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JOSEPH H. SCHAAFF

Staten Island,NY

Summary

An accomplished law enforcement and security professional with over 25 years of public service experience in team leading, collaboration, investigation, and strategic planning. Accomplished in reducing incidents, increasing coverage and demonstrating effective security plans. Successful at working cohesively with diverse populations to forge and maintain strong professional relationships.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Security Supervisor

Silverseal Security
11.2023 - Current
  • Enhance security measures by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing new protocols
  • Collaborate with management to develop security policies and procedures
  • Manage a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism
  • Assist with investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and providing detailed reports for review by management or law enforcement officials when required
  • Participate in the hiring process for new security personnel, conducting interviews and evaluating candidate qualifications to build an effective team
  • Enhance effectiveness of security patrols by using data analytics to identify high-risk areas

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

Dubin And Co., MSA Security
02.2020 - 11.2023
  • Provided protection for high level executives and high network family
  • Oversaw the security concerns for several properties, valuable artwork and a large fleet of vehicles
  • Collaborated with executive staff to ensure the safety of principal and family members
  • Coordinated with Executive Assistant regarding the principal's daily schedule
  • Conferred with security consultant regarding potential threats to Principal, company and employees

DETECTIVE

NYPD, Dignitary Protection
01.2010 - 01.2020
  • Coordinated with the NYPD Intelligence Bureau, United States Secret Service, State Department, and foreign agencies to provide protection for politicians, military personnel and celebrities
  • Regularly assigned to the United Nations General Assembly where security was provided for: Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj (Former President of Mongolia), Mohammad Javad Zari (Foreign Minister of Iran), Manmoon Housain (former president of Pakistan), John Boehner (Former US House Speaker), and Laura Bush (former First Lady)
  • Responsibilities included assisting the USSS with leading high threat multi- vehicle motorcades throughout New York City and New York State
  • Performed reconnaissance at venues and screening of attendees for large scale events in advance of the arrival of high profile dignitaries.

DETECTIVE

NYPD/FBI Joint Terrorist Task Force
10.2016 - 01.2020
  • Acted as primary liaison between NY and NJ JTTF
  • Responded to and assisted with the investigations of live terror related incidents
  • Generated and assisted with long term terror related investigations, domestic and abroad
  • Investigations included examining bank statements and financial data for identifying patterns of financing terrorist activity
  • Interviewed potential domestic and International terror subjects and persons of interests
  • Coordinated large scale surveillance operations in partnership with local, state and federal Law Enforcement agencies.

DETECTIVE

NYPD Central Robbery Division
04.2010 - 10.2016
  • Assigned to investigate commercial robbery patterns, home invasion robberies; debrief robbery suspects, recidivists, witnesses and victims
  • Examined bank and phone records to identify suspects and recover stolen credit cards, checkbooks and other personal items
  • Initiated long term investigations in collaboration with the King's County District Attorney's Office and the Eastern and Southern Districts of the United States Attorney's Office
  • Conducted interviews, canvasses, proffers, electronic and physical surveillance
  • Coordinated with specialized units and federal agencies for the apprehension of robbery suspects and parole absconders.

DETECTIVE

NYPD Gang Division
04.2004 - 04.2010
  • Initiated the investigation, interdiction and intelligence gathering of gangs, gang violence and gang activity
  • As the affiant, executed dozens of search warrants, and was the handler of several confidential informants
  • Worked high profile investigations with several local, state & federal law enforcement agencies that were instrumental in the arrest and prosecution of hundreds of identified gang members.

POLICE OFFICER

NYPD Patrol Service Bureau
01.1998 - 01.2004
  • Various assignments included uniform patrol, Community Policing, Plain clothes Anti-crime unit and Burglary Apprehension Team
  • Assisted the Precinct Detective Squad with major crimes and felony investigations including Robberies and Burglaries

Detective, Police Officer

New York City Police Department
06.1998 - 02.2020

Detective, NYPD-FBI Joint Terrorist Task Force

  • Assigned to the Newark, NJ RA and acted as primary liaison between NY and NJ JTTF
  • Responded to and assisted with live terrorist related incidents
  • Investigations included collecting and analyzing intelligence data obtained through interviews, debriefings and interrogations
  • Coordinated large scale surveillance operations in partnership with local state and federal LE agencies

Detective, Central Robbery Division-Brooklyn

  • Assigned to investigate commerical robbery patterns, home invasion robberies and debrief robbery suspects, recidivists, witnesses and victims
  • Initiated long term investigations in partnership with the Brooklyn DA's office, US Attorney's Office, FBI and ATF

Detective, Dignitary Protection Details

  • Yearly assignments to the United Nations General Assembly to assist Federal Protection Agencies (USSS, State Department and ATF) escort high level threat subjects such as: Former US First Lady, US Speaker of the House, Foreign Minister of Iran, President of Pakistan and President of Mongolia
  • Assisted with escorts throughout NYC and NYS utilizing large scale motorcades
  • Conducted reconnaissances of locations and screened attendees at largely attended venues in advance of dignitary's arrival

Detective, Police Officer-other assignments

  • Gang Division-Brooklyn
  • Patrol Services Bureau, 110 Precinct


Education

Certification | Police Science, Law, Social Science -

New York City Police Academy
New York, NY

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice/Behavioral Sciences

New York Institute of Technology
Old Westbury, NY

Skills

  • Risk Analysis
  • Incident Investigation
  • Safety and Security Procedures
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • Threat Assessment
  • Security management
  • Physical Security
  • Situational Awareness

Affiliations

  • Past President and current Trustee of the NYPD Anchor Club, 501c3 charity which organizes monthly events and fundraisers for the widows and children of the NYPD.
  • Maintain memberships with the Knights of Columbus, NYPD Holy Name Society, NYPD Steuben Association, NYPD Columbia Association and NYPD Emerald Society, maintaining strong relationships with several active members of the NYPD including executives.

Timeline

Security Supervisor

Silverseal Security
11.2023 - Current

EXECUTIVE PROTECTION

Dubin And Co., MSA Security
02.2020 - 11.2023

DETECTIVE

NYPD/FBI Joint Terrorist Task Force
10.2016 - 01.2020

DETECTIVE

NYPD Central Robbery Division
04.2010 - 10.2016

DETECTIVE

NYPD, Dignitary Protection
01.2010 - 01.2020

DETECTIVE

NYPD Gang Division
04.2004 - 04.2010

Detective, Police Officer

New York City Police Department
06.1998 - 02.2020

POLICE OFFICER

NYPD Patrol Service Bureau
01.1998 - 01.2004

Certification | Police Science, Law, Social Science -

New York City Police Academy

Bachelor's Degree - Criminal Justice/Behavioral Sciences

New York Institute of Technology
JOSEPH H. SCHAAFF