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Security Officer with 28 Years Experience

Location:
Chicago, IL
Posted:
April 04, 2026

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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**



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