Experience

North Central State College

• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Academy Commander/Adjunct Instructor

  • Jun 2000 - Present

  Basic Academy Commander/ Instructor: Lead Firearms Instructor for both Day and Night academies (OPOTA SME). Instruct multiple topics: Traffic stops, Civil disorders (all topics), Building searches (OPOTA SME) Chemical agents, Patrol operations ets... Basic Academy Commander/ Instructor: Lead Firearms Instructor for both Day and Night academies (OPOTA SME). Instruct multiple topics: Traffic stops, Civil disorders (all topics), Building searches (OPOTA SME) Chemical agents, Patrol operations ets...



Lexington Police Officer

• Police Officer/Part-time

  • Feb 2015 - Present

  Part-time patrol, firearms instructor/trainer. Background investigations. Part-time patrol, firearms instructor/trainer. Background investigations.



Loudonville Police Department

• Patrol Officer

  • May 1993 - Present

  Part-time patrol, Operator with Multi-jurisdictional SRT (2000-2006) OPOTA Metro/Dade SRT 40 graduate. Lead firearms instructor/trainer, Armorer, Instructor for traffic stops, Active shooter response, Background investigations. Part-time patrol, Operator with Multi-jurisdictional SRT (2000-2006) OPOTA Metro/Dade SRT 40 graduate. Lead firearms instructor/trainer, Armorer, Instructor for traffic stops, Active shooter response, Background investigations.



Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Division of Parks and Recreation

• Central District Law Enforcement Manager-Retired

  • Jan 2005 - Nov 2014

  • Manage and direct 1.3 million dollar annual budget for District LE personnel.• Plan and direct all Central District law enforcement operations for Alum Creek, Delaware, Mount Gilead, Buckeye Lake, Deer Creek, Madison Lake, Buck Creek, John Bryan, Indian Lake, Kiser Lake Lake Loramie, and Gran Lake Saint Mary’s State Parks• Develop and implement NIMS/ICS operational plans working with multiple government agencies for the 3 largest public events held in Ohio State Parks.• Supervise park officers, park officer specialist (Sgt.), investigator, and beach lifeguards.• Investigate criminal activity, enforce ORC, park rules, serve warrants, and make arrests.• Assist with preparing the annual District budget.• 17 years experience conducting background investigations for both the Division of Parks and the Department of Natural Resources as well as internal investigations. • Serve as District public information officer, responding to and handling media inquiries from TV, radio, and newspaper reporters for various incidents and activities within the District. • Responsible for coordinating multi-jurisdictional meetings with the other government agencies. (10 County Sheriff’s offices, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Division of Watercraft, Division of Wildlife, Fire and EMS units within the respective jurisdictions, Local P.D.’s)• Serve at the direction of the Chief of the Division of Parks on the Department of Natural Resources policy review committee, assisting with development and implementation of Department policy.•Serve as a liaison for the Department, working with agents from the FBI, ATF and the US Marshals for logistical support for both training and enforcement operations.•Develop firearms (multiple weapons) lesson plans for annual training.•Conduct OPOTA certified rifle instructor training for the Department.•Conduct in-service firearms training and annual qualifications with Parks as well as other DNR Divisions.



Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Divison of Parks and Recreation

• Park Officer

  • May 1988 - Jan 2005

  Ohio Department of Natural Resources – Mohican State ParkState Park Officer (August 2001- December 2005)• Assisted with the development, coordination, and implementation of revised Division firearms policy training. • Served as liaison between Ohio State Parks, Ohio State Highway Patrol, Ashland County Sheriff Department O.D.O.T., and Village of Loudonville Police Department for the coordination of major special events. • Conducted in-service firearms training and annual qualifications. Qualifies with firearms annually. Administered first aid and CPR.• Gives training and technical assistance to park officers.• Helped coordinate the monthly officer’s schedules. • As FOP District Trustee, I council other officers with grievance procedures. • In absence of Assistant Park Manager, acted as lead worker and issued daily work assignments to less than full time employees, handled disputes, and resolved issues in regards to public complaints. • Used the Spherix Point of Sale System to collect and remit park revenues for a Class 6 Revenue Operation with cabins and campgrounds. Ohio Department of Natural Resources – Malabar Farm State ParkState Park Officer (March 1990-August 2001)• Acted as lead officers for class 5 park. Patrols, enforces, and initiates investigations of criminal violations, traffic accidents, and complaints on State Park lands. Issued warnings, citations, and made arrests and appeared in court to testify.• Prepared and maintained the following reports: arrest reports, law enforcement reports, and service summaries.• Conducted in-service firearms training and annual qualifications.• Planned and directed the law enforcement operations for over 25 officers for the coordination of parking, safety, and traffic control for the Annual Ohio Heritage Days.• Assisted the maintenance crew with routine maintenance duties as needed.