Mauricio Richardson
Santa Ana,CA
Summary
Public safety professional with extensive experience ensuring community safety and security. Skilled in emergency response, conflict resolution, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and effective in maintaining public order and safety
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Safety Officer / Defensive Tactics Instructor
University of California, Irvine Police Department
01.2023 - Current
- Two years of experience instructing law enforcement personnel in defensive tactics and self-defense techniques
- Conduct proactive patrols to ensure campus security and respond swiftly to calls for service
- Assist with investigations involving security breaches, disturbances, and campus incidents
- Provide education and preventative strategies to faculty, students, and staff on safety awareness
- Monitor surveillance systems to detect and prevent security threats
Security Officer / Shift Lead / Dispatch Operator
Saddleback Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2023
- Conduct patrols of hospital premises to deter unauthorized activity and ensure a safe environment
- Respond rapidly to emergency calls, including medical incidents and security threats
- Investigate disturbances and unauthorized access reports, coordinating with law enforcement as needed
- Oversee dispatch operations, ensuring efficient communication between security teams
- Utilize surveillance systems to monitor and identify suspicious activities
Mental Health Worker / Sitter
Mission Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Company Overview: (Behavioral & ER Units)
- Provided one-on-one care to psychiatric patients, including 5150-status individuals
- Assisted with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure patient and staff safety
- Experienced in detecting and preventing harmful behaviors directed towards visitors, staff, and other patients
- Supported medical teams in monitoring high-risk patients
- (Behavioral & ER Units)
Security Officer / Sitter
HSS – Mission Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Patrolled hospital grounds, preventing unauthorized access and disturbances
- Assisted in rapid response to security incidents, ensuring the safety of patients and staff
- Worked closely with law enforcement during investigations and emergency situations
- Identified and mitigated potential threats to staff, visitors, and patients
Karate / Judo / Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Japan Martial Arts
01.2007 - Current
- Train students of all ages in self-defense, discipline, and situational awareness
- Mentor individuals in leadership, teamwork, and personal development
Education
High School Diploma -
Tustin Adult Education School
Tustin, CA02-2022
Criminal Justice Certificate -
Santa Ana College
01.2022
Physical Education -
University of Physical Education, FAD
01.2005
High School -
Niceia High School
01.2000
Skills
- Patrol & Emergency Response
- Investigations & Incident Reporting
- De-escalation & Crisis Intervention
- 1:1 Patient Care & Behavior Management
- Surveillance & Security Technology
- Training & Education
Certification
- P.C. 832 / Law of Arrest
- BLS and AVADE/CPI (Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Training Program)
- Unarmed Security Training / Power for Arrest (AKI Security Training)
- Third Degree Black Belt – Karate / Judo / Jiu-Jitsu
Additional Interests
- Martial Arts Training & Instruction
- Physical Fitness & Self-Defense
- Surfing (Instructor)
- Snowboarding & Mountain Biking
Awards
- Monthly L.O.V.E. Recognition Award, Mission Hospital
- Gold Medalist, USA Open Las Vegas (2018) – Karate Championship
- Silver Medalist, USA Open Las Vegas (2016) – Karate Championship
- Volunteer Karate Instructor – Teaching children and adults in self-defense and discipline
Languages
English
Portuguese
Spanish
Timeline
Public Safety Officer / Defensive Tactics Instructor
University of California, Irvine Police Department
01.2023 - Current
Security Officer / Shift Lead / Dispatch Operator
Saddleback Hospital
03.2019 - 07.2023
Mental Health Worker / Sitter
Mission Hospital
06.2018 - 01.2019
Security Officer / Sitter
HSS – Mission Hospital
01.2016 - 01.2018
Karate / Judo / Jiu-Jitsu Instructor
Japan Martial Arts
01.2007 - Current
Physical Education -
University of Physical Education, FAD
High School -
Niceia High School
High School Diploma -
Tustin Adult Education School
Criminal Justice Certificate -
Santa Ana College
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