Administrator, Safety Director, Instructor
Resume:
Phillip T. Redford
Wheeling, WV 26003
*********@*******.***
CAREER PROFILE
Experienced Security and Safety professional with a history of proven Law Enforcement Administration. Ability to develop and implement feasible management functions, along with an ability to effectively lead cross-functional teams toward expanded functions. Excel in project management, leadership and supervision. Seeking a position to apply strong safety and project management skills to the growth of an organization.
AREAS OF STRENGTH AND EXPERTISE
Law Enforcement
Team Management
Campus Safety
Grant Administrator
FBI Training
Strategic Planning & Analysis
Anti-Terrorism
Government Administration
Leadership
Project Management
Relationship Building
Media Relations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Top Hat Stoves and Pools 2017 to Present
Field Technician
Responsible for performing maintenance and instillation of motors, pumps, pools, spas and fireplaces. Prepare estimates for residential and commercial instillations.
Sealed Building Solutions 2016 to 2017
Inspector – Estimator
Responsible for performing roof inspections for Safeway Supermarkets in the Maryland, New Jersey, Virginia and Washington D.C. District. Prepare estimates for repairs, replacement and insurance purposes. Complete cost and budget estimates and complete detailed reports.
Wheeling, WV Police Department 1995 to 2016
Commander– Special Operations
Responsible for all departmental projects, special operations, highway safety, facility security, court security, community outreach initiatives, alarm management, extra duty details, school / college campus safety and security, civilian staff, and special events.
Key Accomplishments:
North District Commander responsible for the operation of all patrol functions in the Northern District of Wheeling, WV., including all asset protection, hazard migration, loss prevention and project management.
Patrol Division Shift Commander responsible for operation of the patrol shift including investigative, internal affairs and administrative functions for the shift
Community and Volunteer Services Commander responsible for public outreach programs, Citizens Police Academy, and supervision of the uniformed volunteer division which includes 15 uniformed volunteers and 5 clerical volunteers
Wheeling Area Underwater Special Tactics Team Commander responsible for operation of a 27 man dive team, responding to crime scenes and rescue and recovery of underwater incidents.
Traffic Commander and Community Policing Commander (Bicycle Patrol) from 2004 – 2008, responsible for the implementation of all traffic related enforcement initiatives and community based programs.
Highways Safety Coordinator of the Northern Region of West Virginia, responsible for all grant administration, funding, budgeting, and highway safety programs for all law enforcement agencies in the six Northern Counties of West Virginia.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
The Linsly School 2013 to 2016
Director Safety and Security
Provide oversight of safety and security for the entire campus. This includes conducting safety inspections, risk assessments, identifying loss exposures and assisting in implementation of in-service training programs. Responsible for meeting all OSHA safety standards as well as analyzing all workers comp claims.
Key Accomplishments:
Implemented plans and programs to minimize student and staff incidents
Developed all disaster plans including flood, fire, hazmat, and active shooter plans.
Update all plans involving evacuations, lockdowns and crisis situations.
Act as liaison with law enforcement, fire, and other city, state, and federal agencies
Daymar College
Criminal Justice Academic Program Director 2016 to 2016
Review and develop on-line curriculum for the Criminal Justice Program
Supervise on-line Criminal Justice Adjunct Professors
Complete daily, weekly and quarterly reports on the Criminal Justice Program
Teach undergraduate on-line classes such as Law Enforcement Operations, Criminal Justice, Police Ethics, Homeland Security, Police Report Writing, Victimology, Private and Industrial Security, Crime Mapping and Rules of Evidence.
Fitzsimmons Law Offices 2005 to 2016
Investigator (Contractual – As Needed)
Conduct investigations for criminal cases, civil disputes, fraud, malpractice, traffic accidents, and personal injury cases
Conducted legal research for both criminal and civil actions
Responsible for photographing and videotaping crime scenes for investigative purposes
Testify in court as an expert witness
Wheeling Jesuit University 2012 to 2016
Adjunct Professor
Teach undergraduate classes for the Criminal Justice Department specializing in the Principles of Homeland Security, Terrorism, Criminal Justice, Leadership Principles, Introduction to Law Enforcement, and Private Security Management
Pittsburgh Pirates 2012 to 2013
Assistant to the Director of Ballpark Operations
Assist in the day to day operations management of PNC Park including: grounds keeping, cleaning, facility maintenance, and security
Assist in game day operations and management for the Pittsburgh Pirates
Served as liaison between the Pirates and the Pittsburgh Police Department
Reviewed Department of Homeland Security reports on PNC Park, assisted in incident planning including Terrorism Plans
Staffed the command post during events
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE CONTINUED
WV Northern Community College 2012 to 2013
Adjunct Professor
Taught undergraduate classes for the Criminal Justice Department including Principles of Homeland Security, Terrorism, and Criminal Justice Leadership Principles
Lauttamus Communications and Security 2008 to 2009
Security Consultant / Accounts Manager
Worked as a consultant and performed security assessments for residential and commercial structures; specialized in CCTV, video monitoring, facility alarm, access control and asset protection assessments.
Worked with various contactors and electricians regarding security equipment and video surveillance.
Performed product assessments for law enforcement and public safety for communications and new technology.
Provided security and monitoring equipment for government agencies and schools in the tri-state area.
Ohio County Emergency Management Agency 2002 to 2008
Emergency Operations Planner / Terrorism Planner / CERT Coordinator
Responsible for writing the emergency operations plan for Wheeling and Ohio Counties to include incidents of terrorism, bio-terrorism, and weapons of mass destruction
Served on the Joint Terrorism Task Force
Responsible for conducting public awareness and education regarding emergency preparedness and terrorism
Established the Medical Reserve Corps and CERT teams
Ohio County Sheriff’s Department 2002 to 2008
Volunteer In Police Service Coordinator
Established a volunteer program and coordinated all programs and volunteers.
Established and administrated the Ohio County Crime Tip Line.
Created the OCSD Citizens Police Academy.
Established Neighborhood Watch Programs in several communities throughout Ohio County
Village of Clearview 1999 to 2002
Chief of Police
Responsible for all administrative and supervisory duties in addition to routine patrol duties for the Village of Clearview Police Department.
Created Policies and Procedures
Prepared reports and reported to City Council and the Mayer, attended Council Meetings
Conducted employee evaluations and internal investigations
Prepared and administered the annual budget for the agency
Oglebay Resort & Conference Center-Wheeling Park Commission 1994 to 1999
Park Ranger-First Responder, Loss Management Investigator
Conducted routine patrol duties for Oglebay Resort.
Responded to any incidents and medical emergencies within the resort.
Responsible for conducting internal investigations, employee theft investigations, video surveillance and asset protection.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Masters of Science, Criminal Justice, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, OH
Graduate Certificate, Law Enforcement Administration, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA
FBI Certification, Law Enforcement Administration, FBI National Academy, Quantico, VA
Bachelors of Science, Criminal Justice, West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV
A.A.S, Criminal Justice, WV Northern Community College, Wheeling, WV
A.A.S, Law Enforcement Technology – Occupational Development, Marshall University, Huntington, WV
West Virginia Law Enforcement Certification, West Virginia State Police Academy, Charleston, WV
Electrical Certification – Residential – Commercial – Industrial, WV Dept of Education, Hillsboro, WV
CERTIFICATIONS
Electrical Apprentice – West Virginia Fire Marshal
Leadership Wheeling – Class 2004
Emergency Manager Level II
Police Records Management Systems Trainer
Police Motorcycle Certified
Instructor Development, Certified LE Trainer, West Virginia Criminal Justice Association
Police Cyclist Instructor, International Police Mountain Bike Association
EMS Cyclist Instructor, International Police Mountain Bike Association
SFST Instructor, National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Laser Radar & Coordinate Instructor, Laser Technology Inc.
Community Policing & Ethics Instructor, West Virginia Community Policing Institute
Child Safety Seat Tech., National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Citizen Police Academy Instructor
Volunteer In Police Service Instructor
NHTSA Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Instructor
NHTSA Community Bicycle and Pedestrian Law Enforcement Representative for NHTSA Region 3
HAZMAT Operations/Technician
Advanced Public Safety Diver
Public Information Officer – Media Relations
GRANTS AWARDED
Department of Justice COPS Grant – Village of Clearview - $20,000
Upper Ohio Valley Community Foundation - $11,000
U.S. Department of Justice VIPS Grant, OCSO - $50,000
West Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services – $17,800
West Virginia Highway Safety, Village of Clearview – $15,000
West Virginia – Citizens Corps Council Grant – $90,000
West Virginia – Medical Reserve Corps Grant – $36,000
FEMA – CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) Grant - $27,000
West Virginia Citizens Corp Grant – $ 24,750
West Virginia Department of Homeland Security – Mass Mitigation Sign Grant – $33,000
West Virginia Department of Homeland Security – Community Prep. - $24,000
U.S. Port Security, Pittsburgh Region - $137,000
Volunteer West Virginia - $3000
AWARDS
2014 - Medal of Valor – Federal Building Shooting
2007 - American Legion Outstanding Community Service Award
2001 - United States Department of Justice, Certificate of Appreciation
1999 - The Hopeful City Initiative, Outstanding Service Award
1999 - Wheeling Chapter- NAACP, Outstanding Service Award for Community Policing
1998 - Warwood Lions Club Citizen of the Year Award.
1998 - Warwood / Ohio County Schools, Distinguished Citizen of the Year Award
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Federal Drug Court Advisory Committee – Northern District – 2014 - 2016
International Association Chiefs of Police (I.A.C.P.)
West Virginia Chiefs of Police Association
FBI National Academy Associates
Pittsburgh Port Security Committee – Law Enforcement Chairman – 2015 - 2016
A.S.I.S – Law Enforcement Liaison Committee – 2013 - 2016
Northern Panhandle Drug Court – Board of Directors – 2011 - 2016
Youth Service Systems Board of Directors 2010 – Present
National Night Out Against Crime, Committee Member – 2010 - 2016
W.V. State Board of Directors – C.A.S.A. 2001-2006
W.V. 211 Board of Directors 2001-2004
American Society for Industrial Security International (A.S.I.S.)
Fraternal Order of Police - Lodge Number 38
International Police Mountain Bike Association
International Police Mountain Bike Association – Board Member (Education Committee) 2000 - 2004
Warwood Neighborhood Watch Association – Vice President
A.F.A.M., Ohio Lodge # 1
Wheeling Elks Club Lodge 28
Warwood Lions Club
Wheeling Chapter Saints & Sinners
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