Scott Hamroff
Port Washington,NY
Summary
Certified law enforcement and civilian firearms instructor with a robust background as a TLC Police Officer and Campus Peace Officer since 2019, offering a unique blend of practical experience and technical expertise. Holds a DCJS General Topics certification, a degree in Gunsmithing, and certification as a Glock Armorer. Instruction emphasizes real-world applications that effectively bridge the gap between law enforcement standards and responsible civilian firearms use. A safety-first approach is complemented by a strong foundation in business operations gained from an early career in financial technology and asset management, enhancing the ability to deliver structured training programs. Proven success in developing efficient processes, leading high-performing teams, and achieving measurable results underscores a commitment to accountability and performance in all training endeavors.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Campus Peace Officer
City University of New York (CUNY)
Bayside, NY
01.2024 - Current
- Ensure the safety and security of the university community by patrolling campus grounds, respond to emergencies, and enforce laws and college regulations. Provide first-responder services, conduct investigations, create reports and provide customer service to students, staff, and visitors.
- Conduct foot/vehicle patrols, respond to alarms/medical emergencies, and enforce campus policies.
- Perform arrests, investigate incidents, and maintain security in compliance with NYS law.
- Monitor access to buildings, manage parking, check IDs, and monitor CCTV systems.
- Coordinating building evacuations and responding to fire/safety hazards. Responding to students and faculty in distress.
- Maintain radio contact, write detailed incident reports, and document activities in logs.
- Provide assistance, escorts, and information to students, faculty, and visitors.
President
New York State Firearms Training Academy
Port Washington, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Opened a firearms training school that focuses on the New York State mandated Concealed Carry Course (CCW) and the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) also called HR-218. New York requires applicants for a concealed carry permit to complete a 16-hour classroom course + 2-hour live-fire training. This became mandatory after changes to state law in 2022.
- Provide firearms training aligned with DCJS standards, approved by Nassau, Suffolk County, and New York City Police Departments.
- Provide firearms training and administer LEOSA HR-218 certification for active and retired officers.
Protection Officer, Cash Services Logistics
GARDAWORLD
Long Island City, NY
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Transport currency, valuable goods and confidential documents on behalf of financial service institutions, retailers and government agencies.
- Create a standard operating procedure (sop), playbook to roll out to all security personnel.
- Reviewing and updating firearms safety.
Officer, Uniform Services Bureau
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission Police
Woodside, NY
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Investigated and enforced regulation on Medallion (Yellow) taxi cabs, for-hire vehicles (community-based liveries, black cars, and luxury limousines, commuter vans, and paratransit vehicles.
- Patrolled the five boroughs focused on illegal taxi activity and vision zero initiative.
- Enforced compliance with all rules and regulations, vehicle traffic laws, administrative code, and NYC rules and regulations within regulated industries.
- Processed arrests through New York City Police Department (NYPD) precincts.
- Served as technical liaison for police officers and technology groups.
- Tested technology for bugs and issues and recommended appropriate enhancements for next software release.
- Designed Microsoft Access databases to aid supervisors and agency-wide forms and templates.
- Supervised teams of six officers on special assignments at food banks.
- Averaged writing 55 monthly summonses.
Operations Manager, Sales, Marketing, Pricing, and Operations Advisory
iKindi
New York, NY
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Oversaw daily services for new financial technology company. Advised enterprise on sales cycle, pricing schedules, marketing, and operations.
- Saved 10% in expenses by renegotiating vendor contracts.
- Named point person to ensure meeting large client needs.
- Signed two major clients to three-year commitments.
Global Head, Operations/Vice President, Global Trade Support and Global Market Data
TIAA
New York, NY
2013 - 01.2017
- Directed approximately $700B+ in AUMS in asset management operations service. Supervised 190+ individuals with $120M+ annual budget. Spearheaded support functions including strategic planning, client services, product launches, program and project execution, sales and distribution support, PMO, operations, control services, vendor and business management. Oversaw asset management operational and technology support for asset classes and strategies including fixed income, equities, derivatives, long/short strategies, real estate, mortgages, private equity, private debt, and real assets.
- Initiated technology initiatives by managing daily production cycles for key platforms.
- Combined three trading systems (Bloomberg AIM, Charles River, and Long View) into two.
- Saved 45% of operational service costs by using 175+ outsourced service providers.
- Expanded external asset management business capabilities and functions advancing sales and distribution, producing new platforms, and systems aiding long-term growth strategy.
- Led asset management control teams overseeing SOX testing and business continuity efforts while devising internal Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA) initiative completion first Type II SSAE16 certification for TIAA-CREF Asset Management.
- Appointed to Northern Regional Incident Management Team, internal organizational boards and committees, Investment Management Committee, and TIAA Operational Risk Management Committee.
- Produced about $1M in cost savings by managing ongoing improvement and process excellence practices increasing operational and business performance.
Senior Director
TIAA
New York, NY
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Managed 20 employees and 6 consultants promoting efficiency and accuracy by designing and executing daily reconciliation group for positions and daily cash.
- Saved $12M against $80M annual firm budget by updating market data initiative previous operating in silos, organizing center of excellence, and using FITS software to record quarterly certify entire market data inventory.
- Introduced LightSpeed’s TDMS (Trade Data Management System) featuring matching, communications, and reporting of post-trade activities.
- Spearheaded multiple version upgrades for EAGLE Investment System’s STAR/Portfolio Accounting System and PACE/Data Repository.
Financial Services and IT Consultant
01.2005 - 01.2007
- Advised clients on financial services project management and implementation initiatives.
- Served as performance attribution activities project manager for Deutsche Bank Asset Management/Ascend Consulting, Inc.
- Worked as project manager/security master on data warehouse software pricing and indicative data for US Trust.
- Selected as project manager for private equity accounting and management software application for American International Group (AIG).
- Hired as auditor liaison on largest client fund reconciliation for GlobeOp Financial Services.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Pace University
New York, NYCertification
- DCJS (Department of Criminal Justice Services) General Topics Instructor, 2025
- DCJS (Department of Criminal Justice Services) ASP (Armament Systems and Procedures) Baton Instructor, 2025
- LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) NYPD Highway Training, 2020
- FEMA Emergency Management Institute Courses, 2019-2020
- New York State Peace Officer, New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, 2019 & 2025
- Glock Armorer and Instructor, 2016
- Gunsmith Diploma - Penn Foster Career School, 2011
- Chief Range Safety Officer, 2011
- Law Enforcement and Civilian Firearms Instructor, 2010
- New York State Armed Guard, 2008
Timeline
Campus Peace Officer
City University of New York (CUNY)
01.2024 - Current
President
New York State Firearms Training Academy
01.2021 - Current
Protection Officer, Cash Services Logistics
GARDAWORLD
01.2020 - 01.2021
Officer, Uniform Services Bureau
New York City Taxi and Limousine Commission Police
01.2019 - 01.2020
Operations Manager, Sales, Marketing, Pricing, and Operations Advisory
iKindi
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Director
TIAA
01.2007 - 01.2013
Financial Services and IT Consultant
01.2005 - 01.2007
Global Head, Operations/Vice President, Global Trade Support and Global Market Data
TIAA
2013 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Information Systems
Pace University