John M. Kivlin

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Fox Island, WA **333

360-***-****

adabav@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Public safety professional with over 20 years of progressively responsible

experience dealing with complex and multi-faceted situations in law enforcement.

Innovative thinking while working with community members in building bridges

between community and public safety. These ideas and relationships have and

continue to lead to successful resolutions and projects.

Strong communication skills have allowed me to work in a wide variety of fields,

utilizing the partnerships built for winning outcomes. I excel at reacting in critical

situations and thinking on my feet to achieve the best resolution for the customer.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

11/04-Present, Puget Sound Executive Services, Sequim, WA.

Executive type security services for varying businesses and corporations.

02/19-Present, King County Metro

Obtain commercial drivers license with endorsements and transport passengers to and from specific locations. Learn and drive new routes. Train on differing types of vehicles. Accurate report writing.

3/02-8/18, Bellevue Police Department, Bellevue, WA.

Various positions within the police department including, Collision

Investigator, Field Training Officer, Motorcycle Officer, Patrol Officer, Crowd

Control Unit, and Community Relations Unit member .

Work in partnership with community members, bridging gaps while gaining

valuable insight for effective solutions. Working in a wide variety of high risk

and high liability situations resulting in peaceful resolution for all parties.

Instructed new employees in a multitude of job related activities. Training

included physical, tactical, and methodical approaches for all first responder

challenges. Training involved teaching the proper documentation and

utilization software systems stemming from Microsoft Office products to

specialized public safety software.

Being part of a dynamic team of individuals who come together with the idea

of accomplishing a goal for the betterment of the group.

1/97-10/01, Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, WA.

Maintain safety and security for the Northwest’s largest Trauma Medical

Center. Supervised 10 Public Safety Officers tasked with the safekeeping of

all visitors, patients and staff members. Overview of all medical center

buildings within the dispatch center and numerous satellite branches. Work closely with medical center administration when high profile or unusual circumstances dictate. Investigation of medical center crimes.

EDUCATION

1987-1991 Bethany College, Bethany, WV-Bachelor of Arts in Psychology

10/01-3/02 Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission

AWARDS

2015 Commander Award

2012 Individual excellence award (Patrol coin)

VOLUNTEER SERVICES

2005-Present Make-A-Wish Alaska and Washington

2005-Present Chief for a Day

2004-2016 Soccer coach for Harbor soccer club

VARIOUS CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES CURRENTLY HELD

Commercial Drivers License, Class B with airbrake endorsement

AED/CPR/First Aid certified

Peace officers certification

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