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Kevin Ritson

Wilton,Iowa

Summary

Dedicated Security Supervisor with a strong commitment to integrity and honesty. Well-versed in first-aid and emergency protocols. Demonstrates professionalism and quick-learning abilities.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Hospital Merit Security Supervisor

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Iowa City
12.2020 - Current
  • Supervise Security Leads, HSO, Trainees and Screening Staff
  • Assign daily duties and provide support for Safety and Security staff
  • Assist in managing, coordinating, and scheduling the Safety and Security team
  • Maintains Nursing Assistant (CSO) requirements by performing comps every year
  • Responds and assists in emergencies as needed
  • Evaluates performance of supervised staff
  • Assists in development and training of new officers
  • Provides direction and clear expectations to supervised staff
  • Works with other departments on finding solutions to patient related issues
  • Offers ongoing solutions
  • Conducts daily meetings to talk about current issues and situations
  • Communicates with Security Supervisors regarding daily operations
  • Manages performance of security staff, including coaching, counseling, and progressive discipline
  • Read, evaluate, and approve written reports prepared by security officers
  • Assist with payroll, approve time off requests, overtime, and other leaves
  • Participate in work groups as needed, whether hospital or community based
  • Conduct investigations and write reports as required.

Hospital Security Officer

University of Iowa Health Care
Iowa City
09.2019 - 12.2020
  • Secures hospital by patrolling hospital bldg., checking for unlocked doors, equipment failure, Ensure no unauthorized access into restricted/highly secured areas
  • Prepares incident reports concerning safety situations (ex-code greens, traffic accidents, assaults, etc.)-Usually after investigating
  • Makes Service Requests (Broken Equipment, plumbing issues, door locks malfunctioning)
  • Works with Public Safety Dept as needed
  • Performs safekeeping property collection & return
  • Possesses PNA certification
  • Assists in intake/discharge of patients, also supervising up to 12 patients on an open psychiatric unit
  • Enforced all institution policies and procedures
  • Provide surveillance of institution, including psychiatric units
  • Respond to lock/unlock doors, troubleshoot elevator problems, and extricate as needed, and assist in traffic/parking enforcement
  • Assisted daily in the wayfinding and information giving to patients, visitors, and staff
  • Performed special assignments, i.e..
  • To 1 patient supervision and care.

Correctional Officer

Scott County Jail
Davenport
08.2019 - 08.2019
  • Briefly worked at Scott County Jail to explore new opportunities
  • Gained valuable insights and skills, but found role did not align with long-term career goals.

Hospital Security Officer

University of Iowa Health Care
Iowa City
04.2019 - 08.2019
  • Secures hospital by patrolling hospital bldg., checking for unlocked doors, equipment failure, Ensure no unauthorized access into restricted/highly secured areas
  • Prepares incident reports concerning safety situations (ex-code greens, traffic accidents, assaults, etc.)-Usually after investigating
  • Makes Service Requests (Broken Equipment, plumbing issues, door locks malfunctioning)
  • Works with Public Safety Dept as needed
  • Performs safekeeping property collection & return
  • Possesses PNA certification
  • Assists in intake/discharge of patients, also supervising up to 12 patients on an open psychiatric unit
  • Enforced all institution policies and procedures
  • Provide surveillance of institution, including psychiatric units
  • Respond to lock/unlock doors, troubleshoot elevator problems, and extricate as needed, and assist in traffic/parking enforcement
  • Assisted daily in the wayfinding and information giving to patients, visitors, and staff
  • Performed special assignments, i.e..
  • To 1 patient supervision and care.

Material Handler 2

CDS Global (Wilton, IA)
Wilton
07.2018 - 03.2019
  • Locating and moving materials to appropriate destinations in a timely manner and responding to machine operator requests related to stock or supplies.

Certified Carrier Assistant

West Liberty Post Office
West Liberty
03.2018 - 05.2018
  • Delivering letters, magazines, and packages to residences in the West Liberty and Muscatine areas
  • Delivered both on foot and by mail truck, sorting and preparing mail every morning for deliver.

Certified Carrier Assistant

Iowa City Post Office
Iowa City
08.2017 - 11.2017
  • Delivering letters, magazines, and packages to residences in the West Liberty and Muscatine areas
  • Delivered both on foot and by mail truck, sorting and preparing mail every morning for deliver.

Corrections Sergeant

Muscatine County Jail
Muscatine
05.2014 - 05.2017
  • Responsible for Classification, reclassification, and program referrals for inmates entering the jail
  • Ran background and warrant checks on inmates entering the jail
  • Overseeing the health and safety of staff and prisoners
  • Making and carrying out orders affecting the jail population
  • Approving and signing off on booking documents for inmate release
  • Initiating and clearing formal counts
  • Assessing officers' proficiency in jail posts
  • Addressing questions and situations from public related to jail functionality
  • Preparing video camera footage and transferred to DVD to assist in inmate disciplinary hearings.

Corrections Corporal

Muscatine County Jail
Muscatine
06.2012 - 05.2014
  • Responsible for Classification, reclassification, and program referrals for inmates entering the jail
  • Ran background and warrant checks on inmates entering the jail
  • Training Officers in various posts throughout the jail
  • Writing daily reports to support treatment strategies and diagnostics
  • Acting as shift supervisor in the absence of the sergeant
  • Making decisions affecting the jail population
  • Primarily assigned to the booking area.

Correctional Officer

Muscatine County Jail
Muscatine
04.2009 - 06.2012
  • Administering medication to inmates
  • Attending annual ILEA (Iowa Law Enforcement Academy) certified jail school for continued education
  • Physically patrolling and inspecting units, yards, inmate property, and clothing to ensure welfare, safety, and security
  • Verifying warrants, utilizing Shield Ware software, receiving, and logging all property
  • Fingerprinting inmates during the booking process
  • Implementing defensive tactics and physical restraints to maintain safety and security.

Logistics Manager

HWH Corporation
Moscow, Iowa
09.1999 - 11.2009
  • Conducting inventory counts and correcting discrepancies
  • Managing accurate labeling and organization of all inventories
  • Refilling pick bins from bulk storage and accurately tracking movements
  • Checking shipments for accuracy and visible damage
  • Creating and maintaining multiple Excel spreadsheets and constructing graphs as needed
  • Coordinating the flow of incoming materials
  • Processing and publishing work orders and purchase orders.

Education

Business Administration -

Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant, IA
12.1999

Marketing Major -

University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls, IA
05.1997

AA Degree with business emphasis earned. -

Muscatine Community College
Muscatine, IA
12.1995

Diploma Received -

Muscatine High School
Muscatine, IA
06.1993

Skills

  • Supervision
  • Team management
  • Emergency response
  • Training and development
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Report writing
  • Payroll management
  • Investigation
  • Property management
  • Patient care
  • Institution policies and procedures enforcement
  • Surveillance
  • Wayfinding and information giving
  • Material handling
  • Mail delivery
  • Corrections
  • Classification and reclassification
  • Program referrals
  • Background checks
  • Health and safety oversight
  • Booking procedures
  • Counting and clearing
  • Video footage preparation
  • Training
  • Daily reporting
  • Medication administration
  • Inventory management
  • Labeling and organization
  • Excel spreadsheet management
  • Work order and purchase order processing
  • Crisis prevention
  • Self-defense tactics
  • CPR
  • Stop the Bleed training
  • Security and law enforcement procedures
  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Health Support Professional certification
  • Access Control
  • Report Generation
  • Law Enforcement Collaboration
  • Employee Relations
  • Safety and security procedures
  • Surveillance systems
  • Personnel Supervision
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Security officer training
  • Relationship building and management
  • Emergency Response
  • Team Leadership
  • Performance Assessment
  • Incident Investigation
  • Employee performance evaluation
  • Physical Restraint Training
  • Policy Enforcement
  • Alarm monitoring
  • Crisis Management
  • C-Cure and S2 knowledge
  • Report Analysis
  • Staffing and scheduling
  • Skilled in conflict resolution
  • Operations Management
  • Security screening

Timeline

Hospital Merit Security Supervisor

University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
12.2020 - Current

Hospital Security Officer

University of Iowa Health Care
09.2019 - 12.2020

Correctional Officer

Scott County Jail
08.2019 - 08.2019

Hospital Security Officer

University of Iowa Health Care
04.2019 - 08.2019

Material Handler 2

CDS Global (Wilton, IA)
07.2018 - 03.2019

Certified Carrier Assistant

West Liberty Post Office
03.2018 - 05.2018

Certified Carrier Assistant

Iowa City Post Office
08.2017 - 11.2017

Corrections Sergeant

Muscatine County Jail
05.2014 - 05.2017

Corrections Corporal

Muscatine County Jail
06.2012 - 05.2014

Correctional Officer

Muscatine County Jail
04.2009 - 06.2012

Logistics Manager

HWH Corporation
09.1999 - 11.2009

Business Administration -

Iowa Wesleyan College

Marketing Major -

University of Northern Iowa

AA Degree with business emphasis earned. -

Muscatine Community College

Diploma Received -

Muscatine High School

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