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William T. Brotherston

Panama City Beach,FL

Summary

Retired protective services professional with a strong law enforcement and security background. Seeking a position within your company as an enthusiastic and motivated individual with a strong work ethic. Excellent organizational, verbal, and written communication talents.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Property Patrol Chief/ Director of Security

Pinnacle Port Community Association
Panama City Beach, FL
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed the daily operations of an organization as Chief of Property Patrol
  • Recommended changes in processes and procedures related to information security and risk management.
  • Completed investigations of security incidents and wrote reports for permanent record.
  • Monitored physical access to the premises, ensuring that only authorized personnel were allowed entry.
  • Interviewed and hired security personnel with strong skill sets and expertise.
  • Coordinated with law enforcement and emergency responders during security incidents.
  • Managed the budget for the security department, optimizing resources while ensuring maximum protection.
  • Supervised property entrances and exits and monitored employee safety.
  • Managed a team of security personnel, providing ongoing training and performance evaluations.
  • Maintained team compliance with professionalism guidelines and security team standards.

General Maintenance Technician

Blue Horizon Lodge & Retreat
Panama City Beach, FL
10.2021 - 02.2023

Code Enforcement Officer

Bay County Government
Panama City, FL
12.2020 - 10.2021

Creating and following up on cases of unsafe and unfit structures resulting from Hurricane Michael.

Director of Security

WaterColor HOA/Capital Consultants Management Corp
Santa Rosa Beach, FL
05.2017 - 10.2020

Director of Security for a 500 acre, 990+ home community situated on the gulf coast of Florida. Supervisor over an 11 man team of security officers who provide 24 hour security and safety to a multi-million dollar community. Establishing and supervising operational procedures for activities such as fire prevention and fire fighting, traffic control, guarding and patrolling physical property, and investigating accidents and criminal acts.

  • Maintained effective working relationships with local and state government agencies and collaborated closely on investigations.
  • Recruited and managed competent personnel to handle security needs and maintain adequate coverage.

Deputy Sheriff, Field Services Division

Bay County Sheriff's Office
Panama City, Florida, Florida
04.1998 - 9 2008

Criminal Investigator (C.I.D.)

Bay County Sheriff's Office
Panama City, FL
10.2004 - 05.2005

Sergeant, Field Services Division

Bay County Sheriff's Office
Panama City, Florida
9 2008 - 4 2017

Lieutenant, Field Services Division (Retired)

Bay County Sheriff's Office
Panama City, Florida
4 2017 - 4 2017

Director of Security

Radisson Beach Resort
Fort Walton Beach, Florida
12.1996 - 05.1998
Establishing and supervising operational procedures for activities such as fire prevention and fire fighting, traffic control, guarding and patrolling physical property, and investigating accidents and criminal acts.Confer with representatives of local government to ensure cooperation of hotel activities with law enforcement and fire fighting agenciesSupervising assigned personnel: Hiring, terminating, disciplining, evaluating performance and developingFunctioning as manager on duty as requiredFunctioning as safety officer and chairman of safety committee

Deputy Sheriff (Auxiliary)

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
Shalimar, Florida
08.1994 - 05.1998
Providing back-up and additional support for Sheriff and Sheriff's Deputies.Providing security for hotels, fairs, parades, and V.I.P.'s.Member of the Disaster Response Team and ATV Beach Patrol Unit.Guarding of prisoners and sequestered juries.

Education

Florida Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Northwest Florida State College
1996

Criminal Justice

Ocean County College
1991

High School Diploma - undefined

Toms River High School North
1988

Skills



  • Patrol Supervisor
  • Criminal Investigator
  • Community Policing Officer
  • Field Training Officer
  • Disaster Response Team
  • Rescue Swimmer Certified
  • First Responder Trained
  • CPR/AED/First Aid Certified
  • PIT (Pursuit Intervention Technique) Certified
  • Defensive Tactics Trained
  • Defensive Driving Trained
  • Criminal/Civil Law
  • Sex Offender Laws
  • Dignitary Security
  • Accident Scene Investigations
  • Evidence Collection
  • Fraudulent Documentation Identification
  • Interview and Interrogations (Federally Trained)
  • Gang Recognition
  • BombThreat/Incendiary Device Recognition
  • Workplace Harassment and Discrimination
  • Human Relations
  • Interpersonal Communications

Accomplishments

Fraternal Order of Police (FOP) Officer of the Year 2003Recipient of Medal of DistinctionRecipient of Medal of Commendation (3 times)Recipient of Certificate of Commendation (3 times)Fraternal Order Of Police Lifesaving Award 30+ Letters of CommendationSquad Leader, Mobile Field Force UnitField Training Officer (FTO)Deputy Sheriff of the Month (2 times)

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Timeline

Property Patrol Chief/ Director of Security

Pinnacle Port Community Association
02.2023 - Current

General Maintenance Technician

Blue Horizon Lodge & Retreat
10.2021 - 02.2023

Code Enforcement Officer

Bay County Government
12.2020 - 10.2021

Director of Security

WaterColor HOA/Capital Consultants Management Corp
05.2017 - 10.2020

Criminal Investigator (C.I.D.)

Bay County Sheriff's Office
10.2004 - 05.2005

Deputy Sheriff, Field Services Division

Bay County Sheriff's Office
04.1998 - 9 2008

Director of Security

Radisson Beach Resort
12.1996 - 05.1998

Deputy Sheriff (Auxiliary)

Okaloosa County Sheriff's Office
08.1994 - 05.1998

Sergeant, Field Services Division

Bay County Sheriff's Office
9 2008 - 4 2017

Lieutenant, Field Services Division (Retired)

Bay County Sheriff's Office
4 2017 - 4 2017

Florida Basic Law Enforcement Academy

Northwest Florida State College

Criminal Justice

Ocean County College

High School Diploma - undefined

Toms River High School North
William T. Brotherston