Security Specialist

Security Specialist — Sentinel Security Group

Dallas, TX | January 2024 – Present

• Managed daily security operations and supervised a team of 8 contract guard staff, optimizing shift coverage and scheduling to decrease annual guard overtime expenditures by 14% across 3 facility locations.
• Administered enterprise physical access control systems and CCTV video surveillance networks across corporate headquarters, reducing unauthorized entry incidents by 88% over a consecutive 18-month period.
• Conducted 15 comprehensive security risk audits and facility threat assessments, identifying 24 critical system vulnerabilities and implementing technical remediation protocols to secure key corporate assets.
• Coordinated emergency response procedures for 45+ security alarms and safety incidents, preparing detailed digital compliance logs and assisting local law enforcement to recover $42,000 in stolen assets.

Security Coordinator — Fortress Logistics

Austin, TX | August 2020 – December 2023

• Supervised visitor registration systems and verified check-in credentials for over 2,500 monthly guests, identifying and correcting 34 compliance errors to secure critical facility access points.
• Led comprehensive emergency response drills and safety protocol training sessions for 140+ corporate employees, which improved overall workforce emergency preparedness survey scores by 35% in 2022.
• Monitored and maintained 95 physical security alarms, electronic locks, and motion sensor devices, resolving technical issues 40% faster by streamlining third-party vendor maintenance requests.
• Maintained key control databases and badge issuance registers for 500+ employees and contractors, decreasing lost badge occurrence rates by 48% through updated tracking guidelines and accountability.

Physical security, Access control, CCTV monitoring, Threat assessment, Incident investigation, Risk mitigation, Emergency response, Crisis management, Visitor management, Alarm systems, Security log auditing, Vendor coordination, LenelS2, Software House C·CURE, Resolver, Microsoft Excel, Badge issuance

Access Control Modernization

Role: Security Specialist

Tools: LenelS2, C·CURE, Resolver

Coordinated the deployment of modern biometric badges and smart card readers across 3 main buildings, reducing card sharing incidents by 90% and resolving badge errors within 24 hours.

Security Camera Integration

Role: Security Coordinator

Tools: Genetec Security Center, Microsoft Excel

Managed the installation and network configuration of 45 high-definition IP cameras, improving video coverage of loading dock zones by 100% and reducing blind spots to 0%.

• Physical Security Professional (PSP) (2023)
• Certified Protection Officer (CPO) (2021)

• Languages: English (Native), Spanish (Conversational)
• Volunteer Work: Community emergency response team volunteer (2022-present)
• Availability: 2 weeks notice