1. Stephen Blanks
10212 Angell St.
Downey, CA 90242
(562) 977-7129
OBJECTIVE
Obtain a challenging and responsible position in Security/Safety
Management where my leadership skills, in-depth experience and
consistent history of achievements will be utilized.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Operations Security Supervisor, Asst. Director of Security For high-rise
security, Security Staff Training
Universal Protection Service, Long Beach Ca.
2015 - Presently
Security Post Commander
.
• Maintain / Managed a security staff of over 500, or more weekly hours
sites for Universal protection Service.
• Duties included: development and implementation of a Fire Department
approved Emergency Safety Manual, FLS and emergency procedures
training of staff and facility tenants, liaison for the client.
• Developed and implemented security staff training programs.
Reorganization and implication of needed security procedures
• Training included Post Orders procedures
• Management of the Incident Report system. Duties included conduct of
investigations, review of all written reports and follow-up on any
outstanding issues.
• Served as company account manager for Universal Protection Service.
Duties included oversight of staff payroll, staff human resources issues,
customer contact and retention.
• Responsibility for implementing the visitor and vendor access program,
shrinkage reduction and loss prevention programs, and facility physical
security programs.
2. Loomis Inc., U.S., Los Angeles, CA 2007 – 2014
Operations Supervisor (Security and Risk Management ) Southern
California
• Implemented safety and security processes for an armored transportation
company covering Southern California.
• Responsible for training employees and managers in appropriate security
procedures and loss control methods.
• Responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the building’s card
access program. Duties included issuing and maintenance of employee
access cards into the building
• Investigator for all area loss cases – both cargo and casualty.
• Responsible for conducting security audits
• Main liaison to law enforcement authorities for the Los Angeles area.
• Oversaw the street surveillance program
• Responsible for CCTV, Fire and Burglar alarm system oversight
• Responsible for submitting risk analysis and reports pertaining to loss
issues.
• Responsible for area safety issues: driver training/Smith System and DOT
Certification, accident investigation, firearms safety and training, Casualty
and Workers Compensation review and oversight.
• Responsible for supporting the local Branch Manager with meeting
required budget pertaining to risk control.
3. Allied Barton Security Services, Signal Hill, CA
2004 – 2007
Director of Security – Office Depot
.
• Managed a security staff of over 456 weekly hours.
• Served as the Fire, Life and Safety Director at a 600,070 sq. ft facility.
Duties included: development and implementation of a LBFD approved
Emergency Safety Manual, FLS and emergency procedures training of
staff and facility tenants, liaison with LBFD.
• Developed and implemented security staff training programs. Training
included Post Orders procedures and First Aid and CPR certification.
• Management of the Incident Report system. Duties included conduct of
investigations, review of all written reports and follow-up on any
outstanding issues.
• Responsibility for the maintenance and operation of the building’s card
access program. Duties included issuing and maintenance of tenant cards
and access into the building and maintenance and troubleshooting of
elevator card reader systems
• Served as company account manager for Office Depot. Duties included
oversight of staff payroll, staff human resources issues, customer contact
and retention.
• Responsibility for implementing the visitor and vendor access program,
shrinkage reduction and loss prevention programs, and facility physical
security programs.
4. ABM Security ARCO Towers/City National Plaza, Los Angeles, CA
1997 - 2004
Asst. Director of Security and Operations Manager high-rise security
• Directed the operations of an 80-officer security staff with over 2900
weekly manpower hours.
• Served as the Asst. Fire, Life and Safety Director for two 52-story high-rise
facilities, two level subterranean retail and restaurant mall area and an
11-level parking structure.
• Trained and implemented emergency procedures and evacuation plans
for over 3000 tenants.
• Built, improved and maintained effective relationships with both clients and
employees on site.
• Responsibility for operational analysis and implementation of a $3,000,000
staff and equipment budget.
• Operational oversight of development and implementation post 9-11
security procedures to include the installation of a Visitor Management
and Access Control System and turnstile systems.
• Responsibility for the facility Operations Center/Dispatch. Oversight
included officer staffing, CCTV system, fire and burglar alarm system
monitoring, engineer systems monitoring, tenant/customer issues
resolution, local fire and law agency liaison, and visitor and vendor access
control program.
• Operational oversight of the purchasing, fitting, cleaning, storing and
inventory of the 80-officer security staff uniform program.
• Operational oversight of maintenance and operation of security vehicles to
include Chevrolet Blazers, golf carts, and GEM cars.
• Implemented training programs for an 80-officer security staff to include:
Subordinate supervisor /leadership training, Post Order training, BSIS 40-
hour mandatory training, First Aid and CPR, LAFD CERT.
CERTIFICATIONS
California State Guard Card # valid Thru. 1/31/16
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