Rodney Arroyo
Middletown,NY
Summary
Seasoned Retired Law Enforcement professional well-versed in criminal investigation practices, including gathering evidence and developing incident reports. Eager to leverage 28 years of law enforcement experience, including expertise as a Supervisory Canine Training Instructor with in-depth knowledge of public safety and canine protocols. Skilled at looking for unusual and suspicious activities and responding to calls for service. Adept at interrogating and communicating with victims, witnesses and suspects while providing scene security and protection for emergency services personnel. Provided executive protection security services for heads of state assisting Secret Service and other government agencies with landside and airside movements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Energetic retired law enforcement professional bringing a demonstrated record of success. Dependable team player with superior work ethic and devotion to training and tactics optimizing behaviors to meet targets with disciplined care and instruction.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2023 - Current
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Monitored and authorized entrance and departure of vehicles, sch buses, and visitors.
- Oversaw daily monitoring and patrolled buildings, grounds.
Managing Canine Trainer
L.E.C.A. Academy
03.2023 - 10.2023
- Created innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors and tricks.
- Instructed and supervised staff on proper animal handling procedures.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Delivered public presentations to educate public on animal training and behavior.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work practices.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
Law Enforcement Supervisory Canine Trainer/Handler
Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey
11.1998 - 01.2023
- Monitored crowded public areas and events to mitigate risk and promote safety.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Built excellent rapport and working relationship with community to build trust and improve upon communication.
- Established and maintained effective working relationships with staff leaders, outside organizations and general public to provide optimal service.
- Assisted with Executive Protection services to Heads of State and Government entities.
- Provided Landside and Aeronautical escorts to high value principles / dignitaries.
- Conducted tactical training scenarios with explosives.
- Directed training program helping as many as 56 Canine teams improve training behaviors and meet State/Federal certification requirements.
- Maintained and inventoried Explosive magazines and equipment.
- Conferred with Canine Handler's about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Maintained energy, enthusiasm and professionalism in a fast-paced environment.
- Train the Trainer who oversaw daily operations of Canine training to ensure high levels of productivity of Canine teams and apprentice trainers.
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel/Word for daily, weekly and monthly reporting.
- Supervisory Trainer who conducted certifications for local Canine teams as well as T.S.A. Legacy Canine teams.
- Training liaison with New York and New Jersey, state, local and federal agencies.
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighter (A.A.R.F.)
- Certified First Responder.
Police Officer (Special Assignment)
New York City Police Department
02.1994 - 11.1998
- Assigned to plainclothes detail (Street Crime Unit), who apprehended violent felons.
- Assigned to V.I.C.E. (Undercover)
- Led undercover sting operations to target perpetrators of vice crimes.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses and damage to property.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Checked accuracy and integrity of collected information to identify optimal course of investigation.
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Processed, verified and utilized tips to initiate speedy resolutions for investigations.
- Conducted preliminary investigations at scenes of major crimes.
- Apprehended offenders and conducted interviews and interrogations.
- Secured crime scenes, gathered evidence and questioned witnesses.
- Debriefed arrested individuals to collect important information for ongoing investigations.
- Worked with investigations team to surveil and capture offenders for possession and distribution of illegal narcotics and prescription drugs.
- Sorted, organized and eliminated tips on daily basis to keep open investigations moving forward.
- Booked suspects into custody by processing mug shots and fingerprints.
Education
Business Administration And Management
Virginia Wesleyan College
Norfolk, VASkills
- Self-Motivated
- Dependable and Responsible
- Weapons and Tactics Training
- Active Listening
- Excellent Communication
- Organization and Time Management
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Multitasking Abilities
- Team Leadership
- Safety and Security training techniques
- Relationship building and management
- File and records management
- De-escalation techniques
- Methods of Instruction Trainer
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Oversee and train 56 Canine teams.
Affiliations
Port Authority Police Benevolent Association (P.B.A.)
Certification
- T.S.A. National Explosives Detection Canine Training Course (2004)
- Methods of Instruction Train the Trainer Course (2005)
- Cooper Institute Certified Trainer (2006)
- Certified Canine Train the Trainer (2017)
- N.J. State Certified Canine Trainer (2019)
- CFR - Certified First Responder
- Smith & Wesson Firearms armorer (2000)
- Canine First aid course (2017)
- Explosives awareness course (2018)
- Canine Medical Operator Course (2022)
- Aircraft Rescue Firefighter Training (2001)
- Canine E-Collar Training Course (2022)
Timeline
Managing Canine Trainer
L.E.C.A. Academy
03.2023 - 10.2023
Security Officer
Allied Universal Security Services
02.2023 - Current
Law Enforcement Supervisory Canine Trainer/Handler
Port Authority Of New York And New Jersey
11.1998 - 01.2023
Police Officer (Special Assignment)
New York City Police Department
02.1994 - 11.1998
Business Administration And Management
Virginia Wesleyan College
Similar Profiles
Majid YousafMajid Yousaf
Screening Officer at Allied Universal Security Services & Paladin Airport Security ServicesScreening Officer at Allied Universal Security Services & Paladin Airport Security Services
Jose Fernando DiazJose Fernando Diaz
GSOC Operator at Vistra Security for Allied Universal Security ServicesGSOC Operator at Vistra Security for Allied Universal Security Services
Tracy ApplewhiteTracy Applewhite
Supervisor Doorman at Allied Universal Security Services/ Mfort SecuritySupervisor Doorman at Allied Universal Security Services/ Mfort Security
Sheila KuperSheila Kuper
Site Security Manager at Allied Universal Security ServicesSite Security Manager at Allied Universal Security Services
PAIGE MITAPAIGE MITA
Bartender & Server / Company Trainer at Texas RoadhouseBartender & Server / Company Trainer at Texas Roadhouse