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Jearld Immler

Jearld Immler

Littlestown,Pennsylvania

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Director-Office of Homeland Security & Occupational Safety

Maryland State Highway Administration
05.2023 - Current
  • Serve as the Director of Homeland Security & Occupational Safety for the Maryland State Highway Administration.
  • Responsible for the protection and safety of 3000 personnel across the State of Maryland.
  • Oversee 75 critical infrastructure sites.
  • Advisor to the Administrator on sensitive security and safety matters.
  • Serve as the emergency manager for the agency.
  • Liaison to federal, state and local agencies for cross collaboration and mitigation.

Maryland State Trooper

Maryland State Police
07.1996 - 12.2008
  • Served as a Maryland State Trooper for 12 years, conducted criminal investigations, enforced traffic law, wrote detailed reports, testified in court.
  • Was selected for the Special Tactical Assault Team Element.
  • Recruited to be an instructor/trainer for the academy.
  • Specialized in incident command, physical skills, driving, firearms.
  • Developed and implemented the department's first patrol rifle program.
  • Trained over 1,500 personnel in academic and skills based courses.

Territory Manager

5.11 Tactical
12.2008 - 07.2013
  • Managed the Mid-Atlantic Region for a major manufacturer in the public safety industry.
  • Developed relationships with law enforcement, fire, EMS, military, federal, state and local agencies.
  • Negotiated high level contracts and advised customers on product selection.
  • Maintained customer satisfaction.
  • Lead sales my first year with the company.

Emergency Manager/Training & Exercise Manager

Maryland Department of Emergency Management
09.2017 - 05.2023
  • Served as the State of Maryland Emergency Management Training & Exercise Officer, lead a team of seven (7) in delivering incident management courses.
  • Developed course curriculum, implemented professional development courses for state and local government agencies as well as the private sector.
  • Developed and facilitated exercises to test preparedness plans.
  • Served as Incident Commander for natural disasters, civil unrest and the pandemic.

Public Safety Products Specialist

Municipal Emergency Services
07.2013 - 08.2017
  • Recruited and trained with top industry professionals to lead projects with public safety departments.
  • Advised on equipment selection, contract negotiation and implementation for major city, county, state and federal law enforcement agencies.
  • Forged relationships and built trust with customers.

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Known for collaborative approach and commitment to excellence.

Education

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Baltimore
Baltimore MD
07.1996 - 12.1996

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Eastern Gateway University
08.2021 - Current

Skills

  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Leadership development
  • Conflict resolution
  • Budget management
  • Strategies and goals
  • Corporate communications
  • Risk management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Facilities management
  • Legal and regulatory compliance
  • Program management
  • Contract and vendor management
  • Contract negotiation
  • Operations management
  • Government relations
  • Cross-functional team leadership

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 26 staff members.
  • Achieved regulatory compliance by introducing an enterprise solution dashboard for monitoring occupational safety tasks.
  • Collaborated with team of 20 stakeholders in the development of adding security and access control systems to 24 facilities and critical infrastructure sites.

Work Availability

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Affiliations

  • Maryland Chiefs & Sheriffs Association
  • National Association of Human Trafficking Investigators
  • Maryland Troopers Association
  • Chesapeake Region Safety Council

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursWork from home optionPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchStock Options / Equity / Profit Sharing

Software

Enterprise Safety & Health Solutions

Avigilon

Safety Reports

Salesforce

Power Bi

Languages

English
Full Professional

Timeline

Director-Office of Homeland Security & Occupational Safety

Maryland State Highway Administration
05.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

Eastern Gateway University
08.2021 - Current

Emergency Manager/Training & Exercise Manager

Maryland Department of Emergency Management
09.2017 - 05.2023

Public Safety Products Specialist

Municipal Emergency Services
07.2013 - 08.2017

Territory Manager

5.11 Tactical
12.2008 - 07.2013

Associate of Science - Criminal Justice

University of Baltimore
07.1996 - 12.1996

Maryland State Trooper

Maryland State Police
07.1996 - 12.2008