Tracy Swearingen
Pueblo,CO
Summary
Seasoned in law Enforcement with 25 years of experience in law enforcement. Adept at budgeting, performing personnel management and operation management. Sound knowledge of security standards, policies and procedures. Experience in making fast high risk decisions when needed. Also able to plan for small to large events to include risk assessments.
I have also worked with high school students for 32 years as a coach, and advisor, substitute teacher or adjunct instructor.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Emergency Preparedness Communications Specialist
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
04.2023 - Current
- Built and strengthened relationships to manage effective planning and implementation of emergency response strategies.
- Maintained current understanding of local, state and federal guidelines for emergency response.
- Collaborated with stakeholders to prepare plans and procedures to respond to emergency scenarios.
- Inspected facilities and equipment to determine operational and functional capabilities in emergency situations.
- Investigated practical and theoretical issues facing emergency services and identified effective resolutions.
- Reviewed operational plans from other locations to identify options for local systems.
Director Police Academy Police Academy
Pueblo Community College
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Demonstrated tenacity and persistence in pursuit of solutions to maximize student achievement.
- Provided support to new and veteran teachers to maximize student learning.
- Worked collaboratively with leadership team and instructional staff to support needs of students.
- Hired, supervised and evaluated teaching faculty and support staff.
- Checked on instructor lessons and communication in order to assess quality of education and assistance offered to students.
Security Officer
Pueblo County High School School Dist 70
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Greeted guests professionally and courteously to cultivate welcoming atmosphere while making safety top priority.
- Conducted regular patrols of key areas to spot and control security concerns.
- Wrote detailed reports on property damage, theft, presence of unauthorized persons and unusual incidences.
- Checked identification of persons entering and exiting facility to eliminate unauthorized visitors.
- Acted quickly during emergency situations to reduce opportunity for damage and injury.
- Reported suspicious activities and persons to law enforcement.
- Patrolled and monitored premises in company vehicle, on bicycle, and by foot.
Patrol Commander
Canon City Police Department
02.2019 - 06.2021
- Responded to emergency calls and provided appropriate support.
- Backed up patrol officers during difficult stops or to answer complex questions.
- Led teams by example, consistently demonstrating correct behaviors and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Conveyed important information at start of each shift such as areas of focus and persons of interest in local areas.
- Assessed and managed potential risks and hazardous situations.
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Inspected officers and vehicles to identify and correct any unprofessional appearances.
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve patrol operations.
- Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Investigated allegations of employee misconduct, reported findings and coordinated warranted disciplinary actions.
- Granted or denied leave requests and scheduled coverage for shortages.
- Conducted investigations to identify suspicious activities, violations of policies and regulations and potential threats.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
Operations Captain
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
06.1994 - 03.2019
- Guided officers through difficult situations, backing up teams onsite and advising on strategic decisions.
- Maintained positive community relations through active communication at crime scenes and assistance with programs such as mentoring underprivileged kids and teaching at Citizen's Police Academy events.
- Swat Team Member 17 yrs. Swat Commander for 9.
- Active Shooter Instructor in 3 Disciplines
- Effectively led investigations, ensured safety protocols were followed, and handled high-pressure situations.
- Coordinated with law enforcement agencies to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Monitored and evaluated performance of security personnel to identify weaknesses and provide feedback for improvement.
- Researched and maintained current knowledge of security trends and technologies to apply best practices and strategies.
- Commanded on-scene tactical teams during critical incidents.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Criminology
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Pueblo, CO12.2014
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Pueblo Community College
Pueblo, CO06.1996
Skills
- Public Relations
- Event Coordination
- Decision-Making
- Incident Response
- Schedule Coordination
- Problem-Solving
- Event Execution
- Strategic Corporate Guidance
- Community Relations
- Security Communications
Accomplishments
- Achieved Certification by completion with completing certification of the Colorado Department of Homeland Security Emergency Management and Preparedness Academy with accuracy and efficiency.
- Supervised team of 18 Swat Members in High Risk incidents.
- 2007 Helped revamp the Pueblo County Sheriffs Office student Cadet Explorer Program.
- Currently Half through FEMA basic Emergency Management and Preparedness Basic Academy.
- Attended several law enforcement leadership courses.
- Received several recommendations and awards while working at the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office.
Timeline
Emergency Preparedness Communications Specialist
Colorado Mental Health Institute At Pueblo
04.2023 - Current
Director Police Academy Police Academy
Pueblo Community College
02.2022 - 03.2023
Security Officer
Pueblo County High School School Dist 70
08.2021 - 03.2023
Patrol Commander
Canon City Police Department
02.2019 - 06.2021
Operations Captain
Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
06.1994 - 03.2019
Bachelor of Science - Sociology And Criminology
Colorado State University - Pueblo
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice
Pueblo Community College
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