Angelica Vargas
Summary
My main goal is to promote change in my environment in favor of individuals' growth and development. Interact and create a bond of respect between my community and I. Using my experience as a security officer and also Sheriff's Officer to protect, secure and serve the lives of individuals around me. I am a team player and individual who loves and appreciates change and growth. I am open and willing to learn and train to enhance my job performance to better impact my fellow coworkers and society.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Sheriff's Officer
Hudson County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - 12.2023
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Provided public safety assistance at community events to maintain safe and secure environments.
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of inmates and guards.
- Maintained structure and security during court proceedings.
- Provide security for Judges, court staff and the public
- Transport criminals/defendants to and from jail
- Patrol county parks
- Conduct security in main lobby
- Identified suspicious activity and conducted interviews with witnesses to build cases.
- I work from Monday through Friday, 0830 hours until 1630 hours. Also work overtime during the week or weekend.
Automotive Technician
Route 23 Honda
10.2017 - 08.2020
- Broke down complex mechanical information into simpler parts for individuals with little or no understanding of system operations
- Serviced air conditioning systems, changed and topped off fluids and completed maintenance inspections
- Repaired brake, exhaust, electrical and other systems to optimal specifications
- Communicated issues to leaders and helped develop solutions
- Completed customer orders and warranty services according to manufacturer specifications
- Repaired suspensions and aligned vehicles
- Completed minor maintenance such as replacing gaskets, flushing coolant and performing tune-ups
- Replaced damaged, missing or defective parts with new and refurbished components
- Expertly utilized diagnostic equipment to evaluate mechanical problems in vehicles
- I worked from Monday through Saturday, 0730 hours until 1630 hours.
Security Officer
Hackensack UMC Meridian Health At Palisades
09.2012 - 10.2017
- Identified and challenged potentially unauthorized individuals for screening and detention in order to prevent access to restricted areas
- Provided detailed reports of infractions and criminal acts to law enforcement for trial or hearing procedures
- Warned offenders about rule infractions and violations and verbally evicted violators from premises
- Inspected suspicious activities and monitored premises for criminal acts and rule infractions
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, cargo trucks and visitors
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas
- Protected facility and property guests by regularly circulating premises and monitoring surveillance feeds
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of employees and visitors daily
- I worked from Monday through Saturday 1500hours until 2300 hours, also overtime when ever needed to cover any shift.
Education
Automotive Engineering Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
Union, NJ04.2015
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Hudson County Community College
Jersey City, NJ03.2012
High School Diploma -
North Bergen High School
North Bergen, NJ06.2008
Skills
- Troubleshooting skills
- Emergency management
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Communication skills
- Relationship building and management
- File and records management
- Emergency response
- Investigation documentation
- Prisoner Transport
- Gang Awareness
- Accident Scene Documentation
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Sheriff's Officer
Hudson County Sheriff's Office
08.2020 - 12.2023
Automotive Technician
Route 23 Honda
10.2017 - 08.2020
Security Officer
Hackensack UMC Meridian Health At Palisades
09.2012 - 10.2017
Automotive Engineering Technology
Lincoln Technical Institute
Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice
Hudson County Community College
High School Diploma -
North Bergen High School
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