Ross Ritter
Maple Grove,MN
Summary
Dedicated and resourceful Army veteran, law enforcement officer, and security company owner/operator with a passion for logistics. Possessing a strong background and a deep desire to protect and serve, vigilant in approach to every task. Seeking to leverage skills and experience in a challenging position that allows utilization of expertise in a new role.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Owner Operator
Protection and Threat Resources
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed risk management, loss prevention, and safety operations across various event venues, private entities, and businesses, operating 24 hours a day, 7 days week
- Oversaw team of up to 100+ security personnel and managed daily administrative functions, including scheduling, performance evaluations, and corrective action
- Responsible for development and creation of all standard operating procedures and ensuring compliance with Minnesota State license-holder requirements
- Partnered with stakeholders to ensure continuous quality improvement through policy and procedure development
- Completed leadership rounding of multiple sites to ensure compliance with standard operating procedures and client expectations.
Certified Armed Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions, MISO Energy
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Responsible for armed response to any violent threat presented at MISO location
- Maintain daily activity reports, security incident reports, and system malfunction reports
- Perform patrols to validate building, employees, and properties are safe and secure
- Access control, monitoring CCTV and Lenel / Onguard transactions
- Issue all guests visitor passes and ensure all employees had proper identification.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
Area Manager Security Supervisor
Whelan Event Staffing Services
10.2017 - 01.2020
- Provide event security at U.S
- Bank Stadium, TCO Performance Center, Target Center, Minneapolis Convention Center, Allianz Stadium, and other event venues
- Manage up to 7 supervisors, operating 60-100 staff or more
- Prior to events, assign duties, manage team member allocation, ensure magnetometers and equipment is functional and distributed
- Served as Assistant Security Manager for MN Vikings Training Camp for 2018 and 2019 seasons
- During MN Vikings games, served as VIP escort and controlled VIP access, assisting with field security as needed
- During U.S
- Bank Super Bowl, supervised staff providing security for NFL teams and musical acts
- Provided personal security for headliners and athletes.
Event Security Officer
The Armory
02.2018 - 08.2018
- Provide security during concerts and other events at venue, ensuring all guests have a safe and enjoyable experience
- Prior to event, screen guests for weapons and appropriate behavior while entering through magnetometers and wands
- Screen guests for appropriate event tickets and/or wristbands to ensure appropriate levels of access to restricted areas
- Disrupt and de-escalate violent or disruptive behavior, escorting individuals from the venue, and partnering with the city of Minneapolis Police Department officers when needed.
- Conducted training sessions for new security personnel to facilitate compliance with security protocols.
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army, Iowa National Guard
06.1994 - 03.2015
- Organized professional with expertise in managing resources and optimizing performance. Proficient in providing valuable insights and supporting decision-making processes. Committed to enhancing productivity and contributing to overall success.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Member of Wounded Warrior Transition Battalion in Fort Riley, KS. From November 2008-June 2012.
- Deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, from October 2005-August 2007.
- I was squad leader in charge of nine soldiers and millions of dollars of equipment during combat operations outside secure bases.
- Selected as rear detachment Supply Sergeant in support of Operation Enduring Freedom from May 2003 to February 2004.
- I was leader of maintaining millions of dollars of unit's equipment and planning logistics for deploying soldiers and soldiers that stayed back with the rest of the unit.
- I was selected as one of 102 soldiers to complete Operation Desert Spring, vital security mission in Saudi Arabia form October 2000 to February 2001.
- Completed Protective Service Driver's training course. After completion I was driving uparmored Suburbans providing security and escorting high ranking US dignitaries and US Generals.
Patrol Officer
Waterloo Police Department
05.2005 - 05.2010
- Patrol officer for city of 68,000 citizens
- Performed traffic stops and issued citations or made arrests when necessary
- Completion of all required documentation and further investigation into crimes when necessary.
Deputy Sheriff
Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office
02.2000 - 03.2005
- Served as pod officer in jail monitoring up to 50 inmates
- Ensured all inmates were in compliance with regulations and maintained safety standards
- Assist with inmates processing at time of arrival to jail, as well as transfer to maximum security when needed
- Provided courtroom security, prisoner transport, patrol duties as needed and served search warrants and subpoenas.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice -
Belford University
Houston, Texas06.2007
Law Enforcement Administration - undefined
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
Des Moines, IA06.2000
Skills
- Team Management
- Weapons Screening
- Loss Prevention
- Emergency Response
- Law Enforcement
- Confidential Personal and Executive Security
- Certified Armed Protection
- Incident Command
- Personnel Management
- Operations Oversight
- Operations Management
- Strategic Planning
- Staffing
- Hiring
Certification
- Protective Service Drivers Training
- National Incident Management System
- PPCT (2022)
- Personal Protection Training - Qualification Course on Firearms (2022)
- Baton, Impact Weapons, Handcuffs and OC Spray (2022)
- Certificate of Homeland Security
- Hazardous Materials Response Operations
- Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- Iowa Law Enforcement
Personal Information
Title: Security Professional
Awards
- Expert Weapons and Grenade Badge
- Combat Infantry Badge
- Overseas Service Ribbon
- Global War on Terrorism Medal
- National Defense Service Medal (2nd Award)
- Army Good Conduct Medal (3rd Award)
- Iraq Campaign Medal with Two Campaign Stars
- Army Achievement Medal (3rd Award)
- Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
- Non-Commissioned Officer Ribbon
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal with M Device (2nd Award)
- Driver and Mechanical Badge with Driver-Wheeled Vehicle Clasp
Timeline
Owner Operator
Protection and Threat Resources
01.2021 - 06.2023
Certified Armed Protection Officer
G4S Secure Solutions, MISO Energy
03.2020 - 12.2020
Event Security Officer
The Armory
02.2018 - 08.2018
Area Manager Security Supervisor
Whelan Event Staffing Services
10.2017 - 01.2020
Patrol Officer
Waterloo Police Department
05.2005 - 05.2010
Deputy Sheriff
Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office
02.2000 - 03.2005
Staff Sergeant
U.S. Army, Iowa National Guard
06.1994 - 03.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Criminal Justice -
Belford University
Law Enforcement Administration - undefined
Iowa Law Enforcement Academy
- Protective Service Drivers Training
- National Incident Management System
- PPCT (2022)
- Personal Protection Training - Qualification Course on Firearms (2022)
- Baton, Impact Weapons, Handcuffs and OC Spray (2022)
- Certificate of Homeland Security
- Hazardous Materials Response Operations
- Introduction to the Incident Command System
- ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents
- Iowa Law Enforcement
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