Eric Czerniowski
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Resourceful Retired Police Detective, Captain of security for a Major NYC Tourist attraction, Current College Campus Safety Lieutenant , with extensive security knowledge. Trained and mentored employees in security and Law enforcement /Campus safety services to bolster onboarding. Superb management and communication skills.
Law Enforcement Professional/ Security/Campus safety with 32 years' experience in enforcing state and federal laws and city codes according to departmental policies, procedures and regulations. Proven skills in all aspects of Law Enforcement, Campus Safety, Security with excellent problem-solving capabilities. Skilled at investigating crimes and accidents while identifying and preserving evidence. Eager to apply abilities to dynamic new position.
Skilled at looking for unusual and suspicious activities and persons and responding to calls for service. Adept at communicating with victims, witnesses and suspects while providing scene security and protection for emergency services personnel.
Enthusiastic Campus Safety Lieutenant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Law Enforcement, Security, Campus Safety, Supervision, CCTV.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Rank of Lieutenant/ College Campus Safety
Sarah Lawrence College
02.2020 - Current
- Documented safety and security incidents, using preset guidelines and methods.
- Enforced ongoing and special event parking regulations and issued parking tickets to violators.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled all incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Monitored security, fire and maintenance alarms via centralized electronic interface.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Supervised other campus security personnel and provided procedural and situational guidance.
- Obtained CPR, First Aid AED,EMR certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.
- Utilized radio, telephone ,communications equipment to contact other on-campus personnel and external authorities.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Patrolled on and off campus locations to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide campus safety.
- Provided f public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with city staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service and protection.
- Notified police, fire department and emergency services of on-campus incidents.
- Served as initial contact for campus visitors and provided directions to specific buildings, events, etc.
- Assisted with fire, hazardous material and on-campus drills. Proficient with Silent Night, Simplex and Johnson Controls.
- Completed detailed reports and required paperwork related to investigating criminal activity, campus safety incidents/accidents, etc
- Highest Ranking Uniformed Member of the Department, Directly responsible for the Supervision of all Uniformed Members and Supervisors of The Department, to Include 4 Sgt's, 6 Corporals and 40 Officers .
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Rank of Captain, Security Operations
Circle Line Cruises,World Yacht, Water Taxi, NYC
01.2016 - 05.2019
- Drafted security operating procedures and training materials for human resources department.
- Monitored and evaluated unit performance on key security issues, recommending corrective action programs where appropriate.
- Oversaw team of security officers and managed scheduling and performance evaluations.
- Advised security team and conducted investigations of significant threats and loss or misappropriation of assets.
- Kept team compliant with security protocols and appearance standards.
- Led team of 18 guards in monitoring high volume of vessel traffic , visitors, customers, Money escorts. Directly responsible for the safety and security of approximately 6000 visitors daily @ Circle line, World Yacht and water Taxi, New York, New York.
- Worked closely with the NYPD and the US Coast Guard, regarding Terrorism, evacuation and active shooter drills on a Monthly Basis. As a result I am well versed in Maritime Security compliance operations, MARSEC.
- Screened vendors and contractors before granting access to restricted areas within the piers.
- Wrote and submitted daily reports on security team operations.
- Upheld strict security and safety procedures to protect business from financial losses due to theft or careless mismanagement.
- Provided guidance to security staff on appropriate courses of action for diverse situations.
- Removed unauthorized persons from facility grounds.
- Managed team schedules to provide effective security coverage for day to day, ever changing operations.
- Trained new security officers in all aspects of the site
- Supervised team of 18 security personnel during all shifts
- Monitored property and investigated any areas of suspicion.
- Developed improved training methods with focus on public safety and officer awareness.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Oversaw team of up to 25 security officers and managed administrative duties, including scheduling and performance evaluations.
Police Detective
City Of New Rochelle
01.1993 - 05.2011
- Installed covert cameras and recording devices in compliance with legal statutes and department policies.
- Conducted thorough investigations into criminal activities to help develop strong criminal cases. Major crimes, Narcotics, Prostitution, Gambling, Alcohol beverage control, Homicides, Robberies, Burglaries. Worked closely with Iona College Campus safety staff , regarding on site incidents/crime/accidents/overdoses, etc.
- Oversaw criminal cases, coordinated investigations and prepared evidence and investigators for court cases.
- Obtained and verified evidence by interviewing, observing and conducting surveillance of suspects and records.
- Marked off crime scenes and controlled access to protect evidence from tampering or loss.
- Conducted over 300 long and short-term undercover & regular investigations resulting in hundreds of arrests/court convictions/closed cases.
- Delivered calm, professional testimony to support case evidence, establish timelines and offer law enforcement expertise.
- Followed constitutional standards to properly obtain and execute warrants for arrests and searches.
- Gathered facts from interviews of suspects, witnesses and complainants.
- Collected crime scene evidence, examined bodies and investigated secondary locations to build detailed cases based on sound evidence handling practices.
- Identified witnesses and collected statements to gather information and pursue remedies for violations of legal standards.
- Participated in Hundreds court hearings and provided written reports, evidence and verbal testimonies.
- Preserved all evidence for court hearings and checked integrity of individual pieces.
- Managed hundreds of tips and confidential informants ,applied information to solve complex cases.
- Efficiently responded to major crimes to preserve scenes and avoid evidence contamination.
- Documented drug transactions to gather evidence and complete undercover investigations.
- Trained team members on agency processes, court procedures and investigation strategies.
- Assigned schedules and coordinated leave time to maintain optimal coverage in absence of the Sgt
- Obtained and served search warrants related to ongoing cases.
- Worked undercover operations as buyer or dealer to uncover criminal activities and gather evidence for cases.
- Kept meticulous and detailed records of each case to avoid causing any problems with prosecution.
- Was units Detective Squad Leader
Police Officer
City Of New Rochelle NY
01.1993 - 01.1997
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Responded quickly to suspected bomb threats and evacuated buildings to search for explosive devices.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Reduced lead times on criminal investigations to effectively address greater number of criminal violations.
- Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in all types of situations and emergencies.
- Promoted safe driving conditions by quickly identifying and removing disabled vehicles and obstructions from roadways.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Discussed with offenders links between criminal behavior and anger management problems or drug and alcohol abuse.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to reduce crime.
Police Officer
City Of New York Police Department
01.1991 - 01.1993
- Reported deficient streetlights, signs and road surfaces to keep residents safe.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
- Actively patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with citizens and business owners, to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Checked all vehicle equipment for proper functioning prior to use.
- Answered calls from citizens and business owners for help in any and all situations and emergencies.
- Developed efficient organizational system for case records, reports, logs and agendas.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights and transported offenders to jail.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
- Handled citation and traffic violation paperwork.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Dispensed tickets to offenders.
- Validated evidence for admissibility and preserved evidence to be utilized court hearings.
- Policed assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Assisted in special investigations and crime prevention programs.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Stepinac High School
White Plains, NY07.1988
Police Science, Social Science,Law
New York City Police Academy
New York, NY1991
Skills
- Valid Armed Guard License
- NYS/CDL, TWIC Card
- NYS Concealed carry pistol license
- Emergency evacuation procedures
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certified
- EMR Certified Emergency Medical Responder, NYS
- NYS OSHA, 30 Hour, Certification
- FIeld Training Officer, Certification
- "RAD" Instructor, Rape Aggression Defense
- "Alice" Instructor, Active shooter
- Currently in Process/training/studying for CPP certification, " Certified Protection Professional"
- NARCAN administration
- Alarm investigation
- Conflict de-escalation
- Witness interviewing
- Court testimony
- Evidence collection
- Criminal Investigations
- Weapons training
- Public relations understanding
- Firearms training/qualifications/twice a year
- HIDTA
- DEA trained
- Verbal Judo
- Riot Control
- De-Escalation Techniques
- CPI Certification,Crisis Prevention,Intervention
- Pace Scheduler
- CAD- Computer aided dispatch
- Radio communication protocols and etiquette
- NYC Auto Crime school
- Defensive tactics/ ASP Baton
- Taser training
- Chemical weapons training
- Infectious disease training
- CCTV
- EVOC
- Access Control Systems
- 911 operation and dispatching
- 60 Control
Timeline
Rank of Lieutenant/ College Campus Safety
Sarah Lawrence College
02.2020 - Current
Rank of Captain, Security Operations
Circle Line Cruises,World Yacht, Water Taxi, NYC
01.2016 - 05.2019
Police Detective
City Of New Rochelle
01.1993 - 05.2011
Police Officer
City Of New Rochelle NY
01.1993 - 01.1997
Police Officer
City Of New York Police Department
01.1991 - 01.1993
High School Diploma -
Archbishop Stepinac High School
Police Science, Social Science,Law
New York City Police Academy
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