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Monique Vargas

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital, demonstrating expertise in employee training and emergency response while leading teams to elevate safety protocols.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Sergeant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago , IL
01.2025 - Current

Conduct training for new cadets and provide on-going in-service training for Security Services staff.

Provide leadership to lower ranking Security Officers by providing counseling, mentorship and being

an ongoing training resource.

Perform supervisory duties as needed during Supervisor absences.

Schedule and direct work assignments for lower ranking Security Officers.

Enforce the policies and procedures of Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, to

serve as a source of authority for enforcing Medical Center policies, guidelines, and procedures.

Perform on-foot patrols of Medical Center campuses as directed by the Director of Security or

his/her designate. Report safety and fire hazards observed on routine patrols and inspections; look

for violations of the Joint Commission, OSHA, NFPA and local Fire Code safety violations. Maintain

constant communications with the Security Control Center.

Assist clinical staff with psychiatric patient restraint; monitor and physically mitigating combative or

potentially combative patients as directed, escort patients during clinical transport, and perform

direct patient observation of patients under medical or psychiatric restrictions.

Perform emergency response that includes but is not limited to immediate response to distress

calls, panic alarms and emergency calls, fire and disaster response, and support Medical Center

Emergency conditions and codes such as bomb threats, patient abduction and elopement, response

to weapons on campus, armed intruders, weather emergencies, utility or equipment failure,

hazardous material issue, or other emergency as directed

Field Training Officer

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 01.2025
  • Conduct training for new staff and provide on going in service training for security services staff
  • Complete daily observation report for candidates in training
  • Assist clinical staff with psychiatric patient restraint; monitor and physically mitigating combative or potentially combative patients as directed, escort patients during clinical transport, and perform direct patient observation of patients under medical or psychiatric restrictions
  • Enforce the policies and procedures of Ann & Robert H
  • Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, to serve as a source of authority for enforcing Medical Center policies, guidelines, and procedures
  • Provide leadership to lower ranking Security Officers by providing counseling, mentorship and being an ongoing training resource
  • Perform emergency response that includes but is not limited to immediate response to distress calls, panic alarms and emergency calls, fire and disaster response, and support Medical Center Emergency conditions and codes such as bomb threats, patient abduction and elopement, response to weapons on campus, armed intruders, weather emergencies, utility or equipment failure, hazardous material issue, or other emergency as directed
  • Physical intervention for the removal of unauthorized persons from hospital property, intervention of disruptive adults, combative patients, and the detention of individuals suspected of criminal acts, being under-the-influence of alcohol or drugs, disorderly conduct, mental instability or other issues for law enforcement intervention

Loss Prevention Manager

Forman Mills
Chicago, IL
09.2017 - 12.2020
  • Manage 4 located retail stores, currently expanding
  • Collaborated with law enforcement in investigating and solving theft and fraud cases
  • Performed thorough cash audits and deposit investigations
  • Supervised surveillance, detection and the criminal processing related to theft and criminal cases
  • Maintained accurate and detailed logs of all events that occurred during each shift
  • Hired and trained several team members
  • Trained, coached and mentored staff to ensure smooth adoption of new programs
  • Implemented innovative programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover

Loss Prevention Supervisor

Forman Mills
Chicago, IL
01.2012 - 08.2017
  • Conducted investigations regarding suspected incidents of internal and external fraud and employee theft
  • Trespassing individuals who commit unlawful duties
  • Responsible for making sure security doors are checked, and signed on a every day bases
  • Monitored store activities via CCTV cameras
  • Daily reports, weekly reports and monthly reports
  • Supervise Security staff/door guards
  • Train security staff/ and loss prevention

Retail

Forman Mills
Chicago, IL
08.2011 - 01.2017
  • Floor associate
  • Worked in the kids department
  • Organized, Put up freight
  • Merchandise And assist customers setup up display and mark down and merchandise

Security Guard

Securetex
Chicago, IL
08.2016 - 10.2016
  • Responsible for making sure security doors are check and signed.monitor cctv cameras
  • Perimeter Checks outside, and around the building.monitor front desk sign in, and sign out.key lock outs in apartments
  • Daily reports when reporting for duty
  • Fast and quick learner in other sites in the security company

Education

High school diploma - Criminal justice

C.I.C.S North town academy
Chicago, IL
06.2017

Skills

  • Security
  • Employee training
  • CCTV monitoring
  • Emergency response
  • Conflict resolution
  • Surveillance techniques
  • Incident reporting
  • Team leadership
  • Risk assessment
  • Training
  • Surveillance
  • Supervising Experience

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Sergeant

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
01.2025 - Current

Field Training Officer

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
01.2022 - 01.2025

Loss Prevention Manager

Forman Mills
09.2017 - 12.2020

Security Guard

Securetex
08.2016 - 10.2016

Loss Prevention Supervisor

Forman Mills
01.2012 - 08.2017

Retail

Forman Mills
08.2011 - 01.2017

High school diploma - Criminal justice

C.I.C.S North town academy
Monique Vargas