Security

Gabriel C Barcenas

Los Angeles, CA

Cell: 323-***-****

Email: ********.*******@*****.***

Objective To obtain a position that will utilize my conscientious, hardworking, diligent nature and allow me to provide quality service where there is room for growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science Degree, Criminal Justice

ITT Technical Institute, Sylmar, CA

Graduated Date: December 2010

Peace Officer Standard Training (POST) P.C. 832

Rio Hondo Police Academy, Whittier, CA

Completion Date: September 2007

Undercover Investigations

Nick Harris Detectives & Detective Academy, Agoura Hills, CA

Completion Date: June 2009

School Security Officer SB 1626 ED. CODE 38001.5

El Monte-Rosemead Adult School, El Monte, CA

Completion Date: March 2010

Skills

• Computer literate, MS Word, Excel, Power point, Outlook and internet.

• Bureau of Security services and investigative services (BSIS) Guard Card.

• Certified in pepper spray and baton.

• Handcuffing and arrest techniques.

• CPR certified.

Work Experience

Loss Prevention Associate, Burlington Coat Factory, Thousand Oaks, CA

10/2010 to Present

• Conduct surveillance to detect and apprehend shoplifters.

• Enforce company standards as they relate to security and safety procedures.

• Participate in the training of new hire associates in matters of loss prevention.

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly store audits.

• Any other tasks as assigned from time to time by any manager.

• Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Security Officer, Staff Pro, Universal City, CA

07/2009 to Present

• Maintain visibility, and deter any wrong doing to the client’s property.

• Access control of restricted areas to ensure safety to the artists.

• Participate in roam teams that respond to any disturbances within the facility.

• Remove and or escort any patrons from the facility for the safety of others.

Loss Prevention Detective, Sears, Glendale, CA

02/2010 to 12/2010

• Conduct surveillance to apprehend shoplifters.

• Conduct routine inspections of the facility to maintain physical security and protection of assets.

• Conduct daily, weekly and monthly store audits.

• Maintain in store complete case paperwork, and ensure completion in a timely manner.

Loss Prevention Detective, Macy’s, Arcadia, CA

10/2009 to 12/2009

• Provided security guidelines for establishing and maintaining an over night operation in stores that require continuous, 24 hour processing and stocking.

• Verify attendance of overnight teams and supervisors.

• Issue appropriate identification to team members, secure building and set appropriate alarm systems.

• Assist in apprehending shoplifters and conduct surveillance on shoplifters.

Security Supervisor, R.W. Briscoe & Associates, Carson, CA

06/2009 to 10/2009

• Audit truck logs on a daily basses, in addition to the incident/ daily activity reports.

• Work with the client on a day to day basis, to ensure their operations are running normal.

• Post up weekly employees work schedule, Cross train all security officers so that they are able to perform their duties at each mandated post.

• Submit pay roll to cooperate office.

Security Officer, Securitas Security, Alhambra, CA

01//2009 to 06/2009

• Mandated various posts within the building, and wrote daily reports. Controlled closed circuit television (CCTV) to monitor activities.

• Patrolled interior and exterior areas of the building, Access control from all entering and exits doors.

• Escort any unauthorized personal, from the building as needed. Perform any special details that arise.

Armed patrol officer, Security Specialists, Van Nuys, CA

03/2007 to 10/2008

• Patrolled routes, including residences, condo complexes, apartment buildings, shopping centers, and businesses.

• Wrote daily reports for maintenance, patrol response, investigative, and arrest.

• Responded to disturbances calls and made arrests.

• All patrol vehicles are equipped with, digital radio system for communication with dispatch and other patrol vehicles.

• The cage with plastic rear seat is used for detaining suspects in case an arrest is going to be made with the police.

Loss Prevention Supervisor, Jc Penney, Glendale, CA

08/2003 to 03/2007

• Conducted LP training for store management and sales associates to promote shrinkage awareness programs.

• Identified areas of opportunity for loss within the store and implemented an action plan to reduce shrinkage.

• Reviewed sales audits reports, including long/shorts, credit card charge backs, missing deposits, gift cards, store credits, voids, and refunds, to identify any potential theft issues.

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