Brendis Urrutia
Director at Protection Enforcement Agency Executive Protection & Security Services- Claim this Profile
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Brandon Shafikhani CPO, PPS
Brendis is an outstanding security professional that I have had the pleasure of working with. His dedication to duty, continued education and work ethic are second to none. I strongly recommend Brendis and know that any firm that employs his services will be well served.
Michael Goddard
Brendis Urrutia has been a great colleague of mine for the past few years. I have always known him to be continuously knowledgeable in all things security-related. He is always professional and handles challenges with grace. Brendis will always have a great recommendation for me.
Brandon Shafikhani CPO, PPS
Brendis is an outstanding security professional that I have had the pleasure of working with. His dedication to duty, continued education and work ethic are second to none. I strongly recommend Brendis and know that any firm that employs his services will be well served.
Michael Goddard
Brendis Urrutia has been a great colleague of mine for the past few years. I have always known him to be continuously knowledgeable in all things security-related. He is always professional and handles challenges with grace. Brendis will always have a great recommendation for me.
Brandon Shafikhani CPO, PPS
Brendis is an outstanding security professional that I have had the pleasure of working with. His dedication to duty, continued education and work ethic are second to none. I strongly recommend Brendis and know that any firm that employs his services will be well served.
Michael Goddard
Brendis Urrutia has been a great colleague of mine for the past few years. I have always known him to be continuously knowledgeable in all things security-related. He is always professional and handles challenges with grace. Brendis will always have a great recommendation for me.
Brandon Shafikhani CPO, PPS
Brendis is an outstanding security professional that I have had the pleasure of working with. His dedication to duty, continued education and work ethic are second to none. I strongly recommend Brendis and know that any firm that employs his services will be well served.
Michael Goddard
Brendis Urrutia has been a great colleague of mine for the past few years. I have always known him to be continuously knowledgeable in all things security-related. He is always professional and handles challenges with grace. Brendis will always have a great recommendation for me.
Credentials
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PPS Armed & Unarmed, Armed & Unarmed Security, Private Investigator, Alarm Respondent
Virginia Department of Criminal Justice ServicesJun, 2015- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Protection Enforcement Agency Executive Protection & Security Services
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United States
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Security Guards and Patrol Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director
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Jul 2021 - Present
•Interview and hire qualified applicants to fill open post positions in a proactive and timely manner, following company interviewing guidelines. Also regularly evaluates low-performing employees for coaching, changes, or replacement. •Make initial/conditional job offers (for new employees) and changes (for existing employees) using company procedures, offering rates and schedules alignment with post contract requirements. Maintain and publishes weekly audits, P&L reports, and actively manages job openings within the company. •Create, modify, and manage schedules to always ensure adequate coverage. Ensure all positions are staffed according to contract requirements and effectively manage overtime through proper scheduling and staffing. Maintain a qualified, sufficient pool of rovers for backfill of vacant positions as needed. •Receive weekly timesheets and update schedules as necessary (verify such for self-scheduling accounts). Runs bi-weekly payroll according to company procedures. Ensure records are properly maintained and updated to reduce payroll errors. Resolves payroll discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner, and communicate status of such to affected employees, to minimize financial exposure for the company. •Process requests for final paychecks, bonuses, and other pay related issues, and execute the distribution of such pay. Acts as a company representative in such matters as unemployment hearings, workers’ compensation hearings/depositions, state agency activities, depositions, and other related liability matters. •Execute termination meetings as necessary and complete all follow up documentation according to company standards. •Maintain regular proactive contact with management to ensure all staff is being effectively utilized, properly trained, and ready for placement as needed. Maintain high employee morale and low employee turnover through effective and proactive communications and timely problem resolution. Show less
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Blue Raven, Inc.
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United States
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Security and Investigations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Chief Operations Officer & Chief Personnel Officer
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Sep 2020 - Sep 2022
• Manage and assist with recruiting, training, payroll, and daily operations • Protect client(s) which may include celebrities, executives, politicians, and influential speakers from harassment, threats of violence, kidnap, murder and theft • Chauffeur clients from place to place ensuring safe transit • Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property • Monitor surveillance equipment, inspect buildings, equipment, and access points while permitting entry • Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities • Inform violators of policy and procedures Show less
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PPS Operations Manager, SW & Central VA
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Oct 2019 - Oct 2020
• Provide inspired leadership for the activities within assigned area of operation • Make important policy and strategic decisions • Ensure proper development and implementation of operational policies and procedures • Assist with recruiting as well as help promote company culture that encourage accountability and high performance • Protect high profile clients from violence, kidnap, murder and theft • Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property Show less
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Instructor/Security Consultant
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Apr 2018 - Mar 2020
• Supervised security officers • Implemented and enforced company policies • Trained civilians and officers in defensive tactics • Coordinated class times, locations, transports and cleaned equipment • Evaluated student performance and ensured completion of required paperwork • Coordinated with staff when responding to emergencies • Conducted video surveillance, courthouse research, and submit updates detailing duties performed Show less
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Northern Virginia Juvenile Detention Center
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United States
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Law Enforcement
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1 - 100 Employee
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Assistant Supervisor
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Oct 2017 - Jan 2020
• Supervised security staff and ensured facility posts are properly staffed • Provided performance management on a daily basis and conducted disciplinary action when necessary • Oversaw operations in conjunction with the Security Manager and Deputy Director • Managed confidential information regarding detainees • Administered and supervised detention admissions-intake and release procedures • Investigated incidents while serving as a liaison for detainees and their family, probation officers, social workers Show less
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Education
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2015 - 2015
T.C. Williams High School
High School Diploma, General Studies
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