Blaine M. Schwerdtfeger
White Bear Lake,MN
Summary
Dedicated Security Supervisor skilled in providing exceptional security monitoring, knowledge of surveillance protocols and CCTV equipment. Focused and detail-oriented with proven history of mitigating risks and utilizing reasoned decision-making in high-pressure situations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Supervisor
Children’s MN
02.2023 - Current
- Responsible for maintaining a safe and secure Children's MN campus
- Supervised security staff (officers and dispatchers), including assigning work, training, coaching, and discipline
- Core role is to promote a safe environment for patients, visitors and hospital employees
- Collaborated with management to develop security policies and procedures
- Developed and implemented security policies and procedures to establish clear guidelines for operations and maintain quality standards
- Conducted frequent security audits to identify potential problems related to physical security, staff safety, and asset protection
Senior Executive Protection Agent
Elite Protective Services
08.2014 - Current
- Successfully completed 200+ details for a variety of clients including celebrities, politicians and CEO's
- Planned and scheduled security operations for multiple agents at different locations
- Threat assessment and advanced planning
- Coordinated with local, state and federal law enforcement when necessary
- Participation in workplace violence prevention and crisis response
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior
Correctional Officer
Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
02.2022 - 10.2022
- Staffed the central control area to monitor and report inmate behavior and control the flow of movement throughout the facility by operating the public address system and electronically controlled gates
- Booked, processed, identified and released inmates at the Ramsey County Adult Detention Center
- Admitted and orientated new inmates, issued clothing, secured inmate property, informed inmates of the rules and escorted them to living areas and job assignments
- Conducted searches of inmates including inmate living quarters and work areas for contraband or weapons
- Intervened in emergency situations and administer lifesaving practices when necessary
- Transported inmates to and from court hearings, medical appointments and other locations
- Built solid relationships with staff and residents to keep institution safe and secure
- Provided guidance and support to inmates to help reintegrate in society and establish new beginnings
911 Dispatcher/Telecommunications Operator
Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
04.2018 - 02.2022
- Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments
- Access and operate multiple federal, state and local data base systems to query, enter, modify, clear and cancel information as requested
- Handled sensitive information in a discreet and professional manner by maintaining confidentiality
- Accessed and operated multiple local, state and federal data base systems to query, enter, modify, clear and cancel information as requested
- Provided excellent customer service to citizen and law enforcement requests for information
- Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs
- Assessed emergency requests and made quick judgment calls to determine appropriate action
- Directed responders using assigned mapping systems for timely emergency attendance
Security and Emergency Management Coordinator
St. Paul Public Schools
06.2013 - 12.2015
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies
- Conducted Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) audits of district schools and facilities
- Created and updated SOP's and guidelines for Emergency Management staff
- Liaised with St. Paul Police and assisted with police trainings within district buildings
- Facilitated emergency management training for staff and conducted emergency drills.
- Coordinated SEM assistance in the area of threat assessment
- Assisted in the investigation, location and reunification of lost, truant, or missing students
- Provided non-scheduled student transportation that may have pose a safety/security risk
- Improved realization of organizational objectives by effectively communicating department goals, organizational objectives and industry trends.
Education
Associates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Rasmussen College
Lake Elmo, MNCertified Protection Professional
EPS Tactical Training Group
Minneapolis, MNMethods of Instruction
Force Science
Skills
- Professional demeanor with exceptional conflict resolution skills
- Notable critical thinking under extreme pressure
- Proven ability to work effectively with people of various ages, cultural backgrounds, and socio-economic statuses
- Security background working within critical infrastructures
- Investigations Expertise
- CCTV Expertise
- Dispatching
- Emergency Training
- Emergency Response
- Access Systems and Patrol
Certification
Certified Instructor
NRA Handgun and Range Safety Officer
Pressure Point and Control Tactics
Taser
Affiliations
International Association for Healthcare Safety and Security (IAHSS)
American Society for Industrial Security (ASIS)
Freemasons
Timeline
Security Supervisor
Children’s MN
02.2023 - Current
Correctional Officer
Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
02.2022 - 10.2022
911 Dispatcher/Telecommunications Operator
Ramsey County Sheriff's Office
04.2018 - 02.2022
Senior Executive Protection Agent
Elite Protective Services
08.2014 - Current
Security and Emergency Management Coordinator
St. Paul Public Schools
06.2013 - 12.2015
Associates of Applied Science - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement
Rasmussen College
Certified Protection Professional
EPS Tactical Training Group
Methods of Instruction
Force Science