Todd F. Mitchell
Totowa,USA
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Federal Contracted Armed Security Officer
Paragon Security
NJ
08.2024 - Current
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
- Performed hourly patrols of building areas, parking lots and facility grounds.
- Enforced company policies and procedures consistently across various sites while maintaining professionalism at all times.
- Controlled access to property to secure facility and grounds from unauthorized entry.
- Enhanced security by conducting thorough patrols and monitoring CCTV systems for suspicious activity.
- Operated communication equipment to maintain contact with other security personnel during emergency calls.
School Resource Officer
Totowa Board of Education
Totowa, NJ
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted school security inspections.
- Fostered a positive school environment by building strong relationships with students, staff, and parents.
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Enhanced school safety by conducting regular campus patrols and monitoring potential threats.
- Served as liaison between the school and local law enforcement agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Collaborated with teachers to identify potential behavioral issues within the classroom, implementing interventions as necessary to support student success.
- Provided guidance and support for at-risk students through mentorship and counseling programs.
- Collaborated with school administrators to develop and implement comprehensive emergency response plans.
- Supported special events planning by ensuring proper crowd control measures were in place during large gatherings or assemblies.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Communicated with security team and building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
School Resource Officer
Paterson Board of Education
Paterson, NJ
06.2014 - 08.2023
- Provided security and safety to school staff and students.
- Investigated matters occurring within school and on school property, compiling findings into detailed activity reports.
- Performed conflict resolution between student body, parents, teachers, and administration.
- Served as liaison between the school and local law enforcement agencies to ensure effective communication and collaboration.
- Assisted with traffic control efforts before and after school hours, ensuring the safe arrival and departure of students each day.
- Supported special events planning by ensuring proper crowd control measures were in place during large gatherings or assemblies.
- Improved security measures by regularly reviewing surveillance footage and reporting any concerns to administration promptly.
- Patrolled internal building spaces and facility grounds to identify and deter threats to assets.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Investigated suspicious activities and persons to maintain security of premises.
- Examined doors, windows and gates to verify security.
- Secured premises and personnel by patrolling property and monitoring surveillance equipment.
Armed Security Officer
SOS Security
Parsippany, N.J.
11.2013 - 10.2018
- Assigned to secure facility in Mahwah, NJ, rotating posts hourly to cover various duties.
- Completed full building and grounds patrols to spot and investigate concerns.
- Checked personnel ID badges and issued temporary credentials to visitors.
- Managed access control systems, ensuring only authorized individuals gained entry to restricted areas.
- Monitored CCTV systems to identify and respond to security breaches, improving overall security response times.
- Maintained high standards of professionalism, serving as point of contact for security concerns for employees and visitors.
- Responded quickly to incidents and assessed active situations for security concerns.
- Underwent and maintained firearms certification in compliance with state laws and organizational standards.
Sheriff’s Officer
Passaic County Sheriff’s Department
Wayne, NJ
05.2005 - 10.2013
- Assigned to night shift in County Patrol Division, responsible for routine patrol of county roads, parks, and facilities.
- Enforced motor vehicle infractions and assisted municipalities with various calls, including traffic matters, accidents, and domestic situations.
- Patrolled and monitored sites for Passaic Valley Water Commission, including water plants, pump stations, and pipelines.
Sheriff’s Officer
Passaic County Superior Courthouse
Paterson, N.J.
06.2004 - 04.2005
- Ensured security for Superior Court Judges, courtrooms, and various county and state offices.
- Coordinated court matters involving defendants on bail and those in custody.
- Facilitated inmate transportation to other county and state facilities for remands and evaluations.
Correction’s Officer
Passaic County Jail
Paterson, N.J.
06.1995 - 05.2004
- Monitored deliveries and supervised inmates on work programs, responding to mutual aid calls as a certified EMT.
- Processed new inmates, prepared release paperwork, and supervised inmates during recreational activities.
- Operated control stations for inmate cells and trained with the Sheriff's Emergency Response Team in specialized units ( K-9, Riot and Crowd Control, ESU, EMT).
Provisional Sheriff’s Officer
Passaic County Superior Courthouse
Paterson, N.J.
04.1989 - 05.1995
- Managed custody and control of inmates brought in for court matters from county jail and external agencies,
- Tracked inmate status at courthouse, including judge schedules and hearing types, and recorded court dispositions.
- Prepared court lists, wrote incident reports, and transported inmates for external hearings, collaborating with judges and prosecutors.
Security Officer
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
Paterson, NJ
09.1988 - 04.1989
- Prevented unauthorized access to facilities by enforcing strict entry protocols and verifying identification.
- Provided excellent customer service while addressing visitor inquiries or concerns related to facility safety or access control procedures.
- Improved overall security by conducting regular patrols and monitoring surveillance systems.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Screened individuals and prevented passage of prohibited articles into restricted areas.
- Executed security rules and procedures and calmly and promptly escorted non-compliant individuals out of building.
- Operated handheld metal detector and other surveillance devices to screen individuals entering facility.
- Enforced security policies and removed violators and unauthorized individuals from premises to maintain safe environment.
Education
High School Diploma - General Education
Passaic Valley Regional High School
Little Falls, NJ06.1988
Skills
- Public safety
- Body armor usage
- Report writing
- Computer skills
- Incident documentation
- Surveillance monitoring
- De-escalation techniques
- Crowd control
- Facility protection
- Emergency response
- Evidence preservation
- Perimeter security
- CCTV monitoring
- Crime prevention
- Arrest procedures
- Defensive tactics
- Security planning
- Executive protection
- Search and seizure
Certification
- Passaic County Police Academy Basic County Corrections Officer Class # 96-13 PTC # 28289 (Merit Award, Vice President, Squad Leader)
- Passaic County Police Academy Modified Police Course Class # 05-02 MSO PTC # 6833 (Academic Award)
- State of New Jersey Permit to Carry a Handgun Retired Law Enforcement Officer Yearly Renewal
- Armed Security Officer Certified (SORA) Certification # 524070B Yearly Renewal
- New Jersey State PTC Certified School Resource Officer
- Martial Arts Training Okinawan Shorin Ryu Shidokan 2nd degree Black Belt
- Federal contract clearance armed security
- Law Enforcement Against Drug & Violence Instructor 5th grade lesson plan certified
Timeline
Federal Contracted Armed Security Officer
Paragon Security
08.2024 - Current
School Resource Officer
Totowa Board of Education
09.2023 - Current
School Resource Officer
Paterson Board of Education
06.2014 - 08.2023
Armed Security Officer
SOS Security
11.2013 - 10.2018
Sheriff’s Officer
Passaic County Sheriff’s Department
05.2005 - 10.2013
Sheriff’s Officer
Passaic County Superior Courthouse
06.2004 - 04.2005
Correction’s Officer
Passaic County Jail
06.1995 - 05.2004
Provisional Sheriff’s Officer
Passaic County Superior Courthouse
04.1989 - 05.1995
Security Officer
Passaic County Sheriff's Office
09.1988 - 04.1989
High School Diploma - General Education
Passaic Valley Regional High School