Kearston Stoddard
Copley Hospital
Wolcott,VT
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
Developed exceptional crisis management and conflict resolution skills in high-security environment. Proficient in maintaining order and ensuring safety through effective communication and attention to detail. Seeking to transition into new field leveraging these transferable skills to contribute to dynamic team.
Work History
Healthcare Security Officer
3 Months- Managed conflict resolution between individuals on-site, promoting a peaceful atmosphere conducive to healing and recovery.
- Developed comprehensive emergency response plans, ensuring preparedness for various crisis scenarios.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations, coordinating with medical and law enforcement personnel as needed.
- Monitored hospital premises to ensure safety and security for patients, staff, and visitors.
- Documented incidents and prepared reports detailing security breaches or unusual activities for management review.
Correctional Officer
- Monitored inmate behavior to maintain safety and security within the facility.
- Assisted in conducting regular inspections of inmate living areas for contraband.
- Responded promptly to incidents, de-escalating situations effectively to prevent escalation.
- Collaborated with staff to implement safety protocols and emergency response procedures.
- Maintained inmate safety through vigilant monitoring of behavior and swift intervention during conflicts.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records, and activity journals.
- Cultivated positive relations with inmates, reducing tensions and promoting safer environment.
Licensed Private Investigator
- Conducted undercover operations skillfully, obtaining critical information without compromising personal safety or revealing identity.
- Conducted surveillance operations, resulting in the collection of crucial evidence for various cases.
- Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive client information and ongoing investigations, upholding ethical standards within the profession.
- Uploaded evidence into case management system each day.
- Tracked claimants through routine and notable activities and documented findings with videos, photographs and audio recordings.
Security Officer
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Maintained a safe environment for employees and visitors through continuous risk assessment and threat analysis.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Remained calm, assertive, and mindful to think critically and problem solve during stressful situations.
- Answered alarms, investigated disturbances, and contacted law enforcement personnel to escalate crises.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Emergency response
De-escalation techniques
Conflict resolution skills
Restraint techniques
Self-defense tactics
Search and seizure procedures
CPR certified
Certification
- TECC/TCCC Training Certificate through Crisis Medicine by Mike Shertz MD,18D
- K9 TECC/TCCC Training Certificate through Crisis Medicine by Mike Shertz MD, 18D
- Improvised TECC/TCCC training through Crisis Medicine by Mike Shertz MD/18D
- BLS CPR Certification
- K9 Emergency Care through Impact EMS
- Psychological First Aid certificate through Johns Hopkins University
- Tactical Trauma Care - Basic Provider Casualty Approach certificate through CTOMS
- Certified Healthcare Security Officer (CHSO) certification through IAHSS
- Private Investigator License State of Vermont
- Guard Card - Vermont
- Guard Card - New Hampshire
- AVADE 1,2 and 3 Certified
Timeline
Healthcare Security Officer
Copley Hospital
05.2026 - CurrentRead More
Correctional Officer
Northeast Correctional Complex
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Licensed Private Investigator
G4S Compliance and Investigations
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Security Officer
GMCS
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Montpelier High School
High School Diploma
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