Rolando Rivera

Experience

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  Puerto Rico Police Department

  Jan 1994 - Feb 2002

  Police Officer

  • Enforced federal and commonwealth laws.• Worked with other United States law enforcement agencies in the apprehension and extradition of criminals.• Respond to calls of a civil and criminal nature.• Made reports, arrests and seizures of personnel and property.• Testified in the court system on criminal cases.• Assisted in the translation of the English language for fellow officers.• Provided assistance to the community before, during and after extreme natural disasters such as hurricanes. Show less

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  City of Mesquite Police Deparment

  Feb 2002 - Apr 2007

  Investigator/Polygraph Examiner

  • Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Standard and Education Advanced Certified Peace Officer. • Respond to calls for service to civil/criminal activity, domestic violence situations, traffic accidents and made arrests as needed.• Issued citations, completed reports and filed cases with the local and federal governments.• Active community involvement through juvenile mentoring and anti-gang programs, identifying and educating families with youth on gang awareness and how to recognize signs of gang involvement.• Conduct sworn testimony for criminal cases in municipal and county courts on traffic, civil and criminal cases.• Certified polygraph examiner for criminal cases and pre-employment examinations.• Certified in Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT), conducting raids and apprehending extremely violent felons with charges ranging from drugs to murder.• As a narcotics investigator, worked with various local and federal law enforcement agencies to capture and apprehend criminals in high profile drug cases.• Often called upon to translate Spanish for fellow officers when dealing with suspects or the general Show less

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  Tarrant County Hospital District (JPS)

  May 2007 - Oct 2008

  Police Captain

  • Over saw the daily operations of the patrol and communication sections of the hospital police department.• Supervised two lieutenants, three sergeants and 16 patrol officers.• Managed up to $2 million in budget for the entire police department.• Conduct interviews and background investigations on new hires for the police and security departments.• Write and issued general orders and standard operating procedures in accordance with the laws of the State of Texas.• Conducted investigations of criminal activity on hospital grounds and filed cases with the Tarrant County District Attorney’s Office. Show less

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  AlliedBarton Security Services (BAE Systems Security Department)

  Jul 2010 - Aug 2012

  Site Supervisor

  • Lead, direct, and supervise up to 8 contract security officers on three shifts, totaling over 340 hours per week. Scheduled all contracted officers to appropriate shifts.• Delegate and ensured completion of tasking’s as handed down by the BAE Systems Security Department to all contracted officers.• Secure and ensured the security of over 800,000 square feet of property with over $3 million in BAE Systems and Boeing assets by conducting vehicle, bike and foot patrols and CCTV.• Ensure the security and protection of BAE Systems and Boeing proprietary and U.S. Export Controlled technology/data in accordance with the Special Security Agreement between the Department of Defense and BAE Systems PLC.• Assisted in the training of new officers on all BAE Systems Security Department policies and procedures.• Conduct performance appraisals, disciplinary actions and completed weekly payroll in accordance with Allied Barton Security Services company policy. Show less

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  AlliedBarton Security Services

  Aug 2012 - Jan 2014

  Account Manager (Digital Realty Trust)

  • Supervise the day to day security operations for multiple sites throughout the Dallas and Austin area.• Manage a team of approximately 90 Security Officers, Site and Shift Supervisors including hiring/selection, scheduling, payroll, training, coaching, development and support.• Manage access control systems and software AMAG.• Ensure the sites are provided with high quality security services to protect people and property.• Build, improve and maintain effective relationships with both client and employees.• Coordinate necessary support services to effectively manage sites to meet or exceed financial and operational goals and provide quality customer service.• Ensure all required reporting and contract compliance requirements are met.• Handle any escalated security issues or emergency situations appropriately.• Perform account audits and off-hour visits, completing required documentation. Show less

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  Allied Universal Security Services

  Mar 2019 - now

  • Director of Operations

    Oct 2021 - now

  • Client Manager

    Mar 2019 - now