John Kappock
Rockaway,NJ
Summary
Professional with significant experience in safety oversight and risk management, prepared for this role. Proven ability to ensure safe operations and compliance with protocols. Strong focus on team collaboration, proactive problem-solving, and adaptability to changing needs. Skilled in emergency response, hazard assessment, and effective communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Range Safety Officer / Firearm Instructor
Rtsp - Range, Firearms & Training
09.2021 - Current
- Use concise marksmanship learning processes to guarantee student progress while expediting learning outcomes.
- Directed safety protocols and daily range operations.
- Used visual instructional methods for weapons handling and gun safety training.
- Maintained expertise in diverse firearms and ammunition.
- Trained new personnel on range safety procedures, leading to a more knowledgeable workforce.
- Collaborated with other Range Safety Officers to develop best practices for safe operations.
- Oversaw maintenance schedules for firing range facilities and equipment to guarantee their optimal performance.
- Held daily safety briefings and monitored operational practices of all range users.
- Educated students on pistol, shotgun and Rifle marksmanship while using strategic teaching methods to achieve learning outcomes.
- Enforced range rules and removed users for repeat or critical violations.
- Monitored live-fire exercises, maintaining a secure environment for all participants.
Police Corporal
Twp. West Caldwell Police
07.2000 - 08.2016
- Verified and authenticated validity and admissibility of evidence and preserved its integrity for court hearings while testifying under oath in administrative hearings and criminal court cases.
- Monitored alarms and security cameras and responded to issues.
- Performed traffic enforcement duties, promoting safe driving habits within the community while generating revenue through citations issued for violations.
- Developed strong interviewing skills that led to obtaining valuable information from suspects and witnesses alike.
- Investigated stolen property cases and searched residents and property.
- Trained junior officers on department procedures, policies, and best practices, resulting in a more effective workforce.
- Provided support during emergency situations such as natural disasters or terrorist attacks, ensuring public safety and order.
- Improved police response time through efficient coordination with fellow officers and dispatchers.
USSS Uniformed Officer/ERT Technician
United States Secret Service
10.1994 - 06.2000
- Coordinated operations with other emergency service groups.
- Utilized data-driven decision-making techniques to inform strategic planning processes and measure progress towards goals.
- Established protocols for handling sensitive information, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with legal standards.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses, and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Reduced criminal activity in assigned areas through proactive policing and community engagement.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Managed crowd control during events, ensuring public safety while minimizing disruptions to attendees or surrounding communities.
Education
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School
Rutherford, NJ06-1987
Skills
- Organizational growth
- Team leadership
- Safety policy development
- Firearms training
- Adaptive decision making
- Resolving complaints
- Conflict resolution
- Weapons training
- Emergency response management
- Firearms instruction techniques
- Firearms safety expertise
- Firearms storage management
- Assessing risks
Certification
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor (101000214450280)
- CPR Certified
Timeline
Range Safety Officer / Firearm Instructor
Rtsp - Range, Firearms & Training
09.2021 - Current
Police Corporal
Twp. West Caldwell Police
07.2000 - 08.2016
USSS Uniformed Officer/ERT Technician
United States Secret Service
10.1994 - 06.2000
- NRA Certified Pistol Instructor (101000214450280)
- CPR Certified
High School Diploma -
Rutherford High School
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