Ricky Brown
Odessa
Summary
Dynamic law enforcement professional with extensive experience as a Master Police Officer at the City of Tampa. Proven expertise in emergency response and incident reporting, coupled with excellent communication skills. Recognized for building community trust and effectively managing safety and security regulations to enhance public safety.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Moffit Security
03.2025 - Current
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Police Officer
Temple Terrace
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices, maintaining a high level of expertise within the field of law enforcement.
- Displayed sound judgment under pressure when making critical decisions that impact public safety during emergency situations.
- Utilized excellent communication skills when interacting with diverse populations, fostering trust between law enforcement and the community members they serve.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
Police Officer
City Of Lake Wales
10.1996 - 02.2004
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Patrolled assigned areas to prevent and detect roadway crimes.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Enforced traffic laws and ordinances through visual observation and radar speed detection.
Correctional Officer
Avon Park Correctional Institute
08.1996 - 10.1996
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
Deputy Sheriff
St. John's County Sheriff's Office
08.1993 - 03.1996
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Investigated incidents and crimes, collected evidence and recorded witness statements.
- Gathered information and evidence to assist in solving crimes.
- Observed jail and inmate activity to maintain order and safety of [Number] inmates and guards.
Union Correctional Institution
Department Of Corrections
08.1993 - 12.1993
- Prepared, processed and maintained forms, reports, logs, records and activity journals.
- Escorted inmates to and from cells, court, hospitals and medical appointments.
- Conducted routine and emergency head counts.
- Observed and supervised inmates throughout visits, meal time, recreation, phone calls and showers.
Reserve Police Officer
City Of Green Cove Springs
11.1992 - 05.1993
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy
09.1986 - 10.1990
- Trained deck division personnel in upkeep of ship's external structure, marlinspike, painting, rigging and deck equipment.
- Oversaw cargo handling and inspected anchoring, mooring, fueling, towing and transferring of personnel and cargo.
- Oversaw underway replenishment procedures to maintain equipment used in unloading and loading cargo.
- Performed Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and responded to both military and civilian ships needing assistance.
Master Police Officer
City Of Tampa
02.2004 - Retired
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Sex crimes Investigations
- Economic crimes investigation
- Traffic Crash investigations.
Education
Master of Science - Public Safety
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN01.2013
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Warner University
Lake Wales, FL01.2002
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN01.1998
Skills
- Weapons screening
- CCTV Monitoring
- Emergency Response
- Incident reports
- Daily incident reporting
- Company risk management
- Safety and security regulations
- Excellent Communication
- Dependable and Responsible
- Self-Motivated
Certification
- Basic Recruit law enforcement training.
- Line Supervision training.
- Instructor training
- Florida Driver License State of Florida
- Field training
- Radar speed measurement
- Under cover in schools
- Basic crime prevention
- Blending perspectives school incidents and the Law
- Breath test operator
- School resource officer
- Correctional Officer Academy
- Juvenile probation officer academy
- Weapons of Mass Destruction Training
- [Intervention & Response]
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Incident Command System(ICS)
- Class D-G and DI Security license
Timeline
Security Officer
Moffit Security
03.2025 - Current
Police Officer
Temple Terrace
01.2024 - 02.2025
Master Police Officer
City Of Tampa
02.2004 - Retired
Police Officer
City Of Lake Wales
10.1996 - 02.2004
Correctional Officer
Avon Park Correctional Institute
08.1996 - 10.1996
Deputy Sheriff
St. John's County Sheriff's Office
08.1993 - 03.1996
Union Correctional Institution
Department Of Corrections
08.1993 - 12.1993
Reserve Police Officer
City Of Green Cove Springs
11.1992 - 05.1993
Boatswain's Mate
US Navy
09.1986 - 10.1990
Master of Science - Public Safety
Capella University
Bachelor of Arts - Management
Warner University
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Vincennes University
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