KENNETH PETERSON
Hales Corners,WI
Summary
Public safety professional with extensive experience ensuring community safety and security. Skilled in emergency response, conflict resolution, and risk assessment. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable and effective in maintaining public order and safety.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Public Safety Officer
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
02.2025 - 09.2025
- Conducted regular patrols to monitor premises and deter potential criminal activity.
- Monitored surveillance systems for potential threats or suspicious behavior around critical infrastructure, reporting findings to appropriate authorities for further investigation.
- Conducted thorough investigations into public safety incidents, compiling detailed reports for further action.
- Resolved customer inquiries through effective communication and problem-solving techniques.
- Enforced safety protocols to ensure compliance with regulations and enhance community security.
Protective Security Officer
Triple Canopy
01.2017 - 09.2024
- Operated detecting devices to screen individuals and prevent passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Prepared detailed daily activity logs that documented all patrols conducted during shift.
- Provided physical protection for government facilities, personnel, and classified information.
- Wrote reports of daily irregularities to describe and document property damage and presence of unauthorized individuals.
- Active shooter response.
- Conducted security checks and patrolled assigned areas to ensure the safety of personnel property, and facilities.
- Monitored access control systems and surveillance equipment.
- Monitored access control systems to ensure compliance with security protocols.
- Conducted regular patrols to detect and deter potential security breaches.
Police Officer
Milwaukee Police Department
10.1991 - 10.2016
- Enforced laws and regulations to ensure community safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations, gathering evidence and interviewing witnesses.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence, and questioned witnesses.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Trained new officers on department policies and procedures, fostering a professional work environment focused on public service.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MIWisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Certification - Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards
Milwaukee Police Academy
Milwaukee Skills
- De-escalation strategies
- Report preparation
- Emergency response
- Conflict de-escalation
- Surveillance techniques
- Background in law enforcement
- Decision-making
- First aid certified
- Investigative skills
- Less lethal weaponry
- Firearms
Timeline
Public Safety Officer
Aurora Psychiatric Hospital
02.2025 - 09.2025
Protective Security Officer
Triple Canopy
01.2017 - 09.2024
Police Officer
Milwaukee Police Department
10.1991 - 10.2016
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Northern Michigan University
Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards Certification - Wisconsin Law Enforcement Standards
Milwaukee Police Academy