Justin Van Vliet
Rockledge,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Proficient in dual purpose K9 Handling as well as Advanced Medical Interventions.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
NASA SPO K9 Handler
NASA Kennedy Space Center
, Florida
2022.12 - Current
- Responsible for providing daily care and training of K9 unit, including feeding, grooming, exercising and maintaining general health.
- Ensured proper handling of K9 unit to ensure safety of both handler and public at all times.
- Maintained records of training sessions, certifications and medical visits for each K9 unit.
- Performed regular inspections on equipment used in the field to maintain operational readiness.
- Conducted searches for suspects or missing persons utilizing scent article tracking techniques with assistance from the K9 unit.
- Assisted in apprehending suspects by deploying the K9 unit in a controlled manner when necessary.
- Conducted daily patrol duties with K9 partner, including tracking and apprehending suspects.
- Responded to emergency calls involving criminal activity or hazardous materials that required the assistance of a certified police canine unit.
- Responded quickly to requests from other units requiring support from a certified police canine team.
- Monitored radio frequencies for calls involving suspected criminal activity that may require deployment of a K9 unit.
- Participated in demonstrations showcasing the capabilities of police dogs at public outreach events.
- Assessed risk levels associated with various scenarios before deploying a K9 partner into action.
Medical /Firearms Instructor
Full Spectrum Warriors
Paisley , FL
2021.04 - Current
- Taught courses on medical terminology, anatomy and physiology to students.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans for medical classes.
- Encouraged student participation in class discussions by posing questions or stimulating debates.
- Collaborated with other instructors on curriculum development projects.
- Provided instruction on the safe handling of firearms in multiple settings.
- Demonstrated proper shooting techniques to students in a variety of scenarios.
- Identified areas where student performance needed improvement and provided corrective guidance.
- Inspected weapons prior to use to ensure safety and operational readiness.
- Supported other instructors by providing assistance during class sessions or drills when necessary.
- Performed administrative duties such as preparing reports or scheduling classes.
Executive Protection Specialist
David Shields
Calabasas , CA
2015.04 - Current
- Conducted thorough risk assessments of potential threats to clients, and implemented protective measures accordingly.
- Coordinated travel details for clients, including transportation, lodging, security arrangements and other necessary services.
- Monitored client's activities in order to identify any suspicious behavior or persons who may pose a threat.
- Provided armed escort services for high-profile individuals during public appearances, meetings and events.
- Organized physical security systems such as access control devices and surveillance cameras at client locations.
- Provided verbal de-escalation tactics when needed to defuse potentially dangerous situations involving clients.
Armed Security Supervisor
Metropolitan K9
Desert Hot Springs , CA
2020.12 - 2024.03
- Supervised a team of armed guards and ensured compliance with safety protocols.
- Maintained accurate records of incident reports, employee work schedules, and payrolls.
- Coordinated investigations into any suspicious activity or criminal incidents on site.
- Conducted daily security assessments and monitored surveillance cameras.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as bomb threats, robberies, fires.
- Assisted with the recruitment process for new hires by conducting interviews and background checks.
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
Palm Springs , CA
2018.02 - 2020.11
- Assisted in providing medical care to patients with life-threatening conditions and injuries.
- Performed basic life support procedures such as cardiopulmonary resuscitation and automated external defibrillation.
- Transported patients to hospitals or other healthcare facilities using ambulances or other vehicles.
- Responded quickly to emergency calls, assessed the situation and provided appropriate treatment for illnesses or injuries.
- Maintained patient vital signs, including blood pressure, respiration rate, pulse rate, temperature, oxygen saturation level and pain levels.
- Administered medications as prescribed by a physician.
- Provided on-scene treatments such as administering oxygen therapy and splinting fractures.
- Communicated effectively with physicians and hospital personnel regarding patient's condition during transport process.
- Operated specialized medical equipment such as ventilators, cardiac monitors and suction devices.
- Collaborated with other medical professionals to ensure quality of care for all patients.
- Assessed the scene of an accident or incident before providing medical assistance.
- Documented patient assessment findings in accordance with established protocols.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain certification requirements.
- Ensured that ambulance was stocked properly with necessary supplies prior to responding to calls.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients while transporting them to their destination.
Education
Paramedic School - Paramedic
First Response Training Group
Orlando, FLEMT - Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast EMT
RiversideFederal Arrest Authority - NASA FAA
NASA Federal Arrest Authority Academy
Kennedy Space CenterFMP - Federal Magistrate Program
NASA Federal Magistrate Program
Kennedy Space CenterDecoy / K9 Certification NNDDA - NNDDA
K9 / Decoy School
Kennedy Space CenterSkills
- Critical thinking abilities
- Defensive tactics training
- Physical Fitness
- Canine training
- First Aid/CPR
- Trauma management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Emergency medical care
- Field patient assessments
- Firearms proficiency
- Tactical training
- Shooting techniques
- Technical Instruction
- Reliability
- Analytical Thinking
- Multitasking
Certification
- Basic Firearms Operation and Manipulation - FSW
- Advanced Firearms Operation and Manipulation - FSW
- Strategic Thinking Under Stress - FSW
- Scout Recon - FSW
- EMT
- Surgical Technician
- TCCC Provider
- PHTLS
- K9 TCCC
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Timeline
NASA SPO K9 Handler
NASA Kennedy Space Center
2022.12 - Current
Medical /Firearms Instructor
Full Spectrum Warriors
2021.04 - Current
Armed Security Supervisor
Metropolitan K9
2020.12 - 2024.03
Emergency Medical Technician
American Medical Response, AMR
2018.02 - 2020.11
Executive Protection Specialist
David Shields
2015.04 - Current
Paramedic School - Paramedic
First Response Training Group
EMT - Emergency Medical Technician
West Coast EMT
Federal Arrest Authority - NASA FAA
NASA Federal Arrest Authority Academy
FMP - Federal Magistrate Program
NASA Federal Magistrate Program
Decoy / K9 Certification NNDDA - NNDDA
K9 / Decoy School
- Basic Firearms Operation and Manipulation - FSW
- Advanced Firearms Operation and Manipulation - FSW
- Strategic Thinking Under Stress - FSW
- Scout Recon - FSW
- EMT
- Surgical Technician
- TCCC Provider
- PHTLS
- K9 TCCC
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