020 - 11.2024

Property Maintenance Worker

Avila property maintenance
05.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Public Safety - Public Safety

Algonquin College

Police Fondation Certificate -

College La Cité

High School Diploma -

École Secondaire Catholique Franco Cite

Certificate -

Portuguese School Luis De Camões
Matteo Avila