Law Enforcement Emergency Management
Resume:
EXPERIENCE
LAW ENFORCEMENT DEPUTY, ST JOHNS COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE
Certified by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to teach all general academy topics, as well as high liability topics for Defensive Tactics, Firearms, Vehicle Operations and Apprehension Canine.
Certified by other agencies to teach Patrol Rifle, Identifying and Seizing Electronic Evidence, Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children, and Precision Immobilization Technique.
Teach FDLE advanced training courses to experienced Law Enforcement Officers in topics such as Crisis Intervention Techniques, Crisis Response and Management, Adult Sex Crimes Investigations, Child Sex Crimes Investigations, Line Supervision, and Narcotics Identification & Investigation.
Member of the Crisis Negotiation Team for three years where I learned and executed high risk negotiations with emphasis on communication skills and conflict resolution.
Supervised our multi-agency Crisis Negotiation Team for two years.
Current Lieutenant in Charge (LIC) of the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Incident Management Team.
Served as St Johns County Incident Commander for Hurricanes Ian & Idalia
Served as Situation Unit Leader for Hurricanes Dorian & Irma
Served as Logistics Section Chief for COVID-19 response
Served as Logistics Section Chief Hurricane Ian response to Charlotte County
Certified by the State of Florida Department of Emergency Management to teach NIMS ICS courses including 2019 v G-300 and G-400.
Successfully completed ICS Courses IS-100, 200, 700, 800
Successfully completed ICS Courses G-300, G-400, O-305, MGT-314, L-449, L-146, L-950
Task book open for Incident Commander and Operations Section Chief
Graduate of the Florida Leadership Academy – Class #29
FBI-LEEDA Trilogy completed
Completed Active Shooter Incident Management Training
Currently a Patrol Watch Commander where I Supervise up to four Sergeants, four Corporals and twenty-two Deputies on a regular basis. GEORGE STEPHEN GAZDICK
2828 HENLEY RD GREEN COVE SPRINGS, FL 32043
904-***-**** / ********@*****.***
Highly experienced supervisor and trainer offering 24+ years in diverse law enforcement positions. Extensive experience as a supervisor to include 4 years as a Patrol Corporal, 5 years as a Detective Corporal, 1 year as a Patrol Sergeant, 2 years as the Intelligence Sergeant, 2 years as a Property/ Fraud Sergeant, and 3 years as a Patrol Lieutenant. Proven leader who assisted in creating a Cybercrimes Unit, Digital Forensics Unit and completely revamped the Intelligence Unit. Accomplished instructor with over 20 years of teaching experience, making me well versed in teaching and interacting with the current generation of new law enforcement officers. Twenty-four years of experiencing working, managing and staffing The Players Championship Golf Tournament in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. 2
EDUCATION
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE: CRIMINAL JUSTICE
FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE – JACKSONVILLE, FL BACHELORS OF SCIENCE: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
BARRY UNIVERSITY – MIAMI, FL
MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION
BARRY UNIVERSITY – MIAMI, FL
SKILLS
Self-motivated
Proficient with computers and software
Responsible
Experienced lecturer, presenter, and trainer
Extensive experience developing curriculums,
writing policies, and completing policy reviews
Experienced Trainer
Critical thinking
Interpersonal Communication
Multitasking
Extensive leadership and mentoring
experience
AWARDS AND COMMENDATIONS:
MADD DUI Enforcement Award 2000
SJSO Meritorious Service Award 2002
MADD DUI Enforcement Award 2003
SJSO Exceptional Service Award 2003
SJSO Sheriffs Commendation 2005
SJSO Directors Award 2006
SJSO Lifesaving Award 2006
SJSO Meritorious Service Award 2007
SJSO Lifesaving Award 2007
SJSO Exceptional Service Award 2008
SJSO Guy White Award Recipient (Deputy of the Year) 2010
Finalist Crimestoppers Officer of the Year 2010
ASIS International Law Enforcement Award 2012
SJSO Employee of the Quarter 2015
SJSO Meritorious Service Award 2015
SJSO Sheriff’s Commendation 2015
SJSO Unit of the Year Award for Intelligence Unit performance 2018
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