Alvin Galarza
Bronx, NY *****
845-***-**** Cell
************@*****.***
Objective: To lead a group of public safety professionals while expanding my knowledge in various known environments.
Experience:
April, 2008 – To Present Covenant Aviation Security Flushing, NY
Aviation Security Agent
• Vehicle security inspections
• Security escorts
• Security surveillance services
October, 2006 – October 2007 Yonkers Raceway & Casino Yonkers, NY
Surveillance Manager
• Surveillance of the floors
• Logging entries
• Reporting unusual incidents
• Payroll
• Schedules and assignments
• Conducting investigations
October, 2005 – September, 2006 Verdad Investigations & Protection, Inc. Syracuse, NY
Hudson Valley District Supervisor
• Interviewed prospective employees
• Processed new hires
• Supervised several sites simultaneously
• Set schedules
• Liaison between firm and clients
• Reviewed time sheets and prepared payroll
• Provided security training and certification for new hires and renewals
• Worked patrols as necessary
1992- April, 2005 Hunts Point Terminal Market Bronx, NY
Chief of Operations/New York State Peace Officer
• In charge of the day-to-day operations of the Public Safety Department for all three tours by enforcing all department SOPs and directives including the review of all summons issued.
• Responsible for 35-40 public safety supervisors and officers under my command (including EMTs).
• Handled all training and development for all public safety supervisors and officers.
• Responsible for setting up Peace officer appointments, renewals and background investigations with NYC Police Headquarters.
• Reviewed all daily reports and provided daily reports to the Director of Public Safety.
• Gun custodian for entire Public Safety Department.
• Initiate and supervise special assignments given to supervisors and officers.
• Daily interaction with other Market personnel (i.e.,-Market Manager, Board of Directors, House Owners).
• Conduct interviews for potential employees with Public Safety.
• Responsible for all uniform items issued to the department
• Handled all Payroll and other Human Resource issues for the department.
• Supervised the Sanitation Program, the Engine Idling Program, and the DVO removal of abandoned trucks/cars and overseeing LETN program.
Alvin Galarza
Experience: Hunts Point Terminal Market (cont’d)
Duty Officer/New York State Peace Officer
• Tour Commander; supervised a combination of 2 supervisors and 10 public safety officers.
• Responsible for setting up Peace Officer appointments, renewals and background investigations with NYC Police Headquarters.
• Provide daily reports to the Director of Public Safety.
• Make arrests, transport prisoners, lodging of prisoners and prisoner care.
• Involved in special assignments.
• Responsible for obtaining and monitoring NYC garbage removal program.
Lieutenant/New York State Peace Officer
• Tour Commander, supervised a combination of 2 supervisors and 10 public safety officers.
• Responsible for setting up Peace Officer appointments, renewals and background investigations with NYC Police Headquarters.
• Provide daily and accident reports for the Director of Public Safety.
• Make arrests, transport prisoners, lodging of prisoners and prisoner care.
• Initiated quality control procedures.
• Involved in special assignments.
Sergeant/New York State Peace Officer
• Supervise 10 public safety officers.
• Assign and monitor peace officers throughout various posts.
• Make arrests and issue court summonses and respond to alarms.
Public Safety Officer
• Patrol the produce terminal for violations.
• Positioned at Central Command as dispatcher.
• Prepare incident reports and assist other officers as needed.
Education: Graduated 1984 City as School High School New York, NY
• Currently completed 8 Hour Annual In-Service Training Course for Security Guards
• Certified Armed Security Guard
• Completed 47 Hour Fire Arms training course and 8 Hour Pre-Assigned Training Course
• Knowledgeable in Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel
• Certified General Topics Security Instructor
• NYS Pistol Permit
Languages: Fluent in Spanish and English.
References: Available upon request.