Richard A Walker
Ponte Vedra,FL
Summary
Driven law enforcement professional with over 15 years of experience in risk management, physical security, and emergency response services. Technology savvy and highly adaptable to any work environment. Disciplined Physical Security Specialist with diverse and cutting-edge security and law enforcement leadership in both public and federal sectors. Detail-oriented and technically-astute expert on applying the best physical security systems. Dedicated to practicing thorough and courteous communication while keeping people and institutions safe and preventing security breaches.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer
Department of Veteran Affairs Police
Jacksonville, FL
05.2015 - Current
- Independently initiate, conduct, monitor, coordinate, analyze, and manage complex and highly sensitive felony and misdemeanor criminal investigations.
- Prepare and present formal case briefings to senior personnel.
- Maintain pertinent statistical and management data on internal investigations, programs, and functional areas.
- Participated in monthly briefings relaying statistical data for senior-level management.
- Develop and implement security procedures and operating policies.
- Manage the automated criminal investigator misconduct tracking systems.
- Plan, collect, evaluate, collate, and analyze all allegations and complaints against police officers, employees and senior-level executives.
- Perform vulnerability assessment and ensure adequate internal control systems are developed and operative.
- Detected, apprehended, and filed charges on persons attempting to violate or circumvent Federal and State laws.
- Conducted surveillance with sophisticated cameras in various locations over an extended time period.
- Investigated tips, developed leads, obtained physical evidence, and gave testimony in a court of law.
- Gathers information and determined facts/evidence relationships in a law enforcement environment and education
- Conducted interviews or interrogations that involved eliciting evidence, data, or surveillance information.
- I have collected sufficient evidence to support a court case against an individual and criminal.
- Gathered Information, took testimony, obtained evidence, and arrested offenders.
- Conducted stakeout operations and other investigative techniques resulting in the arrest of suspects.
- Researched and utilized applicable federal and state guidelines to investigate and prosecute complex, serious crimes.
- Appeared in court to present evidence, give testimony, and serve as a witness in a court of law.
- Interacted with criminal court judges and attorneys to execute planning and coordination efforts.
- Applied laws of evidence, rules of criminal procedures, and precedent court decisions concerning admissibility of evidence, constitutional rights, search and seizure, and related issues.
- Collected, obtained, and conducted a forensic analysis of evidence and intelligence information.
- I consolidated ostensibly disparate facts, events, and other types of intelligence material to establish facts/evidence relationships in a law enforcement environment.
- Explained to US Attorneys the significance of evidence related to proof that a crime was committed.
- Performs searches and seizures on persons committing crimes or breaking the law.Monitored and investigated suspicions persons and situations and unusual activities.
- Gathered preliminary investigation information as a first responder to crime scenes.
- Wrote detailed arrest and accident reports.
- Inspected squad vehicle and weapons daily and arranged for routine and special maintenance.
- Organized and recorded facts to prepare incident reports.
- Analyzed initial allegations and recommended required investigative resources and collateral support.
- Apprehended and arrested persons violating U.S. laws and conducted search and seizure incidents to the arrest or when appropriate by warrant.
- Prepared reports and presented findings orally and in writing to managers, prosecutors, and other high-level officials.
- Trained and simulated as testimonial as a government witness before Juries and in court regarding criminal cases.
- Investigated allegations of crime, crime scenes, and misconduct.
- Coordinate and administer the physical security operations program.
- I communicate with a diverse group of individuals on a daily basis, maintaining a good rapport with employees, veterans, and their families.
- Prepared cases for trial and appeared and testified in court as a witness.
- Conducted covert, undercover investigations to uncover ongoing crimes and crimes in progress.
- Wrote reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.
Analyzed traffic accidents and general traffic surveys. - I perform a full range of police and security duties to enforce Federal and State criminal codes and VA regulations.
- Provides physical protection of patients, employees, and visitors.
- Trained and conducts video surveillance of sensitive areas.
- Preserve of a peaceful environment.
- Responds to a wide variety of emergencies including crimes, panic alarms, and disturbances.
- Prepare police reports of investigations, coordinate investigative follow ups with local law enforcement agencies.
- Testified at administrative hearings in non-criminal cases.
- Trained to testifies in Federal and State Court.
- Provide assistance to patients, employees and visitors.
- Receives and records radio and telephone messages and instructions involving emergencies.
- Prevent deadly and/or dangerous objects and substances form being transported into the hospital.
- Implement and carry out security and screening procedures to meet all VA Healthcare objectives.
- I patrolled interior and exterior of buildings to prevent disturbances, vandalism, and security breaches.
- Provides training and information sessions to all staff members to deter crime.
- Respond timely to complaints, requests for assistance and disturbances.
- Conduct searches of suspects and detainees before transportation to Federal, State, and city detention facilities.
- Use handcuffs and leg irons to restrain prisoners and safely transport to destinations.
- Interview suspects and detainees obtaining personal histories and obtained fingerprints.
- Participate in information briefings to ensure current, up-to-date information.
- Developed and maintained vehicle patrol logs to document safety measures.
- Properly placed and operated closed circuit television systems and time lapse recording devices.
- Documented veteran activities, problems with coverage and hospital actions.
- Provided knowledgeable and compassionate service in response to all types of veteran questions and concerns.
- Assisted veterans/patient in selecting appropriate courses of actions and obtaining needed support.
- Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, coordinated response and addressed physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Delivered subject matter expertise on physical security strategy, performed site inspections, identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and implemented physical security programs.
- Recommended enhancements and improvements to security standards and maintained and monitored access control and video surveillance with full knowledge of federal, state and local laws.
- Conducted complex and confidential investigations, maintained security records, files and data and evaluated and recommended best physical security systems, software and equipment.
- Developed and implemented anti-terrorism policies, administered force protection programs and served as technical authority on anti-terrorism and overall security.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Assessed fire detectors and alarm systems to prevent and address issues.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Responded to medical emergencies before paramedic and law enforcement arrival.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Immediately reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Provided security presence for large events with thousands of attendees.
Police Bailiff
Jacksonville Sheriff Officer
Jacksonville, FL
04.2007 - 03.2013
- Initially served in this capacity from July 2004 to July 2006, and rejoined Sheriff's Department in May 2007
- Elected union representative for Jacksonville Sheriff Office's court officers from April 2007 to March 2013.
- Perform full range of security and law enforcement activities that protect the general public and judicial system.
- Enforced criminal laws, codes, and state regulations, in the protection of lives and Civil rights of persons on controlled property.
- Detect and recognize evidence of a crime.
- Conducted complex investigations accurately, thoroughly, and objectively; and report facts in a logical, concise, and understandable matter.
- Communicated effectively both orally and in writing.
- Presented criminal investigative findings and reports both orally and in writing.
- Detected and recognize evidence of a crime, personally conduct less complex investigations accurately, thoroughly, and objectively.
- Reported facts in a logical, concise, and understandable matter.
- Trained and conducted video surveillance of sensitive areas.
- Spearhead for preservation of a peaceful environment.
- Conducted foot or vehicle patrols.
- Provided assistance to Judges, employees, and visitors.
- Utilized radio and telephonic devices to communicate messages and instructions involving emergencies.
- Prevented deadly and/or dangerous objects and substances from being transported into the court house.
- Implemented and carried out security and screening procedures to meet all Jacksonville Sheriff Office objectives.
- Patrolled interior and exterior of buildings to prevent disturbances, vandalism, and security breaches.
- Provided training and information sessions to all staff members
- Responded timely to complaints.
- Performed security of cellblock and transported prisoners.
- Conducted searches of prisoners and detainees before transportation to City and State detention facilities.
- Used handcuffs and leg irons to restrain prisoners and safely transport to destinations.
- Interviewed prisoners and detainees obtaining personal histories and obtained fingerprints.
- DNA and other identifying information.
- Oversaw on-site management of emergency events, coordinated response and addressed physical security needs of employees, buildings, technology and materials.
- Delivered subject matter expertise on physical security strategy, performed site inspections, identified and resolved areas of risk and exposure and implemented physical security programs.
- Recommended enhancements and improvements to security standards and maintained and monitored access control and video surveillance with full knowledge of federal, state and local laws.
- Conducted complex and confidential investigations, maintained security records, files and data and evaluated and recommended best physical security systems, software and equipment.
- Developed and implemented anti-terrorism policies, administered force protection programs and served as technical authority on anti-terrorism and overall security.
- Created physical security training program and curriculum and managed training of 15-20 employees on workplace violence, fraud, staff safety and physical site security.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
- Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
- Documented security-related situations and submitted in-depth reports to superiors.
- Enforced security regulations and escorted non-compliant individuals to private areas for processing.
- Checked footage and live feeds from surveillance cameras for trespassers and criminal activity.
- Warned persons of rule infractions or violations and evicted violators from premises.
- Inspected parking lot to verify parking permits and ticketed or towed unauthorized vehicles.
- Monitored premises and recorded activity in daily officer reports.
- Searched individuals and baggage for weapons and other prohibited items.
- Verified photo IDs and tickets to allow guests passage.
- Assessed fire detectors and alarm systems to prevent and address issues.
- Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
- Observed patrons and customers to quickly address security situations.
- Worked with local and federal law enforcement agents to apprehend suspicious individuals.
- Safeguarded entrances using scanning equipment to keep lines moving.
- Provided security presence for large events with thousands of attendees.
- Immediately reported safety hazards for remediation response.
- Responded to medical emergencies before paramedic and law enforcement arrival.
- Created physical security training program and curriculum and managed training of 15-20 employees on workplace violence, fraud, staff safety and physical site security.
- Checked vehicles against database lists and prevented access of individuals exhibiting suspicious behaviors.
- Enforced courtroom rules of behavior to eliminate disruptions.
- Patrolled interior and exterior of courthouse to secure premises.
- Supported judge activities by calling court to order, announcing entrances and responding to requests.
- Screened persons entering courthouse with magnetometers to retain unauthorized firearms and contraband.
Police Officer
West Palm Beach Police
West Palm Beach, FL
06.2006 - 12.2006
- Perform full range of security and law enforcement activities that protect the general public.
- Protected life and property in large geographical area that encompassed local city; patrolled city by foot, vehicle, or motorized vehicle, and detained, searched, and when necessary took into custody unauthorized individuals and vehicles.
- Investigated leads, and made arrests.
- Initiated, planned and conducted comprehensive investigations of both civil and criminal activities and incidents.
- Performed complete investigations involving misdemeanors and felonies.
- Specialized in conducting complex investigations in relation to burglaries, robberies, and aggravated assault.
- Gathered and developed facts and evidence, ensuring proper chain-of-custody for evidence and extensive gathering of facts using a full range of investigative techniques.
- Gathered intelligence and information for variety of sources.
- Analyzed, evaluated and made connections between various pieces of evidence, intelligence reports and available facts.
- Investigated acts of actual and suspected terrorism, criminal activities, and other suspicious incidents.
- Secured crime and incident scenes.
- Collected, seized, and preserved evidence.
- Interviewed witnesses and victims.
- Interrogated suspects and persons of interest.
- Wrote and prepared reports and provided expert testimony in courts.
- Directed traffic and enforced traffic laws and regulations.
- Issued citations and warnings.
Education
Master of Science - Information System Security & Assurance
Capella University
2011
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
St. Johns Criminal Justice Academy
2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of North Florida
2001
Skills
- Case planning
- Reports generation and analysis
- Problem-solving expertise
- Time management
- State and federal legal knowledge
- MS Office proficiency
- Risk Assessment System User Training
- Customer service
- Reporting
- Time management
- Proactive problem solving
- Confident public speaker
- Government relations knowledge
- Self-discipline
- Effective policy and program development
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Computer savvy
- Proactive problem solving
- Legal compliance
- Database coordination
- Conflict resolution
- Team leader
- Critical thinking proficiency
- Investigative procedures
- Interrogating suspects
- Interviewing witnesses
- Locating individuals
- Crime solving
- Witness interviewing
- Maintaining compliance
- Evidence collection
- Criminal investigation coordination
- Conducting investigations
- Report preparation
- Conducting FCIC/NCIC checks
- Analyzing details
- Interrogation skills
- Testifying skills
- CCTV surveillance
- Investigative skills
- Report writing
- High level of integrity
- Shift work experience
- Managing security breaches
- Websense Data Loss Prevention
- Risk mitigation
- Monitoring computer viruses
- Observant
- Interior and exterior patrol
- First aid and CPR certified
- Criminal records searches
- Screening wands
- Crime prevention methods
- Judicial procedures
- Case reviews
- Judicial procedures knowledge
- Customer care experience
- Security procedures knowledge
- Microsoft Office
- Data management
- Physical security procedures
- Security improvements
- Security systems
- Data security procedures
- Building security activities
- Security and sanitation checks
- Security considerations
- Public event security
- MS Office suite
- Intelligence experience
- Crime scene investigations
- Strong investigative abilities
- Surveillance equipment use
- Firearms proficiency
- Public safety and security
- Evidence analysis
- Court testimony
- Federal & State law understanding
- Researching skills
- Staff assessments
- Security resource management
- Safety and security procedures
- Security screening
- Emergency Response
- Schedule oversight
- CCTV experience
- Security team leadership
- Daily status reports
- Working collaboratively
- Critical thinking
- Hazardous items understanding
- Premises surveillance
Accomplishments
- Received rating of outstanding on FY 22' performance evaluation
- Received an accommodation for finding a cognitive impaired patient
- Received accommodation for finding missing patient
Certification
Basic Police Officer Training Course, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2015
Florida Police Officer Training Course, St Johns County Criminal Justice Academy, 2004
Professional Development
Fair & Impartial Policing (Anti-Bias Training), Law Enforcement Training Center, 2024
Expandable Straight Baton (ESB) Annual Certification, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2024
Introduction to Supervision Course, Annual Certification, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2024
OLEORESIN CAPSICUM (OC) Annual Certification, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2024
Annual Use of Force Part, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2024
Veteran Centered Policing, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2023
Use of Force, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2023
Insider Threat, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2023
Domestic Terrorism, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2021
Weingarten Rights & Rules of Union Rep, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2021
Assimilated Crimes Act, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2020
Law Enforcement Stress, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2020
Tactical Mindset & Preparedness, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2020
Suicide by Cop, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2020
Suicide Prevention & Awareness, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2019
Ethics, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2019
First Amendment Audits, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2019
Investigative Stop & Frisk, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2019
Tactical Terry Stop, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2019
Auto Search Incident to Arrest, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2019
Effective Writing, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2019
Dispute Resolution, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2019
Jurisdiction, Veteran Affairs Enforcement Training Center, 2019
Culturally Competent Health Care, Veteran Administration, 2018
Hazardous Material and Wastes, Veteran Administration, 2018
Patient Safety and National Patient Safety Goals 2017, Veteran Administration, 2018
Infection Control, Veteran Administration, 2018
Medical Equipment Management, Veteran Administration, 2018
Patient Abuse, Veteran Administration, 2018
Performance Improvement, Veteran Administration, 2018
Fire and Safety, Veteran Administration, 2018 Prevention of Sexual Harassment, Veteran Administration, 2018
Emergency Management Plan, Veteran Administration, 2018
Crisis Intervention Training, Veteran Administration, 2018
Naloxone, Veteran Administration, 2018
Police Long Gun, Veteran Administration, 2017
Police ID Procedures, Veteran Administration, 2017
Domestic Threat, Veteran Administration, 2017
Physical Security, Veteran Administration, 2017
Military Sexual Trauma, Veteran Administration, 2017
US Constitution Law, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2015 Federal Criminal Justice System, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2015
Investigative, Law Title III, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2015
Introduction, to Report Writing, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2015
Title 18, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2015
Title 21, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2015
Close Quarters Combat, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2010
Firearms Requalification-Glock, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2009
Juvenile Sex Offenders, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2009
Human Diversity for Law Enforcement Officer, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice, Training, and Education Center, 2009
Alzheimer's Training, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center,2009
Domestic Violence, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2009
Discriminatory Profiling & Traffic, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2009
Elder's Abuse, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2009
Firearms Requalification-Glock, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2009
Blood Borne Pathogens, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2008
Mental Illness, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2008
Hazardous Materials, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2008
Weapons of Mass Destruction, Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2006
Incident Command System (ICS), Northeast Florida Criminal Justice Training and Education Center, 2006
Timeline
Police Officer
Department of Veteran Affairs Police
05.2015 - Current
Police Bailiff
Jacksonville Sheriff Officer
04.2007 - 03.2013
Police Officer
West Palm Beach Police
06.2006 - 12.2006
Master of Science - Information System Security & Assurance
Capella University
Associate of Arts - Law Enforcement
St. Johns Criminal Justice Academy
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of North Florida
Basic Police Officer Training Course, Law Enforcement Training Center, 2015
Florida Police Officer Training Course, St Johns County Criminal Justice Academy, 2004
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