Patricia Velez
Patricia Velez

Security Officer / Fire & Life Safety Director

Actively looking · Member since 7 May 2026
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Location
United States
Desired salary
from 35 USD/hourly
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Full Time
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Not set

About

Professional summary

I am a seasoned Security Officer and Fire & Life Safety Director with over 20 years of proven expertise across commercial, residential, industrial, corporate, retail, government, hospitality, and entertainment environments. Throughout my career, I have been recognized for managing high-risk facilities, conducting compliance inspections, and training and leading security teams to ensure safety and regulatory adherence.

My skills include fire prevention, emergency response, safety planning, and regulatory enforcement. I hold multiple certifications in fire safety, CPR/First Aid, and security instruction, which enable me to effectively lead teams and manage safety operations in diverse settings. I am passionate about maintaining secure environments and ensuring the well-being of all occupants.

In my current role as Fire Safety Director and Security Operations Manager at Sentry Corp Security Services in New York, I monitor fire command stations, oversee life safety protocols, and manage emergency operations. I also train fire safety teams, conduct evacuations, and revise building safety plans to meet evolving standards.

Previously, I served as Lead Fire & Life Safety Director and Security Manager at Allied Universal Security, where I directed security operations at Montefiore Medical Center and 4 World Trade Center. I managed and trained security staff, created staffing schedules, and developed compliance documentation. I also delivered NYS Security Guard training and various safety instruction courses.

Earlier in my career, I worked with the NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services as a Fire & Life Safety Director and Field Supervisor, supervising fire safety operations across multiple municipal buildings. I led staff training, conducted site inspections, and enforced fire codes in collaboration with city officials.

I hold an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Phoenix and possess numerous certifications including FDNY certifications, NYS Security Guard License and Instructor certifications, CPR/First Aid/AED Instructor credentials, OSHA certifications, and more. I am committed to continuous professional development and excellence in safety management.

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Experience

Career history

Fire Safety Director - Security Operations Manager Sentry Corp Security Services

Monitored Fire Command Stations and oversaw life safety protocols. Trained fire safety teams, conducted evacuations, and ran perimeter security checks. Managed staff and all emergency operations. Revised building safety plans.

Lead Fire & Life Safety Director / Security Manager Allied Universal Security

Directed security operations at Montefiore Medical Center and 4 World Trade Center (Silverstein Properties). Managed, trained, and onboarded security staff; created staffing schedules, SOPs, and compliance documentation. Delivered NYS Security Guard training, CPR/First Aid/Narcan instruction, and 40-hour Shelter Security courses.

Fire & Life Safety Director / Field Supervisor NYC Department of Citywide Administrative Services (DCAS)

Supervised fire safety operations across seven Municipal City Court buildings. Led staff training in evacuation procedures, fire code compliance, and onsite exams. Conducted frequent site inspections, maintained logs, and managed contractor access. Enforced fire codes and collaborated with city officials on compliance measures.

Education

Learning history

University of Phoenix

Associates Degree in Criminal Justice

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