Municipal Security Coordinator

• Nov 2021 - Present

Manage daily operations of Municipal Security Team. Ensure safety and security at Mesa Municipal Court and Mesa City Plaza; develop and implement security and emergency preparedness programs, policies, plans, training, and drills; investigate, document, and follow-up on security related issues or incidents; serve as security subject matter expert. Manage daily operations of Municipal Security Team. Ensure safety and security at Mesa Municipal Court and Mesa City Plaza; develop and implement security and emergency preparedness programs, policies, plans, training, and drills; investigate, document, and follow-up on security related issues or incidents; serve as security subject matter expert.

Regional Security Manager

• Apr 2021 - Oct 2021

Managed in-house security team in 126-bed hospital with busy emergency department; reduced criminal behavior in and around facilities by utilizing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, conducting security risk assessments, and collaborating with local law enforcement. Managed in-house security team in 126-bed hospital with busy emergency department; reduced criminal behavior in and around facilities by utilizing Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles, conducting security risk assessments, and collaborating with local law enforcement.

• 2020 - 2021

Retired March 2021Executive oversight of Investigations Division including detectives, crime analysis, youth services, and domestic violence units. Oversaw work of over 30 sworn and civilian staff members in a rapidly growing municipality; developed and managed operational budget; selected and trained new managers; founded and led threat assessment team focused on threats of targeted violence.

• 2019 - 2020

Oregon DPSST Executive Certificate

• 2019 - 2019

• 2016 - 2019

• 2013 - 2016

• 2013 - 2013

• 2011 - 2013

Oregon DPSST Mid-Management Certificate.Oregon Executive Development Institute, Session XXIV.

• 2007 - 2011

Webber Seavey Award for Quality in Law Enforcement (truancy reduction).

• 2004 - 2007

2nd Distinguished Service Medal.Oregon DPSST Supervisory Certificate.The Sergeants' Academy.

• 2001 - 2004

Distinguished Service Medal.

• 1998 - 2001

D.A.R.E. and G.R.E.A.T. instructor.

• 1997 - 1998

Meritorious Service Medal.

Background Investigator

• 2017 - 2019

Performed pre-employment background investigations on prospective employees of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training. Interviewed employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, family members, and personal references; prepared comprehensive reports on findings; made hiring recommendations. Performed pre-employment background investigations on prospective employees of the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards & Training. Interviewed employers, co-workers, neighbors, law enforcement officials, military personnel, family members, and personal references; prepared comprehensive reports on findings; made hiring recommendations.

Private Investigator

• 2016 - 2019

Owned and operated part-time private investigation and security consultation business. Conducted pre-employment background investigations and executive vetting for local police departments, businesses, and non-profit organizations; conducted security consultation and physical vulnerability assessment for global biotechnology corporation. Owned and operated part-time private investigation and security consultation business. Conducted pre-employment background investigations and executive vetting for local police departments, businesses, and non-profit organizations; conducted security consultation and physical vulnerability assessment for global biotechnology corporation.

Police Liaison

• 2007 - 2011

While employed with HPD, served as Police-School Liaison and managed team of 7 SRO's; conducted threat vulnerability assessments and pre-mapped 27 schools utilizing Rapid Responder emergency preparedness software; member of the school district's Student (behavioral) Threat Assessment Team. While employed with HPD, served as Police-School Liaison and managed team of 7 SRO's; conducted threat vulnerability assessments and pre-mapped 27 schools utilizing Rapid Responder emergency preparedness software; member of the school district's Student (behavioral) Threat Assessment Team.

Supply Sergeant

• Dec 1999 - Nov 2002

Assigned to the 142nd Logistics Support Squadron. Duties involved issuing a variety of military uniforms, equipment, and general supply items to Air Guard personnel; received Exceptional Academic Performance Certificate upon completion of Supply Management Course; honorable discharge. Assigned to the 142nd Logistics Support Squadron. Duties involved issuing a variety of military uniforms, equipment, and general supply items to Air Guard personnel; received Exceptional Academic Performance Certificate upon completion of Supply Management Course; honorable discharge.

Weekend Security Officer

• 1996 - 1997

Campus Supervisor

• 1995 - 1997

Physical security coordinator; campus risk mitigation; student behavioral threat assessments. Physical security coordinator; campus risk mitigation; student behavioral threat assessments.

• 1994 - 1995

Assigned to the Waikiki Command Office as liaison to the Mayor's Office of Information & Complaint (OIC); investigated and resolved chronic nuisance and livability issues; utilized mediation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; prepared follow-up correspondence on behalf of the Police Chief and Mayor of Honolulu.

• 1993 - 1995

District 6 (Waikiki) A-Watch

• 1989 - 1993

District 6 (Waikiki) A-Watch

• 1988 - 1989

Received, processed, fingerprinted, and booked arrestees; transported prisoners to court for arraignments.

• 1987 - 1988

Highest Firearms Qualification Score Award: 97th Recruit Class

Air Cargo Specialist

• 1986 - 1990

Operated forklifts and aircraft-loading equipment; built and disassembled large cargo pallets; used computer systems to provide in-transit visibility over cargo movement operations; promoted twice; honorable discharge. Operated forklifts and aircraft-loading equipment; built and disassembled large cargo pallets; used computer systems to provide in-transit visibility over cargo movement operations; promoted twice; honorable discharge.

Security Shift Supervisor

• 1986 - 1987

Supervised 2-6 security officers; ensured efficient operation of all security and emergency procedures for upscale, 1200 room hotel with popular nightclub, restaurants and high-end retail shops. Supervised 2-6 security officers; ensured efficient operation of all security and emergency procedures for upscale, 1200 room hotel with popular nightclub, restaurants and high-end retail shops.

Security Specialist

• Jul 1984 - Jul 1986

Performed security related duties at nuclear missile silos containing warheads and critical components to prevent destruction, sabotage, and loss. Controlled entry of personnel and vehicles to prevent unauthorized access; secret security clearance; promoted twice; honorable discharge. Performed security related duties at nuclear missile silos containing warheads and critical components to prevent destruction, sabotage, and loss. Controlled entry of personnel and vehicles to prevent unauthorized access; secret security clearance; promoted twice; honorable discharge.