Kenneth Scott
Mandeville,Louisiana
Summary
Successful Director of Public Safety handling challenging demands of various facilities with data-driven and hands-on leadership style. Offers staff and guests strong security presence and peace of mind with organized teams and leadership structures as well as swift responses to any incidents. Proven skills in security and safety management.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Public Safety
St. Tammany Health System
01.2023 - Current
- Leads and develops facility/site, market, and division operations, physical security matters, life safety management, and implementation, threat management, emergency preparedness, emergency response, armed security force operation, Federal interagency and local law enforcement liaison, vendor management, first responder liaison, budget responsibilities, training, drills, and other activities to ensure protection of all people, property, and assets
- Manage physical security and security technology vendors and relationships
- Coordinate leadership decisions on physical security technology selection and use
- Coordinate leadership decisions on organizational structures supporting physical security programs
- Directs, coordinates, and manages St. Tammany Health System's complex physical security program including development of policies, guidelines, communications, awareness, and training for all St. Tammany Health System's facilities
- Assists and collaborates in all Use-Of-Force investigations.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Develop and implement security incident response plans and protocols; measure performance and drive continuous improvement of physical security programs.
Security Director
Southwest Region Conference of Seventh Day Adventist
03.2020 - Current
- Manage security programs for all conference-related events in five-state region
- Oversight of physical security of eight K-8 parochial schools within district
- Perform annual assessments of overall security posture of each affiliated school, ensuring conformity with best practices regarding student safety
- Monitor real-time active threats and in-climate weather evacuation/shelter in place drills for school system
- Review security plans for all conference facilities including schools, churches, administrative buildings, and campgrounds.
Regional Security Manager
Associated Wholesale Grocers
12.2021 - 08.2022
- Responsible for overall site security and safety of workforce at multiple sites nationwide
- Coordinate coverage with contract guard service and ensure contract requirements are met
- Control location access of employees, visitors, and vendors
- Interact with law enforcement and other emergency entities as necessary
- Troubleshoot issues with cameras and video management & access control systems as arise
- Conduct investigations as directed by Sr. Manager of Corporate Security
- Assist in preparation of annual divisional security budgets in conjunction with Director of Corporate Security
- Provide security support to other divisions within region as needed.
Chief of Public Safety
Mercedes Benz Superdome-Smoothie King Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintain Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Smoothie King Center Champions Square Crisis Management Policies (Fire, Flood, Natural Disasters, Civil Disturbances, etc.)
- Establish and maintain security standards for NFL Saints and NBA Pelicans
- Oversee Public Safety Operations; emergency response, investigations, dispatch, patrols, and safety
- Coordinate and evaluate all investigations conducted by Public Safety Department
- Administer employment and termination of all Public Safety department personnel
- Establish and maintain a liaison with local, state, and federal law enforcement
- Develop a departmental business plan to compliment Superdome's overall plan
- Responsible for budgeting, forecasting and administrative functions of department.
Deputy Chief, Commander Reserve Division
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office
09.2013 - 10.2018
- Responsible for 90-member Reserve Division of the Sheriff’s Office
- Managed staffing of community service projects within Sheriff’s Office
- Oversight of Reserve Deputies assigned to the Criminal Courts, ERT, Prison and Patrol duties
- Served on management team governing direct supervision modeled Orleans Justice Center facility
- Part of investigation team who interviewed inmates referenced prison conditions and documented their concerns
- Reviewed reserve deputies reports on incidents occurring during their work shifts in OJC
- Attended weekly meeting to address inmate incidents and address best practices and procedures
- Acted to evaluate adherence to and locate deficiencies in operating policies and procedures of jail complex.
Chief, Law Enforcement
Federal Reserve Bank
01.2015 - 08.2016
- Managed unit of Federal designated officers charged with force protection and law enforcement of facilities
- Had direct oversight of all physical and technical security elements within comprehensive protective program
- Served as subject matter expert on all security matters with internal and external customers
- Reviewed all criminal investigations for forwarding to appropriate law enforcement agencies.
Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police
Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans, LSU
12.2007 - 01.2015
- Provided direct oversight of 62-member MCLNO/LSU Police Department charged with providing police services to main campus and outlying clinics
- Provided oversight of security services for seven statewide public hospitals
- Oversaw training and implementation of Tier 3 certified Emergency Response Team (SWAT)
- Managed annual budget ensuring fiscally sound decisions and purchases are made
- Implemented comprehensive Active Shooter response system for all medical campuses
- Ensured that all access control and CCTV systems are providing adequate precautions to reduce theft and unauthorized entrances on campus.
Captain
Washington State Liquor Control Board
06.2006 - 11.2007
- Managed liquor enforcement agents tasked with investigating and enforcing state and federal liquor and tobacco laws for King County Washington which included the City of Seattle
- Liaison with state and local officials to combat underage drinking and over service of alcohol beverages
- Assigned criminal and administrative investigations relating to alcohol violations
- Adjudicated Alcohol and Tobacco violations occurring in private and state-run liquor establishments
- Worked with local school systems in providing educational material to combat underage drinking and tobacco use.
Chief of Police
Town of Capitol Heights
09.2004 - 06.2006
- Served as Chief Law Enforcement officer for Town of Capitol Heights
- Provided leadership and guidance in effecting crime abatement projects
- Implemented Community Oriented Policing model to combat run over crime from Washington DC
- Oversaw procurement of new police vehicles and equipment while ensuring fiscal accountability
- Oversaw jail and procedures of inmates in custody.
Police Sergeant
Prince George’s County Police Department
02.1989 - 05.2003
- Directed, supervised, and reviewed work activity of Police Communications Division
- Administered Department’s Recruiting and Examination Section, utilizing various media outlets to recruit and hire police officers
- Served as Departmental spokesperson appearing on radio, television and in newsprint
- Prepared press releases for all newsworthy incidents and constantly appraised public and press of all newsworthy events occurring within the County
- Worked as Patrol Supervisor in Beltsville, Laurel, Landover, and Oxon Hill areas.
Education
Skills
- Communications
- Incident Command
- Self-defense techniques
- Firearms knowledge
- Threat Assessment
- Event security
- Security management
- Conflict de-escalation
- Disaster planning
- Law Enforcement
- Emergency Management
- Protective Service Agency Management
Clearance Licenses
- CDL-A
- Louisiana Police Officer Standards and Training Certification
- Louisiana Security Guard License
Military Service
- USMCR 1985
- USA 1985-1988
- USMCR 1999-2005
Affiliations
- ASIS
- IACP
Timeline
Director of Public Safety
St. Tammany Health System
01.2023 - Current
Regional Security Manager
Associated Wholesale Grocers
12.2021 - 08.2022
Security Director
Southwest Region Conference of Seventh Day Adventist
03.2020 - Current
Chief of Public Safety
Mercedes Benz Superdome-Smoothie King Center
01.2019 - 12.2021
Chief, Law Enforcement
Federal Reserve Bank
01.2015 - 08.2016
Deputy Chief, Commander Reserve Division
Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office
09.2013 - 10.2018
Director of Public Safety/Chief of Police
Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans, LSU
12.2007 - 01.2015
Captain
Washington State Liquor Control Board
06.2006 - 11.2007
Chief of Police
Town of Capitol Heights
09.2004 - 06.2006
Police Sergeant
Prince George’s County Police Department
02.1989 - 05.2003
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