John M. Kivlin
Fox Island, WA **333
*******@*******.***
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