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Riley Blaylock

Slater,IA

Summary

Former law enforcement officer with 11 years of experience in both a correctional setting and as a certified Deputy. Specializing in emergency response, multi-agency special operations, tactical training, community relations, and as a school resource officer. Further experience as a Safety Coordinator for a large school district which includes over 20 district buildings implementing safety protocols and practices for students and staff. Looking to use my career experience to become a Des Moines Fire Fighter.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Safety Coordinator

Ankeny Community School
Ankeny, Iowa
08.2023 - Current
  • Developed and implemented safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance with state and municipal regulations.
  • Performed daily workplace inspections to identify potential hazards and corrective action plans.
  • Investigated safety incidents and drafted reports detailing results.
  • Assessed and responded to risks and quickly resolved issues to promote safe and productive workplace.

Police Officer

Polk County Iowa
11.2012 - Current
  • Responded to emergency calls for service and provided assistance as needed.
  • Developed positive relationships with members of the community through outreach programs.
  • Conducted investigations, collected evidence, took statements, interviewed witnesses and suspects, prepared reports, and made arrests.
  • Responded to emergency calls for service such as domestic disturbances, assaults, burglaries, robberies, thefts, and other criminal activities.

Metro STAR Assistant Team Leader

Des Moines Police Department
Des Moines, IA
03.2023 - 08.2023
  • Conducted tactical operations in high-risk environments.
  • Developed strategies to safely and effectively resolve hostage situations.
  • Provided security for special events and dignitaries.
  • Responded to emergency calls involving active shooters or barricaded suspects.

Metro STAR

Des Moines Police Department
Des Moines, IA
10.2017 - 08.2023
  • Coordinated with local law enforcement agencies on joint operations.
  • Participated in drills designed to test response times and preparedness levels.
  • Created reports detailing operational activities, results, and recommendations.

Education

OSHA 30 Certification -

OSHA Training
10-2023

Behavior Health Threat Assessment Training

United States Secret Service
10-2023

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ

1 year of College - Criminal Justice

DMACC
Ankeny, IA
05.2012

High school diploma -

Skills

  • Crisis Management
  • Ability to perform under high intensity situations both individually and as part of a team
  • Strong communication and time management skills
  • Ability to communicate efficiently in one on one and large group presentations
  • Evaluations and reporting

Certification

  • Iowa Law Enforcement Academy, 08/01/16
  • ILEA Graduate Nationally Certified School Resource Officer, 06/01/18 to Present
  • CPR Certification
  • OSHA 30 Hour

Timeline

Safety Coordinator

Ankeny Community School
08.2023 - Current

Metro STAR Assistant Team Leader

Des Moines Police Department
03.2023 - 08.2023

Metro STAR

Des Moines Police Department
10.2017 - 08.2023

Police Officer

Polk County Iowa
11.2012 - Current

OSHA 30 Certification -

OSHA Training

Behavior Health Threat Assessment Training

United States Secret Service

Some College (No Degree) - Cyber Security

University of Phoenix

1 year of College - Criminal Justice

DMACC

High school diploma -

Riley Blaylock