MARTIN KATZ
** ******* **** ( Hendersonville, North Carolina 28792
828-***-**** ( abkaq6@r.postjobfree.com
SECURITY MANAGER / DIRECTOR
Dynamic security professional with a proven record of success during 25+
years of law enforcement, hundreds of training classes, and a lifetime of
karate discipline. Specialize in developing crime prevention programs that
promote a safe environment while remaining unobtrusive to daily operations.
Accomplished in all aspects of investigation, including preserving
evidence, documenting information, and working with a wide range of parties
to resolve issue. Expert in evaluating security structures, identifying
weaknesses, and developing new processes/programs to mitigate threats.
Recognized subject matter expert who excels in training new employees,
peers, and management in diffusing crises, preventing crime, and complying
with regulations/policies. Areas of expertise:
Asset Protection ( Safety & Security ( Crime/Loss Prevention ( Internal &
External Investigations
Case Management ( Access Control ( Emergency Management ( Incident
Reporting
Physical Security Systems ( Cost Control / Reduction ( Conflict Management
( Security Technology
Employee Training ( Awareness Programs ( Rules of Evidence ( Victim Support
( Interviewing Techniques
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CRIMEWAVE SOLUTIONS ( Hendersonville, North Carolina ( 2009-Present
Chief Instructor / Owner
Conceptualized business model of bringing advanced law enforcement programs
to businesses, community groups, and private individuals. Capitalize on
extensive knowledge of police tactics and martial arts to continuously
develop new courses. Liaise with police department to determine needs and
provide training programs in officer survival and ethics.
. Developed classes that provided law-enforcement officers with the latest
tools for survival on the streets, in the courtroom, and while off duty.
Classes were ingrained into annual in-service training for many
departments.
DAY & ZIMMERMANN ( Charlotte, North Carolina ( 2009-2010
Site Security Manager
Provided comprehensive security strategy and daily management for a 260,000
sq.ft. manufacturing facility with 450 employees. Regularly assessed
internal and external security threats, developing new solutions to
effectively control risk. Constantly monitored security systems, processes,
and access control measures. Held full authority for training security
guards and scheduling work assignments to ensure maximum coverage of
sensitive areas.
. Established post orders and investigative techniques for new contracts.
. Selected as corporate trainer for new employees to ensure knowledge
minimal professional expertise as well as knowledge of corporate
processes.
INN ON BILTMORE ESTATE ( Asheville, North Carolina ( 2008
Security Officer
Temporary assignment supporting all aspects of security for a 212-room, 4-
star hotel. Performed investigations and documented a broad range of
incidents, including losses, theft, injuries, and accidents. Maintained
maximum security for all guest rooms and room keys. Gained completed
knowledge of CCTV system and Simplex fire alarm system. Provided a wide
range of training instruction for peers and other security personnel.
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. Significantly enhanced daily operations by computerizing all security
forms.
. Spearheaded development and implementation of a first responder class
for all employees.
BROWARD COUNTRY SHERIFF'S OFFICE ( Fort Lauderdale, Florida ( 1984-2007
Senior Sergeant - Patrol Division / Detective
Regularly promoted to increasing levels of authority, ultimately
supervising a 45-officer road patrol shift and serving as
Supervisor/Coordinator of Field Training Officers. Maintained optimal
patrol coverage and office ethics within a diverse, multi-cultural
environment. Directed on-scene operations and investigation for a wide
variety of incidents from bomb threat to murder scenes to property crimes.
Regularly selected for special assignments to launch new divisions or
create new processes. Developed and implemented training courses for
courses across the entire curriculum, focusing on career development and
survival. Career assignments included organized crime, undercover narcotics
detective, airport criminal investigations, Supervisor of Recruitment,
Supervisor of Criminal Investigations, and SWAT team member.
. Established multiple specialized units and teams to address specific
crime, enforcement, and prevention issues, including district-level
crime suppression team, Port Everglades unit, and Property Crimes Unit.
. Spearheaded development of a multi-language form to assist foreign-
speaking travelers who are victims of crime. Form allowed foreign
speakers to mark form in their on language and be read in English;
ultimately adopted by many other law enforcement departments.
. Selected to write test questions for the patrol section for the FDLE
Police Academy's new curriculum, legal and operations section for the
Broward Sheriff's Office Corrections Academy, and agency's driver
improvement training class.
. Discovered need for and created a Critical Incident Check Off List to
assist with transferring critical information to media, command, and
support units on complex crime scenes.
. Certified "Subject Matter Expert" on patrol by Florida Department Law
Enforcement and certified instructor in firearms, defensive tactics,
vehicle operation, first responder, CPR, patrol, investigations, human
diversity, and ethics.
Career Note: Additional history includes Road Patrol Officer and Field
Training Officer with Coral Springs Police Department as well as Livingston
Police Department. Full details available on request.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION (full details on request)
. Author of 2 books, Past the Uniform, an inside look at the human side of
being a police office, and Officer Survival Mindset, becoming a 15th
century samurai in a 21st century world.
. Extensive experience in the martial arts, culminating in Seventh Degree
Black Belt in Japanese Karate.
. Founded a 9-branch Karate school and serve as Chief Instructor.
. Trained in Japan twice with Tokyo Municipal Police and once with Tokyo
Metropolitan Riot Police.
EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Broward Community College, Criminal Justice Institute
Police Academy ~ DEA Narcotics School
Member, International Law Enforcement Educators and Trainers Association
Member, American Society for Industrial Security
* * Completed more than 135 career-related classes, courses, and seminars,
including advanced management, incident command, and community policing
concepts. List available on request * *