Gary

OBJECTIVES: A career in Security and Safety Management/ Training and Education-
I am seeking an opportunity to lead a security team in developing, implementing and maintaining a safe & secure environment for your employees and guests.


SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:
- 7 years experience with Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office as First Line Supervisor
- 9 years experience with Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office as Middle Manager
- 3 years experience with Moosehaven Retirement Community as Department Director
- 5 years experience as a Team Leader and member for Hostage and Critical Incidents
- 5 years experience Special Project Development and Implementation meeting deadlines

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Recently, I was responsible for safety and security at Moosehaven. I served as Safety & Security Chief, managing 10 full time and 4 part time security officers. Moosehaven is a retirement community located in Orange Park, Florida. During my tenure, perimeter fencing and a 10 CCTV monitoring and recording system were established; a visitor log was implemented at the visitor gate, as well as a position to greet employees and vendors at a commercial gate. I wrote the SOP’s and conducted monthly safety meetings with other managers. I maintained records regarding safety hazards; corrections made, and conducted fire alarm drills as required by State regulations. I received very positive feedback regarding the many incident and personnel investigations I conducted during my tenure as Chief of Safety and Security.
I started my law enforcement career with the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office as a Correctional Officer in January 1974. I became a Police Officer in December 1976 (number 2 in class) and worked the downtown beats for 5 years. I was promoted to Sergeant in 1981 (number 3 on list) and worked in Patrol, Investigations, and the Media Relations / Police Information Office. I was promoted to Lieutenant in 1988 (number 1 on list) and worked in Patrol, Services, and Administrative Divisions. I was also a part time instructor at the Police Academy and served on the Hostage Negotiation & Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Teams. I served as President of the Fraternal Order of Police; and as Trustee for the Police and Fire Pension Fund. I was recertified as a Police Officer with the State of Florida in December 2003. During my 23 years with JSO, I received numerous department and citizen commendations.
I worked in Financial Services as a Retirement Planning Specialist for several years, licensed in Florida for all investment products. I have served as President of the Retired City Employees Association of the Consolidated City of Jacksonville and as President of the National Association of Retired Cops (NARC), Jacksonville Chapter. I have also served on the Finance Committee of the Morocco Shriners and am a member of the Ionic Lodge of Masons. I have experience as an instructor for Folkner Training and Associates in the Dale Carnegie Human Relations and Public Speaking Course. I have also completed the Dale Carnegie Sales Management Training Seminar. I currently serve as an Adjunct Instructor in the Criminal Justice Program for the University of Phoenix and ITT-Technical Colleges.

PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND:
11/01/07 – Present Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice; University of Phoenix
06/01/10 - Present Adjunct Instructor, Criminal Justice; ITT- Tech
06/02/08 – 05/20/11 Chief of Security; Moosehaven Retirement Community
05/16/06 – 05/30/08 Tiger Security & Investigation: Personnel Protection and Safety
09/18/06 – 03/31/08 Financial Advisor with Fidelity Investments
11/1/04 – 05/15/06 Independent Financial Advisor with Newbridge Securities.
4/17/97 – 9/30/04 Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley, serving in the Jacksonville and St. Augustine offices.
1/28/76 – 2/08/97 Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office; Correctional Officer, Police Officer, Sergeant- Patrol, Detective, and Administration, Lieutenant- Operations, Administration, and Services Divisions.
1/1/99 – Present Board Member – Retired Employees Assoc. of Jacksonville, served as President 2003 & 2004.
1/1/99 – 05/30/08 President – National Assoc. of Retired Cops, Jacksonville Chapter.
1/1/99 – 12-31-02 Board Member – Downtown Council, Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce, served as Treasurer in 2001.
1/1/92 – 12/31/96 Advisory Board Member and Trustee – Police & Fire Pension Fund.
1/ 90 – 12/99 Board Member, Secretary, President, Immediate Past President: Fraternal Order of Police – Jacksonville, Fl.
2/06 – 2/08 Appointed to Taxation, Revenue, Utilization & Expenditures
(TRUE) Commission by City Council Resolution.


EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
Master of Arts/Education – University of North Florida - 1987
Bachelor of Arts/Criminal Justice – University of North Florida - 1985
Certified Financial Planning Program – University of North Florida – 1998.
Associate of Arts/Police Science – Florida Junior College - 1973.
High School Diploma – Paxon High School, Jacksonville, FL. - 1970.
NASD Examination Certificates:
6/18/97 Series 7: New York Stock Exchange, Inc., General Securities Representative Examination.
6/30/97 Series 63: North American Securities Administrators Assoc.,
Uniform Securities Agent State Law Examination.
6/30/97 Series 65: North American Securities Administrators Assoc.,
Uniform Investment Advisor Law Examination.
7/7/97 Series 31: National Futures Association, Futures Management
Funds Examination.
12/13/03: FDLE Law Enforcement Certification- Recertified State of Florida.