MICHAEL TUNK
Elgin,IL
Summary
Security Supervisor leading site security operations with emphasis on protocol compliance, incident response, and access control. Directs alarm response, badge access, CCTV monitoring, and detailed reporting to improve transparency and strengthen area security, reviewing and closing 600+ incidents in two years. Supports a safer environment by coordinating team coverage, reviewing incidents, and reinforcing operational discipline.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Northwestern Medicine
DeKalb, IL
11.2024 - Current
- Handle all of alarm responses during the shift while coordinating fast resolution and access control support.
- Monitor 2-5 security incidents per shift while documenting response details and maintaining protocol adherence.
- Lead team adherence to security protocols, review detailed reports, and improve operational transparency across shifts.
- Conduct security audits, strengthen area coverage, and review CCTV monitoring to support safer facilities.
- Manage badge access to optimize personnel entry control and support visitor screening at controlled points.
SECURITY SPECIALIST
Target
South Elgin, IL
11.2020 - 11.2024
- Document 5-6 incident reports per week to support fraud reviews, law enforcement coordination, and security follow-up.
- Respond to 2-3 alarm responses per shift while following store safety protocols and theft-alert procedures.
- Investigated fraud cases to reduce risk and strengthen overall security measures across the retail environment.
- Coordinate with law enforcement on active investigations and adjust security protocols based on findings.
- Lead monthly safety meetings and reinforce a proactive loss-prevention culture among store staff.
GENERAL MERCHANDISER
Meijer
Elgin, IL
02.2015 - 08.2017
- Completed 2 inventory checks weekly to identify reorder needs and maintain balanced stock levels.
- Maintained price-tag accuracy across merchandise by updating labels from current pricing lists.
- Updated price tags from pricing lists to keep merchandise labels accurate across departments.
- Marked stock items with ID tags and electronic tools to improve inventory tracking.
- Created and arranged advertising displays to improve product visibility and support sales.
- Conducted inventory checks and flagged low-stock items for timely reordering.
- Maintained stock room safety protocols to support a secure work environment.
MILITARY POLICE
United States Army
Bamberg, Germany
05.2008 - 05.2012
- Led security teams to protect personnel and equipment, supporting mission readiness and safe operations.
- Trained platoon members on weapon safety and maintenance, improving operational readiness and reinforcing patrol procedures.
- Managed disciplinary issues and applied conflict de-escalation during high-stress patrols, strengthening unit cohesion.
- Organized administrative and logistical tasks, improving resource allocation and supporting shift handoff reporting.
- Deployed to Afghanistan as gunner and maintained weapon and platoon security for 12 months.
- Maintained combat lifesaver certification and executed safety inspections and security checks, supporting emergency response readiness.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement, Homeland Security
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL07-2020
Certificate - Telecommunications
Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL12-2012
Skills
- CCTV monitoring
- Emergency response
- Access control management
- Alarm response
- Patrol procedures
- Surveillance review
- Visitor screening
- Security incident documentation
- Incident reporting
- Security audits
- Loss prevention
- Badge access management
- Law enforcement coordination
- Shift handoff reporting
- Conflict de-escalation
Personal Information
Title: Security Specialist
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
- CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
- Veterans Club
- Meetings with other veterans on how to be involved in community
- Issues that veterans have while at school
- Campus and community involvement
- RESIDENTIAL LIFE
- Western Illinois University
- Helped mediate conflicts between roommates and active listening
- VETERANS CLUB
- Elgin Community College
- Meetings with other veterans to get involved within the community and college
Timeline
SECURITY SUPERVISOR
Northwestern Medicine
11.2024 - Current
SECURITY SPECIALIST
Target
11.2020 - 11.2024
GENERAL MERCHANDISER
Meijer
02.2015 - 08.2017
MILITARY POLICE
United States Army
05.2008 - 05.2012
Certificate - Telecommunications
Elgin Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Law Enforcement, Homeland Security
Western Illinois University