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NICKOLAS FINN

Oak Forest,IL

Summary

Results-driven Security Professional experienced in managing security operations and emergency response. Delivered high-impact solutions through strong organizational, personnel management, and problem-solving skills in high-pressure environments. Focused on continuous improvement, adaptability, and effective crisis intervention to enhance safety and security.

Overview

1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Officer

MPEA (McCormick Place)
Chicago, IL
05.2024 - Current

● Protect personnel, visitors, vendors, property, and assets while maintaining a safe and secure facility environment.

  • Deterred criminal activity and misconduct by maintaining a highly visible security presence, which enhanced overall safety at facilities.
  • Conducted regular facility patrols, performed credential verification, and screened visitors to prevent unauthorized access and maintain security.

Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders that included enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.

Resolved issues promptly and communicated detailed information while operating with minimal supervision.

Responded to emergencies, alarms, medical incidents, safety concerns, and property damage as a first responder.

  • ● Prepare accurate incident reports while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Part Time Shift Supervisor

900 Services
Chicago, IL
09.2024 - 10.2025
  • Supervised shift operations at 900 Services, coordinating staff assignments and coverage.
  • Monitored safety procedures and enforced workplace standards across active service areas.
  • Supported team performance through clear direction, coaching, and on-site supervision.
  • Resolved employee issues and communicated updates to management and team members.
  • Trained new employees on company policies, operational procedures, and customer service standards.
  • Trained new employees on company policies and procedures.
  • Trained new employees on daily routines, equipment use, and job expectations.

Lead Supervisor (Security)

900 Services
Chicago, IL
06.2020 - 09.2024
  • Oversees activities, which provide daily leadership, safety, and protect patrons, employees, and company assets.
  • Supervised programs and reviewed staffing levels to align with operational goals and support payroll and administration for team members.
  • Supervise programs, review staffing levels to maintain operations and company objectives to include payroll and administration of team members.
  • Coordinated staff schedules and coverage for 900 Services teams.
  • Monitored work quality and corrected issues during field assignments.
  • Resolved employee concerns and supported workplace discipline decisions.
  • Established connections with local law enforcement to facilitate communication during incidents., emergency responders, prepare written statements, investigations, and other incident reports.
  • Supervised, trained, and guided a team through coaching on daily activities to enhance overall service delivery.

Lead Construction Surveillance Technician

Coastal International Security
03.2019 - 09.2019
  • Collaborated with national contractors to maintain compliance with security protocols./Cleared American Workers insured no unauthorized building material and clandestine devices enter or are installed in secured areas.
  • Evaluated and applied physical security policies, regulations, and laws, aligning with Division One, CSP, ICD 705, DoDM 5105.21-V3, NISPOM, and other relevant post-specific policies. Utilized knowledge of Counterintelligence Countermeasures, construction principles and devices used by hostile and friendly intelligence services for the purpose of clandestine surveillance.
  • Applied analytical skills to investigate reports of anomalies, gather data, identify solutions, and review blueprints and construction specifications.

Security Professional

Brosnan Risk Consultant
Chicago, IL
09.2018 - 03.2019
  • Deterred crime and ensured safety by delivering exceptional customer service in secure work environments.
  • Patrolled client sites and monitored access points to enhance security.
  • Enforced site rules and organized entrances to maintain order.

Lead Construction Surveillance Technician

DECO
10.2017 - 02.2018
  • Supervised 13 personnel to lead a construction surveillance team to organize critical surveillance coverage during clandestine construction work in sensitive areas, administration, and operations.
  • Organized work schedules with construction project managers to meet daily work deadlines with security restrictions implemented.
  • Assessed security practices and developed procedures to mitigate physical and technical vulnerabilities.
  • Organized work schedules with construction project managers to meet daily work deadlines with implemented security restrictions.
  • Identified and evaluated locations for potential technical surveillance devices used by hostile intelligence services to enhance counter surveillance measures.

Lead Cleared American Guard

Coastal International Security
01.2008 - 09.2017
  • Managed daily security procedures, schedules, and operations while documenting activity and construction performed by locally employed staff and cleared American workers.
  • Patrolled Coastal International Security sites to monitor access and protect property.
  • Monitored surveillance cameras and reported suspicious activity to supervisors.
  • Verified visitor identification at security posts to ensure access control. and verified visitor entry at security posts.
  • Reviewed surveillance footage regularly to detect suspicious activity. cameras and reported suspicious activity to supervisors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

American InterContinental University Online
Schaumburg, IL

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University Online
Schaumburg, IL
12.2008 - 01.2009

Skills

  • Surveillance operations
  • Video monitoring
  • Security operations
  • Access control
  • Emergency response
  • Incident reporting
  • Security procedures
  • Team supervision
  • Detail orientation
  • Problem solving
  • Microsoft Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Outlook
  • Safety regulations

Certification

Basset (On Premise) Certification (Sept 2020)., CPR/AED (Feb 2021)., Pressure Point Control Techniques., Basic Handcuffing, PR-24/ASP Training.

CUST

Veteran's Preference: Yes, U. S. Marine Corps, Sergeant E-5, Aug 2000 to Apr 2008, honorable discharge.

Timeline

Part Time Shift Supervisor

900 Services
09.2024 - 10.2025

Security Officer

MPEA (McCormick Place)
05.2024 - Current

Lead Supervisor (Security)

900 Services
06.2020 - 09.2024

Lead Construction Surveillance Technician

Coastal International Security
03.2019 - 09.2019

Security Professional

Brosnan Risk Consultant
09.2018 - 03.2019

Lead Construction Surveillance Technician

DECO
10.2017 - 02.2018

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

American InterContinental University Online
12.2008 - 01.2009

Lead Cleared American Guard

Coastal International Security
01.2008 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

American InterContinental University Online
NICKOLAS FINN