Summary
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Matt Salopek

Mansfield

Summary

Dynamic security professional with extensive experience at Ohio Health Hospital, adept in firearms handling and emergency response protocols. Proven ability to create safe environments and resolve conflicts effectively. Recognized for strong judgment and decision-making skills, ensuring compliance and safety in high-pressure situations. Committed to excellence in security management and team collaboration.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Officer

Ohio Health Hospital
Columbus
09.2021 - Current
  • Provide armed security and safety services in all areas of the hospital, hospital properties, and the hospital's off-campus sites as assigned.
  • Creates and maintains a safe, secure environment for the hospital's patients, visitors, staff, and assets and to manage potentially violent, disruptive, hazardous, and emergency situations through preventative patrol, investigation, and complaint resolution

Correctional Officer

State of Ohio
Mansfield
02.2014 - 07.2021
  • Monitored correctional facilities to ensure strict adherence to safety protocols.
  • Conducted inspections on light-out protocols and rotated night shift responsibilities.
  • Utilized security equipment to oversee prisoner activities and maintain order.
  • Executed weekly searches of prisoner cells to detect illegal contraband.
  • Maintained detailed reports on prisoner behaviors for evaluation and review.
  • Tracked visitors and phone calls to confirm compliance with facility regulations.
  • Communicated security updates and operational issues with facility warden.
  • Secured guarded areas, immediately addressing any trespassers or breaches.
  • Resolved complex issues by applying specialized skills and knowledge to maintain safety and order.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to address and resolve conflicts, ensuring a secure environment.

Restaurant Manager

Accomplishes restaurant
06.2011 - 06.2012
  • Accomplishes restaurant human resource objectives by recruiting, selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising, and reviewing job contributions; planning and reviewing compensation actions; enforcing policies and procedures.
  • Achieves restaurant operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change.
  • Meets restaurant financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
  • Plans menus by consulting with chefs; estimates food costs and profits; adjusts menus.
  • Controls costs by reviewing portion control and quantities of preparation; minimizing waste; ensuring high quality of preparation.
  • Skills Used: Hospitality & Culinary Management - Front- & Back-of-House Operations - Budgeting & Cost Controls - Five-Star Dining/Menu Development - Teambuilding/Training/Supervision - Safety/Sanitation/Quality Controls - Vendor/Inventory Management - Guest Service Excellence - Multioutlet Operations - Turnaround Management - Strategic Marketing & Sales - Payroll/P&L Management - Profit & Growth Strategies - Restaurant & Kitchen Design

Correctional Officer

Butler County Prison
Butler
06.2000 - 06.2010
  • Direct Supervision Fingerprints and photographs arrestees, prisoners and persons seeking certain jobs or licenses, using Livescan Fingerprint equipment.
  • Operates a computer keyboard to enter data into various systems (e.g., records management, photo imaging, Livescan, etc.).
  • Maintains file systems to include fingerprint logs, rap sheets, photographs, etc.
  • Operates office equipment; prepares accurate reports as requested or required.
  • Operates and maintains videoconferencing equipment.
  • Retrieves and disseminates record information in accordance with Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) Act and departmental rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Maintains fingerprint files and related equipment (e.g., photo imaging, Livescan, etc.).

Education

Certificate - Real Estate Sales

Hondros College of Business
Westerville, OH
04-2019

High School Diploma -

Moniteau H.S
West Sunbury, PA
06-1994

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management

Sawyer School of Buisness
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Security screening and identity verification
  • Firearms handling and law enforcement equipment use
  • Security software proficiency
  • Emergency response protocols and self-defense techniques
  • Judgment and decision-making skills
  • Team collaboration and multitasking ability
  • Professional demeanor and communication management
  • Hazardous equipment management

Certification

  • CJSTC-Florida C/O Certified
  • OPOTA 20 hr firearms
  • CPR/FIRSTAID
  • Taser
  • OC

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Officer

Ohio Health Hospital
09.2021 - Current

Correctional Officer

State of Ohio
02.2014 - 07.2021

Restaurant Manager

Accomplishes restaurant
06.2011 - 06.2012

Correctional Officer

Butler County Prison
06.2000 - 06.2010

Certificate - Real Estate Sales

Hondros College of Business

High School Diploma -

Moniteau H.S

Some College (No Degree) - Business Administration and Management

Sawyer School of Buisness