Idyllwild-Pine Cove, CA · harrison@hodgkin.io ·
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SUMMARY
Security Specialist with a discreet, polished, executive presence:
deter early, document efficiently, and operational decisions are data-driven.
Operate in discreet plainclothes, or executive posts and turn surveillance into
action — camera-aware patrols, VMS verification, evidence pulls — calm,
respectful interactions, and by-the-book decisions. Comfortable with modern
CCTV/VMS and grounded in IT systems, Networking and information security.
CORE SKILLS
- CCTV monitoring & surveillance
- Asset Protection alignment (metrics-driven)
- Camera-aware patrols & VMS verification
- Incident reporting (DARs, clear documentation)
- Evidence pulls & chain-of-custody
- Identity verification & threat monitoring
- Patrol, response, and incident resolution
- Access control & entry supervision
- De-escalation and guest comfort
- Team leadership (posts, briefings, radio discipline)
- Vault operations (counts & reconciliation)
- Escorts (employees/vendors) & lobby/desk conduct
EXPERIENCE
Security Professional (Site Supervisor) — Allied Universal
Current
- Lead on-site team: set posts, brief shifts, enforce post orders and radio
discipline.
- A metrics-driven approach to aligning with Asset Protection Investigators
/store management to target high-risk areas and priorities.
- Run camera-aware patrols and assisting API's in verifying incidents in the
VMS before escalation.
- De-escalate to protect guest comfort and avoid scenes while making firm,
by-the-book decisions.
Security Officer (Armed & Unarmed) — Various Employers
5 years of experience
- Monitored camera feeds, supervised entry points, and managed access in corporate, residential, and event
environments.
- Conducted patrols and response duties to deter issues, resolve incidents, and report irregularities.
- Escorted employees and contractors; staffed lobby and desk posts with professional demeanor.
- Investigation, surveillance & monitoring, daily activity reports, and clear incident documentation.
- Transported and secured high-value assets; maintained strict chain-of-custody.
- Performed vault counts and reconciliations in monitored facilities.
- Verified identities, managed access, and monitored for threats.
Updated 09-26-2025