Ken VanDorn
Council Bluffs,IA
Summary
Multifaceted professional with diverse experience across law enforcement, elections, warehouse operations, fast food, and maintenance sectors. Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to various environments. Strong problem-solving skills and a commitment to achieving results in dynamic settings.
Overview
1
1
Certification
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Correctional Officer
Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
Council Bluffs, Iowa
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised youth during daily activities, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Conducted regular wellness checks and monitored resident behavioral conditions.
- Implemented conflict resolution strategies, de-escalating tense situations and fostering a safer environment.
- Collaborated with staff to create tailored treatment plans, enhancing individual support for residents.
- Maintained accurate records and documentation of incidents and resident behavior.
- Trained new officers on policies, procedures, and emergency response techniques.
- Facilitated group discussions, promoting open communication and teamwork among youth to build community.
- Assisted in organizing recreational activities to support physical and social development.
- Managed access control systems including CCTV cameras and electronic locks.
- Installed, repaired and maintained mechanical and electronic locks on various doors and safes.
Security Officer
CHI Mercy Hospital
Council Bluffs, Iowa
06.2019 - 06.2022
- Monitored hospital premises to ensure safety and security for patients and staff.
- Conducted regular patrols to identify and address potential security risks.
- Responded promptly to alarms and emergencies, coordinating with medical teams as needed.
- Assisted in training new security personnel on protocols and procedures.
- Documented incidents and prepared detailed reports for management review.
- Collaborated with law enforcement during investigations and crisis situations.
- Enforced hospital policies to maintain a safe environment for all visitors.
- Operated surveillance systems to monitor activity throughout the facility effectively.
- Conducted regular security patrols of the facility grounds, parking lots, and perimeter areas.
- Monitored CCTV systems for potential threats or suspicious activities.
- Trained new employees on proper security protocols, including access control systems, CCTV monitoring.
Security Officer
Pottawattamie County Courthouse
Council Bluffs, Iowa
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Monitored courthouse security systems, reporting any suspicious activity promptly.
- Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies regarding security measures at the courthouse.
- Researched current trends in security technology and made recommendations for upgrades accordingly.
- Provided guidance on best practices related to system security and data backup protocols.
- Developed and updated security procedures, security system drawings and related documentation.
- Created detailed reports of findings from security monitoring activities for senior management review.
- Set and managed security policies covering operations.
- Assisted in monitoring security cameras located throughout the facility grounds.
Elections Clerk
Pottawattamie County Auditor
Council Bluffs, Iowa
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Assisted voters with registration and ballot procedures during elections.
- Processed and verified election-related documents for accuracy and compliance.
- Operated voting equipment and provided technical support to users.
- Prepared polling places by setting up voting stations and materials.
- Trained new election workers on operational procedures and best practices.
- Ensured proper security measures for ballots and sensitive election materials.
- Coordinated with local officials to maintain smooth election day operations.
- Checked voter identification and signed in registered voters prior to administering ballots.
- Coordinated polling stations during peak hours in high traffic areas during voting period
Education
High School Diploma -
New Berlin High School
New Berlin, IL05-2011
Skills
- Behavioral management
- Emergency response
- Policy development
- Incident reporting
- Conflict resolution
- Risk assessment
- Surveillance operation
- Safety protocol adherence
- Crisis intervention
- Staff training
- Effective communication
- Attention to detail
- Record keeping
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Youth counseling
- Educational support
- Mental health support
- De-escalation strategies
- Suicide prevention
- Juvenile justice system
- Restraint techniques
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Courtroom procedures
- Professional boundaries
- Event coordination
- Policy enforcement
- Training and development
- Technical troubleshooting
- Data management
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Social perceptiveness
- Networking
- PPE compliance
- Forklift operation
- First Aid/CPR
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Team building
Certification
- Forklift operator
- CPR/First Aid
- Field training officer
- PPCT training
Timeline
Youth Correctional Officer
Southwest Iowa Juvenile Detention Center
06.2022 - Current
Security Officer
CHI Mercy Hospital
06.2019 - 06.2022
Security Officer
Pottawattamie County Courthouse
06.2015 - 06.2019
Elections Clerk
Pottawattamie County Auditor
06.2014 - 06.2015
High School Diploma -
New Berlin High School