Simon J. Risk
San Diego, California 92107
Telephone: 858-***-****
e-mail: abk8jf@r.postjobfree.com
Profile: 25 plus years in law enforcement with a demonstrated record of
excellence in achievements. Experience in corporate, private and public
security with a solid record of managing all aspects of security including
access control and security development, workplace violence management,
investigations, critical incident response and law enforcement liaison.
Experience
Feb. 07 - Present
SHARP HEALTHCARE, San Diego, California
Security Manager
. Responsible for the security, transportation and parking for the Sharp
Memorial Hospital campus, which encompasses 6 hospitals, 5 off-site
medical facilities and 5 parking garages for over 6000 employees.
. Implemented security procedures and protocols for the $200 million
Stephen Birch Healthcare Center and the $30 million renovation of the
Mary Birch Hospital for Women.
. Reduced campus crime by 52% through directed patrols, staff education
& training programs, security escort services, asset control
procedures and a campus emergency telephone system.
. Implemented IAHSS (International Association for Healthcare Security
and Safety) training program for staff resulting in higher caliber of
security officer.
. Trained security staff in HICS (Hospital Incident Command System)
disaster procedures and increased disaster supplies through a local
and federal grants.
Dec. 05 - Feb. 07
THE QUEEN MARY, Long Beach, California
Security Director/Risk Manager
. Responsible for security of 50 acres of attractions/entertainment
space, 352 Hotel rooms, 4 restaurants, 30 commercially leased spaces
and 12 banquet facilities
. Arranged security for the George Hurrell Photography Exhibit, Marilyn
Monroe Memorabilia and the RMS Titanic Exposition
. Initiated Employee Safety Program resulting in 50% reduction in
employee injury/worker compensation claims
. Reduced instances of employee theft through Theft Awareness Programs &
CCTV installation at key locations
May 05 - Dec. 05
UNIVERSAL PROTECTION SERVICE
Security Director (Symphony Towers Building, San Diego, California)
. Restructured Security Department, focusing on Customer Service
initiatives
. Responsible for overall security and risk management of 1. million
square feet of commercial leased space
. Streamlined schedule procedures resulting in 25% reduction in overtime
Jan 02 - July 04
REE'S CONTRACT SERVICE INC. St. Louis, Missouri
Project Manager (promoted from Assistant Project Manager)
. Managed nine Assistant Project Managers & 185 Department of Homeland
Security contract security enforcement officers.
. Responsible for the security at thirty federal facilities in the St.
Louis area
. Responsible for $1.5 million operating budget
. Responsible for implementing policies and procedures from the
Department of Homeland Security
. Author of Investigators manual for company wide usage
. Arbitrator for the company in all St. Louis union negotiations
reducing sustained union grievances by 50%
Mar 01 - Jan 02
MAGELLAN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Medical Fraud Investigator
. Co-authored Magellan Behavioral Health's presentation to the NHCAA
Institute for Health Care Fraud Prevention
. Established training program for other Special Investigation Unit
investigators and claims processors
. Implemented and developed Procedural Manual for Special Investigation
Unit Investigators
. Established relationships with health care officials throughout the
United States and continued a close working relationship with Federal
Law Enforcement agencies responsible for investigating health care
fraud
Aug 99 - Mar -01
CHASE PARK PLAZA HOTEL, St. Louis, Missouri
Director of Security
. Responsible for overall security and risk management for 1.1 million
square feet of residential, commercial leased space, 33,000 square
feet of banquet facilities, 240 hotel rooms and 450 apartments
. Restructured 20-person security department, which led to increased
productivity by staff while reducing the operating budget by over 25%
. Formulated loss prevention program resulting in 95% reduction in
lost/stolen property
. Initiated employee injury program that led to a reduction in job
related injuries and saved 15% in overall medical expenses
July 76 - Aug 99
ST. LOUIS METROPOLITAN POLICE DEPARMENT
Deputy Commander, Intelligence Division (10/96 - 8/99)
Detective Sergeant Intelligence Division (3/96 - 9/96)
Sergeant, Mobile Reserve Section (3/93 - 2/96)
Patrol Officer, Mobile Reserve Section (10/87 - 2/93)
District Patrol Officer (8/76 - 10/87)
. Led a highly sensitive and political, 6-month fraud investigation
leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in the
theft of substantial funds from the City of St. Louis Midnight
Basketball Program
. Supervised multi-jurisdictional task force on an Asian gang credit
card fraud and multi million dollar extortion operating covering a 12
state area
. Directed the investigation involving individuals responsible for the
manufacturing and cashing of forged City of St. Louis payroll checks
. Worked undercover for 21 months in conjunction with the Federal Bureau
of Investigation and the Drug Enforcement Administration to shut down
a major interstate narcotic and murder for hire operation
. Initiated and compiled intricate data base on Right and Left Wing
radical groups
. Initiated Firearms Suppression Program resulting in the reduction of
overall juvenile violent crime by over 500% (based on independent
study conducted by the University of Missouri - St. Louis)
. Testified before the United States Senate on Assault Weapons Ban
Legislation
. Awarded the first Herman Goldstein Award for Excellence in Community
Policing for the City of St. Louis
EDUCATION/TRAINING
Christian Brothers College Military Institute
Instructor/St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Academy
Crisis Prevention Institute Certified Instructor
Management of Aggressive Behavior Certified Instructor
Government Service Administration Certified Instructor
HICS (Hospital Incident Command System)
NIMS (National Incident Management System)