CHRISTIAN IMONINA
Chicago, IL 60626
Cell: 847-***-**** Home: 773-***-****
Email Address: ********@*****.***
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATION
• Ability to work with youth in an empathetic and understanding manner
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and management of aggression
• Ability to physically restrain and remove a person using appropriate force
• Ability to handle situations with tact, diplomacy, and persuasiveness
• Skilled in anticipating and/or preventing individual or group disturbances
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Evanston Township High School, Evanston, IL
7/07-Present Charge Safety/Security Officer
• Monitor entrance and departure of staff, teachers, students, visitors, and contractors to guard against theft, unauthorized persons, and prevent bomb threats.
• Protect and assist staff, students, visitors, and ensure only authorized persons are allowed in building/offices.
• Contact local police and/or fire department during emergencies, such as fire, accident, or presence of unauthorized person.
• Conduct inside and outside patrols of school buildings and surrounding premises to prevent or detect signs of intrusion, and ensure security of doors, windows, and gates.
• Mentor students and build positive relationships.
G4S Secure Solutions USA, Westchester, IL
5/08-8/12 Custom Protection Officer (Assigned to Juvenile Temporary Detention Center)
• Maintained safety and security of juveniles in an assigned residential unit/functional area, with special attention to their physical whereabouts, health and emotional wellbeing.
• Organized and directed participation in group recreational activities such as games, outdoor activities, gym events and other activities.
• Diffused disruptive/destructive behaviors through problem solving, crisis intervention, advice, guidance, and/or counseling youths.
• Informed medical and/or mental health staff of any adverse health conditions of juveniles to ensure speedy recovery.
• Conducted periodic patrol rounds to different holding units to ensure juveniles’ safety and officers remained alert at all times.
• Assisted in staff training, program development, and/or volunteer services, including other duties as assigned.
ABM Security Services, Chicago, IL
1/07-4/08 Security Officer
• Greeted and provided assistance to customers, employees, and visitors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Screened visitors/vendors/employees, and issued temporary badges.
• Observed departing personnel to protect against theft of company property and ensure that authorized removal of property is conducted within appropriate client requirements.
• Conducted foot patrols periodically inside and outside building to prevent intruders and ensure property safety.
• Monitored CCTV system, security alarm system, and prepared daily activity reports.
• Assisted in supervisory duties occasionally, submitted timesheets for payroll purposes, and distributed payroll checks to officers working at different posts.
Nation Wide Security, MI
6/02-9/06 Security Supervisor (Patrol)
• Conducted regular mobile patrols to several GTE Energy sites and power plants to ensure officers on duty were alert on their posts and in uniforms, signed daily activity log book, and resolved site issues.
• Distributed payroll checks to employees at various working sites on pay day.
• Occasionally distributed supplies and stationeries to security sites when needed.
• Directed supervision and scheduling to security team, and submitted weekly timesheets for payroll purposes.
• Prepared daily patrol and vehicle safety record sheets using computer, and other miscellaneous administrative tasks.
ACHIEVEMENTS
• Member of ASIS International and future CPP candidate.
• Accountable, highly organized, and possess ability to plan multiple activities and meet deadlines.
• Ability to manage, mentor, and develop officers to exceed performance and service expectations.
• Possess high ethics with demonstrated ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information.
• Able to communicate effectively at supervisory level both orally and in writing with all levels of management.
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
Sunset Mortgage Company, Southfield, MI
Branch Manager 7/97-6/02
New York City Department of Finance, NY
Accountant 6/89-12/96
EDUCATION
University of Detroit Mercy, Detroit, MI
M.A., Criminal Justice
College of Staten Island (CUNY), Staten Island, NY
B.S., Accounting