Daniel Mathis
20224 Staunton Road Staunton,IL
Summary
Law enforcement expert with extensive experience in criminal investigations and emergency planning. Brings 26 years of proven success in security management and event coordination. Focused on optimizing customer experiences to support business objectives and revenue enhancement. Demonstrates strong organizational and strategic planning capabilities alongside excellent communication skills.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Security Manager
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing
Collinsville, IL
03.2021 - Current
- Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
- Developed and implemented training methods to promote improved officer performance.
- Strengthened emergency preparedness and immediate responses while commanding oversight and maintenance of safety inventory and equipment.
- Assessed company security risks and developed actionable solutions to be presented to management.
- Developed standardized training procedures for departmental inspections.
- Compiled evidence for law enforcement officials to use to prosecute criminals.
- Manage a team of 50 who directly report to me.
Deputy Sheriff/Court Security/SRO
Macoupin County Sheriff's Department
Carlinville, IL
08.2009 - Current
- Emergency management/security planning for multiple buildings and events with 1000 plus students staff and faculty.
- Liaised with 8 local government agencies for emergency planning.
- Interviewed suspects, informants, and witnesses to gain clearer picture of criminal acts and collect statements.
- Performed security oversight, traffic control and crowd control at special events and campus activities.
- Enforced institutional rules, regulations and laws regarding student conduct to maintain safe campus.
Patrolman/Senior Criminal Investigator
City Of Staunton
Staunton, IL
05.2000 - 04.2009
- Conducted crime scene investigations by securing perimeters, collecting evidence, interviewing witnesses and documenting statements.
- Provided review subordinate officer's reports and follow up investigations, budgeting and evidence room management.
- Investigated employee fraud of $20,000 that resulted in conviction and repayment of the funds.
- Liaised with legal staff, as the Domestic Violence Coordinator Macoupin County State's Attorney's Office, and other law enforcement agencies to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Provided security presence for over 100 events with 1000 attendees.
Surveillance Operator
Argosy Alton Belle Casino
Alton, IL
05.1999 - 08.2000
- Monitored facility activities in multiple areas using surveillance equipment such as CCTV cameras, video recorders and computers.
- Observed gaming tables, slots and poker rooms throughout casino via live video feeds.
- Submitted highly detailed surveillance reports to the surveillance director, carefully documenting all activity during shift.
- Identified suspicious activity through strong understanding of cheating techniques and advantage play methods.
- Located individuals engaged in illegal activities, including theft, cheating and embezzlement.
Patrolman Part-Time
City of Mt. Olive
Mt. Olive, IL
06.1994 - 05.2000
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
Security Officer/EMT-A
Argosy Alton Belle Casino
Alton, IL
04.1994 - 06.1999
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Wrote reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual occurrences.
- Greeted casino guests and made each feel welcome, directing individuals to target casino areas to begin engagement with internal services.
- Remained level-headed and proactive during emergency situations.
- Documented all calls in reports detailing type of incident and course of treatment.
- Performed CPR and used cardiac defibrillator to revive patients in cardiac arrest or arrythmia.
911 Dispatcher
City Of Mt. Olive
Mt. Olive , IL
06.1990 - 06.1994
- Detailed information gathered and logged.
- Operated computers and radios.
- Handled high stress emergency situations.
- Coordinated information between multiple agencies.
Laborer
City Of Mt. Olive
Mt. Olive , IL
06.1990 - 05.1994
- General Laborer.
- Operated and Maintained Heavy Equipment.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science Certified Firefighter II
Belleville Area College
Belleville, ILSome College (No Degree) - Crime Scene Technology I And II
Northwestern University
Evanston, ILSkills
- Customer service
- Safety and security procedures
- Loss prevention expertise
- Emergency Management Security Planning
- Report writing
- Training management
- Interviews and interrogations
- Retail theft investigations
- CPR and Child CPR Training
- Criminal law understanding
- Firearms expertise
- CCTV experience
Certification
- 1000 Hours Of Certificate Training
- See Attached Certificates
Affiliations
- See Attached Documentation
Timeline
Senior Security Manager
Fairmount Park Casino & Racing
03.2021 - Current
Deputy Sheriff/Court Security/SRO
Macoupin County Sheriff's Department
08.2009 - Current
Patrolman/Senior Criminal Investigator
City Of Staunton
05.2000 - 04.2009
Surveillance Operator
Argosy Alton Belle Casino
05.1999 - 08.2000
Patrolman Part-Time
City of Mt. Olive
06.1994 - 05.2000
Security Officer/EMT-A
Argosy Alton Belle Casino
04.1994 - 06.1999
911 Dispatcher
City Of Mt. Olive
06.1990 - 06.1994
Laborer
City Of Mt. Olive
06.1990 - 05.1994
Some College (No Degree) - Fire Science Certified Firefighter II
Belleville Area College
Some College (No Degree) - Crime Scene Technology I And II
Northwestern University
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