David Schmidt
Oswego,IL
Summary
I have worked as a police officer for 25 years in the Chicago area, from 1988-2013. I have worked as an armed transport officer for a federal contractor under contract to the United States Marshals Service in Colorado Springs. Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Professional with solid foundation in legal and administrative processes, prepared for this role. Expertise in delivering legal documents, adhering to strict guidelines, and maintaining accurate records. Strong focus on team collaboration, adaptable to changing needs, and consistently achieving results. Reliable with excellent communication, problem-solving, and time management skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Process server/private investigator
SOCO Investigations LLC
03.2018 - 03.2025
- I served legal process for private attorneys and corporations in El Paso, Teller, and Elbert Counties. I also do surveillance for some cases upon request. I am the President and sole proprietor of this company.
Armed security operator
DC Security and Investigations
01.2025 - 03.2025
- I provided armed security services at client sites.
Armed Security Specialist
Elizabeth School District
07.2024 - 10.2024
- I was assigned to Legacy Academy to protect students, staff, and visitors from any violence that might occur.
Armed Protection Officer
DDCues LLC
07.2022 - 06.2024
- I worked as an armed protection officer for a federal contractor at various sites.
Armed senior transportation officer
Geo Group
11.2022 - 10.2023
- I was an armed transport officer under contract to the United States Marshals Service. I transported prisoners from prison to court, or transfers from prison to prison, for the Marshals. I worked out of the Colorado Springs transport hub.
Bulk propane delivery driver. CDL A with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
Amerigas
02.2022 - 07.2022
- Delivered bulk propane to residential and commercial customers in Southern Colorado. Mountain driving and city driving is involved.
Propane delivery driverbobtail truck
Apollo Propane
11.2021 - 02.2022
- I drove a propane delivery truck and delivered liquid propane to residential customers and retail customers.
Truck Driver
Martin Marietta
06.2021 - 11.2021
- I drove a ready mix concrete truck from the mixing plant to job sites.
Delivery driver
Amazon Flex
10.2020 - 07.2021
- I picked up and delivered packages to homes and businesses in El Paso County, Elbert County, Teller County, Douglas County, and Pueblo County.
Salesman
Mike Maroone Honda
06.2020 - 10.2020
- I sold new Honda vehicles and pre owned vehicles.
Armed transit officer
Allied Universal Protection Services
01.2020 - 02.2020
- Armed transit officer for the Regional Transportation District in Denver and the suburbs.
Delivery Driver
FedEx Ground
03.2018 - 07.2018
- I drove a contractor supplied truck to deliver packages to customers on a mountain route in Colorado.
Seasonal Delivery Driver
UPS
12.2017 - 01.2018
- Delivered packages, and picked up packages in the greater Colorado Springs area, and surrounding towns.
Seasonal Delivery Driver
FedEx Ground
11.2017 - 12.2017
- Load delivery vehicle at terminal and deliver packages in the Colorado Springs area.
Process server
Tom Mills, Inc.
09.2016 - 12.2016
- I served legal papers in El Paso, Teller, Pueblo, and Fremont counties. I also served papers in the Denver Metro area.
Police officer
Aurora Police Dept.
04.1995 - 04.2013
- I was a patrol officer, investigator, field training officer, and firearms instructor at the department.
Education
BA - Criminal Justice
Aurora University
Aurora, IL01.2002
Skills
- Load & Unload
- Report Writing (10 years)
- CCTV
- Pallet Jack
- Interviewing
- Security
- Surveillance
- Box Truck
- Aurora Police Dept I was a field training officer for 15 years and a master firearms instructor (10 years)
- Investigations, Aurora Police Dept (3 years)
- Driving
- Loss Prevention
- Law Enforcement
- Delivery Driver Experience
- Route Driving
Certification
- Driver's license
- AED certified
- LEOSA permit certified
- First Aid Certification
- CPR February 2023 to February 2026
Timeline
Armed security operator
DC Security and Investigations
01.2025 - 03.2025
Armed Security Specialist
Elizabeth School District
07.2024 - 10.2024
Armed senior transportation officer
Geo Group
11.2022 - 10.2023
Armed Protection Officer
DDCues LLC
07.2022 - 06.2024
Bulk propane delivery driver. CDL A with hazmat and tanker endorsements.
Amerigas
02.2022 - 07.2022
Propane delivery driverbobtail truck
Apollo Propane
11.2021 - 02.2022
Truck Driver
Martin Marietta
06.2021 - 11.2021
Delivery driver
Amazon Flex
10.2020 - 07.2021
Salesman
Mike Maroone Honda
06.2020 - 10.2020
Armed transit officer
Allied Universal Protection Services
01.2020 - 02.2020
Process server/private investigator
SOCO Investigations LLC
03.2018 - 03.2025
Delivery Driver
FedEx Ground
03.2018 - 07.2018
Seasonal Delivery Driver
UPS
12.2017 - 01.2018
Seasonal Delivery Driver
FedEx Ground
11.2017 - 12.2017
Process server
Tom Mills, Inc.
09.2016 - 12.2016
Police officer
Aurora Police Dept.
04.1995 - 04.2013
BA - Criminal Justice
Aurora University
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