Law Enforcement

GARRY E. MCGOVERN

*** ********* ****, ************, **** 43147 Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone: 614-***-****

CORE COMPETANCIES

Over 30 years’ diverse experience in security and law enforcement positions

Strong interpersonal and communications skills

Effectively interact with people of different ages and cultures

Positive attitude/image – Collaborative and flexible

Strong problem solving – Good judgment and prioritization

Can work independently and in a team

EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS

Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy

- Basic Training Program (Columbus Police Reserves)

- Mid-Level Management

- Jail Administrator

University of Louisville - Organizational Leadership and Communication

Southern Police Institution, Department of Justice Administration

Columbus State Community College - Law Enforcement Technology

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The Columbus Dispatch 2012 - 2015

Security Officer

Monitor and control entrances and exits to and from assigned firm’s premises in order to prevent unwanted/unauthorized attendance.

Report and document security statuses.

Actively manage and perform actions required to secure an environment such as patrols, investigations, active presence and operation of security equipment.

Maintain security and safety requirements by performing building safety and fire equipment checks

Issue and maintain company identification cards and register all visitors to control access to various properties

Monitor the computer alarm systems for remote properties.

Obetz Police Department 1991 – 2011 (Retired)

1st Shift Sergeant – 2001-2005 / 2006–2011

Acting Chief of Police – 2005-2006

Patrolman – 1991-2001

In charge of the Obetz Detective Bureau.

In charge of the Temporary Holding Facility - Annually certified with the State of Ohio-Corrections and Rehabilitation and Franklin County Health Department in order to continually operate the jail facility.

In charge of the Auxiliary Police Unit.

Responsible for purchasing orders and maintenance records for all police vehicles.

Created the first Obetz Honor Guard along with department awards and citations policy.

Implemented the first Chaplan position in the Obetz Police Dept.

GARRY E. MCGOVERN

495 Courtland Lane, Pickerington, Ohio 43147 Email: ***********@*****.***

Phone: 614-***-****

Sears Logistics Service 1989-1993

Warehouse Security

Provided warehouse security, parking lot surveillance, dock supervision.

Provided a safe/secure environment for the company by enforcing security regulations and watching for unusual events in assigned areas.

Identified unsafe conditions and improperly secured property to help prevent theft, injuries or damages to the company plants, visitors and employees.

McGovern Landscape Management, Inc. 1971 -Present

Founder, President/CEO

Business owner responsibilities – management of day to day operations.

Landscape services, lawn maintenance, design, and construction.

Business finances, invoicing, customer service

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

Fraternal Order of Police 1992 – Present

The Emerald Society of Columbus, Ohio 1993 – Present

Police Officers and Firefighters of Irish Decent

Knights of Columbus 1993 – 2005

Council 3854, Whitehall, Ohio

4th Degree Member of Father Huber (809) Assembly of Columbus, Ohio 2000 – Present

Highest Degree as Charter Member of Knights of Columbus Council 13705

Obetz Historical Society (Charter Member) 2003 – Present

National Rifle Association (Lifetime Member) 1996

American Heart Association 1990

Ohio Volunteer Peace Officers Association (Charter Member) 1985

Children’s Miracle Network Telethon 1984

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