RYAN ELWOOD
Sun City West,AZ
Summary
Seasoned security officer focused on supporting emergency response and patient care needs. Well-coordinated, decisive and eager to make impact on established structures, improve service quality and patient/staff safety in order to optimize program reach. Knowledgeable about working with committees to effectively manage traumatic incidents, crisis situations and disaster response. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Workplace and Public Safety Specialist
Neighborhood Outreach Access To Healthcare (NOAH)
03.2023 - Current
- Patrol and monitor premises to help protect against theft, fire, vandalism, and protect against any threats.
- Developed policies and procedures for department, as well as, conducting new employee orientation.
- Responsible for public safety, environmental safety, emergency management preparation and response.
- Attended training programs to deepen professional skillset and assisted in training fellow employees on existing and new training programs which included, but not limited to, Active Shooter response, medical drills, person in crisis and combative patients.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
K-9 Security Officer
Honorhealth
06.2016 - 02.2023
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle and by foot with a K-9 to watch for and protect against theft, illegal or unauthorized entry, fire and all criminal acts.
- Often acted as shift lead officer, and in some cases took on the role of Incident Command Officer when needed.
- Recorded observations and occurrences in order to conduct investigations to complete and submit incident reports.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns via radio.
- De-escalated situations involving aggressive, combative, resisting, and distressed individuals.
- Attended formal training weekly with the K-9 to give appropriate commands and controls to which situations dictated.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Armed Officer
G4S Security Solutions, City of Tempe Police
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Ensured safety and security of city’s personnel and property via foot patrols.
- Composed law enforcement reports after investigations of various civil and criminal matters.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Responded to calls for service via Tempe Police radio.
Office Manager/Driving Instructor
Raasveld Instructional Services
12.2005 - 08.2015
- Scheduled appointments with students, between ages of 15-25, for driving lessons and classroom training.
- Designed routes and set practice skills to challenge student drivers and build behind-the-wheel confidence.
- Created, maintained and updated filing systems for paper and electronic documents.
- Managed office operations while scheduling appointments.
- Reviewed process, requirements and registration information with students to facilitate driver education enrollment.
Driver
FedEx Ground
11.2014 - 07.2015
- Inspected and maintained delivery vehicles regularly to keep in safe working order.
- Worked scheduled hours as required and took on available shifts during holidays and busy periods.
- Completed on-time deliveries by choosing best and most efficient routes.
Security Officer
Marriott Mesa
02.2014 - 07.2014
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Monitored CCTV cameras and alarm systems for security breaches.
Security Officer
Soboba Casino
02.2010 - 10.2010
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority by conducting regular patrols.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns for crimes against property and persons.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment, including, apprehending suspects and communicated with local law enforcement.
Education
Bachelor’s degree - Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZ05.2024
Associate Degree - Social/Behavioral Science
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA2009
Associate Degree - Math/Science
Mt. San Jacinto College
San Jacinto, CA2009
Law Enforcement Certificate - Law Enforcement
Riverside Community College
Riverside, CA2009
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
Hemet, CA2006
Skills
- Overseeing Security Details
- Crisis Intervention Training
- File and Records Management
- Report Generation
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Safety and Security
- Effective Planning
- Disaster Response
- First Responder Training
Certification
- California P.O.S.T. Certificate- Riverside County Sheriff’s Department- Ben Clark Training Center.
- National Police Canine Association- Patrol 2 certification 01/2021, Handler Protection 01/10/22.
- FEMA course certificates: IS-100, 240, 241, 242, 700, 907, 909, 914 and 916. AZ DEMA G557 certificate.
- Concealed weapons permit expiring 2026.
- Stop the Bleed instructor (valid thru 2026), use of force instructor baton/handcuffing, crisis prevention and intervention.
- BLS obtained through AHA valid thru 01/2024
Timeline
Workplace and Public Safety Specialist
Neighborhood Outreach Access To Healthcare (NOAH)
03.2023 - Current
K-9 Security Officer
Honorhealth
06.2016 - 02.2023
Armed Officer
G4S Security Solutions, City of Tempe Police
08.2015 - 06.2016
Driver
FedEx Ground
11.2014 - 07.2015
Security Officer
Marriott Mesa
02.2014 - 07.2014
Security Officer
Soboba Casino
02.2010 - 10.2010
Office Manager/Driving Instructor
Raasveld Instructional Services
12.2005 - 08.2015
Bachelor’s degree - Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Arizona State University
Associate Degree - Social/Behavioral Science
Mt. San Jacinto College
Associate Degree - Math/Science
Mt. San Jacinto College
Law Enforcement Certificate - Law Enforcement
Riverside Community College
High School Diploma -
Hemet High School
- California P.O.S.T. Certificate- Riverside County Sheriff’s Department- Ben Clark Training Center.
- National Police Canine Association- Patrol 2 certification 01/2021, Handler Protection 01/10/22.
- FEMA course certificates: IS-100, 240, 241, 242, 700, 907, 909, 914 and 916.
- AZ DEMA G557 certificate.
- Concealed weapons permit expiring 2026.
- Stop the Bleed instructor valid thru 2026.
- Use of force instructor baton/handcuffing, crisis prevention and intervention.
- C.P.R. /A.E.D. and First Aid, Adult and Infant-BLS obtained through AHA valid thru 01/2024
- Driving Instructor License- Department of Motor Vehicles
- Class “D” Driver License (AZ) D.O.T. Certified.
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