William Relyea
Cottonwood,AZ
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Lead Kayak Guide at Clarkdale Kayak Company, excelling in risk assessment and emergency preparedness. Proven ability to enhance public safety through effective communication and first aid response, ensuring memorable and secure experiences for all participants. Committed to fostering positive community relationships and maintaining high safety standards.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Kayak Guide
Clarkdale Kayak Company
Clarkdale, Arizona
01.2015 - Current
- Led kayaking tours, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all participants.
- Instructed guests on paddling techniques and water safety protocols.
- Maintained kayaking equipment, ensuring readiness for daily excursions.
Law Enforcement Officer
Scottsdale Az PD
Scottsdale, Clarkdale and Jerome PD, Arizona
10.1986 - 10.2015
- Enforced laws to maintain public safety and order in Scottsdale community.
- Conducted thorough investigations on criminal activities and incidents reported.
- Collaborated with community organizations to foster positive relationships and outreach.
- Provided emergency response during critical incidents, ensuring rapid assistance.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting incidents, arrests, and investigations conducted.
- Trained new officers on department protocols and effective policing techniques.
- Utilized communication systems to coordinate with dispatch for law enforcement operations.
- Participated in community events promoting crime prevention awareness and education initiatives.
- Responded to emergency calls to provide assistance in critical situations.
- Conducted routine patrols of assigned areas to prevent, reduce and detect criminal activity and responded to emergency situations requiring law enforcement intervention; monitored and enforced traffic laws and ordinances and issued warnings and citations for traffic violations.
- Maintained proficiency in firearms use through regular training sessions at a shooting range.
- Searched individuals for contraband items such as drugs or weapons.
- Researched case law related to specific matters under investigation.
- Patrolled assigned areas to detect criminal activity and enforce laws.
- Liaised between public and police department, strengthening relationships, communications and trust between neighbors and police.
- Prepared written reports of daily activities and irregularities such as equipment or property damage.
- Coordinated with local, federal and interstate law enforcement agencies to apprehend suspects; Mirandized suspects upon apprehension.
Education
BBA - Public Safety Admnistration
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ06-2011
Skills
- Paddling techniques
- Water safety protocols
- Equipment maintenance
- Tour management
- Risk assessment
- Public safety enforcement
- Emergency response
- Rescue procedures
- Emergency preparedness
- First aid response
Retired Law Enforcement Professional interested in part time work
- I am a retired Law Enforcement professional with extensive fitness and customer service/relations background. I have always found that I enjoy remaining active and involved in the community. The counter attendant position will allow me to interact with SNAP Fitness customers assist with their fitness activities while affording me an opportunity to remain active
Timeline
Lead Kayak Guide
Clarkdale Kayak Company
01.2015 - Current
Law Enforcement Officer
Scottsdale Az PD
10.1986 - 10.2015
BBA - Public Safety Admnistration
Grand Canyon University