EVAN DAVENDONIS
Public Safety Officer
Hoosick Falls,New York
Summary
Public safety professional with extensive experience ensuring community safety and security. Skilled in emergency response, conflict resolution, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and effective in maintaining public order and safety.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.2025 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Utilized conflict resolution skills to de-escalate tense situations involving disputes between community members.
- Prevented property damage by identifying potential hazards during routine inspections of residential areas and commercial establishments.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by maintaining and updating emergency response equipment.
Firefighter
Hoosick Falls Fire Department
01.2015 - Current
- 120 Hours of NYS Fire classes including Firefighter 1, FD Communications, Building Construction, Fire Behavior, Origin & Cause/Scene Lighting, Life Safety
- Initiatives/Con Space Awareness, Forcible Entry Skill, Ropes/Knots Skills
- Hazardous Materials, First Responder Operations
- FEMA classes: NIMS1-100 & NIMS 1S-700S, CPR
- Basic First Aid and Tactical Ventilation
- Maintained firefighting equipment, including hoses and ladders, on a daily basis
- Performed search and rescue operations in hazardous environments
- Participated in training drills and exercises to maintain proficiency in fire suppression tactics
- Operated specialized equipment such as pumps, aerial ladder trucks, and hazardous material units
- Extinguished fires using water hoses, chemical extinguishers, smoke ejectors, and other tools
- Coordinated with other first responders during multi-agency responses
- Communicated effectively with crew members while performing tasks under stressful conditions
- Attended trainings to maintain wealth of knowledge in firefighting techniques and suppression methods, enabling quick decision making during actual emergencies
Site Manager
Allied Universal/Sunstate's Security
06.2019 - 12.2024
- Company Overview: Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
- Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property; monitoring surveillance equipment; inspecting buildings, equipment and access points; permitting entry
- Obtain help by sounding alarms
- Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities, informing violators of policy and procedures; restraining trespassers
- Control traffic by directing drivers
- Maintain organization's stability and reputation by complying with legal requirements
- Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
- Ensure the security, safety and well-being of all personnel, visitors and the premises
- Provide excellent customer service
- Adhere to all company service and operating standards
- Remain in compliance with local, state and federal regulations
- Respond to emergencies to provide necessary assistance to employees and customers
- Protect the company's assets relative to theft, assault, fire and other safety issues
- Follow procedures for various initiatives
- Managed daily operations of the site, including staff and contractors
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols, regulations and standards
- Resolved conflicts between staff members in a timely manner
- Implemented systems for tracking employee attendance, performance reviews and payroll processing
- Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Correction Officer
Rensselaer County Sheriff's Corrections
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Ensured safety and security of inmates within the facility by conducting searches, supervising activities, and maintaining order
- Monitored inmates' behavior to detect any signs of physical or psychological distress, as well as potential for violent outbursts
- Conducted investigations into incidents involving inmates, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses
- Maintained records of inmate activities and progress towards rehabilitation goals
- Provided guidance and support to inmates in need of assistance with personal matters or adjustment to prison life
- Coordinated with medical staff to ensure timely administration of medications prescribed to inmates
- Initiated disciplinary action when necessary, following established procedures for documenting violations and infractions
- Participated in regular training sessions to stay up-to-date on departmental policies and procedures related to corrections work
- Observed daily operations throughout the facility for compliance with standards set forth by governing bodies
- Maintained accurate logs detailing inmate movements both inside and outside the facility
- Responded quickly and appropriately to emergency situations that may arise within the facility
- Enforced rules concerning visitation rights among family members and friends of incarcerated individuals
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts
- Assisted in restraining violent and unruly inmates
- Maintained daily logs of shift activity
Shop Partner
Stewarts Shops Inc
06.2018 - 04.2019
- Food Preparation
- Make Coffee
- Cash out customers at the cash register
- Stocking
- Facility and Housekeeping procedures
- Recorded sales transactions, accepted payments, and issued receipts
- Verified the age of customers purchasing alcohol or tobacco products
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers
- Scanned items and checked pricing on cash register for accuracy
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees
- Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find store items
Customer Service/Lot Attendant
DePaula Chevy
05.2017 - 03.2018
- Ensuring vehicles are clean and presentable
- Ensuring lot is organized, clean, and free from trash, litter and debris
- Arranging and parking vehicles in designated lot areas
- Guaranteeing dealership license plate frames are affixed to vehicles
- Checking new vehicles are displaying factory and addendum stickers, and selling price
- Overseeing and maintaining keys
- Replacing sold vehicles and empty spaces with new inventory
- Complying with all company policies and procedures
- Greeted customers and provided friendly customer service
- Answered incoming calls in a professional manner and responded to customer inquiries
- Maintained records of customer interactions and transactions using computerized systems
Cook
Liberty Ridge Farms
08.2015 - 11.2016
- Setting up workstations with all needed ingredients and cooking equipment
- Preparing ingredients to use in cooking
- Cooking food in various utensils or grillers
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes
- Ensured that all food was cooked at the correct temperature and stored correctly
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
Hoosick Falls Central School District
Hoosick Falls, NYNYS Security Guard License - undefined
OSHA certified - undefined
FEMA NIMs 100,200,&700 Certified - undefined
NYS Advanced Hazmat Certified - undefined
NYS Firefighter 1 Certified - undefined
Skills
Crime Prevention
Law enforcement experience
Knowledge of city ordinances
Healthy and fit
Safety regulations
Firearms knowledge
Civil process execution
Public disturbance investigation
Witness interviews
File and records management
Surveillance
Public relations understanding
Crime investigation
Serving court documents
Safety and security
Weapons training
Civil and criminal law expertise
Gang knowledge
Emergency Management
Court testimony
Subpoena service
Background investigations
Warrant procedures
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
01.2025 - Current
Correction Officer
Rensselaer County Sheriff's Corrections
08.2022 - 12.2022
Site Manager
Allied Universal/Sunstate's Security
06.2019 - 12.2024
Shop Partner
Stewarts Shops Inc
06.2018 - 04.2019
Customer Service/Lot Attendant
DePaula Chevy
05.2017 - 03.2018
Cook
Liberty Ridge Farms
08.2015 - 11.2016
Firefighter
Hoosick Falls Fire Department
01.2015 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Hoosick Falls Central School District