Mark Westervelt

Security Manager MAS CPP PCI CPM

River Edge, New Jersey, United States

About

A security, investigations and law enforcement professional with proven knowledge and experience in public safety, security management, loss prevention, physical security, training ,criminal, internal affairs, due diligence and background investigations.

Experience

  • Elite Investigations ()
    • Security Manager
      Nov 2020 - Present · 5 yrs 9 mos

      Security Manager for the Hudson Mall and Hudson Commons Shopping Centers located in Jersey City, NJ. The centers consist of interior shopping mall, outlying stores, restaurants, health club, car dealerships and vehicle service centers. Duties include creating and implementing departmental policies and procedures, hiring, supervision, evaluation, training, scheduling, payroll, disciplinary action and issue resolution. Inspection and maintenance of equipment including patrol vehicles, safety equipment, radios, tour readers, CCTV, fire alarm, lighting, AED and fire extinguishers. Initiate and supervise drills and training exercises. Primary Liaison between mall management, tenants and customers. Report and address complaints and safety issues. Maintain reports and records.

    • Assistant Director of Security
      Feb 2019 - Nov 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

      Assistant Director of Security of the Bergen Town Center Shopping Center located in Paramus, NJ . Duties included supervision, training, discipline, payroll, scheduling, safety, inspection and maintenance of equipment, patrol vehicles,uniforms, lost and found, traffic control, crowd control, public relations, report review and filing.

  • Armed Security Supervisor at SOS Security LLC
    Jun 2012 - May 2020 · 8 yrs

    An armed security supervisor responsible for the protection of a New York Stock Exchange data center. Supervision of armed security personnel, scheduling, training, report review. Visitor and package screening for weapons and explosives. Metal detection and xray systems. Visitor pass management systems and tracking. Identify and report safety issues. Personnel security, loss prevention, CCTV, infrared, alarms, biometrics, vehicle entry control beam and barrier systems. Traffic control, command center operations, stationary post, facility and perimeter vehicular patrol.

  • Investigator at USIS
    Sep 2012 - Jan 2014 · 1 yr 5 mos

    A Federal Contract Investigator retained by the United States Office of Personnel Management, Federal Investigative Services Division to conduct in depth Federal National Security and Public Trust background investigations for employment based security requirements and Federal Security Clearances. Extensive training and experience in investigations, interviewing, and issue resolution.

  • Police Sergeant at River Edge, N.J. Police Department
    Jan 1982 - Aug 2011 · 29 yrs 8 mos

    A patrol division tour commander and detective with a proven track record in decision making and handling tactical and crisis situations. Through direct supervision of police officers, reserve officers and dispatchers, ensured the efficient daily operation of the police department and the effectiveness of patrol personnel. Conducted criminal, internal affairs, background and due diligence investigations. Managed interviews, interrogations and surveillances. Forensic evidence collection and processing. Police academy and in-service training instructor.