Leon Chambers
Glen Carbon,USA
Summary
Security professional with solid expertise in safeguarding assets, maintaining order, and ensuring safety. Strong focus on collaboration, reliability, and adaptability to changing situations. Skilled in threat assessment, emergency response, and conflict resolution. Known for integrity, vigilance, and effective communication.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Security Officer
BJC Belleville Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Reduced incidents of theft and vandalism by maintaining a strong visible presence.
- Participated in ongoing professional training, staying current on and best practices for armed security officers.
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing concerns and directing visitors to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Provided assistance to various departments during emergencies, contributing to a coordinated and efficient response.
- Respond immediately to distress calls, panic alarms, and emergency calls for disorderly conduct, disruptive persons, and incidents swiftly and appropriately.
Security Lieutenant (Shift Supervisor)
Allied Universal
10.2020 - 06.2023
- Company Overview: P66 Wood River Refinery
- Adhered to established procedures and posted orders to enforce company rules, policies and regulations to general public.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Supervised, trained and assisted 15-20 security officers at all refinery entry gates.
- Mentored junior staff members in proper protocol execution, boosting overall team competence levels significantly over time.
- Provide mobile patrol to 2200 acres of refinery property.
- Participant on Emergency Response Team.
- Designated refinery fire fighter.
- Monitored card access system and assigned temporary badges.
- Kept daily shift report log.
- Opened and locked refinery doors and gates as needed.
- Provided timely reports on safety incidents and recommended appropriate actions to prevent recurrence.
- Supervised access control for facilities, ensuring only authorized personnel were granted entry.
- Handled sensitive situations diplomatically during emergencies or high-stress circumstances involving both employees and visitors alike.
Asset Protection Officer
Walgreens
02.2012 - 10.2020
- Patrol warehouse premises to detect and prevent intrusion and ensure security of entryways.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Operated and monitored companies card access system.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, providing assistance as needed while coordinating with first responders.
- Maintained a safe working environment for employees through consistent enforcement of safety protocols.
- Conducted new hire orientation for incoming employees on warehouse safety procedures, fostering a culture of security awareness among staff members.
Co-Owner/Barber
Master's Touch Barbershop
06.2012 - 06.2015
- Intentionally create repeat business by developing long-term relationship with clientele.
- Exceptional in training more than 25 barbers.
- Consistently maintain sanitized workstations and salon equipment for health and safety.
- Managed day-to-day operations efficiently, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Successfully launched and progressed new salon from initial stage to profitability.
Barber/Stylist
The Cutting Edge Salon Alton
04.2006 - 06.2012
- Successfully assisted in launching and progressing new salon from initial stages to fruition.
- Direct hand in developing ongoing revenue, generating business, and building rapport through relationships.
Education
Barber/Styling Certificate - Barbering
Belleville Barber College
Belleville, IL11.1996
High School Diploma -
Cahokia High School
Cahokia, Illinois05.1993
Skills
- Innate leadership and entrepreneurial skills
- Trained in interviewing and Interrogations
- Keen observer
- Computer skills
- Detailed report generation
- Non-lethal weapons
- Experienced in body armor utilization
- Team support
- Partnership cultivation
- Proficient in resolving issues
- Customer engagement
- De-escalation techniques
- Video surveillance monitoring
- Emergency response
Timeline
Armed Security Officer
BJC Belleville Memorial Hospital
06.2023 - Current
Security Lieutenant (Shift Supervisor)
Allied Universal
10.2020 - 06.2023
Co-Owner/Barber
Master's Touch Barbershop
06.2012 - 06.2015
Asset Protection Officer
Walgreens
02.2012 - 10.2020
Barber/Stylist
The Cutting Edge Salon Alton
04.2006 - 06.2012
High School Diploma -
Cahokia High School
Barber/Styling Certificate - Barbering
Belleville Barber College
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