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Michael Westerhausen

West Chicago,IL

Summary

I’m a well-trained Security Officer with many years also as a Security Supervisor. I have a lot of Computer skills that would help in all areas. I was also in the US Marines with training as a guard at a base in Japan.

Professional security specialist with strong focus on safeguarding assets and ensuring safety. Demonstrates reliability and adaptability, consistently meeting needs of dynamic environments. Excels in team collaboration, communication, and conflict resolution while maintaining high standards. Skilled in surveillance, incident response, and access control, always prioritizing results and safety.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Lake Patrol/Unarmed Security Officer

Security Partners LLC
Itasca, IL
04.2025 - Current
  • Monitored premises to prevent theft, vandalism, and other illegal activities.
  • Conducted regular patrols to ensure safety and security of property.
  • Responded swiftly to incidents, managing conflict and ensuring resolution.
  • Prepared detailed incident reports for management review and documentation.
  • Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
  • Patrolled parking lots and garages to determine security of vehicles and property.

Security Officer

Securitas
08.2021 - 11.2024
  • Monitoring CCTV of main gate and the parking garage
  • Scanning employees with a stand-up medal detector and handheld wand.
  • Checking in and out guests and truckers and anyone else from outside.

Warehouse worker

Expeditor
06.2020 - 08.2021
  • Was involved in loading and unloading trucks from the airport

Security Officer

Securitas
10.2013 - 06.2020
  • Over three years as Site supervisor training new guards and other roles of a supervisor
  • Worked at several different sites. Medical college, warehouse gate house where I was checking in and out trucks and visitors

Education

Diploma -

Comm. High School District 94
01.1990

Skills

  • Computer programs, Excel, Word, Spreadsheets, outlook
  • I have also worked for 7 years of security at many different sites while down in Florida
  • Incident reporting
  • Report writing
  • Property patrol
  • Maintaining order
  • Patrol techniques
  • Building security
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Entrance monitoring

Timeline

Lake Patrol/Unarmed Security Officer

Security Partners LLC
04.2025 - Current

Security Officer

Securitas
08.2021 - 11.2024

Warehouse worker

Expeditor
06.2020 - 08.2021

Security Officer

Securitas
10.2013 - 06.2020

Diploma -

Comm. High School District 94
Michael Westerhausen