Jacob Vandenberg
Post Falls,ID
Summary
Personable individual enthusiastically seeking role where history of safety and security will be highly valued. Well-versed in visitor relations and safety enforcement demonstrated over nine years of experience.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim Park Ranger Supervisor
City Of Spokane
Spokane, WA
07.2023 - Current
- Plans assigns, schedules and supervises the work of subordinate security and parking lot operations employees. Hires and trains employees.
- Manages general operations of Riverfront Park parking lots. Enforces parking rules, maintains electronic parking kiosks, collects revenue and performs repair work.
- Administers the Parks and Recreation Department exclusion policy. Handles all Parks and Recreation Department exclusion appeals, and reports his/her findings to the Department Director.
- Conducts internal theft investigations, preventing loss and recovering assets for the City of Spokane. Develops policies to reduce shrinkage.
- Patrols City parks on foot, bicycle or in a motorized vehicle to prevent damage to park property and danger to park users. Enforces appropriate codes and ordinances by issuing civil infractions.
- Provides first aid response for injuries and accidents within the park; requests professional response as needed; orders and maintains first aid supplies.
- Gathers information, and prepares and approves incident reports.
- Develops security and parking operational plans for major community events hosted in/around Riverfront Park.
- Creates and updates City of Spokane policies pertaining to park security and Parks and Recreation Department parking rules.
- Administers personal alarm codes, building access privileges, and vehicle access policy.
- Monitors two way radio communication devices. Responsible for maintenance and repair of devices.
- Responds to park alarms and call outs.
- Performs related work as required.
Park Ranger
City Of Spokane
Spokane, WA
05.2017 - 07.2023
- Patrols City parks on foot, bicycle or in a motorized vehicle to prevent damage to park property and danger to park users. Enforces appropriate codes and ordinances.
- Provides first aid response for injuries and accidents within the park; requests professional response as needed.
- Investigates suspicious activities within the park; prevents infractions of park rules and calls for police assistance if circumstances warrant.
- Issues civil infractions for park code violations and participates in the enforcement of the Parks and Recreation Division parking rules.
- May assist in the repair and restocking of parking kiosks and other applicable parking equipment
- Assists in handling parking disputes.
- Writes and reviews security-related documents, such as reports of daily activities, irregularities, and incidents.
- Collects fees from parking kiosks and summarizes daily receipts.
- Responds to park alarms and call outs.
- Performs related work as required.
Security Patrol Supervisor
Washington State Protection Services/ GoJoe Patrol
Spokane Valley, WA
01.2020 - 07.2021
- Supervise and coordinate the actives of security officers.
- Patrol private property to deter criminal activity.
- Respond promptly to security incidents and emergencies.
- Coordinate with law enforcement agencies and emergency services as necessary.
- Prepare and submit daily reports on patrol activates and security incidents.
Security Officer
Washington State Protection Services
Spokane Valley, WA
01.2015 - 01.2020
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Monitored surveillance cameras and responded to suspicious activity.
- Maintained accurate logs of all security related activities.
- Greeted staff, guests, vendors, contractors. upon arrival at the facility entrance.
- Investigated any suspicious persons or vehicles on premises and contacted appropriate authorities if necessary.
- Prepared detailed reports regarding daily activities, unusual occurrences, maintenance issues.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Cheney, WASome College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Spokane Falls Community College
Spokane, WAHigh School - Criminal Justice
Newtech Skill Center
Spokane, WA06-2014
High School Diploma -
Mt. Spokane High School
Mead07-2014
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Experience In Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Thinker
- Security operations
Certification
- CPR/First aid
- Tactical Medicine for Law Enforcement
- International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA)/ Bike Response Team (BRT) certified by Spokane Police Department
- Limited Commission Police Officer Spokane Police 2018-2021
- Taser X2
- Oleoresin capsicum (OC)
- Park Tool Bicycle Mechanic certified by Spokane Police Department
Accomplishments
- 2017 quarter four Ranger of the Quarter
- 2021 Ranger of the year
- Life saving award (2017) (2019)
- 2014 Roger Bragdon leadership award Newtech
Timeline
Interim Park Ranger Supervisor
City Of Spokane
07.2023 - Current
Security Patrol Supervisor
Washington State Protection Services/ GoJoe Patrol
01.2020 - 07.2021
Park Ranger
City Of Spokane
05.2017 - 07.2023
Security Officer
Washington State Protection Services
01.2015 - 01.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Eastern Washington University
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Spokane Falls Community College
High School - Criminal Justice
Newtech Skill Center
High School Diploma -
Mt. Spokane High School