HÉCTOR GONZÁLEZ
San Juan
Summary
Seasoned professional in general and operations management with comprehensive experience leading teams, optimizing processes, and implementing cost-effective strategies. Skilled in strategic planning, staff development, and operational efficiency, consistently improving workflow and reducing costs. Proven track record of enhancing overall business performance through effective leadership and innovative problem-solving.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
2nd Lieutenant
Puerto Rico National Guard
10.2024 - Current
- Lead and train a unit of 30+ soldiers in tactical, operational, and domestic response missions
- Conduct mission planning and implement counterintelligence and surveillance measures
- Coordinated multi-agency training exercises with state and federal partners, improving readiness by 35%
- Coordinated planning and execution of operational fires to accomplish unit's mission.
Security Consultant
Vigilante Inc.
San Juan, Puerto Rico
05.2019 - 12.2024
- Oversaw security operations for healthcare institutions and high-risk government sites
- Performed threat assessments, background checks, and workforce screenings across diverse sectors
- Designed and executed security protocols that reduced incident rates by 25% over a 12-month period
- Performed security clearance processing for company employees.
- Analyzed intelligence reports to identify potential threats to organizational security.
- Designed and implemented plans to secure computer files against breach, destruction, or accidental modification.
- Mitigated risk by providing immediate and effective emergency response security.
- Provided technical guidance on the implementation of security solutions.
Cavalry Scout (19D)
U.S. Army
Fort Bliss, United States
10.2012 - 04.2019
- Conducted reconnaissance, surveillance, and force protection operations in combat zones
- Served as a certified K-9 handler for explosives detection and perimeter security
- Delivered actionable intelligence to commanding officers during high-risk operations
- Coordinated air strikes with ground commanders to maximize the effect of aerial assets on target areas.
- Directed traffic during emergency and congested situations.
- Operated unmanned aerial vehicles to provide real-time data regarding terrain features or hostile activity.
- Observed hostile activity from concealed positions to provide early warning of potential threats.
- Led dismounted patrols into potentially hostile territory to gather information about enemy activities or locations.
- Inspected terrain before advancing friendly forces to identify potential hazards or obstacles.
- Maintained communication with other units through radio transmissions or visual signals.
Security Officer
O’Neill Security
San Juan, Puerto Rico
03.2009 - 10.2012
- Maintained safe hospital environments through regular patrols and real-time threat response
- Collaborated with emergency services to handle crisis events and enforce hospital security policy
- Reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Wrote reports outlining thefts, unauthorized access violations or other unusual occurrences to help support later criminal or civil actions.
- Escorted individuals requiring personal protection to provide safe transport to specified locations.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during incidents and emergencies.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
Education
Master of Science - Economic Crimes Research
Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Metropolitan Campus
05.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Metropolitan Campus
05.2023
Skills
- Fraud Detection
- Threat assessment
- Surveillance techniques
- Data analysis
- Policy writing
- Security operations
- Risk management
- Team leadership
- Conflict resolution
- Manage operations
- Employee scheduling
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Financial Investigations
- AML Compliance
- Regulatory Standards
- Intelligence Gathering
- Incident command
- Security management
- Operational efficiency
Certification
- Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, 12/24
- Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist (CAMS), ACAMS, 02/25
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Portuguese
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Key Skills
- Threat Analysis
- Counterintelligence
- Surveillance Operations
- Emergency Response Planning
- Crisis Response Planning
- Tactical Leadership
- Military Operations
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
2nd Lieutenant
Puerto Rico National Guard
10.2024 - Current
Security Consultant
Vigilante Inc.
05.2019 - 12.2024
Cavalry Scout (19D)
U.S. Army
10.2012 - 04.2019
Security Officer
O’Neill Security
03.2009 - 10.2012
Master of Science - Economic Crimes Research
Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Metropolitan Campus
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Inter American University of Puerto Rico – Metropolitan Campus