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KEITH ROWAN

8438, 14th Avenue South, Grand Forks,ND

Summary

Highly adaptable and community-oriented Police proficient in on-scene investigations and able to produce timely reports, monitor budgets and maintain team safety. Talented in crime prevention, GREAT (Gang Resistance Education and Training) instruction, field training and school resource support. Resilient and goal-focused police officer with POST certification and more than 15 years of related experience.

Trained in various areas and teach in the medical field.

Trained and certified in both Fire investigation as well as Police and EMS.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Altru Ambulance (EMT)

Altru Hospital
Grand Forks, ND
04.2023 - Current
  • Respond to EMS calls within ND and MN.
  • Triage patients.
  • Medical transfers to the tri-state area.
  • Perform live saving measures within my level of training and certification.

Small Business Owner

KR Consulting and K-9 Services
Grand Forks, North Dakota
03.2021 - Current

Train and deploy K-9 teams in Explosive detection. Provide personal training for individuals and their dogs. Teach and certify BLS under the American Heart Association, both at the UND Medical School and for individuals requiring this certification.

Provide a security assessment for threats and hazards for businesses.

North Dakota COVID Task Force

North Dakota Department of Health
Grand Forks, ND
11.2020 - Current

Provide swabbing service and data input at sites in North Eastern North Dakota. Work with vaccination at set locations.

Work with nursing staff to assist them with patients.

Owner

Lakes Area Security LLC
Grand Forks, ND
04.2023 - 04.2025
  • Oversaw project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.
  • Supervised performance of workers with goals of improving productivity, efficiency and cost savings.
  • Led startup and creation of operational procedures and workflow planning.
  • Mentored employees in handling issues with customers, tenants and other individuals.
  • Investigated security alarms, altercations and suspicious activity.
  • Collaborated with law enforcement to resolve escalated situations.

Private Fire Investigator

Fire-pi Inc
Minnetonka, MN
10.2022 - 02.2023
  • Professionally and Forensically determine the origin and cause of residential and commercial structure fires.

Business Co-Owner

PRO DOG SECURITY
Grand Forks, ND
02.2010 - 02.2021
  • Set pricing structures according to market analytics and emerging trends.
  • Enhance operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
  • Oversee project execution, phase progress, workmanship and team performance to drive on-time completion of deliverables.

UNIVERSITY of NORTH DAKOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
GRAND FORKS, ND
05.2018 - 06.2020
  • Analyzed traffic accidents and general traffic surveys.
  • Issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
  • Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as witness.
  • Inspect onsite fire extinguishers as per set requirements by state.
  • Identify and remove or mitigate hazards.

GRAND FORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT

CITY OF GRAND FORKS
GRAND FORKS, ND
08.2010 - 11.2013
  • Checked all equipment, including hoses and breathing masks after fire calls to determine proper functionality.
  • Led and planned periodic fire safety inspections to identify unsafe conditions.
  • Extinguished flames and embers to suppress fires using shovels and engine- or hand-driven water or chemical pumps.
  • Controlled emergency response planning, including overseeing research for development of building pre-plans and handling company building fire prevention inspections.
  • Investigated all on-shift fires as a Fire Investigator and work with Fire marshals.

Police Corporal

CITY OF GRAND FORKS
GRAND FORKS, ND
08.1997 - 08.2010
  • Supported positive relationships between community leaders and general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens and visitors.
  • Supported future criminal cases by preparing detailed and accurate reports related to accidents, crime disturbances and complaints.
  • Testified in court at criminal hearings and trials as to scenes observed, evidence collected and previous incidents.
  • Protected motorists and pedestrians by providing traffic control at traffic accident scenes, congested areas, schools and special events.
  • Kept team on track by assigning and supervising their activities and giving constructive feedback.
  • Delivered Quality -Oriented Policing to customer locations on time.
  • Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
  • Achieved cost-savings by developing functional solutions to the Department K-9 program.
  • Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer
  • service.
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Juggled multiple projects and tasks to ensure high quality and timely delivery.
  • Improved operations by working with team members and customers to find workable solutions.
  • Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
  • Investigation of serious crimes as an on-shift criminal investigator.

Disaster Recovery Specialist

FEMA
Grand Forks, ND
03.1997 - 07.1998
  • Enhanced emergency preparedness, commanding oversight and maintenance of inventory and equipment.
  • Prepared and submitted positions and information response to enable business to maintain critical operations in event of major disruptions.
  • Monitored contingency plan exercises, assessed plan effectiveness and recommended plan improvements to improve responses to emergencies.
  • Developed business continuity programs, procedures and contingency plans based on risk approach and proposed solutions to monitor, evaluate and enable resolution of safety and continuity of operations compliance.

Education

Peace Officer Training

Lake Region State College
Grand Forks, ND
08.2017

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Minot State University
Minot, ND
06.1997

Social Work

University Of North Dakota
Grand Forks, ND 58201
08.1996

Associate of Arts - PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATE

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-LAKE REGION
DEVIL'S LAKE ND
11.1993

Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY

BRANDON UNIVERSITY
BRANDON MANITOBA, CANADA
08.1993

Fire And Explosion Investigator

C.F.E.I.

Fire And Explosion Investigation

I.A.A.I. tech

Skills

  • Law Enforcement
  • Search and seizure skills
  • Undercover operations experience
  • Community relations
  • Weapons proficient
  • Project management
  • SWAT OPERATOR
  • FTO (FIELD TRAINING OFFICER)
  • POLICE INVESTIGATIONS
  • K-9 OFFICER
  • CPTED (CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN)
  • Fire Prevention and Origin and Cause expert
  • Courtroom testimony experience
  • Evidence management
  • Interviewing expertise
  • Safety protocols
  • Data collection and analysis
  • (CFEI), Certified fire and explosion investigator
  • (IAAI-FIT), International association of arson investigator tech
  • OSHA 30-HOUR construction safety and 30-hour General Industry Safety and Health
  • Social Work House Parent for a pilot program operated a group home in Brandon, Manitoba while completing BA in Psychology and Sociology
  • Mental health disorders knowledge
  • Field supervision
  • BLS Instructor for CPR, First Aid and AED
  • EMT

  • Hazard identification
  • Incident analysis

certifications

CFEI (Certified Fire and Explosive Investigator)

CFI-fit (Certified Fire Investigator Technician)

NREMT (National Registered Emergency Medical Technician)

Certified CPR/FIRST AID/AED INSTRUCTOR THROUGH American Heart Association and ECSI (Emergency Care and Safety Institute)

ARIDE (Advanced Road-side Impaired Driving Enforcement)

Certified Mold Inspector through South Dakota

Timeline

Altru Ambulance (EMT)

Altru Hospital
04.2023 - Current

Owner

Lakes Area Security LLC
04.2023 - 04.2025

Private Fire Investigator

Fire-pi Inc
10.2022 - 02.2023

Small Business Owner

KR Consulting and K-9 Services
03.2021 - Current

North Dakota COVID Task Force

North Dakota Department of Health
11.2020 - Current

UNIVERSITY of NORTH DAKOTA POLICE DEPARTMENT

STATE OF NORTH DAKOTA
05.2018 - 06.2020

GRAND FORKS FIRE DEPARTMENT

CITY OF GRAND FORKS
08.2010 - 11.2013

Business Co-Owner

PRO DOG SECURITY
02.2010 - 02.2021

Police Corporal

CITY OF GRAND FORKS
08.1997 - 08.2010

Disaster Recovery Specialist

FEMA
03.1997 - 07.1998

Peace Officer Training

Lake Region State College

Master of Science - Criminal Justice

Minot State University

Social Work

University Of North Dakota

Associate of Arts - PEACE OFFICER CERTIFICATE

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA-LAKE REGION

Bachelor of Arts - PSYCHOLOGY

BRANDON UNIVERSITY

Fire And Explosion Investigator

C.F.E.I.

Fire And Explosion Investigation

I.A.A.I. tech
KEITH ROWAN