Elizabeth Seit
Mahopac,United States
Summary
Director of Security with extensive leadership experience in public safety, campus security, investigations, crisis response, and staff supervision. Background includes service as a Police Lieutenant and security leadership in residential and school environments. Strong record of managing daily security operations, coordinating with outside law enforcement agencies, supporting youth crisis response, overseeing investigations, and training staff. Certified in crisis negotiation, ICS/NIMS, school safety, and active shooter response.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
5
5
Certifications
Work History
Director of Special Children's Services (Safety and Security)
The Children's Village
Dobbs Ferry, NY
09.2016 - Current
- Lead security and safety operations for the RTC campus.
- Certified adjunct instructor for Safe Crisis Management, Therapeutic Crisis Intervention and Active Shooter Training (ALICE).
- Coordinate security-related functions across campus and support overall public safety efforts.
- Respond to incidents with youth in crisis and assist staff in crisis management, notifications and follow up.
- Oversee transportation coordination for home passes, court appointments, admissions, AWOL returns, and other youth movement needs.
- Manage department budget responsibilities for Special Children's Services safety and security operations.
- Maintain working relationships with law enforcement agencies to support investigations and incident response.
- Review video footage and related materials as part of investigative activity.
- Support efforts to reduce AWOL incidents and contraband risks.
- Responsible for all hiring, supervision, and performance evaluation of security personnel.
- Coordinate security activities with the Greenburgh Eleven UFSD administration.
- Ensure security staff remain current with required licensing and trainings, including TCI and SCM.
Special Patrol Officer
MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mahopac, NEW YORK
07.2013 - 09.2016
- Helped provide a safe environment for students, staff and visitors.
- Reviewed incidents and gathered information involving possible violations of school policy or criminal conduct.
- Built positive working relationships with students, parents, faculty, and administrators.
- Recommended security-related procedures and actions to support campus safety and daily operations.
Police Lieutenant
CITY OF WHITE PLAINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
White Plains, NEW YORK
01.2004 - 07.2013
- Supervises the scheduling and coordination of shift activities.
- Determines how to deploy personnel during emergency responses.
- Supervises all subordinate police personnel during a shift.
- Makes plans about individual tactical matters.
- Develops new approaches to investigate problems.
- Managed crime scene investigations and directed field operations during incidents.
- Collaborated with community organizations to enhance public safety initiatives.
- Conducted performance evaluations and provided feedback to subordinate officers.
- Led strategic planning sessions to address crime trends and resource allocation.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior officers in order to cultivate their professional development.
- Reviewed reports from subordinates for accuracy and completeness before submitting to higher-level management.
- Interpreted state laws and municipal ordinances when making decisions about arrests or charges.
- Coordinated with other law enforcement agencies to investigate major criminal cases.
Education
Pre-Medicine
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Animal Science
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT
Skills
- Security Operations
- Public Safety
- Campus Security
- Investigations
- Crisis Response
- Emergency Preparedness
- Staff Supervision
- Training and Development
- Law Enforcement Liaison
- Policy/Procedure Support
- Risk Reduction
- Video Surveillance Systems
- Budget Oversight
- School Safety
Certification
FBI Crisis Negotiations Training- Certified Crisis/Hostage Negotiator
Timeline
Director of Special Children's Services (Safety and Security)
The Children's Village
09.2016 - Current
Special Patrol Officer
MAHOPAC CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
07.2013 - 09.2016
Police Lieutenant
CITY OF WHITE PLAINS POLICE DEPARTMENT
01.2004 - 07.2013
Pre-Medicine
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Animal Science
UNIVERSITY OF VERMONT