Training Officer

MARK CASSISTA

*** *** **** **** *****: 860-***-****

Clover, SC 29710 Email: ****.********@*****.***

Director of Security

Law enforcement specialist with 30 years of experience. Skilled at management, teaching, investigating criminals and managing administrative tasks such as budgeting and scheduling.

Areas of Expertise

Leadership

Training

Firearms Training and Licensing

Budgeting

Criminal Investigations

Scheduling

Key Skills Assessment

Leadership – Committed to quarterbacking internal teams through the exchange of knowledge, experience, and goal sharing to optimize strategies.

Training – Expert trainer of both officers and civilians.

Professional Experience

BUREAU OF REGULATORY AND SUPPORT SERVICES,

Commanding Officer, Captain (2013 – 2015)

Manage, monitor and develop 2 lieutenants, 5 sergeants, 12 troopers and 32 civilians.

Enforce new and updated laws.

Utilize State and Federal grants to achieve goals.

Commanding Officer, Lieutenant (2011 – 2013)

Supervised and trained 132 officers.

Coordinated manpower and resources with town government, businesses and general public.

Generated reports, budgets, grants, payments, equipment procurement and upkeep.

Commanding Officer, Lieutenant, Organized and Urban Crime Investigation Section (2011 – 2011)

Identified violent and high impact crimes associated with organized groups / gangs.

Investigated criminals.

Supervised 7 employees.

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS AND SUPPORT SERVICES, 2008 – 2011

Commanding officer, Lieutenant, Special Licensing and Firearms Unit

Oversite of private security, bail enforcement agents, private detectives, security guards and general security companies about firearms protocol, training and legislation.

Issued licenses to guards, agents and professional bondsmen.

Scheduled trainings, composed reports and budgets, coordinated services with local law enforcement, government officials and federal agencies.

BUREAU OF CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS, Bridgeport, CT 2004 – 2008

Commanding Officer, Central Criminal Intelligence Unit

Completed electronic checks to support complex investigations.

Liaised with the intelligence community.

Supervised 5 workers.

POLICE STATION, Bethany / Westbrook / Bridgeport, CT 1986 – 2004

Supervisor / Executive Officer, B.C.I. Auto Theft (2001 – 2004)

Commanded 6 specialized units, a total of 3 officers.

Investigated automobile thefts.

Participated in joint investigations with federal, state and local agencies and insurance investigators.

Education & Training

Criminal Justice Education, Federal Bureau of Investigation National Academy, University of Virginia, Quantico, VA

Bachelor of Science, Marketing & General Business, Long Island University / Southampton College, Southampton, NY

Continuing Education, Incident Management / Unified Command, Texas A&M University, College Station, TX

Continuing Education, 7 Habits for Highly Effective People for Law Enforcement, IACET

Continuing Education, Operational Value of Threat, Risk & Vulnerability Assessment,

George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Awards & Distinctions

Medal of Bravery

(2) Medals for Meritorious Service

Medal of Life Saving

(2) Medals for Outstanding Service

Veterans of Foreign Wars Award

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