Justin Andrews
Boonsboro,MD
Summary
Motivational leader and organizational problem-solver with advanced supervisory, team building and customer service skills. Experience stepping into roles and quickly making positive changes to drive company success. Focused on using training, monitoring and morale-building techniques to maximize employee engagement and performance.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Police Officer
Maryland National Capital Park Police
Silver Spring, MD
12.2001 - 05.2023
- Observed and recorded details of criminal events according to departmental protocol.
- Diffused active disturbances with de-escalation techniques, compassion and combat skills.
- Directed traffic at high-volume special events for public safety and order.
- Served criminal warrants and subpoenas to suspects in public and private locations.
- Subdued resisting subjects with defensive tactics and approved nonlethal weapons.
- Pursued fleeing suspects on foot and in varying terrain.
- Documented observations and actions by radioing information and completing reports.
- Executed law enforcement patrol functions in assigned locations for extended periods of time.
- Protected citizens by preventing crime, enforcing laws and apprehending suspects.
Patrol K9 Officer
Maryland National Capital Park Police
Silver Spring, MD
03.2007 - 05.2023
- Drafted incident reports detailing criminal activity, civil proceedings and varied incidents.
- Investigated illegal or suspicious activities, performing direct follow-up or reporting findings to appropriate senior personnel.
- Exceeded specific team goals and resolved issues by partnering with colleagues to share and implement service initiatives.
- Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
- Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
- Recorded facts and prepared reports to document incidents and activities for later use in court cases and legal records.
- Answered calls and complaints while providing community-oriented police services to improve and enhance quality of life community-wide.
K9 Handler: Lead Trainer/Assistant Supervisor
Maryland National Capital Park Police
Silver Spring, MD
01.2014 - 12.2022
- Performed yearly evaluations to update annual goals.
- Filed paperwork and submitted reports to upper management.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Updated technical documentation, specifications and methods to integrate IT technology and products into training programs.
- Created and utilized lesson plans and teaching materials to enhance classes.
- Designed handler/K9 specific custom learning curriculums to meet specific confirmed training needs based on learning analysis.
- Evaluated training effectiveness by surveying trainees and managers and collecting before and after data showing training impact.
- 3 Patrol K9s: Successfully completed 48 weeks of combined specific training.
- 2 CDS Schooling: 20 weeks training
- 1 SAR School: 36 weeks
- Advanced Tracking, SKIDDS/KATS School, Advanced K9 Tactical Deployment School: 3 weeks
- Conducted training for 12 police K9s successfully, in multiple disciplines: Patrol/CDS/EOD/HRD/SAR 122 weeks (2014-2022)
- Selected 12 police K9 prospects from various kennels.
- Basic First Aid: Law Enforcement K9s (2022)
- Tarheel K9 Training: K9 Decoy Techniques (2012)
Master K9 Trainer
K2 Solutions
Southern Pines, North Carolina
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Designed and developed training materials for new employees in the organization.
- Conducted onboarding sessions to orientate new staff members about company policies and procedures.
- Provided feedback on employee performance based on observed results during training sessions.
- Evaluate and train K9 prospects.
Security Specialist
FedEx
Hagerstown, Maryland
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted security assessments of FedEx facilities and systems to identify potential issues.
- Monitored network traffic to detect unauthorized access attempts or malicious activities.
- Investigated incidents related to security breaches and conducted forensic analysis of compromised systems.
- Coordinated with external vendors for the installation and maintenance of security solutions.
- Conducted periodic audits of user accounts to ensure compliance with organizational policies.
- Ran routine security checks, suggesting improvements as necessary.
- Responded to incidents of workplace violence and unruly behavior on company property.
- Developed security policies and procedures for the organization in accordance with industry standards.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Waynesburg University
Waynesburg, PA05.2000
Skills
- Collegiate NCAA Athlete
- Critical Thinking
- Community Relations
- Search and Rescue
- K9 Lead Trainer (2014-present)
- Police K9 Handler (2007-present)
- SERT Team (2004-present)
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Police Mountain Bike Operator (2003)
- PBT Operator (2003)
- Firearms Instructor School (2008)
- ATV Operator (2014-present)
- Police Field Training Officer (2016-2019)
- Type 3 Patrol Long Gun: FNP90, FN15 (2017-present)
- Police Academic Instructor (2018-present)
- First-Aid/CPR: (2001-present)
- Swift Water Throw Rope Training (2019-present)
- Taser Training School
- Defensive Tactics
Accomplishments
- Led team to achieve K9 Officer of the Year, earning recognition from upper management. (2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2021)
- K9 Special Recognition Award x3
- Bronze Star x2
- Commander Award x2
- Special Recognition of Apprehension of Dangerous Felon: Aug. 2014 x2
- Special Recognition of Tracking and Apprehension of Dangerous Felon: May 2014 x2
- K9 Teamwork Award x3
- Field Citation Award
- Teamwork Award x3
- Certificate of Recognition
- Presidential Inauguration x3
Timeline
Security Specialist
FedEx
07.2023 - Current
Master K9 Trainer
K2 Solutions
05.2023 - 07.2023
K9 Handler: Lead Trainer/Assistant Supervisor
Maryland National Capital Park Police
01.2014 - 12.2022
Patrol K9 Officer
Maryland National Capital Park Police
03.2007 - 05.2023
Police Officer
Maryland National Capital Park Police
12.2001 - 05.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice
Waynesburg University