LINDSAY COLLUM
Public Safety Training Coordinator
Niceville,FL
Summary
To secure a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills. Secure a responsible career opportunity to fully utilize my training and skills, while making a significant contribution to the success of the company. Adjunct Faculty well equipped to adopt new material or policy to help students comprehend subject matter. Exceedingly prepared to instruct both large class sizes and smaller groups depending on enrollment demands. Outgoing personality with outstanding history of professional relationships with students and faculty members.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
6
6
Certifications
Work History
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING COORDINATOR
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
01.2022 - Current
- Supervise development and implementation of Public Safety Training Center curriculum, in Law Enforcement, and Corrections, Emergency Medical Technician, Paramedic, and
- Fire
- Schedule program classes and recommend instructor assignments
- Provide academic advising and programs of study for students
- Provide classroom instruction
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
11.2020 - Current
- Coordinator for Public Safety Telecommunicator distance learning class
- Compose lesson plans
- Create curriculum for the course
- Create informative PowerPoint presentations
- Florida State Certification Course through the Florida Department of Health
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, • Instructor, Program
Northwest Florida State College
Niceville, FL
12.2018 - Current
- Of Law Enforcement Instructor for Injury and Death Investigation course
- Assisted in Curriculum development
- Development of hands on components in meeting course objectives
COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
Niceville, Fl
02.2012 - Current
- Earned the position of Bravo Shift Supervisor in 2019
- Oversee the daily operations, activities, and personnel on shift
- Assists dispatchers with difficult and complex calls
- Manage personnel to include development and training
- Monitor personnel performance
- Develop well maintained employee relations
- Prioritize and delegate work and related activities
- Approve and monitor leave requests
- Manage multiple 911 telephone calls while updating deputies through our Computer
- Aided Dispatch (CAD) system
- Coordinates multi-agency response to emergency calls for service
- Dispatch deputies throughout Okaloosa County
CRIME SCENE/EVIDENCE UNIT
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Process and collect crime scene evidence
- Intake/Outtake of evidence
- Maintain chain-of-custody of evidence
- Courtroom testimony
Education
Master of Science Degree - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science
The University of Southern Mississippi
Skills
Microsoft Office products
Canvas Online Learning Platforms
Working knowledge of Criminal Justice System and current legal trendsExcellent public relations skillsOrganized and Time Management
Public speakingAble to research and write clear, concise reportsDecision-Making
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Online instruction
Lesson plan development
Classroom management
Testing and evaluation
Curriculum Development
Accomplishments
The University of Southern Mississippi President’s List, 2003 The University of Southern Mississippi Dean’s List, 2011 Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office Communications Officer of the Year, 2018
Certification
Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification
Timeline
Public Safety Telecommunicator Certification
02-2023
Communications Training Officer Instructor Certification
07-2022
Communications Training Officer Certification
06-2022
PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING COORDINATOR
Northwest Florida State College
01.2022 - Current
Law Enforcement Communications Instructor Certification
12-2021
PROGRAM COORDINATOR
Northwest Florida State College
11.2020 - Current
Northwest Florida State College Online Instructor Certification
07-2019
ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR, • Instructor, Program
Northwest Florida State College
12.2018 - Current
Criminal Justice Standards & Training Commission (CJTSC) General Instructor Techniques Certification
03-2018
CRIME SCENE/EVIDENCE UNIT
04.2014 - 01.2016
COMMUNICATIONS SUPERVISOR
Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office
02.2012 - Current
Master of Science Degree - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science
Saint Leo University
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Criminal Justice, Forensic Science
The University of Southern Mississippi