Private Security & Loss Prevention Leader

Stephen

Smith

PRIVATE SECURITY / LOSS PREVENTION POSITION

Dedicated private security and loss prevention professional with proven experience protecting assets, preventing theft, and maintaining safe environments. Known for strong situational awareness, professionalism, and effective incident response while delivering reliable security operations and customer-focused protection.

33224 Bagley Road

North Ridgeville, OH 44039

440-***-**** ********@*****.***

EXPERIENCE

April 2021 – Present Operations manager, Brentley Investigations & Security, Cleveland, OH Office Experienced Private Security Operations Manager with a strong background in overseeing large-scale security operations, asset protection, and loss prevention programs. Demonstrated expertise in leading regional teams, managing risk, ensuring regulatory compliance, and directing incident and crisis response. Skilled in client relations, operational planning, officer training, and performance audits to maintain high standards of safety, professionalism, and efficiency across all sites.

January 2021 – April 2023 Territory Captain, A & A Security, Philadelphia, PA Office Proven leader in multi-state security operations with expertise in executive and asset protection, loss prevention strategy, and regional team leadership. Highly skilled in incident command, crisis response, and risk mitigation, with strong oversight of compliance, licensing, and use-of-force standards. Experienced in client and stakeholder management, officer training, and performance auditing to ensure operational excellence and regulatory adherence. September 2019 – January 2021 Private Security Lieutenant, Champion Security, Cleveland, OH Office Experienced Private Security Lieutenant with a strong background in protecting high-traffic commercial locations, including fuel stations and convenience retail environments. Proven leader in supervising officers, enforcing safety and loss prevention procedures, and responding to incidents involving theft, disorderly conduct, and emergencies. Skilled in patrol operations, compliance enforcement, and professional interaction with employees, customers, and law enforcement. EDUCATION

January 2024

Private investigation training

Brentley Security Institution

June 1991

High School Graduate

Southview High School, Lorain, OH

SKILLS

• Multi-State Security Operations

• Executive & Asset Protection

• Loss Prevention Strategy

• Regional Team Leadership

• Use of Force & De-escalation

• Incident Command & Crisis Response

• Compliance & Licensing Oversight

• Risk Assessment & Mitigation

• Client & Stakeholder Management

• Training & Performance Audits

• Project management

• Communication

• Organizational skills

• Problem solving

REFERENCES

Mark Potter 440-***-**** Personal Friend

Troy Smith 440-***-**** Personal Friend

Stacy Wozniak 440-***-**** Personal Friend

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