Years of public safety experience
Shawn Roberts
Draper,UT
Summary
Seasoned law enforcement professional and small business leader with over 30 years of experience in public safety operations. Adept at managing and delivering training to adult learners, performing personnel management, crisis response management and operations management. Sound knowledge of security missions and hospital security standards and protocols.
Overview
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Work History
Law Enforcement Officer
Riverton City
11.2021 - Current
- Patrol in various police vehicles, on a bicycle or on foot, checking for criminal activity and its potential
- Responding to calls for assistance and secure crime scenes for evidence searches
- Conducting preliminary investigations and interview complainants, witnesses, and suspects
- Perform case investigation follow-up
- Assists with investigation activities as assigned and make arrests
- Control traffic and enforce traffic laws and ordinances, assist motorists and issue citations and warnings for traffic violations
- Investigate D.U.I.'s, reckless drivers, accidents involving motor vehicles, parking problems, and traffic-related hazards
- Collect and classify data; create, enter, edit, and retrieve reports from the police records management system
- Serve processes, notices, summons, and subpoenas; keep records of dispositions
- Prepare for court cases and testify in court when required
- Transport prisoners and subdue unruly prisoners when necessary
- Clean and maintain assigned firearms, vehicles, and other special equipment
- Perform ongoing public relations to enhance the image of the department within the community
- Maintaining productive working relationships with other employees and supervisor(s)., Academy Instructors with the development, execution and evaluation of student law enforcement scenarios training
- I introduce and coach law enforcement academy cadets to the basic fundamentals of routine law enforcement activities and have them perform the new skills during a live simulation, under stress
- I then evaluate their performance and provide positive mentoring and feedback with the goal of improving public and personal safety and achieving academic and professional success.
Police Training Evaluator
Utah Department
01.2019 - Current
- Led hazard recognition training for Law Enforcement Academy Trainees to raise hazard awareness and minimize negative incidents.
Incident Management Master Instructor
BowMac Educational Services / RSI Inc.
06.2014 - Current
- Certified through BowMac Educational Services as a Master Level Instructor.
- Instruct public safety professionals and emergency response personnel in Critical Incident Response and Leadership.
- Train, evaluate, mentor and certify Critical Incident Management Instructors.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
- Defined and articulated goal learning outcomes, performance metrics and changes to improve student learning.
- Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
- Oversaw curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Created guides and course materials to reiterate lecture information and help students.
- Reviewed class and student records to look for areas in need of improvement and implement plans of action.
- Created and implemented written and oral assessments.
- Implemented and optimized new curriculum and day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Initiated new learning methods, promoting total student comprehension while curbing learning time.
- Emphasized safe working and classroom conditions and practices.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
President
RSI Inc
01.2014 - Current
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Supported and supervised team of 12 Administrative and Training professionals.
- Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
- Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
- Achieved under-budget and on-time project management to adhere to project goals.
- Conducted research on emerging trends within industry and capitalized on finds to develop new products, services and strategies.
- Resolved issues and recommended actions based on production and compliance reports.
- Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
- Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.
- Increased workflow by analyzing data and maximizing opportunities for improved productivity across several areas.
- Integrated new media and web advertising initiatives into client's marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness.
- Improved supply chain to reduce materials costs and optimize distribution.
School Resource Officer
Granite School District
05.2019 - 07.2021
- Served as the School Resource Police Officer for over 900 students at West Lake Jr. High School in West Valley City,
- Provided law enforcement and investigations for the staff and students at Granite School District
- Provided for the campus security at West Lake Jr. High School, working in direct collaboration with the school administration, school faculty, school counselors, students and their parents/guardians
- Provided mentoring to students and worked to help students develop critical problem solving, interpersonal communication skills and crime prevention skills
- Managed multiple charity drives for indigent students and helped students find after school programs on my own time
- Participated in the planning and management of multiple large special events
- Developed community relationships and partnerships with neighboring businesses and residents of our schools to increase communication and garner community trust and inclusion.
- Conducted regular campus security patrols and handled incidents promptly to maintain overall safety for staff, students and visitors.
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
- Investigated criminal matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Collaborated with administration and teachers to develop crisis plans.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Participated in ongoing training and professional development programs to maintain updated knowledge of security procedures and technologies.
- Utilized radio, telephone and computer communications equipment to contact other on-campus personnel and external authorities.
- Documented safety and security incidents using preset guidelines and methods.
- Obtained CPR, First Aid and [Type] certifications in preparation for on-campus emergencies.
- Supervised other campus security personnel and provided procedural and situational guidance.
- Assisted with quarterly fire, hazardous material, lockout and lock-down, on-campus drills.
- Improved knowledge of security services available to students and campus personnel by participating in workshops and on-demand trainings.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
- Secured entrances and exits by maintaining physical presence and carefully monitoring CCTV.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues to protect lives and property.
- Acted as deterrent to prevent criminal actions, vandalism and misconduct to allow business to conduct operations in safe environment.
- Rendered aid to injured and ill individuals and alerted paramedics for advanced support.
- Analyzed and produced course-of-action reports and escalated issues outside scope of expertise to management.
- Inspected and adjusted security systems, equipment and machinery to maximize coverage of parking lots and building interior and exterior.
Police Sergeant
Unified Police Department Of Greater Salt Lake
10.1991 - 07.2016
- Managed and supervised law enforcement patrol squad of police officers in 3 separate police districts
- Lead and managed in-service and pre-service training unit for an agency of over 350 sworn staff, for 5 years, where I led teams by developing and coaching training teams to develop and execute a training curriculum for over 350 police officers
- As a law enforcement leader, I managed the response to multiple critical incidents and several large scale projects, led and participated in interview and scenario promotional and hiring boards, provided career counseling, assisted personnel with career transitions, assisted staff with post-traumatic incident recovery, certified as a peer support team member, provided mentoring, guidance and support to team members and developed and executed corrective action plans.
- Developed and implemented the agencies first Sergeant's Academy.
- Managed the agencies field training program for new hires.
- Wrote and managed training grant awards.
- Participated in numerous committees and boards as a representative for my assignments.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Supervised crowds at busy events to prevent injuries and property destruction.
- Led shift briefings to inform officers of properties to check and individuals of note in local areas.
- Educated staff members on proper field procedures to boost public trust in officers and efficiency.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Liaised with local, state and federal regulatory agencies to streamline investigation completion.
- Mitigated risks by accurately analyzing and evaluating criminal complaints, citations and search warrants while processing crime scenes for district attorney case preparation.
- Established and enforced employee performance policies.
- Evaluated case documentation submitted by team members to check accuracy and compliance with department policies aimed at protecting criminal cases.
- Worked in all facets of law enforcement, to include, but not limited to Police Patrol operations, Corrections, Drug Enforcement, Clandestine Drug Lab investigations, Undercover investigations, Surveillance Operations, Title III investigations, Net-Worth investigations Fraud investigation, Property Crimes investigations, Community Policing operations.
- Oversaw many criminal investigations each year, specializing in Narcotics, Property Crime and Nuisance Abatement cases.
- Performed instruction for Firearms , Critical Incident Management, Police Leadership and Management, Crisis Management, Active Shooter Response, Defensive Tactics, Crowd Control Operations, Surveillance Operations and Emergency Vehicle Operations.
Hospital Police Officer
St. Marks Hospital / Unified Police / SLCOSO
01.2007 - 06.2013
- Talked regularly with citizens to establish rapport and become familiar presence in area.
- Conducted witness interviews and gathered details regarding incidents to determine best course of action.
- Answered emergency calls for help from citizens and business owners.
- Gathered necessary information for court appearances and testified as witness under oath in court.
- Coordinated swift and tactical responses to wide range of criminal issues.
- Patrolled assigned areas to check homes, businesses and public roads for signs of disturbance.
- Notified emergency personnel of incidents requiring medical assistance and aid.
- Engaged with local individuals and community leaders to discuss crime reduction strategies.
- Executed operational protocols for criminal and non-criminal violations.
- Patrolled designated areas in patrol vehicle and on foot to identify security and safety issues.
- Provided for public safety by maintaining order, protecting people and property and promoting good community relations.
- Responded promptly to calls for protection of life and property, enforcement of laws and ordinances and general public service calls.
- Recorded facts to prepare reports documenting incidents and activities.
- Rendered aid to accident victims and other persons requiring first aid for physical injuries.
Combat Engineer (MOS 12B10)
United States Army
11.1988 - 07.1990
- Constructed floating bridges and temporary roadways to facilitate movement of large convoys of equipment and personnel to and from battle areas.
- Located mines through both visual means and use of mine detectors, neutralizing all enemy threats and booby traps.
- Placed explosives and performed mine-sweeping activities on land.
- Trained in use of tear gas, passive ordnance and explosives.
- Operated multiple types of heavy equipment to prepare roads, runways and bunkers.
- Constructed and camouflaged infantry positions and equipment to prevent detection.
- Employed, fired and recovered anti-personnel and anti-tank mines.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Trained in conflict resolution among subordinates, equals and superiors.
- Maintained awareness of subordinates' personal problems and shortcomings, supporting personal and professional growth.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Trained in small arms, anti-armor and indirect fire weapons.
- Looked after weapons by scheduling and performing organizational and preventive maintenance.
- Upheld US Army dress and appearance regulations for professional appearance.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations to complete mission taskings.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
- Attended required training sessions and seminars.
Education
We provide a Dispatcher Course, A Supervisor/Responder course and a Command Level course. I am also certified to train instructors for this course. Utah Law Enforcement Officer Certification Utah State Peace Officer (Law Enforcement Officer) certification. -
GED -
Salt Lake Community College
Taylorsville, UT10.1988
Skills
- Patrol Procedures
- Undercover Operations
- Case Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Court Preparation
- Report Writing
- Interrogating Suspects
- Search and Seizure Procedures
- Emergency Situations
- Law Enforcement
- Arrest Techniques
- Crime Trend Analysis
- Safe Driving
- Evidence Collection Protocols
- Human Relations
- Safety and Security
- Conflict Resolution Tactics
- Interrogation Techniques
- Suspicious Activity Monitoring
- Organized Crime Knowledge
- Self-Defense Training
- Counterterrorism Tactics
- Municipal Codes
- Intelligence Reports
- Evidence Preservation
- Law Enforcement Information Databases
- Patrol Planning
- Community Relations
- Crime Prevention Training
- Conflict De-Escalation
- Exceptional Problem Solver
- Property Patrol
- Staff Management
- Assigning Work
- Crime Reduction
- Disciplinary Measures
- Drug Laws Enforcement
- Traffic Control
- Emergency Management
- Interagency Coordination
- Tactical Policing
- Arrest and Detention
- Cpr/First Aid Certified
- Safety Improvements
- Planning and Coordination
- Motor Vehicle Operation
- Control Crowd
- Preventive Policing
- Accident Investigations
- Risk Mitigation
- Officer Training
- Prisoner Transport
- Public Event Security
- Investigative Reports
- Summons and Subpoena Serving
- Background Investigations
- Scene Security
- Serving Court Documents
- Secure Scene Perimeters
- Accident Scene Management
- Mobile Surveillance
- Counterintelligence
- Patrol
- Surveillance
- Domestic Violence Prevention
- Community-Oriented Policing
- Protecting People and Property
- Public Safety
- Crime Scene Processing
- Perimeter Security
- Suicide Prevention
- Business Planning
- Managing Events Start to Finish
- Contract Development and Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Event Staffing
- Event Planning
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
- Business Administration
- Contractual Obligations
- Crisis Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Travel and Event Coordination
- Performance Tracking and Evaluations
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Strategic Planning
- Employee Training
- Negotiation
- Marketing
- Operations Management
- Contract Negotiation Skills
Certification
MS Office (10+ years)
organizational skills. (10+ years)
problem solver (10+ years)
teaching. (10+ years)
Team Building (10+ years)
Public Speaking (10+ years)
Teaching (10+ years)
CPR (10+ years)
Microsoft Word (10+ years)
Organizational Skills (10+ years)
Event Planning (10+ years)
Customer Service Skills (10+ years)
problem solving (10+ years)
Microsoft Excel (10+ years)
Incident Response
Incident Management
Crisis Management
Surveillance
Timeline
Law Enforcement Officer
Riverton City
11.2021 - Current
School Resource Officer
Granite School District
05.2019 - 07.2021
Police Training Evaluator
Utah Department
01.2019 - Current
Incident Management Master Instructor
BowMac Educational Services / RSI Inc.
06.2014 - Current
President
RSI Inc
01.2014 - Current
Hospital Police Officer
St. Marks Hospital / Unified Police / SLCOSO
01.2007 - 06.2013
Police Sergeant
Unified Police Department Of Greater Salt Lake
10.1991 - 07.2016
Combat Engineer (MOS 12B10)
United States Army
11.1988 - 07.1990
We provide a Dispatcher Course, A Supervisor/Responder course and a Command Level course. I am also certified to train instructors for this course. Utah Law Enforcement Officer Certification Utah State Peace Officer (Law Enforcement Officer) certification. -
GED -
Salt Lake Community College
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