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DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC SAFETY
Summary
Dedicated security professional with more than 8 years experience managing institutional security departments and public safety units. Personable leader who comfortably interacts with people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. Extensively trained in defensive tactics, risk assessment and conflict resolution.
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Experience
Director of Public Safety01/2012 to CurrentCity Of DetroitDetroit , MI
- Provide overall campus monitoring, staff supervision and policy development to Mills Department of Public Safety
- Manage 10-13 officers, contract and administrative support staff, overseeing schedules for all shifts and events to minimize overtime costs.
- Establish proactive security programs utilizing campus resources, technology and outside law enforcement to deter crime.
- Design security policies, alarm response protocols and campus access guidelines.
- Maintenance and implementation of campus reporting systems.
- Clery & Title IX Administration
- Parking and Transportation Administration
- Monitoring entire campus using CCTV while simultaneously performing dispatch duties (two-way radio).
- Issuing criminal trespass alerts to campus officials.
- Assisting police in apprehending and processing persons of interest.
- Conduct investigations into suspected incidents
- Generate and compile campus crime statistics for public use
- Launched multiple campus and civic committees to increase community awareness and Clery reporting compliance
Security01/2011 to 06/2012Reno Behavioral Healthcare HospitalReno , NV
- Screen individuals upon entry into residential hall
- Maintain accurate Security, Activity, Guest and Incident Logs
- Assist resident assistants (RA) and directors (RD) as needed in each building
- Emergency support and additional assignments as needed
- Alarm, Fire and CCTV monitoring
Security06/2008 to 06/2010Reno Behavioral Healthcare HospitalReno , NV
- Patrol college property and respond to service calls
- Assist in protection and well-being of campus residential community and property
Associate Director of Public Safety01/2006 to 06/2010Stony Brook UniversityCommack , NY
- Assist in planning and organization of campus safety and security operations.
- Provide administrative and field supervisory support to Director of Public Safety.
- Recommended improvements in security systems and procedures.
Campus Security08/2007 to 06/2008Allied Universal SecurityBakersfield , CA
- Patrol college property and respond to service calls
- Assist in protection and well-being of campus residential community and property
Operations Superintendent of Public Safety06/2005 to 01/2006Southeast Georgia Health SystemDarien , GA
- Supervise contract security staff and attend to scheduling, on the job training, development and evaluation of all staff.
- Staff Reporting and investigations review
- Acting as leader on special projects, Clery Reports & Emergency Preparedness Programs.
- Performing duties of Public Safety Officer as needed
Public Safety Officer08/1997 to 06/2005St. Moritz Security ServiceMount Vernon , IL
- Patrolled campus facilities and served as a general security presence and visible deterrent to crime/rule infractions.
- Answered alarms and investigated disturbances.
- Responded quickly to medical emergencies, potential threats, burglaries and fire alarms.
- Draft written reports and conducted investigations regarding campus incidents.
- Checked passes and credentials of persons seeking to enter the property.
- Issued visitor's badges and parking passes to all guests.
- Inspected parking lot to verify that vehicles were properly parked and displayed parking permits.
- Issued citations to unauthorized vehicles and those in violation of campus regulations.
Armed Security Officer03/1996 to 06/1997Compass Group Usa IncKingston , NY
- Operate and monitor CCTV surveillance
- Search and seize items prohibited on government sites
- Provide armed presence for facility to deter criminal activity
Communications Technician01/1994 to 06/1997Healthcare Security ServicesCity , STATE
- Acquire and implement working knowledge of employment activities: applicant screening, background checks, hiring and processing
- Scheduling security staff at contracted sites
- Alarm monitoring and report writing
- Operate multiple phone lines and two-way radios
Education
Bachelor of Arts: Psychology2015Patten UniversityCity, State, United States
Minor Biblical Studies
Associate of Arts: Police Science1993Merritt CollegeCity, State, United States
Associate of Arts: Corrections1993Merritt CollegeCity, State, United States
Affiliations
National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO)
International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators (IACLEA)
California College & University Police Chief Association (CCUPCA)
East Bay Toastmasters Club - Member No. 00009389
Mills College Safety Committee (Co-Chair);
Transportation Committee (Co-Chair);
Health Faire;
Sexual Assault Response Team;
Staff Advisory;
Emergency Response Team; and
Sustainability Committee
Certifications
- Guard Card, No. G995503
- Department of Transportation Certificate
- Mastering Performance I & II PATC
- Introduction to Campus Security
- Adult and Child CPR/First Aid/AED
- NIMS ICS 100, ICS 200, ICS 300, ICS 400 and IS 800
- Cert IS-317
- First Responder Training: Protecting Our Schools, Crisis Communication and Mass Impact Interoperabililty
- Citizens of Oakland Respond to Emergency Certificate: Disaster Service Worker
- Michigan State University Blood Borne Pathogens Certificate
- Michigan State University Hazardous Materials Certificate
- Michigan State University Evacuation Coordinator Certificate
- Sheltering Special Needs Population Certificate
- Oakland Police Department Hate Crimes Certificate
- Clery Campus Security Authority
- Title IX Campus Authority
Volunteer Experience
Alameda County Medical Center| 2011- Present: Sexual Assault Advocate
American Red Cross| 2010- Present: Community Services Volunteer & Disaster Action Team Member
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Resume Overview
School Attended
- Patten University
- Merritt College
Job Titles Held:
- Director of Public Safety
- Security
- Associate Director of Public Safety
- Campus Security
- Operations Superintendent of Public Safety
- Public Safety Officer
- Armed Security Officer
- Communications Technician
Degrees
- Bachelor of Arts : Psychology 2015
Associate of Arts : Police Science 1993
Associate of Arts : Corrections 1993
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