John O'Connor
Armed School Safety Officer
Southington,CT
Summary
Security-focused and diligent School Safety Officer skilled at protecting personnel and premises. Responds and acts appropriately to situational assessments, including criminal acts and fire and medical emergencies remaining alert, attentive and vigilant at all times. Anticipates trouble and takes steps to intervene and diffuse using keen eye for detail. Experience collaborating with public safety agencies to serve as liaison between school and community. Proficient in deterring criminal and delinquent behavior. Safety-conscious security team member with excellent communication skills. Skilled at handling and resolving conflicts professionally.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Armed School Safety Officer
The Sherman School
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with administration to develop crisis plans.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Assisted with monthly all-hazards on-campus drills.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
Seasonal Environmental Conservation Officer
State Of Connecticut D.E.E.P., EnCon Police
07.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided natural resource protection and public safety through education, outreach and enforcement, as a primary state park, forest or recreation area visitor contact.
- Enforced laws and regulations governing visitor behavior within parks for campgrounds, trails, nature preserves and roadways.
- Patrolled natural areas to provide user safety and enforce park regulations.
- Interacted with the public to assist them in the safe and orderly enjoyment of department resources and activities
- Confiscated prohibited or dangerous items during routine inspections of boats and campsites.
- Administered first aid to visitors suffering from falls and minor injuries and contacted paramedics for hospital transport in serious cases.
- Supervised other seasonal employees as assigned.
Trooper First Class
Connecticut State Police, D.E.S.P.P.
07.2000 - 08.2020
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared as witness to testify in court.
- Promoted public safety and facilitated vehicular flow by directing traffic during emergency and congested situations.
- Identified controlled substances and contraband by conducting comprehensive searches of people and property.
- Participated in continuous firearms proficiency, defensive driving and arrest technique training.
- Patrolled [Type] location to preserve law and order, deter and detect criminal activity, enforce laws and regulations, respond to citizen requests for assistance and provide public safety.
Special Education Aide/Substitute Teacher
Shrewsbury High School
09.1998 - 06.2000
- Managed classroom activities and redirected problematic behavior.
- Provided teacher support with curriculum delivery and student behavior management.
- Implemented behavior redirection methods to address problematic issues.
- Tutored special needs students in all academic areas.
- Aided special education teachers in delivering important services for individuals with exceptionalities.
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Upheld classroom routines to support student environments and maintain consistent schedules.
- Supervised lunchroom activities.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MASkills
- Crisis Intervention
- Active Shooter Response
- Safety and Risk Assessments
- Emergency Situations
- Emergency Evacuation Procedures
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Local, State and Federal Regulations
- School Policies
- Law Enforcement Procedures
- Special Education
- Intruder Response and Removal
- Crisis Management Plans
Certification
- Armed School Security Training, CT P.O.S.T. - 11/2022
- State of CT Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers - Expires 02/22/2026
- HR 218 Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act (LEOSA) - Expires 05/31/2023
- Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop - 2022
- Taser Certification - 2007
- Field Training Officer (FTO) certified - 2005-2018
- Interview and Interrogation, BowMac Educational Services - 2004
- Basic Crime Scene Processing, IPTM - 2003
- Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation, IPTM - 2005
- At Scene Traffic Crash Investigation/Traffic Homicide Investigation, IPTM - 2005
- Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation, IPTM - 2006
- North American Standard Part A, USDOT, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration- 2011
- North American Standard Part B, USDOT, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - 2011
- CT State Police K9 Training Academy, Patrol Dog Classes 127 & 164 - 2007 & 2013
- CT State Police K9 Training Academy, Patrol Narcotic Detection Classes 171 - 2014
Timeline
Armed School Safety Officer
The Sherman School
11.2021 - Current
Seasonal Environmental Conservation Officer
State Of Connecticut D.E.E.P., EnCon Police
07.2021 - 12.2022
Trooper First Class
Connecticut State Police, D.E.S.P.P.
07.2000 - 08.2020
Special Education Aide/Substitute Teacher
Shrewsbury High School
09.1998 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Armed School Security Training, CT P.O.S.T. - 11/2022
- State of CT Permit to Carry Pistols and Revolvers - Expires 02/22/2026
- HR 218 Law Enforcement Officer's Safety Act (LEOSA) - Expires 05/31/2023
- Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Active Shooter Preparedness Workshop - 2022
- Taser Certification - 2007
- Field Training Officer (FTO) certified - 2005-2018
- Interview and Interrogation, BowMac Educational Services - 2004
- Basic Crime Scene Processing, IPTM - 2003
- Pedestrian/Bicycle Crash Investigation, IPTM - 2005
- At Scene Traffic Crash Investigation/Traffic Homicide Investigation, IPTM - 2005
- Advanced Traffic Crash Investigation, IPTM - 2006
- North American Standard Part A, USDOT, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration- 2011
- North American Standard Part B, USDOT, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration - 2011
- CT State Police K9 Training Academy, Patrol Dog Classes 127 & 164 - 2007 & 2013
- CT State Police K9 Training Academy, Patrol Narcotic Detection Classes 171 - 2014
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