Tara Connor
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Seasoned School Safety Officer with a robust background at NYPD School Safety, adept in de-escalation strategies and law enforcement procedures. Excelled in enhancing student safety and engagement, significantly improving team morale through effective leadership and conflict resolution. Proven track record in implementing critical safety protocols and fostering a secure educational environment.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
School Safety Agent/Task Force Officer
NYPD School Safety
QUEENS, NY
05.2006 - Current
- Responded to incidents involving physical confrontations or threats of violence.
- Ensured that only authorized personnel have access to restricted areas within the school building.
- Participated in community outreach programs related to crime prevention initiatives.
- Conducted daily safety inspections of school grounds and buildings.
- Greeted visitors upon entry into the building and ensured they were properly registered before being allowed onto campus grounds.
School Safety Officer (L3)
NYPD School Safety
Queens, NY
04.2006 - Current
- Supervised a team of 10-15 employees at multiple sites to ensure tasks were completed according to established standards.
- Monitored daily operations to identify problems, investigate root causes, develop corrective action plans and implement improvements as needed.
- Organized team building activities aimed at improving morale among employees.
- Implemented safety protocols designed to protect workers from hazardous conditions on the job.
- Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures as well as applicable laws and regulations.
SCHOOL SAFETY FIU
NYPD
Queens, NY
- Counseled students who exhibited signs of bullying or aggression towards others.
- Communicated effectively with law enforcement agencies if a crime was committed on school grounds.
- Responded quickly to any medical emergencies on school grounds by providing first aid until paramedics arrived.
- Intervened during altercations between students or adults on campus to defuse potential conflicts.
- Dealing with the seven major crimes, Dealing with gang intel
- Investigate the incidents that happened on and off school grounds, dealing with school-aged kids.
Education
GED -
Samuel J. Tilden High School
Brooklyn, NY06-2018
Associate - Criminal Justice
ASA College
Brooklyn, NYSkills
- De-escalation strategies
- Policy enforcement
- Law enforcement procedures
- Peer mediation
- Conflict mediation
- Student engagement
- Crime prevention
- Gang awareness
- First aid and CPR
- Law enforcement
- Conflict resolution skills
- Access control
Accomplishments
- award for perfect attendance
- Level 3 promotion
- Award for saving a student from getting kidnapped
Certification
Civilian 12 passenger Van/ Utility Vehicle Qualification
Four Wheel Drive Training
Recruit RMP Qualification/ RMP Operator Qualified
Timeline
School Safety Agent/Task Force Officer
NYPD School Safety
05.2006 - Current
School Safety Officer (L3)
NYPD School Safety
04.2006 - Current
SCHOOL SAFETY FIU
NYPD
GED -
Samuel J. Tilden High School
Associate - Criminal Justice
ASA College