Chad Otte
Omaha
Summary
Security professional with proven track record in maintaining secure environments and developing safety protocols. Known for effective incident management and proactive risk mitigation. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results through adaptable strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Security Coordinator
Christ the King Catholic Church and School
10.2024 - Current
- Armed School Resource Officer
- Assisted and coordinated all drills and safety exercises within the school, including emergency operations and reunification plans.
- Full operation of all security doors and key fobs throughout the campus including issuance and record keeping.
- Liaison to any first responders that need to be called to campus including facilitating necessary information and evidence.
- Conduct quarterly reviews of all safety and security measures within the campus.
Escort Driver
Funeral Escort
06.2018 - 11.2023
- Transported funeral processions to specified cemeteries safely and on-time by blocking intersections and guiding the way.
Correctional Officer
Douglas County Department of Corrections
12.2016 - 10.2023
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
- Administered first aid to inmate or fellow officers when required due to injury or illness.
- Investigated incidents involving inmates or staff to determine who was responsible for any violations of policies or procedures.
- Assisted in training new Correctional Officers in proper safety protocols and techniques for dealing with difficult situations.
- Maintained inmate logs and entered information into electronic offender record systems for regulatory monitoring.
- Informed inmates and visitors of rules, safety and security procedures and responsibilities.
- Received property from incoming inmates, provided receipts and inspected items for contraband.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches, using body scanners and recording fingerprints.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe inmate activity throughout the correctional facility.
Crew Member
Jimmy John's
06.2011 - 12.2016
- Kept the restaurant lobby, front counter and restrooms neat and clean throughout shift.
- Wiped down tables and equipment, swept and refilled stock.
- Served food quickly for positive guest experiences.
- Took orders from patrons and input selections into the store computer system.
- Packed fast food products in approved containers, cups and bags.
- Drove team success by quickly completing assigned tasks.
- Demonstrates proper food safety practices by accurately completing quality control checklist.
- Assisted management with inventory control and stock ordering.
- Prepared food for various recipes by washing, peeling and dicing ingredients.
- Processed delivery orders quickly to ensure timely arrival.
Education
Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska Omaha
Omaha, NE01.2015
Skills
- Excellent Problem Solver
- File and Record Maintenance
- Trained in Defensive Tactics
- Occupational Hazards and Safety Precautions
- Security Procedures
- Contraband Seizure
- Crisis Intervention Training
- Observation
- First Aid and CPR Certified
Awards
- Received multiple accommodations for roles in de-escalating dangerous and potentially dangerous situations.
- Chosen to be on the DCC CERT (crisis emergency response team) in 2021 through when I left DCC in 2023.
- Instructor for verbal judo training for all new hiring classes at DCC.
- Union Chief Steward for the FOP Lodge 8 which is the sole bargaining unit within DCC. Represented staff during disciplinary meetings and hearings.
Certification
Notary Public Commission - State of Nebraska
CPR Trained and Certified
Verbal Judo Training
Concealed Carry License - State of Nebraska
Timeline
Campus Security Coordinator
Christ the King Catholic Church and School
10.2024 - Current
Escort Driver
Funeral Escort
06.2018 - 11.2023
Correctional Officer
Douglas County Department of Corrections
12.2016 - 10.2023
Crew Member
Jimmy John's
06.2011 - 12.2016
Criminal Justice
University of Nebraska Omaha
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