Jordan Searles
Potsdam,US
Summary
Emergency response professional with over 16 years of extensive experience in emergency response, adept at employing skills in HAZMAT, firefighting, and policing to ensure public safety. Known for resourcefulness and strong interpersonal skills, delivering outstanding results in high-pressure situations while maintaining a visionary approach to safety. Committed to enhancing community trust through effective crisis management and collaboration with local authorities.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Emergency Medical Technician
E5 Support Services
Potsdam, NY
09.2025 - Current
- Administered emergency medical care to patients in critical situations.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure seamless patient transfer.
- Trained new EMTs on emergency response procedures and safety protocols.
- Led team responses in high-pressure environments, ensuring efficient care delivery.
- Maintained levelheadedness and efficiency in high-pressure situations, effectively prioritizing tasks to save lives and provide medical care.
Emergency Medical Technician
Seaway Valley Ambulance
09.2011 - 09.2023
- Treating and stabilizing patients using basic life support techniques for airway management, shock, wound care, bleeding control, splinting and assisting with other medical emergencies.
- Providing medical assessment, immediate care to the ill and injured adults and children and safely transporting them to a hospital or specialized medical facility.
Emergency Response Technician, Work Comp Management Services
ARCONIC Massena Operations
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Respond to medical, fire, Confined Space and HAZMAT emergencies, perform situation assessment and coordinate response and resolution.
- Perform weekly, biweekly and monthly inspections on various fire safety systems including but not limited to; fire sprinklers, fire extinguishers and hydrants.
- Issue permits for hazardous activities plant wide.
- Perform work site inspections related to overall safety of employees and security of equipment.
Police Officer
Norfolk Town Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Protect citizens by preventing crimes, enforcing laws, apprehending suspects and monitoring traffic.
- Responded to complaints and calls for help.
- Conducted thorough investigations to secure evidence to facilitate the convictions.
- Demonstrated sound judgement while under pressure including life threatening situations, to maintain safety for people and property.
- Participated in community programs reducing the gap between law enforcement and local citizens to create trust.
Chief of Operations
Norfolk Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2013 - 01.2014
- In addition to fulfilling normal member/EMT duties, as chief I oversaw operations and exercised direct scene management during emergency responses.
- Outside of the emergency setting, performed tasks including supply ordering and inventory, maintenance of personnel records and training, oversaw Dept of Health compliance, performed quality assurance quality inspection on patient care documentation and many other essential tasks.
Combat Medic (Senior Medic)
United States Army Reserve
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Provided care to injured and ill soldiers in austere and non-permissive environments.
- Utilizing advanced trauma management skills including fluid resuscitation, advanced airway techniques and various medication administrations.
- Maintain Army medical records for all soldiers in a company sized unit.
- Overseeing the Company medical section consisting of 3 to 4 subordinate medics and 10 to 15 Combat Lifesavers.
- Provided Combat Lifesaver training to selected soldiers across the entire battalion.
Education
Basic Course for Municipal Police Officers -
David Sullivan Law Enforcement Academy
01-2016
National Registry EMT/Combat Medic Course - undefined
United States Army Medical Department Center and School
01-2011
Regents Diploma - undefined
Norwood Norfolk High School
01-2010
Skills
- Resourceful
- Crisis Management
- Conflict Resolution
- Incident Command
- Operational Efficiency
- Team Leadership
- Risk Assessment
- Public Safety
Certification
- Certified NYS Interior Firefighter
- Certified NYS Municipal Police Officer
- Certified NYS EMT-B
- Confined Space/Rope Rescue Certified
- HAZMAT
Timeline
Emergency Medical Technician
E5 Support Services
09.2025 - Current
Emergency Response Technician, Work Comp Management Services
ARCONIC Massena Operations
01.2016 - 01.2018
Police Officer
Norfolk Town Police Department
01.2015 - 01.2017
Chief of Operations
Norfolk Volunteer Rescue Squad
01.2013 - 01.2014
Emergency Medical Technician
Seaway Valley Ambulance
09.2011 - 09.2023
Combat Medic (Senior Medic)
United States Army Reserve
01.2010 - 01.2014
National Registry EMT/Combat Medic Course - undefined
United States Army Medical Department Center and School
Regents Diploma - undefined
Norwood Norfolk High School
Basic Course for Municipal Police Officers -
David Sullivan Law Enforcement Academy