Damon Collazo
Mobile Phone: 954-***-****
Secondary Phone: 954-***-****
E-mail: ********@*****.***
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a career in the security/law enforcement feild with a well rounded
diversifed security backround.
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WORK EXPERIENCE
Loss prevention/ Security specialist
March 2010 - present
Sun Sentinel/ Tribune Co. Deerfield Beach, FL
Printing and Publishing
Conducts safety and security inspections of the Deerfield Beach production
facility, regional offices and distibution centers on a regular basis and
reports all deficiencies noted to appropriate management personnel.
. Maintains access control to company facilities by enforcing company
policy reguarding employee identification and visitor/contractor
control.
. Protect company assets by enforcing company property control
procedures.
. protect company personnel and property by ensuring that a safe
andorderly workplaceis maintained.
. Utilize all types of department equipment and systems to facilitate
security and safety at all properties.
. generate written incident reports of security,fire and
environment/health/safety issues as defined by company/department
policy.
. Respond and provide assistance to fire, medical, safety and general
assistance in emergency situations as defined in the emergecy plans.
. Monitor vehicular traffic and parking control on company property.
Security Supervisor
July 2009 - March 2010
McRoberts Maritime Security Services Ports of Ft. Lauderdale/ Miami
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
Oversee Daily cruise operations and security in both Port Everglades and
port of Miami, for Homeland security, Royal Carribean and Carnival cruise
lines.
. Ensure security team screens passengers and crew according to maritme
security and Coast Guard regulations before boarding cruise ships and
inside port terminals.
. Ensure all xray machines were working up to Coast Gaurd standards.
Perform daily callibration on machines and turn in necessary paperwork
to port manager.
. Ensure all passengers are being screened properly, to include walk
through metal detectors, xrays, pat down and bag searches.
. Ensure all weapon and contraband confiscation are being done according
to stated contract rules for each specific cruise line.
. Work closely with Pier supervisor and pier agent to ensure passenger
flow was moving, making sure there were no unauthorized personnel in
restricted areas of the terminal/port.
. After ship departure ensure terminal is clear of all nonesential
personnel and close down terminal according to port rules and
regulations with local law enforcement.
Knowlege of Maritime and Federal rules and regulations governing U.S
Seaports.,
Loss Prevention Supervisor
August 2008 - May 2009
Kohl's Department Stores, Inc Coconut Creek, FL
Security and Surveillance
In charge of the loss prevention program throughout the store, to include
working with store management on store operations as well as numorous store
audits. Apprehesion of shoplifters through the use of CCTV and floor
servaillence. Made reports as necessary, and responsible for all store
safety and security. Also did internal investigations and interviews of
dishonest store store assosiates.
Servaillece and use of cctv., able to install covert cameras as necessary.,
Armed security officer
February 2008 - August 2008
Marill Security Services Boca Raton, FL
Security and Surveillance
Armed Campus Police for a private Hebrew school in plantation florida.
Responsible for access control, as well as patrolling school grounds. Work
very closely with State Police who are also present on site. Also security
rover at night for a private multi million dollar home community in weston.
Loss prevention detective
March 2006 - February 2008
Marshalls Margate, FL
Retail
Responsible for the apprehension of shoplifters through the use of CCTV and
floor servaillence. Responsible for Store operations,and verifying
procedures are carried out. Work closely with store management team to
ensure daily activties run smoothly.Attend court when necessary and work
closely with local law enforcement.
Customer service agent
June 2005 - March 2006
Comair Delta Connection State:FL
Travel, Transportation and Tourism
Worked as a ramp agent, loaded the baggage on the plane for departures and
arrivals. Qualified plane refueler, responsible for ensuring all planes
took on the correct amount of fuel . Also pushed planes onto runway when
ready to depart using a push tractor.
Armed security Site Supervisor
October 2004 - June 2005
Millenium Global Security Boca Raton, FL
Security and Surveillance
In charge of VIP resident site.
Provided psysical security for a retirement faclity/ community. Did escorts
of local Law enforcement and EMT vehicles onto property in emergency
situations. Did foot patrol of property to ensure vehicles and property
were not broke into. Filed reports as necessary.
Commuity policeing and awareness.,
Loss Prevention Detective III
March 2004 - September 2004
Burdines/Macys Boca Raton, FL
Security and Surveillance
Apprehension of shoplifters through the use of CCTV and floor servaillence.
Store servaillence of store through the use of CCTV and floor servaillence.
Made apprehension reports when necessary. Worked closely with local law
enforcement.
CCTV operation, Covert camera installs, floor servaillence, Physical
security.,
Loss Prevention Agent
July 2003 - February 2004
Ross Dress for Less Dade and Broward
Security and Surveillance
Apprehension of shoplifters through the use of flor servaillence.
worked multipal stores from dade to broward doing loss prevention a per
company standards and guidlines.
Loss Prevention Detective
February 2003 - July 2003
Home Depot Florida
Security and Surveillance
Apprehension of shoplifters and store safety.
Apprehension of shoplifters and store safety. Safety audits performed as
per company policy and multipal store coverage.
Security Supervisor
September 2002 - February 2003
Accurate Event Services Florida
Security and Surveillance
Supervised security for all shows and events at the Broward County
Convention Center.
Planned and coordinated security with security manager, for all shows and
events at the broward convention center. Worked with Broward County
Sheriffs Dept. to secure convention center, due to it being located in the
Ft.Lauderdale port and a high risk area. Coordinated efforts to ensure no
unauthorized entry into or around the port. Made schedules for security
personel to support clients as necessary for shows and events.
Event security planning, Homeland Security high risk area planning.,
Loss Prevention Supervisor
July 2001 - August 2002
Old Navy / Gap Inc. Broward
Security and Surveillance
Planned and established new loss prevention program in stores.
Worked with Regional loss prevention manager to Establish loss prevention
program in more than ten stores. Hired and built loss prevention staff to
fulfill store needs. Planned and installed all store CCTV cameras in
designated stores to include Daytona beach. Apprehended all shoplifters
according to company standards and procedures. Made necessary court
appearences to support all prosecuted cases.
Loss Prevention officer
September 2000 - July 2001
JC pennys Florida
Security and Surveillance
Apprehension of shoplifters through the use of CCTV.
United States Naval Law Enforcement and Security
May 1993 - August 2000
U.S. Navy
Government and Military
Honarable Discharge
Navy Law enforcement in a forward deployed hostil area. Did armed patrols
of small Navy community in Italy. provided asistance in auto accidents,
Domestic violence cases and drunk and dsisorderlies. Trained in
antiterrorism and crowed dispearsment. Numorous Weapons and tactics
training to include 9mm, M14,and M16 weapons.
Basic knowlege and skills in Law Enforcement.,
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EDUCATION
High School or equivalent,
9 1991 - 6 1992
Marjory Stoneman Douglas H.S Parkland, FL
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CERTIFICATION
Naval Law Enforcement and Training
1 1998
Lackland Air Force Base
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SKILLS
State licensure D and G security Expert
Antiterrorism training Intermedi
ate
Physical security consultant Intermedi
ate
Personnel protection qualified Intermedi
armed/unarmed ate
Survaillence Specialist, Expert
CCTV/physical
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LANGUAGES
Italia Intermedi
n ate
Spanis Beginner
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
8 Years military service, Honorable Discharge, Armed forces Veteran. Served
in a wartime campain.
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REFERENCES
Susan Goldberg
DR. DPM
Personal
John Shaefer
Police Officer Palm Beach Sherriffs Office
Personal
Debbie Hagen
nieghbor FedEx Express
Personal
Mr and Mrs John Pelligrino
teachers
Personal
Craig Kiley
Security Consultant Craig Kiley Inc.
Professional