Chad Richter
Mainville,OH
Summary
Self motivated individual with strong work ethic and time management skills. Interacts with others in a positive manner to achieve a common goal. Over 29 years experience in conflict resolution and de-escalation as well as the use of appropriate tactics when confronting potentially violent and/or armed individuals. Experienced with using proactive measures to protect facilities and high profile individuals from the threat of explosive devices through the deployment EOD canine teams.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Security Manager
Duke Energy Convention Center
01.2021 - 11.2023
- Directed activities of security support personnel according to operational policies and applicable regulations
- Recruited, hired and developed staff to maintain demanding group performance standards
- Coordinated security assessments to identify areas of potential vulnerabilities and then correct these issues
- Upheld financial goals with effective budgeting and resource management
- Managed purchase orders and contracts for security systems and software
- Assessed risks to mitigate potential consequences of incidents and developed plans to respond to incidents
- Analyzed and evaluated daily security operations to identify opportunities for improvement through auditing, review, and assessment
- Assessed potential of medical emergencies, bomb threats, and alarms to organize effective responses
- Coordinated security responses with fire and law enforcement agencies
- Directed ethical, consistent security operations covering personnel, visitors, and assets.
Police Sergeant
Cincinnati Police Department
02.1993 - 01.2021
- Police Officer for 29 years
- Strong working knowledge of local, state, and federal laws
- Knowledgeable and experienced in de-escalation techniques
- Proficient with firearms and less lethal tools
- Proficient with use of appropriate tactics to bring volatile incidents to successful conclusions
- Knowledgeable with best practices of deploying resources and use of appropriate tactics to mitigate risk of mass casualty incidents from occurring
- Attended numerous courses to increase tactical awareness and proficiency, to include force on force training sessions
- Supervised and reviewed 18-40 subordinates at any given time over period of 21 years as a Sergeant
- Collaborated with divisional commanders to maintain consistency in all operations
- Scheduled subordinates shifts, working assignments, and coordinated training
- Responded to high-risk incidents to facilitate deployment of resources so as to mitigate risk of injury or death
- Trained and mentored staff on correct procedures to maximize efficiency and protect public trust
- Supervised and scheduled canine unit of 18 canine handlers, working four different shifts, for 6 years
- Monitored canine training and deployment, to include Patrol Canines, Narcotic Canines, and EOD Canines
- Created, monitored, and reviewed policies and guidelines to improve efficiency while mitigating civil liability
- Conducted use of force investigations for canine deployments
- Liaison on behalf of Cincinnati Police Department with Federal Law Enforcement Agencies to coordinate EOD Canine response for dignitary visits
- Attended Improvised Explosive Training courses to better facilitate EOD canine sweeps
- Coordinated proactive EOD Canine response to ensure public safety of large public events
- Responded to threats of explosive devices to coordinate EOD Canine response.
Business Co-Owner
JD's Drive Thru
06.1990 - 01.1993
- Co-owner of Beer drive-through, gas station, and U-Haul dealership
- Kept records of sales, inventory, income, and expenses
- Mentored newly hired employees
- Set pricing structures.
Sales Representative
Watson's Pools and Spa's
03.1989 - 06.1990
- Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products, and services information
- Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies, and security practices
- Assisted teammates with sales-processing tasks to meet daily sales goals
- Built trusting relationships with customers by making personal connections.
Armored Car Driver
Armored Transport of Los Angeles
09.1987 - 01.1989
- Maintained high degree of situational awareness to minimize risk of hazardous encounters
- Drove and navigated armored truck and made numerous weekday stops to service banks and customers
- Delivered cash and coins to banks and customers to facilitate timely financial transactions.
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
06.1983 - 06.1987
- Developed self determination and motivation
- Demonstrated leadership through daily mentoring and guidance of Marines
- Avionics Technician - Maintained electrical and communications systems on CH-53A/D helicopters
Education
Rising Sun High School
Rising Sun, INSkills
- Supervision
- Time management
- Organization
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Schedule Management
- Emergency Response
- Training Oversight
- Attention to Detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self-Motivated
Timeline
Security Manager
Duke Energy Convention Center
01.2021 - 11.2023
Police Sergeant
Cincinnati Police Department
02.1993 - 01.2021
Business Co-Owner
JD's Drive Thru
06.1990 - 01.1993
Sales Representative
Watson's Pools and Spa's
03.1989 - 06.1990
Armored Car Driver
Armored Transport of Los Angeles
09.1987 - 01.1989
United States Marine
United States Marine Corps
06.1983 - 06.1987
Rising Sun High School
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