Jose Pijal

Monitor school entrances and exits to ensure only authorized personnel and visitors enter the premises. Conduct routine patrols of the building and surrounding property to identify and address potential security risks. Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents, emergencies, or disturbances, ensuring the safety of all individuals on-site.

Public Safety Operations Coordinator - Manhattan Charter School - New York, NY

(2024-01)

• Monitor school entrances and exits to ensure only authorized personnel and visitors enter the premises.
• Conduct routine patrols of the building and surrounding property to identify and address potential security risks.
• Respond promptly and effectively to security incidents, emergencies, or disturbances, ensuring the safety of all individuals on-site.
• Collaborate closely with the DOE Safety Officer to align security practices and protocols.
• Maintain a log of security incidents and prepare detailed reports as necessary.
• Attend safety meetings or training sessions as required by the school.
• Assist in implementing and enforcing DOE and school-specific safety procedures, including drills and crisis response plans.
• Monitor and report any maintenance or repair needs in the building and grounds.
• Assist with the setup and breakdown of spaces for school events, meetings, or assemblies.
• Support the Operations Manager in ensuring compliance with safety and cleanliness standards.

Special Agent / Columbia University - Pinkerton - New York, NY

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

• Provide the client with concierge-level security at the company location and/or events.
• Deescalate tense situations or individuals that may arise.
• Write detailed incident reports following any incident, occurrence, or variance that warrants documentation.
• Conduct quality investigations and complete investigative reports.
• Provide response services related to emergency and crisis planning, high risk terminations, workforce disruptions, natural disaster, civil unrest, and threat monitoring.
• Secure the client's residential perimeter.
• Review CCTV, manage access controls, and respond to alarms, as needed

Field Supervisor / Site Supervisor - Harvard Protection - New York, NY

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

• Manage guards and security staff
• Ensure the safety of the people on premises
• Training security officers in proper security measures
• Perform site inspections and equipment inspections
• Provide customer services

Communications Concierge - Simpson Thacher & Bartlett LLP - New York, NY

(2009-01 - 2021-12)

• Provide phone and administrative support to other operational departments; read and respond to incoming emails, faxes, taxi requests and department request
• Answer phones and reply to messages quickly and accurately
• Reserve conference rooms and assist partners and staff members with any special requests
• Authorize entry of all persons, escort and monitor, clients, visitors and vendors to ensure access control

Associates Degree - Office Technology - Plaza College (2003-01 - 2005-12)