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Over 35-years security industry experience working for you
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In search of a career position where I can maximize my potential as it relates to
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Biography
Over 30-years experience within the private security industry with a well documented
history of accomplishments, experience and expertise. His efforts have been
recognized by previous employers, professional industry organizations, law
enforcement, and civic groups. His experience has included senior security
management positions , multi-store responsibility, local/national sales, physical
protection system design and lecturer. Tony has also authored a number of
publications on high definition cameras and advanced video analytics. He is currently
working with state officials, law enforcement and private security sector on
developing recommended standards for security vendors and request for proposals
(RFP).
Tony also serves as co-chair for the Illinois Association of Chiefs of Police, a position
which he has held for 6years. This committee is aimed at fostering relationships
between private and public law enforcement and providing a forum to exchange best
practices, training programs and upcoming legislative issues.
Tony founded Integra Security Alliance, Inc... This organization for 10/years offered a
full selection of security related services. Though this network they provided
unprecedented experience, knowledge and industry experts for maximizing efficiency,
reliability and value.
In 2000, Tony was appointed Vice President of Sales for Total Information Services,
a division of USIS. His territory consisted of 28-states providing pre-employment
background services to fortune 100 companies and governmental agencies.
In 1987, Tony started as corporate security investigator for Carson Pirie Scott which
later led to a corporate security director position. He presided over 27/stores and a
staff of over 250 security personnel. Yearly activity consisted of over 350 employee
terminations and over 25,000 shoplifting apprehensions with an 87% conviction rate.
In his first two years as corporate director, he reduced shrinkage from 31 million to
16 million dollars.
In 1983 after graduating DeVry Institute of Technology, Tony’s first employer was
Underwriters Laboratory in the burglary protection and signaling department. His
responsibility was to evaluate alarm systems, safes, fire suppression equipment and
bullet resistant materials to ensure compliance with UL specifications. In addition, he
performed direct attack test on alarms, automated teller machines and safes.
Affrications:
- Illinois Association Chiefs of Police Public/Private Liaison Committee, Co-
Chairman
- National Retail Federation (NRF) - private/public law enforcement consultant
- HACIA - Hispanic American Construction Industry Association
- Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman of the Loss Prevention
Committee
- Certified safety and security instructor by the Illinois Safety Council
- Illinois Hispanic Chamber, IT Advisory Committee
- American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
- Cook County Crime Stoppers, Board of Directors
- Infraguard - a partnership between the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the
private sector
- Association of Threat Assessment Professionals
- Former member of the Chicago Olympic pre-construction committee