Darrell Parks

About Darrell Parks

25+ years of law enforcement, security, and emergency management experience with strong leadership ability and proficient administrative skills. Highly skilled in professional development, project management, emergency response, security technology, event management and crisis intervention. 18+ years of public speaking and instruction. An experienced professional that is a goal directed critical thinker, and problem solver.

Experience

1. Security Systems Administrator

   Loyola Medicine

   Jun 2021 — Present

   Oversee the Physical Protection Systems (CCTV/Video Management System, Access Control, Visitor management, Report/Dispatch system management, Burglar/Intrusion/Duress alarm systems, etc.) under the organizational physical security program, which includes ensuring compliance with Loyola Medicine\'s policies and standards, International Association for Healthcare Security and Safety (IAHSS), Joint Commission, and other applicable State, Federal and local regulatory laws, standards and protocols.· Serve as the Department of Security Services Project Manager (PM) for PPS projects, and collaborates with PMs from Enterprise Project.· Oversee developing, testing and maintaining programs, databases, reports and control mechanisms specific to security systems.· Provide leadership in Quality Assessment (QA), troubleshooting, problem resolution, system downtime and maintenance.· Conduct Security Risk Assessment and Threat Analysis on all hospital campuses as needed, managing the Incident Report Database software systems and providing data reports when required.· Serve as a technical liaison and consultant to the Director of Security Services for PPS, participating in hospital committees as departmental liaison for PPS related work as delegated.

Education

• Saint Xavier University

  Master of Business Administration, Project Management

  2013 — 2016

• Ashford University

  Bachelor of Arts, Communications

  2010 — 2011

• Northwestern University

  School of Police Staff and Command-Certificate , Police Staff and Command

  2018 — 2019

Skills

• Event Planning
• Leadership
• Process Scheduler
• Public Speaking
• Defensive Tactics, Handcuffing, and Expandable Baton Instructor
• Microsoft Word
• Instructional Leadership
• Microsoft Office
• Emergency Management
• Security
• Higher Education
• Emt-B
• Law Enforcement
• Project Management
• Customer Service
• Cctv
• Emergency Services
• Scheduling
• Multitasking
• Access Control
• Red Cross Emergency Response Instructor
• Physical Security
• Policy
• Department Budgeting
• Crisis Management
• Training
• Public Safety
• Conflict Resolution
• Technology Proficient
• Project Managment
• Event Management
• Hiring and Interviewing