SCOTT KERR
acqt04@r.postjobfree.com
A highly skilled security professional with extensive experience in investigation and protection of life and assets. Exhibits outstanding expertise in leading and training teams. Expertly identifies and resolves critical and non-critical problems. A dedicated individual with a reputation for getting the job done. Leverages excellent communication and interpersonal skills in building relationships with colleagues and leaders. Applies broad knowledge of interviewing and interrogation techniques. Able to work in difficult circumstances; has a keen sense of urgency.
Areas of Expertise
Leadership
Process Improvement
Problem Solving
Training & Mentoring
Situational Analysis
Emergency Response
Planning & Execution
Law Enforcement
Information Management
Key Skills Assessment
Leadership – Lead, train and mentor individuals under adverse circumstances, to perform under pressure.
Problem Solving – Expertly analyses situations and identifies problems. Makes sound decisions and takes corrective action.
Professional Experience
Gnarly J’s, Downers Grove, Illinois 2013 – 2014
Security Manager
Ensure compliance to safety and security policies.
Minimize risk of loss by providing enhanced security resulting in increased business opportunity.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of the security management system and staff.
St. Charles Police Department, St. Charles, IL 2007 – 2012
Police Officer
Responded to emergency situations, including high speed pursuit of suspects; took appropriate action.
Conducted preliminary investigations and reported details to relevant stakeholders.
Interviewed/interrogated suspects and witnesses, and documented findings.
Controlled traffic and conducted sobriety tests where drivers were suspected of having consumed more than the legal alcohol limit.
Patrolled routes and identified possible criminal activity or situations that could endanger public safety.
Enforced the law and maintained high visibility.
Investigated complaints and reported accidents or hazardous conditions.
Gathered evidence, interviewed witnesses and interrogated suspects.
Serves warrants, summonses, subpoenas, civil and other official papers.
Transported and accounted for evidence brought into custody.
Addressed the general public, answered questions and worked with children to educate them on safety.
SCOTT KERR
Professional Experience (continued)
DuPage County Sheriff, Wheaton, IL 2005 – 2007
Deputy Sheriff (Correctional Officer)
Assigned to the Correctional Division; managed intake and booking process of incoming inmates.
Assessed the physical and mental state of individuals to determine whether medical or psychological intervention was required.
Responded to high-risk and crisis situations and took appropriate action.
Developed new training exercises and scenarios for trainees.
Additional Professional Experience
LifeTime Fitness, Warrenville, IL, Assistant Sales Manager 2003 - 2005
Bancfirst Mortgage, Palos Heights, IL, Residential Loan Officer 2002 – 2005
Diamond Coring, Chicago, IL, Crew Leader/Foreman 2001 – 2001
Initial Security and Investigation, Naperville, IL, Investigator 2001 – 2003
Bolingbrook Police Department, Bolingbrook, IL, Police Officer 1997 – 2001
Wheaton Police Department, Wheaton, IL, Police Officer 1993 – 1997
Education
Certificate of Project Management, DePaul University, Naperville, Illinois
Bachelor of Arts (Criminal Justice), Aurora University, Aurora, Illinois
Certifications
Cook County Sheriff’s Police Academy, Maywood, Illinois
Police Officer Certification
Police Training Institute, Wheaton, Illinois
Certified Correctional Officer
SPECIALIZED TRAINING
Project Management, Evidence Technician, Crime Scene Investigation, John Reid School of Interrogations and Interviews, EVOC Instructor, Firearms Instructor, Accident Investigator, Street Gang Specialist, Defensive Tactics Instructor, SWAT, DUI and Drug Detection, Rapid Deployment Instructor, Breath Analysis Operator, Physical Fitness Specialist, Pressure Point Control Tactics Instructor, Community Orientated Policing Program