Matthew Heeren
East Peoria,Il
Summary
Security professional with solid background in protecting assets and ensuring safety. Proven ability to assess risks, manage security protocols, and respond effectively to incidents. Strong focus on collaborative team efforts and adapting to evolving security needs. Reliable and skilled in surveillance, access control, and emergency response.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Officer
Carle Health- Methodist
Peoria, IL
08.2007 - Current
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to other security officers.
- Initiated crisis intervention by following official crisis communication plans and training.
- Responded to inquiries from the public, other staff, and visitors.
- Worked closely with law enforcement, social service agencies and mental health providers.
- Operated and maintained communications equipment.
- Physically restrained aggressive patients when disturbances required physical intervention
Security Lead
Unity Point Health- Methodist
02.2018 - 11.2024
- Led security operations, ensuring compliance with safety protocols and regulations.
- Developed and implemented security strategies to mitigate risks and enhance safety measures.
- Trained and mentored junior staff on security policies, procedures, and best practices.
- Streamlined emergency response protocols, resulting in faster reaction times during crisis situations.
Infantry Fire Team Leader
Illinois Army National Guard
Bartonville, IL
02.2007 - 09.2015
- Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat.
- Aided superiors in the planning, resourcing and execution of more than 200 mounted and dismounted operations.
- Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations.
- Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
- Led fire team during infantry dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises.
- Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of 4 to 8 personnel.
- Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders.
- Tracked personnel and supplies within the company.
- Maintained 100% accountability of all assigned equipment worth more than $6000.00
- Coordinated integration of company weapons systems into those of adjacent platoons.
- Operated and maintained field communications equipment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL2014
Certificate - Small Business Management
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL2013
Certificate - Emergency Management
Illinois Central College
East Peoria, IL2012
Skills
- Word processing
- Accurate and detailed
- Flexible
- Maintains confidentiality
- Computer proficient
- Issue resolution
- Microsoft Office proficiency
- Team leadership skills
- Verbal communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Incident reporting
- Conflict de-escalation
- Patrol operations
- Threat assessment
Timeline
Security Lead
Unity Point Health- Methodist
02.2018 - 11.2024
Security Officer
Carle Health- Methodist
08.2007 - Current
Infantry Fire Team Leader
Illinois Army National Guard
02.2007 - 09.2015
Associate of Applied Science - Management
Illinois Central College
Certificate - Small Business Management
Illinois Central College
Certificate - Emergency Management
Illinois Central College