Thomas J. Naughton
Maryland Heights
Summary
Accomplished security professional with over 29 years of law enforcement and professional security experience in the St. Louis region. Demonstrated expertise in managing large-scale security operations, executive protection security, and implementing innovative security technologies. Proven leader with a strong track record of supervising diverse teams, overseeing high-stakes situations, and building collaborative relationships with clients, law enforcement agencies, and private security firms.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Security Operations Coordinator
St. Louis County Police Department
1997 - Current
- Directed staging and logistics during critical civil unrest events coordinating regional law enforcement responses and managing resources effectively.
- ICS 300-certified for advanced incident command and emergency response leadership.
- Partner with corporate security managers to assess security needs and provide certified off-duty police officers for security assignments.
- Ensure effective communication between security personnel, clients, and stakeholders to deliver reliable services.
- Coordination/ planning of security services for 3 presidential debates at Washington University.
- Coordinated security services for large scale events to include GO STL marathon, STL Color Run, St. Louis International Festival, and St. Louis Blues Stanley Cup celebrations.
- Coordinated Off-Duty Police services for Scottrade, Inc where I staffed 5 buildings and managed 75 police officers for after hours building and event security.
- Currently manage multiple off-duty police security details managing over 1000 hours of security services weekly utilizing over 500 post certified police officers.
- Coordinated daily security operations to ensure compliance with departmental policies and procedures.
Camera Systems Administrator – Sergeant
St. Louis County Police Department
2019 - Current
- Oversee operations of body-worn and in-car camera systems for nearly 1,000 department users, ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Manage mobile license plate reader (LPR) systems and precinct security cameras to enhance department-wide digital evidence collection.
- Assemble and release digital evidence for municipal, state, and federal prosecutions.
- Lead the St. Louis Regional User Group for Utility Associates camera systems, fostering inter-agency collaboration.
Education
Associate of Applied Sciences - Automotive Services
Linn State Technical College
Linn01.1995
Skills
- Strategic Security Operations Crisis and Incident Management
- Law Enforcement Leadership Security Technology Implementation
- Critical Thinking Problem Solving
- Scheduling management
- Logistics coordination
- Conflict resolution skills
- Upholding client privacy standards
- High-pressure vehicle operation
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the department’s body-worn and in-car camera programs, including policy creation and training for all personnel.
- Successfully managed large-scale community projects using multi-agency resources and volunteer groups.
- Delivered 20+ years of corporate security support by coordinating off-duty police officer assignments with multiple security firms.
- Played a critical role in regional responses to civil unrest, demonstrating leadership under pressure.
Certification
POST Certification | St. Louis County and Municipal Police Academy, Wellston | 1997
Timeline
Police Security Operations Coordinator
St. Louis County Police Department
1997 - Current
Camera Systems Administrator – Sergeant
St. Louis County Police Department
2019 - Current
Associate of Applied Sciences - Automotive Services
Linn State Technical College