Nicholas Weitzel
Kokomo,IN
Summary
Highly competent Federal Police Officer with background in law enforcement at national level. Experience includes criminal investigation, surveillance operations, and community policing. Notable strengths lie in leadership, strategic planning and crisis management. Proven ability to build strong relationships with diverse groups of people, resulting in improved public safety and crime prevention measures.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Federal Police Officer
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
Indianapol, Indiana
07.2023 - Current
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect and prevent criminal activity.
- Organized crime scene investigation, collected evidence, and interviewed witnesses.
- Assisted with the enforcement of all applicable laws, ordinances, and regulations.
- Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents and arrests made.
- Conducted traffic stops in accordance with departmental protocol.
- Investigated suspicious persons or activities to determine if criminal activity was present.
- Monitored radio transmissions from dispatch regarding reported crimes or emergencies.
- Arrested suspects following established procedures while exercising caution and good judgment.
- Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
Protective Security Officer
Triple Canopy
Indianapolis, IN
11.2019 - 07.2023
- Performed daily security patrols of assigned areas to detect suspicious activity and unauthorized persons.
- Conducted investigations into incidents such as theft, vandalism, and other criminal activities.
- Monitored access control systems, CCTV cameras, alarm systems, and other security equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations such as fires, medical emergencies, bomb threats.
- Provided customer service support to visitors by answering questions related to facility rules and regulations.
- Maintained a professional demeanor while interacting with customers and staff members in a courteous manner.
- Investigated reports of suspicious or illegal activities on site premises.
- Ensured that all personnel followed safety protocols when entering restricted areas or handling hazardous materials.
- Interacted regularly with management staff to provide feedback on the effectiveness of current security measures.
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
MSA Security
Indianapolis , IN
12.2019 - 07.2021
- Conducted daily health and safety checks of the explosive detection canine.
- Performed routine training exercises with the canine to ensure proficiency in identifying explosives.
- Maintained detailed records of all training activities, including duration and performance results.
- Assisted in developing new training methods for explosive detection canines.
- Responded quickly and appropriately to any emergency situations involving explosives or suspicious packages.
- Collaborated with other law enforcement personnel to coordinate response efforts when explosives were detected.
- Participated in regular meetings with supervisors to discuss operational objectives, goals, and challenges related to explosive detection operations.
- Inspected areas for explosives prior to large events or public gatherings as part of security measures.
Executive Protection Agent
Stalnaker Security Services
Indianapolis , IN
03.2018 - 11.2019
- Conducted threat assessments and managed security operations for high-profile individuals.
- Developed and implemented emergency response plans in the event of a security breach.
- Provided close protection services to clients while traveling domestically or internationally.
- Monitored and responded to possible threats, suspicious activity, and unauthorized personnel access.
- Maintained detailed logs of daily activities, including locations visited, people met with, and any incidents that may have occurred.
Combat Engineer
United States Army
Wahi, Hawaii
02.2014 - 10.2017
- Provided technical support to other engineers in the field.
- Assisted with construction of defensive positions, bridges, and roads.
- Conducted reconnaissance operations to identify terrain features and potential threats.
- Performed demolitions on enemy fortifications and obstacles.
- Led a team of engineers in constructing barriers for force protection purposes.
- Constructed bunkers and foxholes for personnel safety during combat operations.
- Erected barbed wire fences around bases for security purposes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Kokomo High School
Kokomo, IN05-2010
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Indianapolis, INSkills
- Interrogation Techniques
- Search and seizure
- Firearms proficiency
- Traffic Control
- Evidence collection
- Physical Fitness
- Arrest procedures
- Intelligence Gathering
- Community policing
- Crisis Management
- First Aid Training
- Public safety and security
- State criminal code expertise
- Counterterrorism strategies
- Investigative experience
- Hand-to-hand combat training
- Threat Assessment
- Firearms Training
- Evidence analysis
- Explosives handling
- First-aid and CPR
- Criminal law knowledge
- Crime Scene Processing
Certification
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Federal Police Officer
United States Department Of Veterans Affairs
07.2023 - Current
Explosive Detection Canine Handler
MSA Security
12.2019 - 07.2021
Protective Security Officer
Triple Canopy
11.2019 - 07.2023
Executive Protection Agent
Stalnaker Security Services
03.2018 - 11.2019
Combat Engineer
United States Army
02.2014 - 10.2017
- First Aid/CPR/AED Certification – American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
High School Diploma -
Kokomo High School
Bachelor of Science - Homeland Security
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
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