David M. Beckerley
Public Safety Professional
Cedar Park,Texas
Summary
Forward-thinking public safety professional with extensive knowledge of performance improvement. Known for success in emergency services and leading employees to improve service process. Dedicated to efficient conflict resolution and excellent community services.
Overview
57
57
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Peer Reviewer
International Journal of Paramedicine
01.2021 - Current
- I review journal articles as a subject matter expert in emergency dispatch and response.
Peer Reviewer
The Annals of Emergency Dispatch & Response
01.2017 - Current
- I review journal articles as a subject matter expert in emergency dispatch and response.
Commander
01.2013 - Current
- Supervise the daily operations of the Emergency/9-1-1 Communications center
- Manage the 9-1-1 Quality Improvement program
- Chair and Vice-chair for multiple committees
- Project leader for the communications center reaccreditation process
- Project leader for the division’s continuity of operations (COOP) planning
- Duties include managing staff schedules and work assignments, evaluating performance, creating performance improvement initiatives, interacting and planning with administrators in the department and other agencies, overseeing the daily EMS System response and resource allocation.
Austin-Travis County EMS
Austin, Texas
01.2000 - Current
Captain
01.2009 - 01.2013
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Emergency Communications Medic
01.2007 - 01.2009
- The Emergency/9-1-1 Communications Division
- Sought improvement opportunities for the handling of 9-1-1 calls including over the phone pre-arrival instructions
- Maintained quality assurance for international accreditation
- Shift lead in the communications center
- Provide technical support to shift as a department subject matter expert in Medical Priority Dispatch including call taking and dispatching resources
- Processing and dispatching of 9-1-1 calls for assistance
- Air Communications Specialist
- Managing system resources for emergency response
- Using computer aided dispatch (CAD) software
- Using base, mobile, and portable radios to communicate with field responders.
CPR and First Aid Coordinator
Interim Community
01.2006 - 01.2007
- Managed over 150 volunteers
- Assist Customers with registration, site selection, equipment, and training for CPR and First Aid.
Paramedic
01.2000 - 01.2007
- Respond as an Advanced Life Support paramedic, treating with medical illnesses and traumatic injuries.
Paramedic / EMT
American Medical Response
Austin, Texas
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Intermediate
- Rovided non-emergency medical transport as an Advanced Life Support paramedic.
Paramedic / EMT Intermediate
Williamson County EMS
Georgetown, Texas
01.1997 - 01.2000
- Respond as an Advanced Life Support paramedic, treating with medical illnesses and traumatic injuries.
Education
Ph.D. - Emergency Management
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater, OK 01.2022 - Current
Master of Public Administration -
Texas State University
San Marcos, TX 01.2014 - 12.2016
Bachelor of Arts - Public Safety Management
St. Edward’s University
Skills
Team Building
Training development
Pre-Employment Screening
Leadership
Organization and Time Management
Written Communication
Data Entry
Teamwork and Collaboration
Training and mentoring
Timeline
Ph.D. - Emergency Management
Oklahoma State University
01.2022 - Current
Peer Reviewer
International Journal of Paramedicine
01.2021 - Current
Peer Reviewer
The Annals of Emergency Dispatch & Response
01.2017 - Current
Master of Public Administration -
Texas State University
01.2014 - 12.2016
Commander
01.2013 - Current
Captain
01.2009 - 01.2013
Quality Improvement Coordinator
Emergency Communications Medic
01.2007 - 01.2009
CPR and First Aid Coordinator
Interim Community
01.2006 - 01.2007
Austin-Travis County EMS
01.2000 - Current
Paramedic
01.2000 - 01.2007
Paramedic / EMT
American Medical Response
01.1997 - 01.2000
Paramedic / EMT Intermediate
Williamson County EMS
01.1997 - 01.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Public Safety Management
St. Edward’s University