Donald Gmitter
Ohiopyle,PA
Summary
Safety-focused and diligent experienced professional skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts, fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. Establishes polices and emergency plans based off of best practice methods. Experience in collaborating with public safety agencies to serve as a liaison between the school and the community. Knowledgeable in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments and recommending corrective actions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate
Work History
Security Officer /Company Owner
Veteran Security Services LLC
07.2020 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting property to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds, and common areas.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in vehicle and by foot.
School Safety and Security Coordinator
Uniontown Area School District
08.2016 - 12.2023
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers and administration.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Responded swiftly to security incidents and effectively resolved security issues.
- Worked as school police officer during school day and after-school events when needed.
- Submitted documentation for weekly payroll, managed schedules, and enforced policies.
- Developed and maintained emergency response plans to promote fast and effective action during crises.
- Conducted regular security audits and assessments to identify potential security risks and vulnerabilities.
Police Detective
Uniontown City Police Department
02.2002 - 08.2016
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Wrote detailed reports outlining case findings for internal files and legal purposes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses, and complainants.
- Participated in court hearings to provide written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Sent specimens to labs and ran fingerprints through databases to identify individuals of interest.
- Appeared in court and testified under oath in local, state, and federal cases.
Education
ACT 120 Certificate - Municipal Police Academy
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Indiana, PA04.1999
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
Penn State University
Lemont Furnace, PA12.1998
Skills
- Firearms Expertise
- Background Checks
- Prevention of Unauthorized Entry
- Property Patrol
- Responding to Emergencies
- Report Writing
Timeline
Security Officer /Company Owner
Veteran Security Services LLC
07.2020 - Current
School Safety and Security Coordinator
Uniontown Area School District
08.2016 - 12.2023
Police Detective
Uniontown City Police Department
02.2002 - 08.2016
ACT 120 Certificate - Municipal Police Academy
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Bachelor of Arts - Administration of Justice
Penn State University
Act 120 certification
Act 235 (with firearms) certification
First-aid, CPR, AED, and Naloxone certified
OC spray, taser, expandable baton, and handcuffing techniques certified
Child First certified from the National Child Protection Training Center
Amber Alert/PACIC services training offered by the Pennsylvania State Police
Child Abuse training offered by the Pennsylvania State Police
One on One: Connecting Cops and Kids offered by Family Connections and Fayette County CYS
Mandated Reporter training
Certified, active volunteer firefighter
Haz-Mat certified
Arson/Fire investigator offered at the National Fire Academy by the Department of Homeland Security
NASRO basic SRO certified
FEMA IS-100.c -Introduction to Incident Command System
FEMA IS-200.c - Basic Incident Command for Initial Response
PEMA G364 - Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
PEMA ICS200 - Single resources and Initial Action Incidents
REMS - Assessing your School Site
REMS - School EOPs In-Depth: Planning for Large Events
Vector Solutions - HIPPA overview
SIGMA Threat Management Associates - K-12 Threat Assessment and Threat Management Training
SchoolHouse Connection - Students experiencing Homelessness
Additional Information
Proudly served in the United States Marine Corps as a Military Police Officer until honorably discharged in June 2004. Active volunteer firefighter in the community since 2004.
Certification
Act 120 certification
Act 2 certification waiver
Act 235 (with firearms) certification
First-aid, CPR, AED, and Naloxone certified
OC spray, taser, expandable baton, and handcuffing techniques certified
Child First certified from the National Child Protection Training Center
Amber Alert/PACIC services training offered by the Pennsylvania State Police
Child Abuse training offered by the Pennsylvania State Police
One on One: Connecting Cops and Kids offered by Family Connections and Fayette County CYS
Mandated Reporter training
Certified, active volunteer firefighter
Haz-Mat certified
Arson/Fire investigator offered at the National Fire Academy by the Department of Homeland Security
NASRO basic SRO certified
FEMA IS-100.c -Introduction to Incident Command System
FEMA IS-200.c - Basic Incident Command for Initial Response
PEMA G364 - Multi-Hazard Emergency Planning for Schools
PEMA ICS200 - Single resources and Initial Action Incidents
REMS - Assessing your School Site
REMS - School EOPs In-Depth: Planning for Large Events
Vector Solutions - HIPPA overview
SIGMA Threat Management Associates - K-12 Threat Assessment and Threat Management Training
SchoolHouse Connection - Students experiencing Homelessness
Former member of the NFPA
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