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DAVID LOVE

DAVID LOVE

Police Officer
Gardner,KS

Summary

U.S. Army Veteran with a Secret Security Clearance and five years of proven experience in the United States Army. I am currently a Police Officer with the City of Wellsville KS. Former Detention Officer with the Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office and a former Correctional Officer for the State of Kansas (Lansing). I have accomplished measurable results while working with teams of 8-15 in a dynamic, fast - paced environment. Possess a comprehensive background in Construction trades, HR/Personnel Management and Certified Firearm Instructor derived from conducting domestic and global operations in Kuwait and Iraq. Managed risk upon multiple lines to protect assets, property, and equipment valued over $170,000 while meeting the expectations of senior leadership. Possess extensive knowledge in Advanced Pistol and Defensive Tactics. Recipient of multiple awards and ribbons for performance and professionalism. Career supported by a Civilian Certifications and Military Awards.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Police Officer

City Of Wellsville
10.2023 - Current
  • Enforced traffic regulations and ensured public safety during routine patrols.
  • Responded to emergency calls, assessing situations and providing immediate support.
  • Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
  • Collaborated with community organizations to promote crime prevention initiatives.
  • Prepared detailed reports on incidents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal requirements.
  • Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
  • Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
  • Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
  • Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
  • Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
  • Testified effectively in court, contributing to successful prosecutions of offenders.
  • Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
  • Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail.
  • Collaborated with other law enforcement agencies to solve complex cases and apprehend dangerous criminals.
  • Conducted searches of individuals, vehicles and premises.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.

Detention Officer

Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Regular head counts of inmates within a POD
  • Supervised inmate activities to maintain order and ensure safety within facility.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify potential hazards.
  • Escort inmates to job sites, medical facilities, classrooms or wherever they are needed in a timely, secure manner
  • Assist other Correctional Officers with management of inmates
  • Conduct regular searches of inmate areas like cells, recreation rooms and showers for unauthorized items
  • Manage confrontational situations as they arise to maintain security
  • Write regular reports of activities


Creditable experience gained in working at Sheriff's Office:

  • Booking prisoners
  • Obtains photographs and fingerprints
  • Receives and secures prisoners personal possessions and clothing
  • Issues prisoner uniforms
  • Conducts search of prisoner, prisoner's clothing and housing unit for contraband
  • Prepares and maintains prisoner log and activities journal
  • Oversees trustee prisoners in detention
  • Provides assists in the transportation of prisoners to courts, other prisons, and health facilities.

Correctional Officer

Kansas Department of Corrections
04.2023 - 07.2023
  • Regular head counts of inmates within a POD
  • Supervised inmate activities to maintain order and ensure safety within facility.
  • Conducted regular inspections of facilities and equipment to identify potential hazards.
  • Escort inmates to job sites, medical facilities, classrooms or wherever they are needed in a timely, secure manner
  • Assist other Correctional Officers with management of inmates
  • Conduct regular searches of inmate areas like cells, recreation rooms and showers for unauthorized items
  • Manage confrontational situations as they arise to maintain security
  • Write regular reports of activities

Team Lead

Patriot Enterprises LLC
12.2022 - 03.2023
  • Overseeing and Conducting the following:
  • Provide exceptional customer service to members of the Armed Forces, family members, civilians, and contractors. Assist customers, advise eligibility requirements, and process applications to determine eligibility.
  • Provide products in the format requested on various MS Office tools including word, Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Selects appropriate methods from a wide variety of procedures or makes simple adaptations and interpretations of a limited number of substantive guides and manuals, primarily the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) guide. These basic tasks may be associated with personnel accounting, Emilpo, Military Personnel Files, Soldier Readiness Processing, Reassignment Processing, In/Out Processing, Enlisted Personnel Promotions, Personnel Actions, Personnel Manning, Transition Processing, Pre/Post Retirement Services, Customer Service to Casualty Assistance and Emilpo Operations and Maintenance and Training.
  • Track and meet required suspense for products, reports, and deliverables.
  • Recognized problems are referred to others.

Laborer Chief

The Tatitlek Corporation
03.2018 - 06.2018
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include Overseeing the following:
  • Provide support and cleaning detail at the McGregor/Westbrook Training complex in support of mobilizing and deploying units/individuals.
  • Loads and unloads trucks, and other conveyances, moves supplies and materials to proper location by wheelbarrow or hand truck.
  • Stack materials for storage or binning.
  • Collect refuse and salvageable materials.
  • Move and arranges office and household furniture, equipment, and appliances and machinery.
  • Spread sand and salt on icy walkways.
  • Pick up leaves and trash.
  • Understand, comply, and enforce all Project directives and the Tatitlek Employee Handbook's policies.
  • Support and enforce the QC/Safety's Programs guidance.
  • Comply with all OSHA regulatory safety standards.

Laborer

The Tatitlek Corporation
01.2018 - 03.2018
  • Provide baggage support at the Fort Bliss Arrival/Departure Airfield Control Group (A/DACG) in support of mobilizing and deploying units/individuals.
  • Load and unloads trucks, and other conveyances, moves supplies and material to proper location by wheelbarrow or hand truck.
  • Stack materials for storage or binning.
  • Collect refuse and salvageable materials.
  • Levels ground using pick, shovel, tamper and rake, shovels concrete and snow.
  • Clean culverts and ditches.
  • Operate simple power equipment, moves and arranges heavy pieces of office and household furniture, equipment, and appliances.
  • Spread sand and salt on icy walkways.
  • Pick up leaves and garbage.
  • Provide Labor detail when needed.
  • Comply with all OSHA regulatory requirements.
  • Comply with all Project directives, the Tatitlek Employee Handbook's policies, and CBA.
  • Support and enforce the Tatitlek QC/Safety's program with all directed guidance.
  • Understand and comply with all Performance Work Statement requirements

Security Guard

In House Protection- El Paso, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organizations that are involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life.
  • Protect stipulated individuals and climes from physical attack, harassment, vandalism, and other forms of unauthorized and abusive treatment.
  • Utilize weapons and firearms to combat, defend, and de-escalate extreme attacks that supersede a non-violent approach.
  • Ensure that weapons and other protective equipment are maintained and secured always.
  • Attend refresher training on weapon use when necessary.
  • Create a visitors register to record the details of all visitors to the facility.
  • After noteworthy development, complete and submit incident reports to supervisors and management.
  • Adopt and use the appropriate security measures and equipment at all times.
  • Ensure uniforms and first aid boxes remain clean, tidy, and uncluttered always.
  • Research and implement new security measures or revert to old ones if required.
  • Regularly patrol designated areas to check for security or safety risks.
  • Prevent unauthorized access to an asset, building, equipment, and item within an organization.
  • Keep and monitor a closed-circuit television (CCTV) for potential hazards or issues.
  • Respond to incidents and emergencies immediately and promptly.
  • In extreme cases, coordinate with the police and other law enforcement personnel.
  • Build and develop cordial relationships with fire services, ambulance services, and paramedics to handle emergencies.
  • Detain violators and intruders to private or government properties.
  • Draft and document shift activities.
  • Use a sounding alarm to call for help.
  • Inform intruders of policy and procedures and restrain trespassers.
  • Complete preventive maintenance requirements to ensure the operation of security equipment and surveillance cameras.
  • Maintain the company's reputation and stability by complying with legal regulations.

Firearms Instructor

D&S Tactical (Owner)
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Firearm safety instructor for state required concealed carry permit and advanced firearm training.
  • Personnel management of clients, planning and coordinating training courses and training facilities, securing payments for services rendered, and assist in preparation of official documents for clients to obtain state required concealed carry permits.
  • Directed employment of weapons systems; maintained 100% accountability and serviceability of all assigned equipment in excess of $5K.
  • Equipment used Glock, Taurus, S&W, Mossberg, Stag Arms and Colt. Calibers used 9mm, 45ACP., 22LR, 5.56, 223 and 12Ga.
  • Developed comprehensive tactical training programs for diverse clientele.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Security Guard

G4S
01.2014 - 01.2015
  • Work with a Federal, State, municipal, local, or private protective organizations that are involved the protection of property against such hazards as fire, theft, damage, accident, or trespass; or maintaining order and protecting life.
  • Protect stipulated individuals and climes from physical attack, harassment, vandalism, and other forms of unauthorized and abusive treatment.
  • Utilize weapons and firearms to combat, defend, and de-escalate extreme attacks that supersede a non-violent approach.
  • Ensure that weapons and other protective equipment are maintained and secured always.
  • Attend refresher training on weapon use when necessary.
  • Create a visitors register to record the details of all visitors to the facility.
  • After noteworthy development, complete and submit incident reports to supervisors and management.
  • Adopt and use the appropriate security measures and equipment at all times.
  • Ensure uniforms and first aid boxes remain clean, tidy, and uncluttered always.
  • Research and implement new security measures or revert to old ones if required.
  • Regularly patrol designated areas to check for security or safety risks.
  • Prevent unauthorized access to an asset, building, equipment, and item within an organization.
  • Keep and monitor a closed-circuit television (CCTV) for potential hazards or issues.
  • Respond to incidents and emergencies immediately and promptly.
  • In extreme cases, coordinate with the police and other law enforcement personnel.
  • Build and develop cordial relationships with fire services, ambulance services, and paramedics to handle emergencies.
  • Detain violators and intruders to private or government properties.
  • Draft and document shift activities.
  • Use a sounding alarm to call for help.
  • Inform intruders of policy and procedures and restrain trespassers.
  • Complete preventive maintenance requirements to ensure the operation of security equipment and surveillance cameras.
  • Maintain the company's reputation and stability by complying with legal regulations.

Human Resources Specialist

US Army
02.2007 - 02.2012
  • Personnel management, data entry, and preparing memoranda for senior staff.
  • Prepared awards, prepared and processed documentation for military personnel files i.e.: leave, pay, separations, etc.
  • Trained to execute standard office procedure while maintaining acquired combat skills.
  • Facilitated onboarding processes for new personnel, ensuring compliance with military regulations.
  • Assisted in the development and execution of training programs for staff development initiatives.
  • Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
  • Managed benefits administration for company-wide staff, ensuring timely processing and accurate recordkeeping.
  • Conducted routine HR audits to ensure data accuracy in personnel files, payroll records, and benefit enrollments.

Carpenter

US Army
02.2007 - 02.2012
  • Mentored, and trained peers and leadership in conducting construction engineering in support of global operations while assigned to Fort Richardson, AK for a period of 36 months.
  • Directed employment of skid steer, power screed, and other various heavy-duty construction equipment.
  • Assisted with the coordination and planning of various construction job sites.
  • Maintained equipment with daily, weekly, and monthly maintenance, and kept accountability of equipment logs.

Education

GED -

NJ National Guard Youth Challenge Academy
Fort Dix, NJ
08-2005

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Data analysis
  • Data entry
  • Documentation
  • Instruction
  • Leadership
  • Microsoft office
  • Personnel Management
  • Data Integrity
  • Implementation Of Policies
  • HR policies and procedures
  • Training and mentoring
  • Training development
  • Project management
  • Staff management
  • Recruitment
  • Workforce planning
  • Event management
  • Risk management
  • Team building

Timeline

Police Officer

City Of Wellsville
10.2023 - Current

Detention Officer

Leavenworth County Sheriff's Office
07.2023 - 10.2023

Correctional Officer

Kansas Department of Corrections
04.2023 - 07.2023

Team Lead

Patriot Enterprises LLC
12.2022 - 03.2023

Laborer Chief

The Tatitlek Corporation
03.2018 - 06.2018

Laborer

The Tatitlek Corporation
01.2018 - 03.2018

Security Guard

In House Protection- El Paso, TX
01.2016 - 01.2018

Firearms Instructor

D&S Tactical (Owner)
01.2015 - 01.2017

Security Guard

G4S
01.2014 - 01.2015

Human Resources Specialist

US Army
02.2007 - 02.2012

Carpenter

US Army
02.2007 - 02.2012

GED -

NJ National Guard Youth Challenge Academy

Professional Training

• Maintained A Level III Security Guard Cert In The State of TX 

• NRA Certified Pistol Instructor
• Active Shooter Awareness Training
• Transit Terrorism Awareness Training

• Anti-terrorism/Force Protection
• Class A CDL With Tanker Endorsement
• Protecting Critical Infrastructure Against Insider Threats

Information Protection
Security Management

  • Glock Armorer
  • (MCTC) Advanced Vehicle Contraband Concealment
  • (KLETC) Instructor Development Course

Awards

• Army Achievement Medal (2)

• Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
• Iraq Campaign Medal with Campaign Service Star