Matthew Blue
New Tazewell,TN
Summary
Accomplished law enforcement professional with over a decade of extensive experience in supervisory roles, demonstrating strong leadership and crisis management capabilities. Proven expertise in enhancing organizational security protocols and operational efficiency, underpinned by certifications in IT support, system administration, and cybersecurity. A robust technical background in network security and operating systems complements a solid foundation in customer support within both Windows and Mac environments. Committed to leveraging technology to drive impactful solutions that align with organizational goals.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K9 Officer
UT Medical Center
Knoxville, TN
11.2017 - 05.2024
- Armed Security Officer, bonded through Knox County with arrest powers
- Selected for the K9 Team in Jan 2018
- Arrested individuals suspected of criminal activities, following proper legal procedures.
- Maintained detailed records of all activities related to the K9 unit, such as training exercises and deployments.
- Instructed other officers on proper protocol when engaging in law enforcement operations with a K9 partner.
- Participated in demonstrations showcasing the capabilities of police dogs at public outreach events.
- Conducted daily patrol duties with K9 partner, including tracking and apprehending suspects.
- Completed the K9 Academy through Knoxville Police Department in August 2018
- Certified K9 Officer through IPWDA standards - every year from 2018 - 2024
- Responded to all emergency calls for service, conducted investigations, made criminal arrests, and testified in court proceedings
- Assisted in training new officers
- Submitted Proposals for K9 equipment and cruiser equipment
- Https://www.utmedicalcenter.org/
Security Officer
NANA (N.M.S.)
Anchorage, AK
01.2017 - 07.2017
- Company Overview: https://www.nana.com/
- Contract Security Officer for the Alaska Native Hospital
- Conducted patrols of the exterior grounds of the hospital
- Tasks included responding to emergency backup calls from ANMC Security Officers, escorting violent visitors off the property, detained and apprehended individuals for criminal activities
- Https://www.nana.com/
Police Officer
City Of Whittier
Whittier, AK
09.2015 - 10.2016
- Company Overview: https://www.whittieralaska.gov/
- Public Safety Officer (Police, Fire, EMS)
- Responsible for enforcing laws, statutes, city ordinances, apprehending criminals, serving arrest warrants, issuing citations for violations, investigating accidents and crimes, identifying and recovering stolen property
- Made lawful arrests of suspected criminals by taking them into physical custody, conducted investigations of alleged or suspected criminal activity in response to complaints received or information developed in the course of assigned activities
- Completed written reports, conducted interviews and testified at court proceedings (Criminal and Traffic Court)
- Https://www.whittieralaska.gov/
Security Supervisor
Alyeska Resort Management Company
08.2015 - 11.2015
- Company Overview: https://www.alyeskaresort.com/
- I was contacted by the resort owner and the director to come back and take over as the Security Supervisor
- My job duties consisted of the following: Day to day operations of the department, scheduling, staff training, hiring, event staffing meetings, various management meetings, resort wide fire extinguisher state inspections
- Tasked with integrating all security department policies and procedures to an electronic format
- Assisted upper management with creating an electronic training program for new hires
- Https://www.alyeskaresort.com/
Tow Truck Driver
C&L Towing
05.2015 - 08.2015
- Company Overview: https://www.c8ltow.com/
- I was dispatched for anything from a tire change, to an accident
- I operated Rollbacks and Wheel Lifts
- I also was on call for 911 rotational calls
- This was a very challenging and rewarding position
- I really enjoyed helping people when they were having one of the worst moments in life
- Https://www.c8ltow.com/
Education
Law Enforcement Academy - Public safety
Seminole State College of Florida
Lake Mary, FL12-2009
High School Diploma -
Titusville High School
Titusville, FL05-2006
Skills
- Customer Service
- CCTV
- Criminal Investigation
- Surveillance
- Emergency Response
- Crisis Intervention
- Conflict Management
- Search & Seizure Laws
- Evidence Collection
- Report Writing
- Emergency Management
- Weapons Handling
- Problem Solving
- Crime Prevention
- Interviewing
- Verbal communication
- Crime scene preservation
- K9 operations
- Narcotics detection
- Evidence collection
- Court testimony
- Patrol operations
- Obedience commands
- First aid administration
- Off-leash control
- Task delegation
- Crisis management
- Workplace safety
- Proficient in Windows & Mac
References
Available Upon Request
Professional Highlights
Daisy Award, While I was at UT Medical Center working as a K9 Officer we were nominated by Knox County Sheriff’s Office for the Daisy Award as the Sheriff stated, 'We had gone above and beyond' during a critical incident that involved an officer down., 05/01/24
Certification
- Google IT Support
- Google IT Support Specialization
- Google IT Security: Defense Against the Digital Dark Arts
- Google Operating Systems and You: Becoming the Power User
- Google System Administration & IT Infrastructure Services
- Google The Bits & Bytes of Computer Networking
- Google Technical Support Fundamentals
- OSHA 10-Hour
- OSHA 30- Hour
- CIT - Crisis Intervention Training
- IPWDA Handler - International Police Working Dog Association Certified Handler
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
K9 Officer
UT Medical Center
11.2017 - 05.2024
Security Officer
NANA (N.M.S.)
01.2017 - 07.2017
Police Officer
City Of Whittier
09.2015 - 10.2016
Security Supervisor
Alyeska Resort Management Company
08.2015 - 11.2015
Tow Truck Driver
C&L Towing
05.2015 - 08.2015
Law Enforcement Academy - Public safety
Seminole State College of Florida
High School Diploma -
Titusville High School
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