C Quinones

17+ years of armed and unarmed security experience with 10+ years at a current employer and site-level supervisory responsibilities.

Background spans government, commercial, industrial, and high-traffic environments with strengths in physical security, gatehouse and access-control operations, CCTV monitoring, incident response, de-escalation, emergency response, detailed reporting, and law-enforcement coordination. Experienced supervising officers, enforcing site procedures, communicating security concerns, and maintaining safe, professional operations.

Armed Security Officer / Site Supervisor at Walden Security (2016-04 – Present)

• Lead day-to-day security operations and supervise personnel while ensuring compliance with client requirements, post orders, and established security procedures.
• Manage gatehouse and access-control functions, verifying employees, visitors, contractors, vehicles, deliveries, and credentials entering secured facilities.
• Conduct patrols and monitor CCTV, alarms, access points, and surveillance systems to identify suspicious activity, policy violations, safety concerns, and vulnerabilities.
• Respond to emergencies, disturbances, alarms, and access-control violations; coordinate escalation with management, law enforcement, and emergency responders as appropriate.
• Gather incident information, review available surveillance and documentation, and prepare accurate reports for security and management review.
• Train and guide officers on site procedures, access control, emergency response, report writing, professional conduct, and post expectations.
• Communicate recurring security and operational concerns to management and support improvements to procedures, officer performance, and risk mitigation.

Private Armed Security Officer at Jefferson Enforcement Traffic and Security LLC (2015-09 – 2016-04)

• Performed armed patrols, maintained visible deterrence, controlled access, and responded to alarms, emergencies, and security concerns.

Armed Security Officer at Murray Guard, Inc. (2015-06 – 2016-04)

• Protected Louisville Metro Government facilities through access control, patrol, alarm response, incident documentation, and coordination with facility personnel.

Private Security Officer at American Service Industries (2013-06 – 2016-02)

• Provided security in Louisville's downtown entertainment district, managing crowd control, de-escalating conflicts, maintaining public safety, and assisting law enforcement.

High School Diploma – Penn Foster High School (2023-05)