Joel Rivas

About Joel Rivas

I am a Self-motivated, highly analytical, global security leader with extensive…

Experience

1. Security Specialist

   Eastern Security Inc

   Jan 2024 — Present · US

   Eastern Security / Boca Raton, Orlando, Leesburg, Florida 04/2024-PresentResponsible for the safety and security of various venders,Bike Festival - Leesburg, FL.• Provided armed protection services during the Leesburg Bike Festival, ensuring the safety of high-profile musical actsand event personnel. Conducted Executive Protection for nationally recognized bands including Dirty Honey, Fuel, LIT,and Whey Jennings. Duties included advance security planning, close protection, access control, and coordination withlocal law enforcement and event staff to maintain a secure environment in a high-traffic, public setting.Watermelon and Strawberry Festivals - Boca Raton, FL.• Ensuring the safety of attendees, staff, and vendors. Responsibilities included conducting perimeter checks, monitoringentry and exit points, performing personnel checks, and maintaining a visible security presence throughout the event.Worked collaboratively with event organizers to respond to any incidents and enforce safety protocols in a family-friendly environment.Range Safety Officer/ Line Coach -Orlando FL.• Oversaw eight weeks of “G” license firearms training, totaling in 102 hours of range time, as well as the safe andeffective expenditure of approximately rounds.• Provided direct line coaching and ensured strict adherence to weapons safety protocols, ensuring the successfulcertification of 65 personnel, enhancing armed security readiness and qualification compliance with in the state ofFlorida.

Education

• North American Rescue (TMJ)

  Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)

  2021

• Trauma training

  Tactical Combat Casualty Care

  2013

• Tide Water Community College

  EMT

  2012 — 2012

Skills

• Physical Security
• Weapons
• Nato
• Security Management
• Operational Planning
• Joint Military Operations
• Military Operations
• First Aid
• Combat
• Military Training
• Military Experience
• Military
• Maritime
• Psd
• Maritime Security
• Security Training
• Navigation
• Tactical Operations
• Small Unit Tactics
• Counterterrorism
• Executive Protection
• Security Clearance
• Tactical Planning
• Combat Lifesaver
• Weapons Handling
• Close Protection
• National Security
• Marksmanship
• Counterinsurgency
• Combat Life Saver
• Rescue
• Force Protection
• Personal Security
• Protection
• Weapons Training
• Security
• Maritime Operations
• Command
• Comsec
• Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician Basic