Dedicated Protection Security Specialist skilled in incident response and risk management. Proven track record in emergency response and threat management, ensuring safety and compliance across diverse environments.
Work History
Protection Security Specialist
10 Months
Constellis/Triple Canopy | 10.2024 - 08.2025
Responded promptly to security incidents, documenting findings and escalating issues.
Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
Performed guard duties by making judgment decisions within proper policies and procedures.
Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Security Specialist
11 Months
Bear Defense Inc. | 07.2020 - 06.2021
Secured safe movement of US Intelligence Officers in Kabul, Afghanistan and surrounding Provinces.
Monitored security systems to ensure facility safety and compliance with protocols.
Conducted thorough risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and improve security measures.
Developed and implemented training programs for staff on emergency response procedures.
Police Officer, Uniformed Road Patrol
24 Years 3 Months
City of Chicago | 05.1996 - 08.2020
Responded to emergency calls, assessing situations and coordinating resources.
Conducted routine patrols to deter crime and provide community support.
Enforced traffic laws to ensure public safety and compliance.
Prepared detailed incident reports to document events and findings accurately.
Conducted thorough investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses to support case resolution.
Reduced crime rates through proactive patrolling and responding to calls for service in a timely manner.
Participated in department-wide training sessions to maintain current knowledge of best practices within law enforcement and increase overall effectiveness on patrol assignments.
Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
Union Laborer
3 Years 1 Month
Monson & Nicholas General Contractor | 03.1993 - 04.1996
Assisted in the construction of structural frameworks and installations.
Operated heavy machinery for site preparation and material handling.
Maintained compliance with safety regulations and protocols on job sites.
Collaborated with team members to complete projects efficiently and effectively.
US Marine
4 Years 1 Month
US Department of the Navy | 06.1987 - 07.1991
Trained and mentored junior Marines, enhancing skills and fostering professional development.
Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
Led training programs to enhance operational readiness and unit cohesion.
Developed tactical strategies to improve mission execution across diverse environments.
Managed logistics operations, ensuring timely supply chain support for missions.
Education
Associate of Science
Morton College | Cicero, IL | 06-1995
High School Diploma
J. Sterling Morton East H.S. | Cicero, IL | 06-1987