Thomas Walker
Mahomet,IL
Summary
Dynamic security leader with extensive experience at Stillwater Management, excelling in risk management and strategic planning. Proven track record in developing effective security policies and emergency response plans, while fostering community relationships. Recognized for enhancing operational efficiency and mentoring teams to achieve exceptional results in high-stakes environments.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Security
Jimmy Johns-Stillwater Management
Champaign, IL
10.2015 - 11.2025
- Directed the development, implementation, and maintenance of security policies, procedures, and programs.
- Oversee vendor contracts related to security services such as alarm monitoring companies or outside consultants.
- Create emergency response plans for natural disasters or other emergencies.
- Conduct investigations into suspicious activity or violations of company policy.
- Develop and maintain relationships with local law enforcement agencies to ensure compliance with laws and regulations.
- Manage budgets related to security operations including staffing costs, equipment purchases.
- Implemented training programs for staff on safety and security measures.
- Supervised security team, ensuring effective communication and coordination among staff.
- Conducted detailed security assessments for high-profile clients in various environments.
- Developed and implemented security protocols to ensure client safety during events.
- Established secure transportation routes for clients to minimize risk exposure.
- Managed logistics for protective operations, including travel arrangements and accommodations.
Supervisor / Active Sergeant of Narcotics
CITY OF CHAMPAIGN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Champaign, USA
01.1995 - 08.2015
- Led a team in the launch of the Narcotics Investigation Unit for the city following the dissolution of a county-wide narcotics task force that was led by State Police.
- Scope of responsibility is broad and includes the direct training and supervision of three narcotics detectives and three general crime detectives in the investigation of crimes that include drug trafficking and gang related crimes.
- Collaborate with patrol officers, schools, and community and business leaders.
- Assign and review cases and oversee each project to adjudication.
- Recruit and communicate with informants.
- Monitor expense accounts and review reports to ensure compliance with both legislation and internal policy.
- Implemented a strategy that focuses on mid- and upper-level drug dealers who historically have been the source of drug issues in the county.
- The strategy includes mentoring officers to effectively utilize awareness, research, memory, community contacts, surveillance, and a keen understanding of who is dealing and where.
- Worked with contacts within the city to streamline various functions and revamped policies and procedures to eliminate redundancies and improve communication.
- Provided strategic leadership in transforming the unit to become one of the most productive in the county.
- Successfully coached and mentored two officers into supervisory roles.
Uniformed Patrol Officer
CITY OF CHAMPAIGN POLICE DEPARTMENT
Champaign, USA
07.1993 - 01.1995
- Enforced laws and regulations to maintain public safety in the community.
- Responded to calls for service, providing assistance in emergencies and incidents.
- Collaborated with community members to build relationships and foster trust.
- Assisted in investigations by gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
Education
School of Police Staff & Command -
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
01.2010
Prevention & Response to Suicide Bombing -
NEW MEXICO TECH UNIVERSITY
01.2006
Tactical WMD Commanders Course -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
01.2005
AAS - Criminal Justice
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, ILBS - Criminal Justice
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
Carbondale, ILSkills
- Team leadership
- Budget management
- Risk analysis and management
- Safety planning and incident response
- Tactical and strategic planning
- Conflict resolution
- Law enforcement and investigations
- Staff development and training
- Community engagement
- Executive escorting
Timeline
Director of Security
Jimmy Johns-Stillwater Management
10.2015 - 11.2025
Supervisor / Active Sergeant of Narcotics
CITY OF CHAMPAIGN POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.1995 - 08.2015
Uniformed Patrol Officer
CITY OF CHAMPAIGN POLICE DEPARTMENT
07.1993 - 01.1995
School of Police Staff & Command -
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Prevention & Response to Suicide Bombing -
NEW MEXICO TECH UNIVERSITY
Tactical WMD Commanders Course -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
AAS - Criminal Justice
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY
BS - Criminal Justice
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY