Nicholas Ciechalski

• identification, development, implementation and maintenance of security requirements for entire organization.
• Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
• Conducted drills to keep security staff on alert and proficient with established plans.
• Led effective allocation of resources, budget, inventory, training support and team building.
• Directed efforts to mitigate threats to personnel and infrastructure, reduce risks and optimize access to critical information.
• Served as liaison with public officials company negotiators and other departments to maintain big picture understanding of security needs covering all corporate assets.
• Implemented surveillance cameras to investigate loss, fraud, theft and abuse by employees or visitors.
• Investigated incidents and wrote reports.
• Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
• Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules and enforced policies.
• Completed vulnerability scans to identify at-risk systems and remediate issues.
• Optimized security programs, administrative functions, business management and inventory control by enhancing planning and allocation of resources.
• Identified, developed, implemented and maintained security protocols for organization.
• Supervised risk management, loss prevention and safety operations for 1.5 million sq. ft. manufacturing facility to decrease incidents of theft, waste and abuse.
• Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
• Coordinated emergency evacuation drills and exercises and developed and improved emergency procedures.
• Researched, reviewed and recommended equipment, materials and supplies to prepare and maintain security expenses within approved budget.
• Developed and grew staff competencies through team development, implementation and support of specific training for various responsibilities.
• Directed security services and safety functions to align key processes with goals and objectives of organization and regulatory compliance.

• Laid and connected hoses, held nozzles and directed water streams as part of fire suppression activities at active scenes.
• Administered first aid and conducted emergent response management.
• Effectively supported fire suppression by setting up and maintaining water supply lines.
• Conducted thorough tests and inspections of gear, equipment and tools to stay ready for every type of fire.
• Prepared incident reports detailing personnel, location and results of each call.
• Inspected apparatus, equipment, grounds and stations for proper order and condition on daily basis.
• Participated in fire training exercises and in-class training to improve fire knowledge.
• Inspected fire and life safety systems and equipment for proper placement at properties.

Security operations for Buffalo General Medical Center, Oshei Children Hospital , High pointe LTC.

Installation of access control,programming. 70 subordinates.

25 sworn Law Enforcement officers. Installation of cameras and upkeep. Criminal investigations, HR investigations. Fire education and safety rounds.

Chair of Corporate workplace violence committee.

Directed staff and personnel and managed budget totaling $1.7million annually.

Coordinated with outside law enforcement jurisdictions and agencies.

Secured and protected crime scenes ,detaining victims and suspects,witnesses. Locating evidence and briefing investigators.

Safely used firearms and other modern medical and police equipment.

Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries

Oversee security shift operations for a south Buffalo Mercy Hospital.

Camera reviews and protection of faculty.

Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.

Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas.

Supervised grounds, employee entrances and exits and security officers on duty.

Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.

Oversaw team of up to 15 security officers and managed administrative duties, including scheduling and performance evaluations

• Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
• Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
• Modified and directed project plans to meet organizational needs.
• Oversaw high profile projects for by planning, designing, and scheduling phases.
• Fostered relationships with vendors to promote positive working relationships.
• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
• Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.