Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
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Fawn Zakor, CPP

Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Certified Protection Professional (CPP) with over a decade of experience in Security Management. Skilled in overseeing operations, protecting people and assets, implementing security measures, and mitigating risk. Known for reliability, effective communication, and strong decision making abilities.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Police Officer

Highmark Health
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintains safe and secure environment for patients, visitors and staff at AHN hospitals and clinics.
  • Responds to all emergency situations throughout assigned AHN facilities and investigates and manages all security incidents and hazards on premises.
  • Conducts proactive motor vehicle and foot patrols of AHN hospitals; utilizing de-escalating techniques when required as well as restraining combative or disturbed patients.
  • Provides testimony in court involving arrest situations.
  • Participates in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement. Participated in three-day rifle training and qualification.
  • Displays sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
  • Assist Supervisor with oversight of approximately 55 unarmed contract security officers.

Project Manager-Center for Disease Control

Bering Global Solutions (BGS)
09.2019 - 01.2023
  • Provided leadership for approximately 75 armed security/unarmed personnel for all BGS contracted, Center for Disease Control facilities in Pittsburgh PA, Morgantown WV, Cincinnati OH, Spokane Washington, Durham NC, and Anchorage AK.
  • Ensured the compliance of the CDC Statement of Work.
  • Acted on behalf of the contractor on a day-to-day basis in interactions with CDC Site Management and Contract Officer Representative
  • Responsible for an array of administrative tasks, to include but not limited to; payroll, expense reporting, creating spreadsheets, personnel files, training spreadsheets, hiring, recruiting, disciplinary actions to include terminations, union grievances, and after action reports, etc.
  • Developed and maintained Site Post Orders, Standard Operating Procedures, Monthly Status Reports and training plan.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Conducted site visits to all contracted CDC facilities
  • Investigative duties included; initiating and conducting a variety of investigations, (background, incident, accident, safety, and misconduct) interviewing, gathering witness statements, collecting evidence, retention of records, and reporting.
  • Held the following guard service certifications for BGS; PA Private Detective License, OH Qualifying Agent, NC Qualifying Agent, and WV Security Guard License.
  • Mentored junior team members in project management best practices to enhance their skills and contribute to better overall performance.

Promotion-Captain BGS-July 2019 to Sept 2019

Site Lead-Captain-Center for Disease Control

Chenega Total Asset Protection
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Provide leadership for approximately 25 Armed Security Contract Officers at the Center for Disease Control Pittsburgh Locations.
  • Responsible for an array of administrative tasks in to include but not limited to; payroll, monthly deliverables, training/personnel spreadsheets, scheduling, uniform ordering, report writing, and expense reports
  • Responded to both non-emergency and emergency incidents and provide incident command
  • Investigatory duties included; initiating and conducting a variety of investigations, (background, incident, accident, safety, and misconduct) interviewing, gathering witness statements, collecting evidence, retention of records, and reporting
  • Improved site efficiency by implementing streamlined processes and procedures.
  • Developed effective communication channels between onsite teams and offsite management staff.

Police Officer

Oakmont Police Department
01.2011 - 01.2019
  • First responder to both emergency and non-emergency incidents.
  • Protected the life and property of the Oakmont Borough over 1.58 square miles.
  • Provided testimony in court proceedings.
  • Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
  • Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
  • Monitored criminal activity in community to identify suspicious activity.
  • Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
  • Enforced traffic laws diligently, promoting road safety and reducing accident rates.

Senior Supervisor/Training Manager

Alutiiq-Federal Protective Service
12.2013 - 05.2014
  • Coordinated and organized all contractor provided training to all armed Protective Service Officers in the PA Region.
  • Maintained training spreadsheet approved by the Federal Protective Service to document current certifications throughout the PA Region.
  • Recruited, hired and trained staff and provided ongoing feedback and performance evaluations for development.
  • Provided leadership and outsight for five supervisors on the PA contract.
  • Assigned supervisors with tasks and monitored their follow-through.
  • Trained new hires classes and provided positive reinforcement and helpful feedback that boosted morale and efficiency within department.
  • Provided feedback, training and skill development to staff to improve accuracy, productivity and quality.

Promotion-Senior Supervisor-Nov 2013 to Dec 2013

Promotion-Supervisor-Mar 2013 to Nov 2013

Armed Protective Service Officer- Feb 2013 to Mar 2013

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

La Roche University
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2017

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

CCAC North
Pittsburgh PA
01.2010

ACT 120-Law Enforcement -

Allegheny County Police Training Academy
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2010

Skills

  • Decision Making
  • Problem Solving
  • Skilled Multi-tasker
  • Proficient with Computer Applications
  • Integrity and Honesty
  • Technical Leadership
  • Conceptual Ability
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Conflict de-escalation
  • Relationship building and management

Certification

  • CPP Certified Protection Professional

Board Certified in Security Management

  • Act 235-Certified Agent
  • Act 235-Academic and Skills Instructor
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)


Affiliations

ASIS Member-ASIS International

Accomplishments

  • Earned BSNC Challenge Coin-Issued by BSNC Quality Control-Oct 2023
  • First Dan Black Belt-Issued by Tang Soo Do Karate College -Aug 2018
  • National Criminal Justice Society-Alpha Phi Sigma-La Roche College-March 2017
  • Special Recognition Award-Academic-Allegheny County Police Training Academy-2010
  • Special Recognition Award-Physical Fitness-Allegheny County Police Training Academy

Timeline

Police Officer

Highmark Health
02.2024 - Current

Project Manager-Center for Disease Control

Bering Global Solutions (BGS)
09.2019 - 01.2023

Site Lead-Captain-Center for Disease Control

Chenega Total Asset Protection
01.2014 - 01.2019

Senior Supervisor/Training Manager

Alutiiq-Federal Protective Service
12.2013 - 05.2014

Police Officer

Oakmont Police Department
01.2011 - 01.2019
  • CPP Certified Protection Professional

Board Certified in Security Management

  • Act 235-Certified Agent
  • Act 235-Academic and Skills Instructor
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)


Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

La Roche University

Associates Degree - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

CCAC North

ACT 120-Law Enforcement -

Allegheny County Police Training Academy
Fawn Zakor, CPP