Ethan Schmidt
La Crosse,WI
Summary
Qualified Security Officer with experience maintaining safety for campus grounds and facilities. Talented at roving control and entrance control. Successfully remains calm in high-pressure situations and interactions with difficult individuals. Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Campus Community Safety Officer
Western Technical College
La Crosse, WI
08.2024 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to check compliance with fire, hazard and safety guidelines.
- Investigated, resolved and reported on occurrences documented on employee incident and accident reports.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Completed incident reports to record security or loss prevention incidents.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
Jailer
Crawford County Sheriff's Department
Prairie Du Chien, WI
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Searched prisoner cells and belongings for contraband and weapons.
- Inspected all incoming and outgoing mail for contraband.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety protocols to prevent the spread of diseases.
- Operated telephones, switchboards, intercoms and two-way radios to communicate with other personnel.
- Conducted patrolling of jail premises to detect any suspicious activity or security breaches.
- Managed inventory and distribution of jail supplies, including meals, clothing, and bedding.
- Issued clothing, bedding, and other authorized items to inmates.
- Escorted inmates to court appearances, medical appointments, and recreational activities.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent escape attempts, crime, and other dangerous activities.
- Conducted regular cell checks to ensure inmate safety and compliance with regulations.
- Performed administrative tasks to maintain appropriate records of inmates.
- Coordinated with law enforcement and court officials regarding inmate custody and release.
Police Reserve
City Of La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
02.2024 - 01.2025
- Participate in scheduled events to include: Traffic control; Crime scene protection; Compliance checks; Assist at local community events such as festivals, parades, marathons, sporting events; Patrol support; Crime prevention activities
- Assist with traffic accidents, natural disasters, missing persons, information booths, community meetings, neighborhood watch, senior citizen programs
- Attend training sessions
- Participate in Ride-Along Program
- Attend monthly meetings
Police Dispatcher
UW-La Crosse
La Crosse, WI
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Operated law enforcement communication equipment and NCIC database to facilitate information to department.
- Researched vehicular registration, driving records and warrant information to support officers with traffic stops.
- Maintained contact with units on assignment to deliver further assistance and support when needed.
- Received and processed 9-1-1 emergency calls to dispatch emergency services.
- Used radio, telephone and computer system to update first responders with new information.
- Took caller information, read associated computer information and documented vital details in call tracking and assignment system.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Security Officer
Secuitas Security Services USA
La Crosse, WI
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Provide customer service to our clients by carrying out safety and security procedures, site-specific policies and when appropriate, emergency response activities
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the business and perimeter (Working environments and conditions may vary by client site)
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner
- Observe for signs of crime or disorder, investigate, and report.
Transport Guard
Talon Protection Agency, Inc
La Crosse, WI
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Insure safe, secure, transport
- Behavioral Health Transport, Prisoner Transport, Extradition Transport, Event / Static Security, Special Needs child Transport.
Automotive Detailer
Enterprise Holdings
La Crosse, WI
08.2022 - 01.2023
- Clean and sanitize vehicle interior per Complete Clean Pledge standards
- Vacuum and prepare vehicle interior per Complete Clean Pledge standards
- Wash, clean and dry the vehicle's exterior - this might include cars of different sizes, as well as vans and trucks.
- Check fuel level and warning lights: inspect windshield for damage; factory reset/restore vehicle setting to clear prior customer data; check for customer items and place anything of value in Lost & Found; verify that registration is present, current and matches the license plate.
- Check fluid levels and add as needed; check tire condition, pressure and tread depth; inspect vehicle exterior for damage
- Fuel and stage vehicle
- Inspect vehicle for any safety concerns; report any warning lights and/or vehicle/windshield/tire damage; pull vehicle out of the prep processing as necessary
- Maintains a clean and orderly work area and report any unsafe or hazardous conditions
- Responsible for wearing proper personal protection equipment (PPE) and ensuring cleaning, detailing, washing and sanitization supplies are available
- Assists customers when needed. May transport customers to and from the branches
- Helps maintain overall site appearance including general cleaning of interior and exteriors of branch locations
- Site appearance responsibilities to include: desktops, countertops, phones, floors, trash, bathrooms, vacuuming, sweeping the lot and any other miscellaneous tasks related to the daily cleanliness of the branch location
Driver
Enterprise Holdings
La Crosse, WI
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Drive the vehicles from return location to cleaning/servicing location; leave vehicles positioned for best access by service agents, as directed by management.
- Drive serviced vehicles to ready line area and park for easy access by customers as directed by management.
- Deliver vehicles to other locations as directed by management, such as licensee locations, rail yard, auction sites, body shops, or other corporate locations.
- Move vehicles to different areas of the lot or facility as needed and directed by management.
- Answer customer questions or direct them to the appropriate person.
- Perform other service-related duties to ensure our products and services meet the needs of our customers.
Education
HSED -
Western Technical College
08.2023
Skills
- Computer skills
- Data Entry
- Communication Skills
- Time Management
- Detailing
- Car Wash
- Driving
- Security
- Surveillance
- Behavioral health
- CCTV
- HIPAA
- Computer hardware
- Desktop Support
- Loss Prevention
- Microsoft Office
- Patrolling
- Customer service
- Customer support
- Stationary Surveillance
- CCTV Monitoring
- Electronic Surveillance
- Crime Prevention
- Access Control
- General Security
- First Aid and CPR Certified
Certification
Private Security Person
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Jailer
Crawford County Sheriff's Department
10.2024 - 01.2025
Senior Campus Community Safety Officer
Western Technical College
08.2024 - Current
Police Dispatcher
UW-La Crosse
04.2024 - 06.2024
Police Reserve
City Of La Crosse
02.2024 - 01.2025
Security Officer
Secuitas Security Services USA
03.2023 - 04.2024
Transport Guard
Talon Protection Agency, Inc
01.2023 - 03.2023
Automotive Detailer
Enterprise Holdings
08.2022 - 01.2023
Driver
Enterprise Holdings
02.2022 - 08.2022
HSED -
Western Technical College
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