Compassionate professional team member with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, highly organized, and have exceptional interpersonal skills. Works effectively under pressure and quickly learns new skills.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Protection Officer
City Of Henderson Community Development
Henderson, Nevada
06.2018 - Current
Responded to incidents, providing immediate support to affected individuals and animals.
Patrol community spaces to ensure safety and compliance with Henderson Municipal Codes.
Educated residents on animal care and available programs and services.
Conducting inspections and assessments of public facilities/businesses.
Collaborated with local agencies i.e. Police/Fire/Code/HHRT
Exceptional report writing skills, knowledgeable in the issuance of criminal citations, criminal complaints and administrative citations.
Responds calmly and promptly to emergencies, utilizes de-escalation tactics effectively when communicating with hostile individuals.
K9 Handler
MGM Resorts
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2014 - 06.2018
Trained and handled K-9 units for explosive detection tasks and public safety.
Responded promptly to incidents, delivering critical assistance to ensure public safety.
Educated staff on K-9 interaction safety protocols, enhancing overall team preparedness.
Maintained K-9 equipment and provided comprehensive care, contributing to optimal performance of units.
Maintained records of training sessions, certifications and medical visits for each K9 unit.
Assessed animals' trainability and performance capabilities through observation and testing.
Reported findings and activities in detailed incident logs daily.
Security Officer
MGM Grand Resort & Casino
Las Vegas, Nevada
03.2012 - 03.2014
Responded promptly to incidents and emergencies, collaborating with local law enforcement to ensure swift resolution.
Monitored casino premises, enhancing safety and security for guests and staff.
Conducted regular patrols of gaming areas, parking lots, and hotel facilities.
Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
Assisted operations across hotel, casino, exterior, and dispatch areas, supporting seamless service delivery.
Corrections Officer
Buffalo County Sheriff's Office
Kearney, Nebraska
01.2011 - 11.2011
Supervised inmate activities and movement to ensure compliance with facility protocols and maintain safety.
Enforced facility rules and regulations to maintain order and safety.
Utilized de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical restraints to manage and resolve conflicts with unruly inmates.
Conducted regular inspections of cells and common areas for contraband.
Trained new officers on protocols and emergency procedures, enhancing team readiness and response effectiveness.
Managed dispatch operations efficiently, booking, intake and block patrol. Executed contraband searches to uphold facility security, inmate transport to court.
Military Police Officer
United States Army National Guard
Latham, New York
02.2007 - 09.2009
Trained junior soldiers on law enforcement procedures and emergency response protocols.
Responded to emergency situations such as natural disasters or civil disturbances.
Provided crowd control during events, ensuring order and compliance with guidelines.
Maintained weapons qualifications through regular firearms training exercises. Expert level 9mm certification/Sharpshooter level M16A2 certification.
Interacted with members of the public in a professional manner while representing the US Army.