Robert Meyers
Kansas City
Summary
Professional with strong background in law enforcement, adept at maintaining public safety and enforcing regulations. Skilled in crisis management, investigative procedures, and community engagement. Known for effective teamwork, adaptability, and consistent achievement of operational goals. Highly reliable with strong problem-solving abilities and focus on delivering results.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
10.2022 - Current
- Enforced local laws and regulations to maintain public safety and order.
- Conducted thorough investigations of incidents, gathering evidence and documenting findings.
- Prepared detailed reports on incidents, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Patrolled assigned areas to deter criminal activity and ensure community security.
- Responded promptly to emergency calls, assessing situations and providing necessary assistance.
- Engaged in continuous training programs to enhance law enforcement skills and knowledge.
- Effectively managed high-stress situations while ensuring the safety of individuals involved using de-escalation techniques when necessary.
- Completed comprehensive training courses in firearms proficiency, self-defense tactics, first aid response, crisis management, among others for professional growth as a law enforcement officer.
- Supported fellow officers during high-risk situations by providing backup, tactical support, and clear communication throughout incidents.
- Promoted a positive image of law enforcement officers among youths by engaging them with educational information on drugs, laws, and safety awareness at schools.
- Maintained order during large-scale events by collaborating with inter-agency partners and coordinating crowd control measures.
- Apprehended suspects, read Miranda Rights, and transported offenders to jail or JDC.
Court Security Officer
Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department
04.2020 - 10.2022
- Screen visitors entering courthouse using x-ray machines and other devices to collect and retain unauthorized contraband.
- Patrol court building and grounds and check packages at entrances.
- Use critical thinking to break down and analyze problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Deliver exceptional level of service to each visitor by listening to concerns and answering questions.
- Create spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Resolve conflicts and negotiate mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
- Create and maintained daily logs.
- Create exceptional reports on any event that occurs.
- Maintain order in courtrooms during hearings and traffic dockets.
Train Conductor
Union Pacific Corp.
04.2018 - 04.2020
- Communicated with train dispatchers to obtain and adjust directions.
- Signaled to engineers regarding train stopping, starting, directional switches or emergencies.
- Inspected locomotives and rail cars for necessary maintenance before, during and after long routes and for regular maintenance requirements.
- Communicated all emergencies, delays due to weather and carrier schedule changes to customers and supervisors.
- Maintained a high level of responsibility in executing all safety requirements.
Culinary Specialist
United States Coast Guard
05.2010 - 02.2018
- Developed menus and meal plans utilizing available supplies within budget restrictions.
- Supervised staff members by orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, evaluating and enforcing discipline when necessary.
- Took inventory of supplies and maintained accurate stock records to minimize losses and support supply ordering within budgets.
- Verified proper portion sizes and consistently attained high food quality standards.
- Actively involved in cost control, sanitation, menu development, and budgets
- Regularly interacted with crew to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.
- Inspected galley to observe food preparation quality and service, food appearance and cleanliness of production and service areas.
- Cooked and served food and meals in accordance with planned menus, diet plans, recipes, portions, temperature control procedures and facility policies.
- Supervised shifts while personally preparing food and executed requests based on required specifications.
Command Duty Officer/Officer of the Day
United States Coast Guard
06.2009 - 02.2018
- Security supervisor of the ship while on duty.
- Maintained all duty logs.
- Maintained weapons and ammunition.
- Maintained all pyrotechnics.
- Battled and controlled a toxic gas situation.
- Evaluated and analyzed information, made estimates of situations and formulated plans of action.
- Worked with team members and other personnel to coordinate and deploy personnel and resources.
- Supervised work of contracted employees to keep on task for timely completion.
- Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
Damage Control Team
United States Coast Guard
01.2009 - 02.2018
- Performed as boundary man during a shipboard fire.
- Performed in the battle dress station which administers first aid during shipboard casualties.
- Performed as fire team member during all general emergency situations.
- Performed as fire team member during battle drills and situational training exercises which resulted in a 98% in our training assessment.
- Properly maintained all fire extinguishers, fire hoses, escape breathing devices, and vari-nozzles for my department which resulted in 100% compliance.
- Maintained material safety data sheets.
Boarding Team Member
United States Coast Guard
01.2009 - 02.2018
- Assisted with safety inspections aboard vessels to ensure compliance with regulations and operational standards.
- Assisted in boarding operations, facilitating the efficient processing of personnel and cargo.
- Collaborated with team members during drills, enhancing readiness and response times for emergency situations.
- Utilized communication systems to relay critical information between crew members during missions.
- Increased proficiency in maritime law enforcement techniques through ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
- Carried out search-and-rescue missions successfully by utilizing specialized training in first aid procedures.
- Participated in multi-agency drills, honing teamwork skills while promoting interagency cooperation within the maritime community.
- Identified potential hazards and took appropriate action to mitigate risks during boarding operations.
Ship Store Operator
United States Coast Guard
11.2012 - 06.2015
- Responsible for sales which increased by 50% from the previous year, grossing highest amount in the Portsmouth, VA area.
- Maintained inventory of all items.
- Maintained records of all items received, and sold.
Education
Associate of Science - Police Science
Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS05.2025
High School Diploma - undefined
Piper High School
Kansas City, KS.2007
Skills
- Active Listening and Communication
- High Stress Tolerance
- Safety Orientation
- Adaptability
- Quick Learner
- Leadership Management
- Developing Subordinates
- Team Oriented
- Hands On
- Strategic Thinking
- Records Maintenance
- Conflict resolution
- Organization and Time management
- Budgeting
Certification
- Life Saving Award
- Chiefs Citation Award
- LEO Certified
- Crisis Intervention Team Certified
- National Association of School Resource Officers Certified
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- Emergency Vehicle Operations Certified
- Helicopter Landing Zone Certified
- DUI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Testing Certified
- ICS 100, 200, and 700 Certified
- Challenge Coin from KCKPD Major for Assisted LEO Operation
- Leadership Management
- Command Duty Officer/Officer of the Day
- Advanced Damage Control
- Helicopter Tie Down
- Independent Duty Food Service Officer
- Coast Guard Achievement Medal
- Multiple Challenge Coins from the Commandant and Admirals
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Kansas City Kansas Public School District
10.2022 - Current
Court Security Officer
Wyandotte County Sheriff's Department
04.2020 - 10.2022
Train Conductor
Union Pacific Corp.
04.2018 - 04.2020
Ship Store Operator
United States Coast Guard
11.2012 - 06.2015
Culinary Specialist
United States Coast Guard
05.2010 - 02.2018
Command Duty Officer/Officer of the Day
United States Coast Guard
06.2009 - 02.2018
Damage Control Team
United States Coast Guard
01.2009 - 02.2018
Boarding Team Member
United States Coast Guard
01.2009 - 02.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Piper High School
Associate of Science - Police Science
Kansas City Kansas Community College
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