Steven Tennant
Sandy,USA
Summary
Experienced Police Officer with a strong track record of building positive relationships with colleagues and citizens. Demonstrates alertness, compassion, and concern in every situation. Adheres to established procedures to ensure safety, maintain accurate documentation, and meet legal requirements. Dedicated to enforcing rules and authority for the betterment of the community, with over 15 years of service. Passionate about preserving lives, protecting victims, and combating crime. Recognized for consistently going above and beyond the call of duty, resulting in numerous promotions and accolades.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Police Officer
US Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2023 - Current
- Provides services routinely at all segments of the VA Medical facilities
- Protects Veterans, volunteers, and others on Departmental property, U.S
- Officials, other individuals, and him or herself during any given situation against threats to personal safety when force becomes necessary to enforce laws and regulations
- Protects Veterans, employees and visitors sensitive and protected medical information from unauthorized release or unauthorized use where prohibited by law and or policy as guided by the privacy officer, FOIA, HIPPA, etc
- Carries firearms and other VA approved weapons, intervenes when necessary to deescalate situations and determines when and how much force must be applied
- Advises individuals of their rights, and protects the constitutional and civil rights of persons
- Conducts investigations with a nexus to VA, prisoner transports, patient search and recovery, life-saving efforts, disaster response and recovery, asset protection during transit, training, and other matters
- Identifies and preserves evidence, writes comprehensive incident reports, prepares case files and testifies in court as it pertains to enforcing laws and regulations
- Provides patrol in vehicles and/or by foot
- Detects and intervenes in criminal activity; responds to calls for police assistance, irregularities, and unusual or suspicious circumstances
- Investigates incidents and takes steps to mitigate further risk and resolve situations
- Performs drug and contraband intervention techniques and provides training to those areas where contraband identification and knowledge is imperative for the staff
- Participates in the suicide prevention program and intervenes when needed to deescalate active suicidal behavior and/or prevents suicides
- Operates specialized vehicles and equipment in support of law enforcement and security operations
- Enforces traffic rules and regulations, including those related to speeding and reckless operation of vehicles while impaired or intoxicated
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Flight Crew
United Airlines
02.2022 - 04.2023
- Proactively assists passengers with stowage (i.e., floor to above shoulder level) of carry-on bags, garments and other belongings
- Serves or sells food, beverages and various other amenities in accordance with service standards
- Picks up trash, keeps cabin and lavatories tidy
- Provides assistance, which could include cardiopulmonary resuscitation, to ill or incapacitated passengers
- Operates mechanical and safety equipment such as oxygen systems, aircraft doors, evacuation slides, fire extinguishers, life rafts, galley equipment, communication and audio/visual equipment and lighting systems
- Handles credit transactions for liquor, audio equipment and other sales
- Uses computers, including navigation within Windows environments and data entry and retrieval of information using company operated systems
- Reads, comprehends, updates and uses technical or specialized information
- Interacts in a professional and friendly manner with clients, coworkers and customers of diverse backgrounds
- Works with other crew-members on a team to ensure all services meet company standards
- Takes responsibility and is accountable for commitments and assignments
- Displays exceptional interpersonal skills, exercises good judgement, and is able to resolve conflicts with grace
- Presents a professional image, including a neat, well-groomed appearance as described in the Flight Attendant Uniform Appearance Standards
Police Officer
Huntington Beach Police
08.2013 - 11.2021
- Perform uniformed patrol duties such as respond to calls for service, complete crime reports, conduct proactive patrol, testify in court, and perform lifesaving measures
- During my time at HBPD, I was a team member of the rifle tactical team, drug recognition expert, beach patrol, and DUI enforcement team
- For the past few years, I was in charge of planning and executing DUI checkpoints where I organized and managed over 20 personnel from different organizations
- I was a certified auto accident investigator where I played an integral part in the major accident investigations
- I am a court recognized expert on the influence of drugs on a person's system and would be called into court to testify often
- I was a certified dispatcher and would work in the communications center when needed or for overtime
- I received Officer of the Year and Medal of Valor during my time as a police officer
Master at Arms (Military Police)
United States Navy
07.2008 - 03.2016
- As Military Police, I conducted uniformed patrol of physical assets of a Naval Base, enforcing the UCMJ, conducting proactive patrol, and conducting an inventory of all assets of the Navy
- I deployed to Afghanistan from 2011-2013 where our mission was to train the Afghanistan National Army to take over security for their Nation
- I was awarded Sailor of the Year (2015) and Bronze Medal (2013)
Loss Prevention Manager
Monument Security
05.2011 - 08.2013
- I was personally in charge of 20 loss prevention specialists while they were contracted to retail stores to identify and apprehend external and internal theft or losses to the companies
- I specialized in conducting audits and conducting internal loss investigations
- As I was in charge of over 20 personnel, I had to effectively use their strengths and weaknesses to accomplish our client's goals
- I would problem-solve issues that would arise from clients and would quickly work to resolve the issues
- In my time as Loss Prevention Manager, I implemented several automated measures to make our Loss Prevention Agents more effective and to easily identify loss coming from our clients
Education
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
Santa Ana, CA06.2019
Associate - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Santiago Canyon College
Orange County, CA06.2013
High school diploma - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Esperanza High School
Anaheim, CA06.2007
Skills
- Customer service
- Law Enforcement
- Tactical Combat Medicine
- EMT Basic
- AIARE Level 1
- Security analysis
- Project Management
- Security
- Microsoft Office
- Human resources
- Windows
- System Administration
- Investigations
- CPTED
- Military
- NIST Standards
- Legal Drafting
- Information security
- Security System Experience
- Marksmanship
- Security Analysis
- Training & development
- Information Security
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Excel
- Legal Research
- Testimony
- Intelligence Experience
- Cybersecurity
- Leadership
- Crisis Intervention
- Management Experience
- Interviewing
- Cash Handling
- Conflict management
- Communication skills
- Typing
- Supply chain
- Legal research
- Microsoft Outlook
- Loss Prevention
- Experience working with students with disabilities
- Legal Terminology
- Surveillance
- Vital signs monitoring
- Accident response
- Resuscitation
- Condition reporting
- Counterterrorism strategies
- Defensive tactics
- Public safety
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Medal of Valor
- Crime Fighter of the Year
- Officer of the Year
- US Navy Sailor of the Year
- Instructor in high risk operations for 10 years
Certification
- CPTED Professional, 10/01/19, Present, Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design is where I design buildings, landscapes, environments, neighborhoods, and cities to prevent crime and to encourage positive engagement of the space.
- Peace Officer Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Secret Clearance
- CPR Certification
- Driver's License, 03/01/23, 03/01/28
- California Guard Card, 02/01/21, 02/01/23
- CA Exposed Firearm Permit, 02/01/21, 02/01/23
- Drug Recognition Expert, 05/01/20, 05/01/22, I am a court recognized expert in the field of Drug Influence.
Military Service
United States Navy, United States, E4, 07/01/08, 03/01/16, Military Police conducting uniformed patrol, interviewing suspects, asset protection, training, marksmanship, and proactive patrol.
Awards
- Medal Of Valor, 03/01/18, I was awarded the Medal of Valor for my actions during the Route 91 Shooting Massacre.
- Officer of the Year, 03/01/17, I was awarded the best overall Officer for the year of 2016.
- Sailor of the Year, 10/01/15, I was awarded best overall Sailor of the year of 2015 in the US Navy Reserves.
Certificates
- AIARE Level 1
- PMBIA Level 1 Bike Instructor
- Tactical Casualty Combat Care Certificate
- EMT Basic (To be completed by April 2025)
- Current CPR/First aid Certification
- Level 2 Instructor with NSDC in Winter Park for adaptive skiing
Timeline
Senior Police Officer
US Department of Veterans Affairs
04.2023 - Current
Flight Crew
United Airlines
02.2022 - 04.2023
Police Officer
Huntington Beach Police
08.2013 - 11.2021
Loss Prevention Manager
Monument Security
05.2011 - 08.2013
Master at Arms (Military Police)
United States Navy
07.2008 - 03.2016
Associate - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Santiago Canyon College
High school diploma - Liberal Arts & Sciences
Esperanza High School
Bachelor's - Criminal Justice
California Coast University
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