KENNETH GILBERT
Ocala
Summary
Experienced with public safety and law enforcement procedures. Utilizes strategic thinking to address and resolve incidents efficiently. Strong understanding of community relations and maintaining order under challenging conditions.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Auxiliary Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol
03.2019 - Current
- Support sworn troopers in traffic enforcement, accident response, and public safety operations
- Certified ASP Instructor; train officers in defensive tactics and baton techniques
- Operate two-way radio systems for field communications and dispatch coordination
- Served as District Finance Officer (2020–2022), managing budget tracking and resource allocation
- Hold a valid Firearm License in the State of Florida
Homeland Security Volunteer
Marion County Sheriff's Department
06.2014 - 03.2019
- Assisted in surveillance, threat assessments, and emergency preparedness operations
- Supported coordination between federal and local agencies during homeland security missions
- Participated in disaster response and critical infrastructure protection
Master-at-Arms
United States Navy
09.1984 - 10.2014
- Held Secret Clearance for law enforcement and security operations involving sensitive materials
- Conducted law enforcement, anti-terrorism, and physical security operations
- Managed evidence handling, chain-of-custody procedures, and access control
- Served as Facility Manager at Orlando NTC Training Base (16 months) and NAS Key West (28 months), overseeing housing, logistics, and infrastructure
- Completed Bachelor Quarters Management School with Certificate of Completion from Naval Facilities Engineering Command
- Awarded Expert Pistol Medal for superior marksmanship
- Decorated with five Navy Achievement Medals, five Good Conduct Medals, and multiple unit commendations
- Active Duty: September 1984 – October 2014 | Retired: Honorable Discharge
Certification
- ICE 287(g) Program Certificate
- ASP Baton Instructor
- Florida Firearm License
- Expert Pistol Medal
- Florida Highway Patrol Certifications:
- Legal Updates: Forfeiture Training
- Fentanyl Awareness & Handling
- DAVID System Training
- Covered Farm Vehicles Enforcement
- Rapid Incident Scene Clearance
- FEMA Training for Troopers & Auxiliary
- SAR Line Officer Training
- Field Intelligence Reports
- Use of Narcan (17.33)
- Infectious Disease & Biomedical Waste Management
- Radio Communications Systems
- Budget & Finance Management (FHP Internal Training)
Timeline
Auxiliary Trooper
Florida Highway Patrol
03.2019 - Current
Homeland Security Volunteer
Marion County Sheriff's Department
06.2014 - 03.2019
Master-at-Arms
United States Navy
09.1984 - 10.2014
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