Experienced with maintaining public safety and enforcing laws effectively while fostering positive community relationships. Utilizes strong investigative techniques and quick decision-making in high-pressure situations. Skilled in interpersonal communication, actively listening and engaging with others to understand diverse perspectives. Demonstrates empathy and a strong desire for kindness, ensuring that every interaction promotes respect and understanding. Knowledge of conflict resolution and community engagement to create a safe and supportive environment for all.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Armed Guard – 0085– GS–06–02
Department of the Army- USA GARRISON PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ
12.2023 - Current
Independently perform installation access control
Grants access to persons, denies entry or arranges for escorts, as appropriate
Inspects containers, personal property, documents on private, commercial and governmental vehicles, exercises tact, courtesy, and firmness in the performance of all force protection duties while conducting expedited and full vehicle searches, to ensure no weapons or illegal substances are admitted to the installation
Assists Department of the Army Criminal Military police as required by receiving traffic, obtaining facts, taking statements
Performs Visitor Control Center (VCC) duties while conducting NCIC background checks
Verifies personal credentials, prints visitor passes and/or badges, enters and exits authorized records and uses and/or issues escort passes
Serves as a member of the installation’s overall security response capability during actual or simulated emergency incidents including motor vehicle accidents, civilian injuries etc
Regulates pedestrian and vehicular traffic to prevent accidents and to ease congestion and parking problems
Controls traffic stops at the installation Access Control Point (LACP) for safety and security checks
Authorized to make arrests and experienced in detaining individuals in compliance with law enforcement procedures
Experienced in de-escalating situations involving individuals with mental health issues, ensuring safety and cooperation
Proficient in conducting NCIC background checks and identifying individuals with outstanding warrants
Maintains ability to obtain applicable weapons qualifications on the Sig Sauer, M-17 and M-4 Rifle
CURRENTLY TRAINED for Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control Operator on the Counter Small unmanned aircraft systems Radar Force (C-sUAS) for Picatinny Arsenal’s Engagement Operations Center
Forensic Treatment Counselor
Pike County Correctional Facility- Lords Valley, PA
01.2023 - 08.2023
Works within the correctional system and mental health systems to provide ongoing treatment for criminal and civil offenders
Provide services such as assessment, treatment, parole evaluation, post release housing/employment resources to individuals within the criminal justice system
provide individual and family therapy, and develop treatment plans.
Actively participates in team patient care conferences
Supervisor – LDSP
NJ Dept of Human Services- Broadstep
09.2021 - 12.2022
Facilitate the implementation of Individual Service Plans (ISP) and participate in a range of administrative duties including staff hiring, training, scheduling, and oversight
Supervise a team of Caregivers (staff) supporting individuals as we serve in the program
Provide support to individuals receiving services including: assistance with daily activities such as meal preparation and planning; medication administration; and personal care
Duties are split between providing direct support, professional or program activities, and supervision
Facilitate community involvement by accompanying individuals on outings in the community or providing transportation to work or other activities
Uphold agency and licensing regulations (ie fire drills, health dept, D of DD)
SGT of Public Safety
Fawn Lake Forest- Hawley PA
03.2022 - 09.2022
TOM KUROPTAWA, CHIEF (228) 213–0256
Plans and coordinates all public safety services under assigned area of responsibility while maintaining budget accountability
Disseminates information, directs field operations, makes decisions about services, deploys and schedules personnel for community patrolling, or at other locations upon request. Coordinates work schedules and assignments of officers within assigned area of responsibility
Resolves operational problems
Investigates situations and complaints, defines solutions, meets with public safety staff and other involved parties
Makes decisions on information received
Meets frequently with community board members and administration staff, discusses problems and incidents, and informs of any public safety issues which affect the safety/security of the community. Updates dept SOPs as necessary.
Maintains officer accountability within the Public Safety dept
Conducts inspections, assesses and identifies issues, and uses needs to the director for appropriate action
Recommends appropriate discipline in cases of breach of rule, regulation, policy or procedure
Consults and works with officers and other department employees
Writes officer performance reviews for review and approval by the Chief
Takes appropriate action in the event of criminal incidents, fire or medical emergencies
Deploys/assigns staff, directs as necessary, reviews reports, provides information to community and officers by notifying appropriate persons
Maintains knowledge of law terms, community guidelines and department policies and procedures, and public safety methods and practices
Authorized to make arrests and experienced in detaining individuals in compliance with law enforcement procedures
Skilled in pursuing and apprehending individuals with active warrants
EXTRADITION OFFICER
U.S.Corrections LLC. Nashville, TN
01.2021 - 07.2021
Captain Frank Wilson +1 (615) 651–3968
Responsible for fugitive extradition operations via flight operations in aircraft on behalf of law enforcement agencies nationwide
Moving a single prisoner or a group of prisoners of all classifications in or out-of-state or government facilities
Work in line with legal regulations, delivering prisoners on time and safely
Identifying potential threats and implementing security measures to mitigate them
Security Specialist
Atlantic Health System– Newton Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
Captain Manny Ayers (973)–940–8145
SGT Sean Gannon (201)–953–3278
Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to establish strong relationships, increasing the effectiveness of joint responses to incidents.
Provide for the safety of staff and patients
Maintained contact with management personnel and provided situational reports during emergencies through both verbal and electronic communications
Responded to disturbances in the facility
Utilized de-escalation techniques whenever possible to resolve the situation and applied physical control techniques
Applied the appropriate level of restraint, in accordance with policy and patient behavior
Performed vehicle patrols of facility grounds to maintain safety and security of employees and visitors
Utilized emergency equipment when a shift to show nearby vehicle traffic the area is in order to
Respond to an emergency such as a motor vehicle collision, medical emergency, shutdown roadway near facility when helicopter landings and provide direction for incoming helicopter landings
Utilized magnetometer technology in the screening of monitored or restricted psychiatric patients and performed searches of belongings upon arrival
Segregated prohibited items and secured them in a locked property box to be returned upon patient discharge or transferred to a local Law Enforcement
Conducted room searches for suspected presence of contraband; seized contraband; including weapons, tobacco products, and unauthorized narcotics
MOS- Combat photographer
United States Marine Corps
07.2016 - 09.2017
Honorable- Medical discharge
Education
Firefighter 1 certified -
Morris County Public Safety Academy
Morristown, NJ
06.2017
Extradition Officer Academy - undefined
U.S.C Extradition Officer Academy
Nashville, TN
01.2021
HS Diploma - undefined
Hopatcong High School
Hopatcong, NJ
06.2017
Skills
FAAD C2 Operator (Forward Area Air Defense Command and Control)
Electromagnetic Warfare Systems (EWS) certified
Qualified in M4 rifle, Sig Sauer M17 pistol, and shotgun
Chemical Weapons (OC spray) certified
Proficient in TASER deployment
BLS instructor (CPR/AED, tourniquet, Narcan)
Accredited certificate in forensic psychology
Psychology & Therapy of Addictions’ certificate
Course completion in psychosis management
Bloodborne Pathogens Certificate
Trained for effective electrical incident management
CBRNE Awareness Certificate
NIMS–100
IS 700
ICS 200
Risk Management for command personnel course
Records management
Privacy Act I, II & III certified
US ARMY TARP certified (Threat awareness and reporting training)
OPSEC LEVEL 1 certified
INFOSEC Course
Derivative Classification
RTK/HCS per NJDHS/OSHA
Hazardous Material Response (level 1 & level 2) Certified
Gang risk assessment course
Completion of GUJ/LEGAT/HPD III course
SORA License
Level 1 Anti-terrorism course
Dept of Homeland Security 101 Interagency certificate
Ammunition Physical Security course
Counter Intelligence Awareness and Reporting Course
Maintaining confidentiality
Facility protection
Hazard identification
Accomplishments
United States House of Representatives Citation for Military Service.
NJ Legislature Senate and General Assembly Citation
Sussex County NJ Appreciation award
Hopatcong Borough Humanitarian Award for Community service
LANGUAGES
Hebrew & English
Affiliations
Team Rubicon (Veteran in disaster response organization) Volunteer- 2019 to PRESENT
Community First Intervention Team (A program run by Center of Prevention to reduce high risk drinking and drug use among adolescents) Youth Leader- 2014 to 2016
New York City Relief- Elizabeth NJ (Missions based- Mobile outreach program where we served homemade soup & bread, distribute hygiene kits, and pray for the needs of our homeless friends on the street) Kitchen Volunteer- 2016 to 2017
Spread the Warmth’ Blanket Drive (My own organization Est. in 2013, where I ran a blanket drive every winter to collect blankets and supplies that were needed to make ‘blessing bags’, to give out to homeless.)feat.in NJ Herald
Timeline
Armed Guard – 0085– GS–06–02
Department of the Army- USA GARRISON PICATINNY ARSENAL, NJ
12.2023 - Current
Forensic Treatment Counselor
Pike County Correctional Facility- Lords Valley, PA
01.2023 - 08.2023
SGT of Public Safety
Fawn Lake Forest- Hawley PA
03.2022 - 09.2022
Supervisor – LDSP
NJ Dept of Human Services- Broadstep
09.2021 - 12.2022
EXTRADITION OFFICER
U.S.Corrections LLC. Nashville, TN
01.2021 - 07.2021
Security Specialist
Atlantic Health System– Newton Medical Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
MOS- Combat photographer
United States Marine Corps
07.2016 - 09.2017
Extradition Officer Academy - undefined
U.S.C Extradition Officer Academy
HS Diploma - undefined
Hopatcong High School
Firefighter 1 certified -
Morris County Public Safety Academy
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