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Mark Tagliareni

North Haledon,NJ

Summary

Retired police sergeant with 27 years' experience in law enforcement and 9 years' experience in the security industry. As a sergeant with the Wyckoff Police Department, I was one of two sergeants assigned to the detective bureau where I was responsible for investigating all criminal matters within the Township. I am a police report writing instructor, expert, and subject-matter book author. My duties in the security industry include asset and executive protection, crowd management, and training new security guards.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner / Lead Instructor

NJ SORA Professionals (self)
Paterson, NJ
10.2022 - Current

Owner and lead instructor for the company. Responsible for teaching NJ State Police approved curriculum to initial and renewing NJ security guard applicants. Utilize various websites, programs, and social media platforms to carry out required steps in the certification process and market the company.

Security Officer

Superior Protection Professionals
Toms River, NJ
12.2022 - Current

Responsible for providing security for two high-end clients in Cedar Grove, NJ. Assumed a regular post for the premier client of the company in July 2023. While on-site, responsible for access control measures in accordance with established procedures, monitoring surveillance cameras, responding to suspicious activity, and interacting regularly with the client's support staff and guests.

Contract Instructor

On The Mark Training, LLC (self)
Paterson, NJ
12.2019 - Current

Instructor for the class Fundamentals of Report Writing which teaches members of the law enforcement community how to write clear, concise, and objective police reports. The curriculum was developed using various sources and utilizes Microsoft PowerPoint. I am a recognized subject-matter expert throughout North America and published author of the book The Police Report Formula.

Security Guard Supervisor / Trainer

Green Mountain Concert Services
Williston, VT
12.2018 - Current

Provide safe and secure environment for crowds of various size in a professional manner with an emphasis on customer service. Duties include screening guests prior to event entry, crowd control, first aid, and reporting unsafe conditions. Responsible for supervising a crew of security officers at Bergen PAC. Also certified as a security guard trainer in NJ and NY.

Detective Sergeant

Wyckoff Police Department
Wyckoff, NJ
08.2016 - 12.2022

Assigned to detective bureau where responsibilities included investigating all criminal matters within the Township of Wyckoff, conducting background checks, and storing evidence. Officer in charge of the Records Division, which consisted of utilizing the department records management system to track various department activities and crime statistics and preparing monthly NIBRS reports and reports for the Chief of Police. Assisted Chief of Police with coordination of department criminal interdiction program.

Police Officer

Wyckoff Police Department
Wyckoff, NJ
07.1998 - 08.2016

Assigned to patrol division. Required to use excellent problem solving and communication skills on a daily basis to positively interact with members of the public, make arrests, enforce traffic laws, write detailed reports, and investigate traffic accidents and crime. Ensured all departmental reports were accurate and professional, as well as compiled statistical data as assistant records officer. Cataloged and tracked property as the lost and found officer.

Off-Duty Officer

Security Industry Specialists
NY, NY
08.2015 - Current

Responsible for providing security escorts that ensure the life safety and physical security of assigned client, investigation and surveillance support, product escort, and executive protection for high-end clientele.

Education

Master of Arts - Education

Seton Hall University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Delaware

Skills

  • Conflict resolution tactics
  • CPR/First Aid certified
  • Author of The Police Report Formula
  • Outstanding student award, Bergen County Police Academy
  • NJ (SORA) instructor and NY State security instructor
  • Instructor of Fundamentals of Report Writing course
  • Exceptional communication skills

Relevant Training

 

Chief Herbert M. Allmers Award, Outstanding Student, BCPA Recruit Class 81

CPR Lifesaving Award, 2000 and 2012

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Award, 2003

Standardized Field Sobriety Testing and Alcotest Operator Certification

Cultural Diversity Training

Police Leadership and Diversity Challenge Training

Racial Profiling Training

UCR, CJIS, and NIBRS Training

Taser Certified

Radar Certified

Proactive Police Supervision Course, 2018

Criminal Justice Reform - Complaint Approval for Supervisory Officers

NJ and NY Security Guard Instructor

Use of Force / De-Escalation Training

Arrest, Search, and Seizure Training

Incident Command and National Incident Management Training

Conducting Complete Traffic Stops (NE Counter Drug Training Center)

Passenger Vehicle Criminal and Terrorist Identification (Desert Snow)

The Street Smart Cop/Pro-active Patrol; Deceptive Behaviors & Hidden Compartments; Interdiction Mastermind (Street Cop Training)

Spanish Continuing Ed Program, Level I & II, Ramsey Community School

Comprehensive Domestic Violence Training

Bi-Annual Firearms/Active Shooter/First Responder and CPR Training

Multiple Letters of Commendation for Self-Initiated Patrol and Patrol Response 

Timeline

Security Officer

Superior Protection Professionals
12.2022 - Current

Owner / Lead Instructor

NJ SORA Professionals (self)
10.2022 - Current

Contract Instructor

On The Mark Training, LLC (self)
12.2019 - Current

Security Guard Supervisor / Trainer

Green Mountain Concert Services
12.2018 - Current

Detective Sergeant

Wyckoff Police Department
08.2016 - 12.2022

Off-Duty Officer

Security Industry Specialists
08.2015 - Current

Police Officer

Wyckoff Police Department
07.1998 - 08.2016

Master of Arts - Education

Seton Hall University

Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice

University of Delaware
Mark Tagliareni