Ryan J. Mitchell
Altamonte Springs,FL
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security & Safety Manager
AdventHealth Ocala
02.2025 - Current
- Responsible for overseeing a staff of 39 security personnel, consisting of a 425-bed hospital, three Off Site EDs, and multiple other AdventHealth Ocala locations.
- Developed/implemented multiple new policies & SOPs, including Body Worn Cameras, General Appearance, Security Vehicle Operations, Scheduling, Field Training Manual and Report Writing Policy.
- Developed/implemented new daily Incident Reporting.
- Collaborates daily with Risk Management, HR, Emergency Management, and department Directors and Managers regarding security/safety and emergency management matters.
- Coordinates facility wide lockdowns during critical incidents, including gunshot incidents and reported active shooters.
- Coordinate with local law enforcement and EMS regarding active shooter response.
- Responsible for collaborating with the Women’s Unit during Infant Abduction drills.
- Award Nominee regarding actions taken during a team member domestic violence incident.
- Oversees the security budget and all operational duties of the security department.
Security Supervisor
AdventHealth Heart of Florida & Lake Wales
06.2024 - 02.2025
- Oversaw implementation of AdventHealth Security from contract security.
- Supervised approximately 20 officers and screeners.
- Played a vital role in the implementation of hiring, training, and retention of new officers.
- Involved in the purchase of all equipment, including body cameras and all defensive tools.
- On scene Incident Commander during a patient suicide. Collaborated with law enforcement, assigning duties such as gathering teams to clear/search the building.
- Performed Emergency Management duties during a hurricane, including assigning roles, and post-event duties and assessments. This included the coordination of delivering fuel to team members in need.
Security Officer
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
09.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for performing security duties through professional and positive interaction with the public, team members, and administration.
- Generated the most calls for service and incident reports during this tenure.
- Trained officers in report writing and investigation.
Voluntary Unemployment
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Time was spent being primary essential care provider for ill family member.
Manager, Security Operations
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
- Responsible for overseeing and supervising approximately 80 security professionals, managing schedules, budgets, security motor patrols, reviewing reports, monitoring security alerts, monthly testing of panic alarms, conducting internal investigations, member, and advisor to the Orlando Health Workplace Violence Committee.
- Responsible for conducting site vulnerability assessments
- Coordinating with hospital staff and performing Emergency Management HICS (Hospital Incident Command System) during two severe hurricanes, performing duties in the Hospital Command Center.
- Presenting in-person Daily Safety Briefings to approximately 70 hospital administrators.
- Responsible for and accomplished the updating/modernization of elements such as motor patrol, report writing system, & workplace violence tracking.
Background Investigator
Paragon/SCIS Herndon, VA, Federal Contract
Herndon, VA
01.2019 - 06.2022
- Responsible for conducting background investigations throughout the Continental US on individuals seeking security clearances with the United States Government. This position required an exhaustive background investigation which resulted in the attainment of a Top Secret/SCI Security Clearance. One of only five investigators selected to work a three-letter intelligence contract in the State of Florida.
Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Responsible for routine golf course maintenance including mowing grass and maintaining equipment. Part time job while pursuing master’s degree in social work and being primary care-provider to our two children.
Peninsula Mental Health & Police Psychological Services
02.2015 - 12.2016
- Responsible for assisting the lead psychologist for the Maryland State Police in providing counseling services to law enforcement officers and first responders who suffered from addiction and mental health issues.
Full Time Student and Stay at Home Parent
08.2011 - 02.2015
- Time was spent being a full-time student in bachelor’s program after retirement from the Delaware State Police. Time was spent as a stay-at-home father to two children while spouse obtained her Doctorate.
Patrol Trooper
Delaware State Police
Dover, DE
03.1996 - 08.2011
- Served as a patrol trooper, numerous investigative positions including financial crimes, burglary, major crimes, & homicide.
- Served on the US Marshals Fugitive Task Force
- Ten years of supervisory experience (08/2001-08/2011) including investigations, assistant shift/unit commander and patrol & unit commander.
- Worked on numerous occasions with the US Secret Service (USSS) regarding Presidential and Vice-Presidential details. Served as primary/lead in emergency planning with the USSS regarding any potential problematic events.
- On scene Incident Commander for two officer Line of Duty Deaths, coordinating response and apprehension of the shooter.
- As a supervisor, played vital roles in coordinating emergency management with the National Guard during severe blizzards.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Training
Wilmington University
Wilmington, DE05.2013
Skills
- CCTV monitoring
- Event security
- Physical security
- Access control
- Incident management
- Security planning
Certification
- Incident Command System (FEMA)-100,200,700,800
- IACP & Delaware State Police Leadership in Police Organizations
- IAHSS Certified Healthcare Security Supervisor (CHSS), issued 05/20/2023
- Active Florida Class D Security License (expires December 2025)
- AVADE certified in handcuffing, OC spray, and baton (expires February 2025)
- AXON certified in body worn camera and TASER 7.
- AVADE Workplace Violence Prevention Awards and Commendations:
Awards
Delaware State Police (DSP) Superintendent’s Citation, DSP Exceptional Performance Award, DSP Valor Award, DSP Physical Fitness Award, DSP Crime Stoppers Detective of the Year, DSP Trooper of the Year nominee
Timeline
Security & Safety Manager
AdventHealth Ocala
02.2025 - Current
Security Supervisor
AdventHealth Heart of Florida & Lake Wales
06.2024 - 02.2025
Security Officer
AdventHealth Daytona Beach
09.2023 - 06.2024
Voluntary Unemployment
01.2023 - 09.2023
Manager, Security Operations
Orlando Regional Medical Center
06.2022 - 01.2023
Background Investigator
Paragon/SCIS Herndon, VA, Federal Contract
01.2019 - 06.2022
Cripple Creek Golf & Country Club
08.2017 - 06.2018
Peninsula Mental Health & Police Psychological Services
02.2015 - 12.2016
Full Time Student and Stay at Home Parent
08.2011 - 02.2015
Patrol Trooper
Delaware State Police
03.1996 - 08.2011
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice Training
Wilmington University