Matthew M. Wright
Granite City,IL
Summary
Results-driven Security Operations Leader with extensive experience at Memorial Hospital Belleville/Shiloh, known for improving team efficiency. Proven expertise in CCTV operations and verbal de-escalation techniques has led to strengthened security measures and enhanced staff training protocols, ensuring superior safety standards. A commitment to fostering continuous learning within security operations aligns with the goal of achieving operational excellence.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mentor/Sergeant Security Operations Armed
Memorial Hospital Belleville/Shiloh
Belleville , IL
05.2022 - Current
- Supervised security operations staff and provided guidance on operational issues.
- Trained employees in physical security measures such as access control systems, video surveillance systems, alarm systems, and lock-and-key systems.
- Onboarding and assisting in training new and current officers.
- Developed emergency evacuation plans and conducted drills to ensure preparedness.
- Developed policies, procedures and protocols for the security team to follow.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Inspected posts and met with subordinates to outline tasks and responsibilities.
- Worked efficiently in busy, high-risk settings while maintaining best-in-class standards of excellence for security initiatives.
- Conducted regular patrols of the facility's premises to ensure safety measures are being enforced.
- Maintained records of incident reports and investigations conducted by the security team.
- Help maintain the safety of patients, visitors, and staff.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement to respond to emergency situations.
Public Safety Armed Lieutenant
Christian Northeast Hospital
St. Louis, Mo
06.2021 - 05.2022
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Managed officers' duty schedules and payroll.
- Trained new and current officers in policies and procedures.
- Conducted coaching and counseling when officers are in violation of policies.
- Incident reports and investigations.
- Actively patrol the campus.
- Assisted local law enforcement.
- Help maintain the safety of patients and visitors.
- Conducted shift meetings.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Armed Public Safety Lieutenant
Alton Memorial Hospital
Alton, IL
10.2008 - 06.2021
- Ensured security staff is properly trained and certified in accordance with company policies and local regulations.
- Developed and implemented training procedures for newly hired personnel.
- Developed and updated policies to keep employees safe from violence and harassment in workplace.
- Led security team and contributed to on-call shifts.
- Provided security team leadership and contributed to on-call duties.
- Managed security staff schedules for shifts, minimizing overtime costs.
- Conducted coaching and counseling when officers are in violation of policies..
- Communicated and enforced compliance with state and local laws while emphasizing company standards of professionalism and safety.
- Interacted regularly with other departments within the organization to promote collaboration between teams.
- Investigated incidents, wrote detailed reports, and made recommendations for improvements in the security program.
Skills
- Microsoft Office 365
- Decision-making
- Excellent documentation
- Departmental Reporting Writing
- Investigations
- Verbal de-escalation
- CCTV operation
- Alarm systems
- Access control
- Policy enforcement
- Staffing and scheduling
- Security team management
- Daily status reports
- Security officer training
- Task Oriented
Certification
- Certified NRA Basic Pistol Instructor
- Certified Vista Blue 40 hours Law Enforcement Firearms Instructor
- Certified Complete Combatant Instructor
- ASP Baton Instructor
- NVCI with APS Instructor
- HRFG/PPCT Instructor
- Vista Blue First Line Supervisor Training
- Stop the Bleed Instructor
Timeline
Mentor/Sergeant Security Operations Armed
Memorial Hospital Belleville/Shiloh
05.2022 - Current
Public Safety Armed Lieutenant
Christian Northeast Hospital
06.2021 - 05.2022
Armed Public Safety Lieutenant
Alton Memorial Hospital
10.2008 - 06.2021
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