Ron Wallace
Milford,OH
Summary
With a distinguished career at Glendale Police Department and City of Norwood, I excel in crisis intervention and community engagement. Demonstrated leadership in emergency response and fostering trust within diverse communities. Proficient in report writing and emergency vehicle operation, my expertise significantly enhances public safety and operational readiness.
Developed critical skills in public safety environment, including effective communication, conflict resolution, and leadership. Demonstrates strong analytical abilities and capacity to remain calm under pressure, seeking opportunities to transition into new field. Looking to leverage these skills in collaborative and dynamic work environment.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Police Officer, Part Time
Glendale Police Department
04.2023 - 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, Part Time
Golf Manor Police
03.1988 - 12.2019
- 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.
- Enhanced public safety by conducting routine patrols and responding to emergency calls promptly.
- Handled domestic disputes tactfully, de-escalating tensions while providing appropriate support to affected individuals.
- Effectively diffused potentially dangerous situations through verbal negotiation techniques before escalating force was necessary.
- Investigated and reported crimes, accidents, offenses, and damage to property.
- Responded immediately to reports of automobile accidents and criminal activity, calling for additional support as necessary.
Fire Chief
Norwood Fire Department
02.1986 - 08.2019
- Oversaw proper implementation of best practices, policies and procedures in alignment with regulations and operational needs.
- Managed department budget effectively, prioritizing essential equipment purchases and maintenance without compromising safety standards.
- Supervised incident command operations, ensuring proper coordination among on-scene personnel and effective communication with external agencies.
- Optimized fire services management with introduction of new systems, policies, procedures and tools.
- Updated standard operating procedures to reflect advancements in firefighting technology and best practices.
- Successfully led large-scale emergency exercises, testing the readiness of personnel under high-pressure scenarios and identifying gaps in response capabilities.
- Coordinated, scheduled and maintained team resources to achieve top levels of operational readiness.
- Conducted thorough investigations into fire incidents, working closely with law enforcement agencies to determine causes and identify responsible parties when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/ Criminalistics/ Public Safety Leader
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH10-2013
Skills
- Report writing
- Integrity and honesty
- Conflict de-escalation
- Relationship building and management
- Community engagement
- Criminal investigations
- Emergency vehicle operation
- Crisis intervention and deescalation
Certification
- Peace Officer, OPOTA, 12/1987
- Firefighter 2, Ohio Fire & EMS, 04/1986
- Paramedic, Ohio Fire & EMS, 06/1987
- Certified Fire Inspector, Ohio Fire & EMS
- Attended Fire Investigation Basic & Advanced
- Taser 10 Certified, Axon, 12/2024
- Attended Reed School of Interview & Interrogation
- Attended numerous Arson Seminars
Timeline
Police Officer, Part Time
Glendale Police Department
04.2023 - Current
Police Officer, Part Time
Golf Manor Police
03.1988 - 12.2019
Fire Chief
Norwood Fire Department
02.1986 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts/ Criminalistics/ Public Safety Leader
Xavier University
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