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Zachary Perry
Security Supervisor · Class A Office & Mixed-Use Properties
Contact
Los Angeles, CA
(213) 555-3802
zachary.perry@email.com
linkedin.com/in/zacharyperry
Los Angeles, CA · (213) 555-3802 · zachary.perry@email.com · linkedin.com/in/zacharyperry
Licenses & Certifications
Security Guard Registration (Guard Card)
California Bureau of Security and Investigative Services
Certified Protection Officer (CPO)
International Foundation for Protection Officers
Adult First Aid/CPR/AED
American Red Cross
Core Competencies
Officer scheduling & coverage
Post orders & audits
Access control operations
Incident response
CCTV & alarm monitoring
New officer training
Client relations
Systems
TrackTikLenel OnGuardGenetec Security CenterADP Workforce NowMicrosoft Excel
Education
A.A. in Administration of Justice
2016
Los Angeles City College
High School Diploma
2013
John Marshall High School
Profile
Security supervisor with 10 years in contract security across downtown Los Angeles high-rises, leading 22 officers across 3 shifts at a 1.1M sq ft office campus. Raised post audit scores from 81% to 97% and cut officer turnover by 35%.
Security Experience
2021 – Present
Security Site Supervisor
Pacific Coast Protective Services, Los Angeles, CA
- Supervise 22 licensed officers across 3 shifts at a 3-tower, 1.1M sq ft Class A office campus.
- Build weekly schedules, approve timecards and cover call-offs to keep every post filled around the clock.
- Raised client post audit scores from 81% to 97% by rewriting post orders and running monthly spot checks.
- Cut officer turnover 35% with a structured onboarding plan and quarterly recognition program.
- Lead incident response for alarms, trespass and medical calls; review 40+ TrackTik reports each week.
2018 – 2021
Security Shift Lead
Westmark Security Group, Los Angeles, CA
- Led a night shift of 8 officers at a mixed-use tower with 400 residences and ground-floor retail.
- Ran the security command center, monitoring 260 cameras and Lenel access alarms.
- Trained 30 new officers on post orders, use-of-force policy and BSIS power-to-arrest rules.
- Coordinated with LAPD on 45 trespass and theft cases and turned over video evidence on request.
2015 – 2018
Security Officer
Westmark Security Group, Los Angeles, CA
- Staffed lobby access control, issuing 300+ visitor badges a day and checking contractor work permits.
- Walked hourly patrols of parking levels and stairwells and logged all findings in the daily activity report.
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Licenses and certifications
- Security Guard License State licensing board Optional, valued by employers
Sources: www.bls.gov
Licensing rules differ by state; check with your state board before you apply.
Skills to list
- Access Control Systems
- Incident Report Writing
- CCTV Monitoring
- Staff Scheduling
- Emergency Response Coordination
- Patrol Route Planning
- Conflict De-escalation
- Loss Prevention
Software and tools
- Microsoft Office software
- Microsoft Access
- Microsoft Outlook
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Time and attendance software
- Employee scheduling software
- Oracle software
- SAP business and customer relations management software
Duties to describe on a security supervisor resume
- Investigated disturbances on the premises, such as security alarms, altercations, and suspicious activity.
- Patrolled the premises to prevent or detect intrusion, protect property, or preserve order.
- Monitored and authorized entry of employees, visitors, or other persons.
- Secured entrances and exits by locking doors and gates.
- Wrote reports documenting observations made while on patrol.
- Monitored the behavior of security employees to ensure adherence to quality standards, deadlines, or procedures.
Titles along the way
- Security Officer
- Security Supervisor
- Security Operations Manager
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