Christopher Royal
Desplaines, Illinois 60016
Phone: 224-***-****
***********************@*****.***
Career Summary
Professional Security Officer with 28 years of experience managing security in corporate environments. Personable leader who enjoys interacting with the general public, employees and management on various levels. Excellent attention to detail and awareness of surroundings, people, events and facilities. Able to make difficult decisions in stressful situations.
Highlights
Firearms training certified
Diligent observer
Physically Fit & Active
CCTV surveillance
Investigative Procedures
Knowledge of criminal law
Skilled in Conflict Resolution
Baton trained
Handcuff trained
Pepper Spray Trained
PERC Card/Guard Card
Training & Development
Experience
Security officer November 2024- present
Sunstate Security Services
● Responsible for securing all property and staff throughout various facilities on a daily basis as well other duties included standing post at various departments such as
● front desk and other areas throughout the office as well as completing all assign patrols rounds on various floors
● Exterior mobile patrol of exterior grounds and the interior areas and parking lots
● Other duties included learning the use of various codes throug out facilty
● Governing the office as well as customer service on a daily basi
Public safety officer January 2024- present
Highland Park Hospital
● Responsible for securing all patients and staff throughout the hospital on a daily basis as well other duties included standing post at various departments such as
● Emergency room and other areas throughout the hospital as well as completing all assign patrols rounds on various floors such as women’s hospital psych ward, Intensive care unit, Surgery Department, Outpatient Assistance
● Exterior mobile patrol of exterior grounds and the hospital parking lots
● Other duties included learning the use of various restraints for combative and hostile patients and deescalating tactics as well as various codes
● Governing the hospital as well as customer service on a daily basis
Security Officer September/2010 – Present
Allied Universal Security Services Chicago, Illinois
Responsible for opening/closing facility and greet staff and patrons upon arrival.
Answer questions from patrons and check passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter the office and storage areas of property.
Maintains public safety of all staff within DCFS branch Deerfield Office.
Monitor and control entrances and exits in/out of the facility to prevent unwanted/unauthorized access.
Patrol facility and maintain a high security presence enforcing all policies and procedures.
Escorts clients, lawyers and staff to/from interviews and court hearings.
Reports all incidents, accidents, and medical emergencies to law enforcement.
Conducts mobile patrols at various State of Illinois facilities.
Maintains daily logs of irregularities such as equipment or property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons or unusual activity.
Security Officer August/2000- September/2010
A&R Security Services Blue Island, Illinois
Maintained public safety of all State employees, clients and property.
Maintained daily logs of any unsafe conditions, property damage and theft.
Worked crowd control during special events, job fairs and State sponsored events.
Continuously patrolled the premises to provide visible deterrent to infractions.
Monitored client’s usage of computers in an office setting.
Conducted daily safety inspections of the entire office fire/alarm/burglary systems.
Responded all incidents, accidents, and medical emergencies to law enforcement.
Investigated reports of theft, alarms, and general disturbances.
Reviewed CCTV recordings to check for quality of daily recording (s) and offenses.
Security Officer August/2000-August/1990
E.L.A. Security Services Bridgeview, Illinois
Maintained functionality of the Illinois Department of Employment Security located in Evanston, Illinois.
Managed crowd control for those patrons seeking access to benefits or a counselor.
Documented arrival and departure times of visitors.
Ensured safe working environment for employees.
Responded to emergency calls promptly.
Prevented unauthorized access into restricted areas.
Conducted regular patrol on facility and maintained high visibility on the premises to provide a deterrent to crime.
Monitored facility and identified any activities which may cause damage to property, client or employees.
Developed positive working relationship with law enforcement agencies.
Identified and evicted violators from premises.
Monitored client usage of computers in the public area.
Tracked inventory, picked-up supplies, organized, stored/labeled and filed all supply order request forms.
Education
Certificate: Business Management September/1989
Professional Business School Chicago, Illinois
[2.7] GPA
Business Management June/1985
Senn Metro Academy Chicago, Illinois
**Graduated**