Christopher Diaczyszyn
Tampa
Summary
Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at Smithsonian Institution, specializing in threat assessment and emergency response. Proven ability to enhance safety compliance and incident reporting while leading team initiatives effectively. Expertise in surveillance monitoring and access control, ensuring a secure environment for staff and visitors.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
02.2023 - Current
- The Security Guard position provides physical protection of museum property and grounds, and enforces Institution rules regarding safety and protection of staff and visitors within the Institution's boundaries.
- Enforced federal and local laws, rules, and regulations to maintain safety and compliance.
- Monitored environment for unusual conditions and incidents, ensuring safety of staff and visitors.
- Patrols to prevent or detect and deal with break-ins and trespassers, parking lot thefts and vandalism.
- Denies admission to unauthorized persons. Prevents unauthorized removal of facility property.
- Supervisor: LT Eric Chapman (202-633-5410)
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
Tampa
11.2012 - 12.2022
- Operated screening equipment to identify prohibited items in checked baggage.
- Search checked baggage by hand when it is suspected to contain prohibited items such as weapons.
- Challenged suspicious individuals by requesting badges and inquiring about their business in restricted areas to enhance security.
- Test baggage for any explosive materials, using equipment such as explosive detection machines or chemical swab systems.
- Recorded information about any checked baggage that set off alarms in monitoring equipment.
- Assisting management and Law Enforcement Officers (LEO) with inquiries for information and investigations that may be initiated against a regulated party; participating in information briefings concerning sensitive information.
- Developed preliminary incident information for LEOs and superiors, and produced relevant communications, reports, and documents.
- Served as a coach and facilitator, coordinating team initiatives and consensus-building activities among team members. Provided input on employee performance, promotions, and reassignments to supervisors and managers.
- Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources.
- Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes
Education
High school diploma or equivalent -
Sherwood High School
Sandy Spring, MD, United States06-1992
Skills
- Access control
- Surveillance monitoring
- Emergency response
- Incident reporting
- Risk management
- Threat assessment
- Safety compliance
Availability
Permanent, Full-time
Desired Locations
- Miami, United States
- Miami Beach, United States
- Tampa, United States
Timeline
Security Officer
Smithsonian Institution
02.2023 - Current
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Administration
11.2012 - 12.2022
High school diploma or equivalent -
Sherwood High School