Saul Cruz
McHenry, IL 60051
abkmts@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Qualified and experienced bilingual Security Professional dedicated to the
service of providing safety to the public and immediate organization. I am
presently furthering my education in Organizational Communications.
PROVEN ABILITIES AND RESULTS
. Patrolled hospital grounds and buildings remembering to treat each
person as an individual. Taken responsibility for the wellbeing of
patients, medical staff, babies and the public. Provided assistance in
restraining combative patients.
. Exercised diplomacy, show sensitivity when in contact with those who
may be sick or under stress. Listen, observe, and communicate clearly.
. Supervised a team of Security Officers including hiring selection,
scheduling, training, coaching, and development to support various
business functions to ensure that security directives/policies are
implemented and complemented by local day to day security instructions
of an assigned client site
. Ensured the client site is provided with high quality security
services to protect people and property through regular contacts by
improving effective relationships with both client and employees to
meet or exceed operational goals
. Handled any escalated security issues or emergency situations
appropriately
. Maintained professional liaison with all local law enforcement
officials by maintaining positive relationships to ensure appropriate
coordination of investigations and/or prosecution
. Conducted professional, in-depth investigations in area of workplace
violence, information security related incidents and property theft,
damage and high risk terminations including violations of
organizations policies, laws or regulations
. Identified potential threats against the company and initiate
proactive strategies to protect properties, physical assets
. Followed up deviations in security installations/solutions on site
projects based on reports and physical site inspections
. Coordinated the issuance and control of electronic identification
access cards, program updates and maintain the database for door
control features, parking control and submit recommendations for
security enhancements
. Performed additional functions, duties and specific tasks of a similar
nature and scope as necessary in order to achieve assigned business
objectives
. Implemented loss prevention and shrinkage control programs to protect
assets from loss due to internal/external theft with the use of CCTV
EXPERIENCE
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Barrington IL - Public Safety Officer 2009
- Present
Insight Enterprise, Hanover Park IL - Security/Guest Representative 2008-
2009
Seal Tight Protective Services, Elmhurst IL - Field Security Officer 2008
Harper College / Student Palatine IL - 2006-2009
Westlake Hospital, Melrose Park IL - Safety Patrol Officer 2003-2005
Home Depot, Chicago IL - Lost Prevention/Door Monitor 2002-2003
Phoenix Security, Chicago IL - Security Patrol Officer 2000-2005
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
A.A. (Concentration in Criminal Justice and Public Safety) - Harper
College, Palatine IL
Public Police Service Program Recognition - Wilbur Wright College, Chicago
IL
20 Hour Basic Security Training
20 Hour Armed Security Officer Training
Haz-Mat certified
CPR certified
OSHA Safety Training
Skills:
Bilingual (English/Spanish)
Excel, MS Office, Outlook, PowerPoint
Identification Badge Software
Biometrics Badge System
LICENCES
Permanent Employee Registration Card - Security, IDPR State of Illinois
Saul Cruz (773) 517-2603__________________________________________________