Joseph Schaut
Greencastle,PA
Summary
Communicative Police Officer with over 20 years, successful at developing positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Approaches each situation with alertness, compassion and concern. Continually followed procedures to maintain safety, documentation, and meet legal requirements.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
08.2007 - 06.2023
- Performed duties as a Uniformed Officer to uphold Federal laws, regulations, and DOD policy
- Maintained security and access control to Pentagon relocation site and supporting structures through varied postings and patrols
- Conducted access control to Site and executed physical security inspections of alarms, fence lines, and various facilities while writing reports and memorandums of suggestion.
- Facilitated seamless interaction with fellow team members comprising of Officers, Supervisors, and Civilians as a Radio Telephone Operator (RTO) while answering roughly 50 calls a day.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Effectively communicated needs of customers and facilitated positive resolutions in a Customer Service position
- Dispatched officers to open cavities and responded to alarms, ensuring individuals' access to specific areas on Site.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
Officer-Technician Motorcade Support Unit
U.S. Secret Service
06.2003 - 08.2007
- Served as a Uniformed Officer-Technician, ensuring compliance with both Federal and District of Columbia laws
- Conducted investigations and counter surveillance, making arrests and preserving crime scenes. Wrote arrest reports, witness statements, and investigative reports. Provided motorcade support to presidential, vice presidential, and high-level foreign dignitaries.
- Successfully addressed required security needs and access control problems by coordinating with multiple local, state, and federal agencies during out-of-town missions.
- Focused on ensuring that protected areas met strict Secret Service standards by analyzing the need for improvements or changes during temporary housing periods.
- Ensured security at prominent locations including the White House, Naval Observatory, and Foreign Embassies in Washington DC by responding to Intrusion, Distress, and 911 Hang Up alarms.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their skills and advance in their careers.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to address complex issues, leading to more efficient problem-solving processes.
Education
Mixed Basic Police Certification - Policing
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Artesia, NM08.2003
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Penn State University
Harrisburg, PA05.2002
Skills
- Report Writing
- Surveillance
- Dispatch
- Integrity and Honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Planning and coordination
- Emergency Management
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Physical Fitness
- Officer Training
- Undercover operations
Timeline
Police Officer
Pentagon Force Protection Agency
08.2007 - 06.2023
Officer-Technician Motorcade Support Unit
U.S. Secret Service
06.2003 - 08.2007
Mixed Basic Police Certification - Policing
Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Penn State University
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